British Residents' Association of Switzerland

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.

Susan Ince

nigel.coombs — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:31:21 +0000

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 gathering will be held in Switzerland to celebrate her life on 7 March (place not yet definitive).

Winter Weekend

nigel.coombs — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:39:26 +0000

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 click on the event and complete the Registration Form. See you there!

Remembrance Day 2009

nigel.coombs — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:37:01 +0000

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 still are taking, place around the world and where British soldiers and those from Britain’s former colonies are dying in the name of freedom and democracy.
Especially gratifying was a substantial contingent from St. George’s School, Clarens adding a very welcome touch of youth to the predominantly grey, or even white-haired, participants. You can see photos of this moving ceremony. If anyone has more photos, please send them to our Webmaster.

After the ceremony the community of All Saints, Vevey, ably led by our Honorary Consul, Sandra Darra, provided a very substantial aperitif and the opportunity to get to know each other better.

New British Ambassador

nigel.coombs — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:15:52 +0000

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