Dear BRA Members,
The colder weather has arrived and along with it a Bulletin full of new events and articles.
Once again, on behalf of the Members of the British Residents’ Association, we will proudly lay a wreath on Remembrance Day, the 11th November, at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery at St. Martin’s Church in Vevey.
Lest we forget, the red poppy is a symbol of remembrance of those who died or suffered in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae first described the red poppy, the Flanders’ poppy, as the flower of remembrance.
If you wish to make a poppy donation please refer to the British Legion Swiss Branch website www.britishlegionswitzerland.ch
December is our month for Christmas lunches and cocktail parties to enjoy.
January seems to be the fondue month and what better way to enjoy than by partaking in this traditional Swiss cheese event.
In December we will be sending members payment information concerning subscriptions due for 2027. You will either receive a request for payment with a QR-invoice OR confirmation that you have already paid for 2027. Please note that at the AGM on the 29th May it was once again decided that we would not be increasing the subscriptions. Due to our financial situation we are proud to say that we have managed to keep our subscriptions unchanged since 2019, so I hope you agree that we still give good value for your money!
I sign off by wishing you and your families a very happy Christmas and for the New Year all best wishes from myself and the Council.
Angela S. Meier-Jones
Hon. BRA Chairwoman