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April 27 2012/
May 11, 2012 |
LAPLAND AND ITS NORTHERN LIGHTS
Gabrielle Gisel and Joachim Schug show us their holiday pictures of this unique part of Scandinavia |
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April 27 2012/
May 4 2012 |
HOLIDAY
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April 13, 2012 |
BOOK SWOPPING AND STORYTELLING
Read an excerpt from one of your favourite books or just listen to thers. You will have an opportunity to swop with someone. |
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April 13, 2012 |
VISIT TO THE MANDALA GALLERY IN FEHRALTORF
Johannes Frischknecht shows us his mandalas and tells us something about the Buddhist philosophy |
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March 30, 2012 |
A MAGICAL STEP BACK IN TIME
The Goodwood Revival as a real example by Martin Stöckli |
| Info |
March 23, 2012 |
TRAVELLING THRU THE NAVAJO AND HOPI NATIONS
How a conventionally planned trip to red-rock landscapes brought insight into the history of this desert country and the meaning of Hopi "Kachinas" by Fred Krähenbühl |
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March 16, 2012 |
SPEND THE EVENING IN THE COMPANY OF IRISH LITERATURE
On the eve of St Patrick’s Day we enjoy listening to a selection of stories by Irish authors whilst sipping Irish coffee |
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March 09, 2012 |
SONGS BRING BACK MEMORIES
Brian Poysden will play some songs and tell stories about well-known even and personal anecdotes to add flavour to the tunes. They may jog your memory too! |
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Feb 24, 2012 / March 2, 2012 |
Sports Holiday
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February 17, 2012 |
AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY
Do you know more English proverbs? Laugh, learn and refresh a few while playing cards with Alice Bänteli |
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February 10, 2012 |
AMERICAN AIRLINES
Philip Read gives us an overview of his daily life as Station Manager in Budapest |
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February 3, 2012 |
MySwissChocolate: Custom Chocolate Emotionalized through Social Media
Christian Philippi presents his local company which sells an emotional product via the internet |
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January 27, 2012 |
GREENLAND – A MELTING BEAUTY
Gabrielle Gisel and Joachim Schug invite you to follow in their footsteps |
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January 20, 2012 |
A CULINARY TOUR OF THE WORLD
We discuss the influence of globalization in our eating
habits and enjoy a selectio of samples from all continents prepared by Club
members
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January 13, 201 |
Risk Management in our Society
Hansueli
Glauser |
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December 16, 2011
Pfäffikon / ZH |
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Menu
at the Lindenbaum, Wallikerstr. 44, Pfäffikon ZH, meeting at 7 p.m.
A list with menus will be circulated after the autumn holidays
No parking at Lindenbaum: There are enough
parking spaces
behind the Bezirksgebäude |
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December 9, 2011 |
MY HIGH SCHOOL YEAR
Fabian Dietler talks about his experiences during his exchange year in the
southern part of the USA (N.C.) |
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December 2, 2011 |
SAILING THE ATLANTIC
Ursula Conrad sailed on board the “Royal Clipper” – the
largest five masted tall ship |
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Info |
November 25, 2011 |
FROM PALM SPRINGS TO THE GRAND CANYON
Ideas for your
next trip to the States by Chris Lüscher |
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November 18, 2011 |
OLD ENGLISH AND NEW AMERICAN CONTRA AND COUNTRY DANCES
Thomas Karcher ”calls” or teaches us some
new steps |
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November 11, 2011 |
“ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL”
Frank Fehr gives us an insight into the history and
background of the musketeers |
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Info |
November 4, 2011 |
MADAGASCAR’S LEMURS – IT’S ALL RELATIVE
Karin and Robin Hepworth’s unforgettable holiday |
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Info |
October 28, 2011 |
FAIR TRADE – A BUSINESS MODEL WITH POTENTIAL
explained by Regula Weber, Head Public
Relations of the Max Havelaar Foundation |
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October 7, 2011 |
JAPAN – CHALLENGES AND CHANCES
Dr. Hermann Escher, a former
senior diplomat and director of the Swiss Business Hub in Tokyo, talks about
Japan yesterday, today and tomorrow
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September 30, 2011 |
STAYING YOUNG AND HEALTHY WITH THE FIVE ELEMENTS
Claudia Zwicky, a nutritionist, explains the role of
the five elements in our daily eating habits
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September 23, 2011 Zürich |
CHEESE TASTING IN THE MARKTHALLE, VIADUKT
Mike Fontana-Jones of the British Cheese Centre proves
that Britain has more to offer than Cheddar, at the Viadukt, Limmatstr. 231,
Zürich, starting at 7 pm
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September 16, 2011 |
IRISH CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
Holly Evans & Franziska Tobler will talk to us about Irish culture and how
Irish (Gaelic) and English meshed
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September 9, 2011 |
Information about the future of the club.
