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Captain James Cook exhibition

nigel.coombs — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:09:07 +0000

Sunday 12 September at the Historical Museum, Bern

The BRA has just been invited to join this special Preview “Behind the Scenes” of the Captain James Cook Exhibition – one month before the official opening in October. There will be a tour of the Exhibition which will show the preparations which are being made and how they are coping with the huge numberof valuable loaned exhibts from all over the world. We have the opportunity of joining one of the tours at 11.00. The tour lasts just over an hour and will be in German. As this is an invitation from the Museum, we do not pay an entrance fee. However, if anyone wishes to visit the rest of the Museum after, they would then pay the entrance.

It is suggested we have lunch together in the Museum bistro and nearer the time we will reserve a table. Meet in the Lobby at 10.50 am Historisches Museum, Helvetiaplatz 5, Berne. From the Station take Tram nr.3 or 5 and descend at the Helvetiaplatz which is just across the bridge. Parking all around the museum and as it is Sunday it is free. Please send your reservation to secretary@britishresidents.ch by Friday, 10 September or go to the Events page

Closure of the British Consulate-General in Geneva

nigel.coombs — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:59:56 +0000

The British Consulate-General in Geneva will be closed on 1 September and all services transferred to Berne.

There will be a transition period from 16 August until 1 September.

Please consult the Embassy website for further details or ring the Embassy in Berne on +41 31 359 77 00 where Ian Swann will help you further.

New Minister for Scots Kirk, Lausanne

nigel.coombs — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:28:34 +0000

The congregation of the Scots Kirk in Lausanne is pleased to announce the arrival of its new minister, Rev. Ian McDonald. The induction service, conducted by the Presbytery of Europe, will take place on Thursday 2 September at 19h00. Rev. McDonald, who comes from Scotland, will hold his first service on Sunday 5 September at 10h30. This will be followed by an informal lunch. The Scots Kirk plays an important role in the life of the English-speaking community in Lausanne and we would be delighted to welcome members and their families from the British Residents’ Association to meet Rev. McDonald on his first Sunday and to share this happy occasion and some friendly hospitality.

We are a church in the Presbyterian tradition, and we welcome people from all denominations to our services which are held every Sunday at 10h30 at the Scots Kirk, 24 Av de Rumine, Lausanne. For further information please visit: www.scotskirklausanne.ch.

Pamela Smith

nigel.coombs — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:11:48 +0000

It is with great regret that we have learned that Pamela Smith, wife of our member and former Chairman, John (Jo) Smith, MBE, passed away on 2 August after a long battle with cancer.

The funeral will take place on Friday, 6 August, at 16.00 in Chapel A at the Centre funéraire de Montoie, Lausanne.

UN Lecture “Nature’s wake-up call”

nigel.coombs — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:55:22 +0000

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, around 16.00. See their flyer for details

Lord Paddy Ashdown

nigel.coombs — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:30:12 +0000

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.

Events, Events, Events

nigel.coombs — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:59:31 +0000

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.

ZH – Auction preview

nigel.coombs — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:59:41 +0000

Please note that this is at 18:30 not 19:30 as previously indicated.

Swiss Archdeaconry Choir Festival

nigel.coombs — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:11:09 +0000

This will take place at Christ Church, Lausanne on 30 April, 1-2 May. See the Christ Church page for details.

Winter weekend cancelled

nigel.coombs — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:45:01 +0000

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.