Posted in Uncategorized on May 20th, 2010
On 26 May a lecture will be delivered by the UN Messenger of Peace and world famous primatologist and conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall, on the topic “Nature’s wake-up call: Why we must heed the warning”. Please note that all the participants need to register and that the registration deadline for this event is 20 May, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 10th, 2010
Lord Ashdown will give his take on the outcome of the recent UK Elections (28 May). Places are in short supply so go quickly to the event page to get more info and register.
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 17th, 2010
We have organized a considerable number of events including our ever-popular Annual General Meeting. Please take a look at the “Diary Dates” page (use the tab at the top of this page) to find out more about them and register.
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 11th, 2010
Please note that this is at 18:30 not 19:30 as previously indicated.
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 7th, 2010
This will take place at Christ Church, Lausanne on 30 April, 1-2 May. See the Christ Church page for details.
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 14th, 2010
We are disappointed that our efforts to provide more events have come to naught. The Winter Weekend in Lenk is the latest in a series of cancellations due to lack of interest. Please do your best to ensure that it is the last such casualty.
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 9th, 2010
January was a bad month for your Council. Susan Ince, who was responsible for Sponsorship, passed away on 19 January after a long struggle with cancer. Her funeral took place in Leeds on 29 January. We deeply regret her passing and are profoundly grateful for the time and energy she devoted to the BRA. A [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 31st, 2010
Please remember that the Winter Weekend will take place in Lenk on March 12-14. Even if you no longer ski, which seems to be the case of many of our members, you can enjoy the walks around the village and enjoy the scenery from the upper stations. A meal will be organized at altitude! Just [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 13th, 2009
For once it was a fine day at Vevey, though still a bit damp underfoot, and there was a good turnout, including a wide-ranging group from the various diplomatic corps, to pay homage to the fallen, not just those of the two World Wars but also those in the lesser confrontations that have taken, or [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 8th, 2009
On 2 November the Foreign Office announced the appointment of a lady Ambassador to Switzerland (the first time this has happened. Her name is Sarah Gillett and you can find out more about her on the F.O. Web-Site