Afterwards
live music.
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Info |
September 2, 2011 |
HOW TO MAKE A PHOTOBOOK
Urs Bollinger shows how to
create a photobook by using his laptop and the Migros Software (CEWE) |
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Info |
August 26, 2011 |
RIVENBELL: A MEETING
PLACE FOR SONGS AND STORIES
Four musicians invite you to their favourite spot
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July 15, 2011
Russikon |
BARBECUE
At Werner Wyss’s home at Wilhof, Russikon, starting at 7 pm, any weather.
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July 8, 2011
Room 210 instead of 229 |
WIZARD AND DOG
Verena Wüthrich gives an introduction to these intriguing games which we
are going to play together
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July 1, 2011
Room 210 instead of 229 |
SYMBOLISM IN CHINESE ART
Egle Kobler introduces us to this fascinating aspect of Asian culture
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June 24, 2011
Room 210 instead of 229 |
TITBITS OF EMOTIONAL MOVIES
Frank Fehr leads us through film excerpts. Don’t forget your
handkerchief!
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June 17, 2011
Pfäffikon |
VISIT TO THE SUDWERK BREWERY IN PFÄFFIKON ZH
Guided tour of the brewery, Speckstr.3, by Gerald Farrell starting at
7.30 pm. You will even get to taste some American/British-style pale ale!
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June 10, 2011
Room 210 instead of 229 |
IMPRESSIONS OF LAOS, INDOCHINA
A personal insight of this beautiful, still dormant country by Suzanne
Sharma
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May 27, 2011 |
SwiZimAid
Having his roots in Zimbabwe and now living in Switzerland, Daniel Bates
presents the SWItzerland-ZIMbabwe-AID project he is involved in
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Saturday afternoon
May 21, 2011
Grüningen |
TOUR OF THE BOTANICAL GARDENS IN GRÜNINGEN
in English with Martin Salm, meeting at the entrance gate at 2.30 pm
Members free.
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May 20, 2011 |
PROUD TO BE
Jesca Li Baumann designs her own fashion collections
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Info |
May 13, 2011 |
TULIPS FROM AMSTERDAM
Marie Friedli and Sue Kliebenschädel take us on a trip to Amsterdam
and the world-famous tulip fields |
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April 15, 2011 |
GEORGIA O'KEEFFE
A
painter, model and lover in a long self determined life. A talk by Werner. |
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Info |
April 8, 2011 |
CREATING POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE MIND MAPS FOR PLANNING
& ORGANISING EVENTS
with Herbert
Weber, mind map and brainstorming expert |
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Info |
April 1, 2011 |
NORTHWARD BOUND
A trip through Sweden, Finland
and Norway looking for the midnight sun by Alice Bänteli |
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Info |
March 25, 2011 |
BILINGUAL FOREST PLAYGROUP
How young children
explore nature together with Anouk Kummer-Wehli |
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Info |
March 18, 2011 |
LIVING AND WORKING IN SINGAPORE
Dominic Stutz
and his family spent 2 interesting years in the Asian metropolis |
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Info |
March 11, 2011 |
GLOBAL WEATHER FORECASTS FOR SHIPPING
Michael
Hansson talks about his work as a maritime forecaster at
SMHI Norrköping,
Sweden |
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February 18, 2011 |
AFTER-EIGHT-TEA
Wintertime is Teatime: Bring your favourite teacup to fill and enjoy
a typical English afternoon tea offered by
Verena, Louise & Erika |
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February 11, 2011
Zurich |
VISIT TO THE EXHIBITION “SOIE PIRATE” AT THE
LANDESMUSEUM
A guided tour in English of the exhibits from the silk
company Abraham starting at 7 pm, we are meeting
at the museum.
entrance fee CHF 8.-. Guided tour for
members free, guests CHF 10.-- |
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February 4, 2011 |
UP, UP AND AWAY
Thedi Bolli talks about his
ballooning experiences worldwide |
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January 28, 2011 |
Internet: Boon and Bane
Discussion Evening led by Martin Stöckli |
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Info |
January 21, 2011 |
ENGLISH ONLY PLEASE!
Esther Meierhofer’s
experiences at a language school 50+ |
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January 14, 2011 |
BACK TO THE ROOTS
Yanti Mazlan
(CH/Malaysia) finds her father |
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Info |
December 17, 2010
Illnau |
CHRISTMAS DINNER at the Gasthof
zum Löwen, Effretikonerstr. 64, Illnau
Featuring a review of the
Highlanders’ highlights of 2010 by Martin
Stöckli.
