UPCOMING EVENTS
Swiss Community Events Calendar
Available for the first time, a comprehensive calendar to download with all Swiss events in the UK - from music concerts to art exhibitions to talks to just having a cuppa.
If you know of an event that is not listed on the calendar below of the PDF download, please do let us know so that we can keep it as up to date as possible:
Send us your event16 candidates are standing in the election for the CSA UK Delegates 2025 - 2029 term.
You can now read each profile on the dedidcated candidates page here >
Each candidate has been vetted for eligibility by the Swiss Embassy London.
FOSSUK has accepted to take part in the pilot project of the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA) to hold direct elections of all five UK delegates to the Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA). Read more about how the elections of CSA Delegates work here >
Voting will open on the 12th of April and will be closed at midnight 11th of May 2025.
Those wishing to vote for the CSA Delegates in the United Kingdom will need to be registered with the local representation before Friday, 31st January 2025.
Eligible voters will be sent an email with instructions on how to vote online by the FDFA (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs) when the voting polls open on Friday, 11th April 2025.
All votes are confidential. Personal information is only used by the necessary authorities to verify the eligibility of each vote received. Any Swiss citizen aged 18 or over is entitled to vote, provided they are registered with the Swiss Embassy – and, crucially, registered under a valid e-mail address. The invitation to vote will be sent by e-mail directly.
The elected candidates are ratified at the FOSSUK AGM in June 2025 which will take at the Swiss Embassy.
Time to vote for your 5 UK Delegates
All candidates standing for the 2025 - 2029 term can be viewed on this website and in Issue 2 of the Swiss Review UK Pages.
Vote without delay for the next UK CSA Delegate, representing your interest as a Swiss living and working in the UK.
Phase I: Call for candidates
05.10.2024 – 15.02.2025
Candidate eligibility is confirmed by the Swiss Embassy London
Phase II: Call for votes
11.04.2025 – 11.05.2025
Candidate profiles published in Swiss Review UK Regional Pages Issue II and on this website.
Phase III: Elected UK Delegates ratified at the FOSSUK AGM in June 2025
Voting will open on the 11th of April and will be closed at midnight 11th of May 2025.
Eligible voters will be sent an email with instructions on how to vote online by the FDFA (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs) when the voting polls open on Friday, 11th April 2025.
All votes are confidential. Personal information is only used by the necessary authorities to verify the eligibility of each vote received. Any Swiss citizen aged 18 or over is entitled to vote, provided they are registered with the Swiss Embassy – and, crucially, registered under a valid e-mail address. The invitation to vote will be sent by e-mail directly.
The elected candidates are ratified at the FOSSUK AGM in June 2025 which will take at the Swiss Embassy.
All information and eligibility to vote is available on our dedicated elections webpage >
Hi, I’m Fi, a Swiss alpine photographer exhibiting at Guildford Cathedral, Surrey from 24 April to 27 May. It’s a beautiful place to exhibit, and is a really positive exploration of our Swiss alps and glaciers. Hope to see you there!
“Lifting my eyes” images Fi Photos
24 April to 27 May
Fine Art Alpine Exhibition
A story of ascents and glaciers
Free entry
Join us on Saturday 26 April, for a scenic hike through the beautiful Surrey Hills – one of the most picturesque areas of the North Downs. Expect stunning views, lush woodlands and great company. This hike is suitable for relatively fit individuals due to the distance and elevation.
Day Trip: Surrey Hills Hike | Saturday 26 April 2025, 08.30–17.30
The Plan:
- Departure: Meet at London Victoria in time for the 08.41 train, arriving at Holmwood at 09.47.
- Hiking: We’ll embark on a 16 km hike (with 420m of ascent) through forest, moorland and commons. The route is mostly off-road and offers beautiful scenery throughout.
- Lunch Stop: Bring a picnic as we’ll pause for lunch at the top of Leith Hill, the highest viewpoint in the South East (294m).
- Optional Pub Stop: If the group is keen, we’ll stop for a drink at a charming old pub towards the end of the hike.
- Return: The train station is a couple of easy kilometres from the pub, where we’ll catch the train home.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Water and snacks
- Picnic lunch
- Sunscreen and a hat (weather dependent)
Deadline: Please let us know by EOD Thursday 24 April if you’d like to join.
We will share more details closer to the day, depending on train schedules and weather forecast. We look forward to seeing you. Any questions? Please do not hesitate to email us!
Choreographer Trajal Harrell founded the Zürich Dance Ensemble in 2024 after five successful years at the Schauspielhaus Zürich. His long-standing dream of putting The Köln Concert recording to movement has become reality while he pairs Jarrett’s playing with four bittersweet songs by Joni Mitchell.
More info & tickets
ZÜRICH DANCE ENSEMBLE
Sadler’s Wells East, London E20 2AR
4 and 5 April 2025, 7.30 pm
The Swiss Stammtisch is a regular event where Swiss people in and around Edinburgh together informally for a drink and discussions on topics that are of interest, including living abroad, politics and culture.
The Stammtisch currently takes place every first Wednesday of the month at Le Di-Vin Wine Bar. For the latest information on the Stammtisch, please visit our Facebook page.
All are invited to attend, you don't have to be a member of the Swiss Club Edinburgh to join the Stammtisch.
Please contact us if you have comments or questions.
TIME
7.30pm
LOCATION
9 Randolph Place, Edinburgh EH2 4EL
Alberto Giacometti is known for his distinctive, elongated sculptures which experiment with the human form. Three groundbreaking exhibitions position historic sculptures by Giacometti with new works by contemporary artists. Organised in collaboration with the Fondation Giacometti, this year-long series entitled ‘Encounters’ launches in May with works by Huma Bhabha, followed by Mona Hatoum in September and Lynda Benglis in February 2026.
More info & tickets
ALBERTO GIACOMETTI: ENCOUNTERS
8 May 2025 – 24 May 2026
Barbican Centre, Art Gallery, London EC2Y 8DS
Copper & Dust is a new exhibition by Nicolas Party which brings together oil paintings on copper, works on linen and a new large-scale, site-specific mural, executed in soft pastels.
NICOLAS PARTY
12 May– 31 August 2025
Holburne Museum, Bath BA2 4DB
More info & tickets
All are welcome to join UK Chapter Committee members and colleagues from the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK for drinks and networking at The Larrik - no need to register - just turn up.
We look forward to seeing you there!
| Formal invite can be seen HERE |
| 2025 DATES |
| Tuesday 13th May |
| Tuesday 10th June |
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