KBP – KING’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION SUMMER WINE AND CHEESE PARTY
Madame Sandra Darra MBE, graciously and generously, made available her beautiful gardens for a “wine and cheese party“, and for the annual RE event to celebrate King Charles III Birthday. Sandra also singlehandedly prepared the delicious lunch, for which this Chairman is indebted, and all those in attendance fully appreciated, as we tucked into much […]
KING’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
A RIGHT ROYAL OCCASION The 18th century Château de Bossey, with its medieval tower, is a unique place in the Canton of Vaud where calm and serenity reign with large and magnificent lawns overlooking Lake Léman and views of the mountains in France. It was therefore chosen once again by Romandie West Region, in collaboration […]
VISIT TO THE FONDATION PIERRE GIANADDA MARTIGNY. EXHIBITION; “ ANKER ET L’ENFANCE “
A report of the visit to the above event, and a review of painter, Albert Anker, (1831-1910 ). Born in Anet in the Canton of Bern, he and his family moved to Neuchâtel, when he was five, where his father worked as a veterinarian. His father, and his uncle, who financed his studies, pushed him […]
FONDUE LUNCH
A MONGOLIAN EXPERIENCE Have you ever been to Mongolia or eaten in a yurt? Probably not but a good number of Romandie West members enjoyed the latter experience on 18 January. But what is a yurt? It is traditionally a portable round covered dwelling insulated with skins or felt and used by nomadic groups. It has been a […]
MONTHLY SUNDAY BRUNCH 2023
We continue to meet up for our English Breakfast on the last Sunday of every month, enjoying good company and efficient service from the Zenhäusern restaurant staff. It’s a great moment to catch up with everyone and hear their news. Deborah Gorsatt New photos will be added each month…
FABULOUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE VICTORIA HALL
This event on the BRA calendar was well attended, many enthusiasts were present, thoroughly enjoying the quality of the music. Each piece was described and introduced by Mr Jean-Pierre Chevailler, Director of the Geneva Arquebuse Brass Band, since over three decades. The United Nation’s choir complemented the band for a number of classics directed by […]
Monthly Luncheon, Conthey (VS) – 2023
BRA Members and guests are still meeting for lunch on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. We have now changed restaurant and enjoy the friendly service and food “Chez Rocco”. Deborah Gorsatt New photos will be added each month….
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
A wonderful time was had by all at the Romandie-West Christmas lunch.
RE – CHRISTMAS LUNCH, VEVEY
If you are looking for a spectacular event, forget Hollywood. Vevey is the go-to place this year! RE Entertainment have just launched a new blockbuster called Christmas Lunch — and it should be up there with the Oscars. The Scenario was based inside the Hostellerie de Genève on the Grande Place, Vevey. The Cast comprised […]
CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL PARTY
“Our Christmas cocktail party held in the Sala del Camino, at the Villa Castagnola was enjoyed by club members from Tessin and Grisons”. Beverly Ortelli