Romandie West Chairman on WRS

webmaster — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:20:24 +0000

BRA Chairman, Pam Walsh was interviewed on World Radio Switzerland. You can listen to a transcript of the interview.

TRIBUTE TO SANDRA DARRA MBE

webmaster — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:13:37 +0000

BRA members in the Romandie East region will be greatly saddened by the closure of our two Honorary British Consular posts – the Agency in Central Valais and the Vice-Consulate in Vevey, Vaud, resulting in the consequent loss of our Honorary Vice-Consul, Mr Andrew Bushnell, and Honorary Consul,
Mrs Sandra Darra MBE.
Andrew Bushnell and I would like to pay especial tribute to Sandra, who in so many ways has been the beating heart of the British community in the Montreux-Vevey area. As many of you will know, she is a truly exceptional individual who for many years has dedicated her whole life to the service of the British community here in Switzerland. As a bi-lingual long term resident, she has developed an astonishing network of contacts within the British and host communities, which she has fostered with a unique combination of grace, charm, energy, intelligence, wisdom and dedication, to the enormous benefit of both communities.
Despite receiving a minuscule allowance, she performed her consular duties with complete dedication, efficiency and effectiveness. Moreover, she selflessly leveraged her diplomatic position to tremendous effect when liaising with local services and helping those countless individuals who have had occasion to call on her friendship and support in time of distress. It is quite clear that the decision to close the Vice-Consulate will produce minuscule savings. The abolition of Sandra’s official standing is a severe blow to the many charitable works she supports in the British community here in Switzerland and it will be nothing less than a veritable tragedy.
On behalf of all BRA members, Andrew Bushnell and I would like to express our deepest gratitude to Sandra for all her kindness and good
works over many years and wish her a speedy and complete recovery from her recent knee operation.

Andrew Wells, Romandie East Regional Chairman
Andrew Bushnell, Honorary Vice-Consul, Sion (until 1 April)

Know anyone in difficulties?

webmaster — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:18:40 +0000

If anyone you know of, or even you yourself are in difficulties of any sort, please do not hesitate to let us know. We have direct contact to a number of charitable trusts which could help with financial problems and we hope to set up visiting services and possibly even legal assistance at favourable rates for members experiencing problems such as divorce or estates.
These services are available to British Nationals permanently resident in Switzerland but some may be restricted to BRA members.

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Romandie West Chairman on WRS

TRIBUTE TO SANDRA DARRA MBE

Know anyone in difficulties?