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Info |
December 10, 2010 |
ISTRIA THROUGH THE AGES
From the Romans to the Croatians
in pictures by Sue Kliebenschädel |
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Info |
December 3, 2010 |
THE COLOURS OF THE SKY
Rainbows, Fata Morganas, Northern
Lights etc. explained by Joachim Schug |
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November 26, 2010 |
ADVENT
Stories read by Alice Bänteli and
musical intermissions by Peter Emch to get us into the festive mood |
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Info |
November 19, 2010 |
FASCINATING WORLD OF BATS
“What bats are really like” by
Gaby Stählin |
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Info |
November 12, 2010 |
CLARO FAIR TRADE
Visit to the shop in Pfäffikon, Seestr. 39, meeting at
7.45 pm Beata Däster tells
us about the idea behind Claro
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November 5, 2010 |
SOMETHING QUITE SPECIAL
Experiences of Agnes Hollenweger with natural bee soap |
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Info |
October 29, 2010 |
MAGICAL
MARRAKECH
Impressions of
a short trip to Morocco’s “Red City”
by Jeannette Weber and Verena Brunner |
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October 8, 2010 |
MOBILITY PAST AND PRESENT
The development of transport in Zürich
by Martin Stöckli
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October 1, 2010 |
WITH BICYCLE AND BINOCULARS AROUND THE GREIFENSEE
Alice Johnson, biologist,
tells us about her experiences as a Greifensee Ranger |
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Info |
September 24, 2010 |
THE QUEEN OF SABA – ARCHAEOLOGY
AND MYTH
Findings and experiences of Dr. Ueli
Brunner from his several journeys in traditional Yemen
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September 17, 2010 |
DANCE FOR FUN
Thomas Karcher teaches us folk dances
from all over the world. You don’t need
to be a good dancer:
curiosity and humour are more important. Bring comfortable
shoes!
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September 10, 2010 |
THE AGRICULTURAL SUCCESS STORY OF
BRAZIL
It all started with sugar cane and cachaça;
Steffen Weisbrod
tells us about his
fascination for Brazil and its national drink
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September 3, 2010 |
BACKPACKING IN ARGENTINA
Käthi
Bänteli tells us about travelling on her own through a country of amazing
diversity. There’s more to the country than tango and beef!
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August 27, 2010 |
MY LIFE IN AN EVENING
Bernd
Grewe, watchmaker and inventor of waterproof testers, talks about his
challenging life
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July 16, 2010 |
BARBECUE IN
THE GARDEN
at Werner Wyss’s home at Wilhof, Russikon, starting at
7 pm
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Info |
July 9, 2010 |
FROM BERTSCHIKON TO BEIJING BY BICYCLE
by Brigitte
and Cédric Koller
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July 2, 2010 |
WELLBEING
Rosmarie Lotmar introduces two
techniques for activating the powers of self-healing:
HSIN TAO,
the healing body movements and BEMER TECHNIQUE, the healing movements
of the cells
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June 25, 2010 |
STROLL AROUND THE OLD TOWN OF
WINTERTHUR
with our guide Susan Meili, starting
at 7 pm, meeting outside the tourism office in
the main railway station
Members free, guests Fr. 10.-
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June 18, 2010 |
THE GAMBIA – THE SMILING COAST OF
AFRICA
Famara Sanneh tells us some
interesting facts about his native country
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Info |
June 11, 2010 |
HOUSE SWAPPING PART TWO
by Birgit Muller and René Cermak, back from another two home exchanges
in Florida
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Info
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June 4, 2010 |
JET AVIATION
Maintenance and Aviation Services – A
successful business concept by Peter Brändle, Deputy General
Manager
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Info |
May 28, 2010 |
WOMEN’S
WRITING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY
Selected highlights presented by
Ursula Matter |
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Info |
May 21, 2010 |
GALAPAGOS – EVOLUTION’S SHOWCASE
Maurice
Andréby
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April 23, 2010 |
Book Swapping Evening |
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April 16, 2010 |
ENERGY PROSPECTIVES
An outlook to the year 2050
by Ulrich Gysel, professor em. ZHaW
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Map |
April 9, 2010
Oetwil a/S |
HELEN DAHM, A SWISS EXPRESSIONIST PAINTER
Hans
Rudolf Bosshard and Christian Tischhauser give us an introduction to her
life on the basis of some of her works at the Helen Dahm Museum,
Chilenrain 10, Oetwil am See, 8pm
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March 26, 2010 |
EYE TO EYE WITH THE WORLD’S LARGEST BIRDS OF PREY
by Andreas Scheidegger
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Info |
March 20, 2010
Wetzikon |
SATURDAY AFTERNOON EVENT
Afternoon tea with
Annemarie Baldinger at her
Bed & Breakfast,
Kratzstr. 17 in Wetzikon at
2 pm
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March 19, 2010 |
MY LIFE IN AN EVENING
Tobias Loosli, magician,
puppeteer, cabinetmaker...
