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 eventPhase 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
What makes an eligible candidate?
A candidate must be a Swiss citizen living in the UK and registered with the Swiss Embassy London. They must be fluent in either German or French, which are the languages at the OSA Council meetings, and be willing to participate in two yearly meetings of the OSA Council online and in Switzerland.
All candidates standing for the next term have to be independently vetted for elibility by the Swiss Embassy London or provide evidence or registration via Online desk for Swiss nationals residing abroad (admin.ch). Applications to stand for elections will close on the 15th February 2025.
Wine tastings and masterclasses from November 14th to 24th to discover the wines of Switzerland in London.
More information and tickets on the SwissWineWeek.com website >
Organized by Swiss Wine, as a world leader in wine, London will play host to a range of Swiss wine Tastings and masterclasses for both wine enthusiasts and trade professionals. Some events are opent to the public, however are ticketed.
The tastings and masterclasses will highlight the excellence and diversity of Swiss wines in collaboration with prestigious partners such as the Embassy of Switzerland in London, Switzerland Tourism, The Institute of Masters of Wine, The Wine and Spirit Education Trust, Decanter, Hedonism Wines, The Sampler, 67 Pall Mall.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of ceilidh dancing with the Ceilidh Club at Cecil Sharp House, Camden! Whether you’re an experienced dancer or completely new to the world of ceilidh, this event is perfect for everyone. The live band will keep you moving, and the caller will guide you through all the steps, so you can relax and enjoy the experience!
- Date: Friday 22 November 2024
- Time: 20.00–23.00
- Location: Cecil Sharp House, Camden, NW1 7AY (the nearest tube station is Camden Town)
- Cost: £24 (Full Price), £18 (Concession: students, NHS staff, retired individuals, Blue Light Card holders – valid proof required)
Here’s what you can expect:
- Live Band & Caller: The band brings the energy, while the caller walks you through every dance, making it easy to join in and have fun, even for beginners.
- Facilities: The venue has a café serving home-cooked light meals, a reasonably priced bar, and the friendliest cloakroom staff in town. Plus, Cecil Sharp House features a sprung dance floor and air cooling system – ideal for an evening of active dancing.
- Finale: The night wraps up with the singing of Robert Burns' Auld Lang Syne—a beautiful, traditional way to end a fantastic evening.
Dress Code: There’s no official dress code, but we recommend wearing something comfortable for dancing as it can get warm! Tartan is always appreciated, and you’ll look great in it too.
Booking Details: To secure your spot, book your tickets directly through the Ceilidh Club platform. Use the code "Swiss1122" for a special 10% discount on full-price tickets. You’ll receive a virtual ticket and confirmation via Stripe, a secure payment platform. Tickets are limited, so act quickly! The night is likely to sell out a couple of weeks ahead.
Important Notes:
- Alcohol Policy: There is a lovely bar selling drinks. No outside alcohol is allowed on the premises.
- Don't forget your water bottle! There’s a refill station on-site – perfect for a quick refresh after a dance or two.
- Consent and Etiquette: While ceilidh dancing is about meeting new people and dancing with different partners, please respect personal boundaries and accept a declined dance gracefully.
The plan: Meet us from 20.00 at Cecil Sharp House. We will likely settle in a corner of the room – spot the Swiss flat to find us!
Any questions? Please do not hesitate to email us! We look forward to seeing you.
The NSH Committee
The next Council of the Swiss Abroad meeting will take place on:
CSA meetings are recorded and made available on the SwissCommunity.org website the following day. Minutes and recordings of previous meetings are available here >
Virtuelle Sitzung Von 10.30 bis 16.30 Uhr
The Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA) meets thrice per year.
This autumn, we are presenting the first Breakfast on the Steps Guests’ art exhibition, ‘PORTALS’. The show will be open to the public over two days and highlights the voices, stories and talents of artists with experience of homelessness and poverty.
‘PORTALS’ by the Breakfast on the Steps Guests
23 – 24 November 2024 | 12 – 6pm
Our first exhibition, ‘PORTALS’, offers a passage, be it through doorways, over thresholds and into memories, hallucinations, fantasy, mythology and science fiction. The motivation is simple; art can transport, be transformative and offer passage to new spaces. The exhibition aims to highlight the voices, stories and creativity of the community.
Many of the artworks are currently being made at the weekly Breakfast on the Steps Art Workshop and will be presented alongside submissions from artists and filmmakers who currently or previously visited the weekly breakfasts at the Swiss Church.
The exhibition coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the Breakfast on the Steps programme at the Swiss Church and will feature paintings, drawings, digital collage, short films, photography, poetry and more.
Save the date!
As is the custom, we shall remember the events of that fateful night in December 1602, when the citizens of Geneva bravely repelled an attack by the Duke of Savoy.
Embrace the spirit of Geneva's history with costumes, Swiss wine, live music, and the delightful smashing of the chocolate cauldron - the Marmite.
This event is for all ages, so plan on bringing the whole family along!
Saturday 30 November 2024, 17.00–20.00
The service on the first Sunday of the month includes communion. Everyone is invited to receive communion. We are also accompanied by our choir at the service on the first Sunday. People of all denominations, faith groups or none, firm believers as well as the critical minded and spiritual seekers are welcome.
Sermons are preached in English. We provide printed copies of the sermons, and large-print versions too for those who would like them.
November 3, Communion Service
November 17, Requiem Service with choir
December 1, Advent service with choir
December 15, Carol Concert (5pm)
Music is an integral part of our services and is used to enhance and uplift the spiritual themes of the services. We sing a range of music-including traditional and some modern hymns. All hymns are printed in our Order of Service Booklet. German hymns are normally taken from the Gesangbuch Der Evangelisch-reformierten Kirchen der deutschsprachigen Schweiz. French hymns are taken from Psaumes et Cantiques- hymn book of the Protestant Church in Canton Lausanne.
Music is mainly lead on the church’s Swiss-built Späth organ played by our Director of Music, Peter Yardley-Jones. Sometimes we will use our Steinway piano.
Full details about all our services are on the services agenda below or phone
the Church office on 020 7836 1418.
Join us at the Basingstoke Canal Centre to celebrate a little Swiss Christmas with the Southern Area Swiss club. We'll also have a raffle!
Contact President: Bernadette Curtress, 31 Corbett Drive, Lightwater, GU18 5LA Email: berni@nbtsc.plus.com
Samichlaus in the Woods 2024 is an annual South Wales Swiss event for all the family, incl.dogs
Date: Sunday, 1 December 2024 (1st Advent Sunday)
Location: New Woodland Cafe at Penllegare Valley Woods website: www.penllergare.org
Penllergare Valley Woods is a secret and magical place, situated just minutes from Junction 47 of the M4 near Swansea in South Wales.
Time: arrive 1.30, no later than 2pm (we will then set of on our walk)
The Cafe closes at 4pm
Plenty of parking (payable) available at the Cafe
Activities: woodland walk, interactive exhibition at the new indoors Cafe, Samichlaus for the children in the woodland area near the cafe.
Refreshments can be purchased at the Cafe (cakes/snacks/drinks and hopefully Glühwein too)
Parents: Please bring a wrapped and labelled small present for your child which 'Samichlaus' can give.
Registration for this event is necessary with Ruth Thomas nearer the date (via the Swiss in Wales website www.swissinwales.org )
Celebrate the holiday season with us for our final event of the year! On the 7th of December, we are honored to welcome a visit from San Nicolao himself at the Swiss Embassy in London. Expect festive cheer and a delightful surprises! This event also marks the end of our UT 150th anniversary celebrations, making it an occasion not to be missed.