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March 12, 2010 |
THE FASCINATION OF COLLECTING MINERALS
An
insider report by Olivier Roth, President of the Studienkreis Zürcher
Mineraliensammler
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Info |
February 19, 2010 |
160 KM ALONG THE ARCTIC CIRCLE TRAIL OF GREENLAND
Adventures told by Stefan Krähenbühl
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February 12, 2010 |
VICTORIAN MUSIC HALL
Entertainment of the era of the heady
days of the British Empire by John Gysin |
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February 5, 2010 |
THE NORTHWEST COASTAL REGION OF IRELAND
Its
beautiful landscapes with some history thrown in by Gerald Prater
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Info favourite books |
January 29, 2010 |
TITBITS OF ENGLISH LITERATURE
Members of the
English Book Club Wetzikon and the Highlanders’ Linguist Club present
their favourite books
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Info |
January 22, 2010
MusikContainer Uster |
100 YEARS BENNY GOODMAN
The Highlanders’
Linguist Club together with SwissJazzOrama invite you to the exhibition
and movie clips at
Musikcontainer, Asylstrasse 10, Uster at 7.30 pm. Members free, guests CHF 10.—(aperitif included)
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January 15, 2010 |
HOW SAFE IS AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL?
by Nicky
Scherrer, ATC Expert for Investigation of Occurrences
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Info |
January 8, 2010 |
VANCOUVER ISLAND
The ideal holiday destination
for great outdoor activities, spectacular scenery and welcoming people
by Verena Wüthrich
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Info |
December 18, 2009
Freudwil |
CHRISTMAS DINNER
AT RESTAURANT BLUME, FREUDWIL
meeting for apéro
at 7 pm
Menu
www.blumefreudwil.ch
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December 11, 2009 |
CHATTING EVENING - No fixed
programme
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Info |
December 04, 2009 |
FRANK HURLEY – PHOTOGRAPHER, FILM
MAKER AND ADVENTURER
his life and photographic work by Roland
Glaser
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Info |
November 27, 2009 |
HIKING IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK, USA
A photo stroll through wondrous woods, along
silent lakes & young rivers at a very high altitude
by Fred Krähenbühl
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November 20, 2009
Pfäffikon |
VISIT TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY IN PFÄFFIKON ZH
“From the old reading societies to a modern
local library” by Jeannette Weber,
starting at 8 pm; address: Im Platz 1,
8330 Pfäffikon/Z
www.bibli-pfaeffikon.ch
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November 13, 2009 |
SECRET LONDON
Brian Poysden tells the stories behind
some well-known and lesser-known sites of London
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Info |
November 06, 2009 |
WATER SHORTAGE – GLOBAL AND LOCAL
A scientific approach to a severe
problem of mankind.
A talk by Prof Dr.Rik Eggen, EAWAG/ETH
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October 23, 2009 |
WHICHEVER WAY WE FALL
The Isle of Man Story told by Mike
Moore
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October 2, 2009 |
FROM HISTORY GARDENS TO MODERN
GARDENING & LANDSCAPING
Roger Hoffmann walks with us through centuries of
gardens |
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September 25, 2009 |
A SCENIC TRIP THROUGH THE LAKE
DISTRICT
Marie Friedli gives us impressions of her recent
holiday in England |
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Info |
September 18, 2009
Bubikon |
THE HISTORY OF BEER &
BREWING
A guided tour in English by Marco Zanoli through the
exhibition in the Ritterhaus, Bubikon
starting at 7.30 pm. See
map
Admission: members Fr 5.-- ; non-members Fr 10.-- |
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September 11, 2009 |
EL NIÑO: When atmosphere and ocean
play a global game
Joachim Schug of Meteomedia explains this phenomenon |
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September 4, 2009 |
BEAUTIFUL FLORA AND STRANGE FAUNA
OF AUSTRALIA
A multimedia show with wonderful pictures by Erika
& Urs Bollinger |
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Info |
August 28, 2009 |
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN SKYLORE
More intensely than any other ancient culture,
the Egyptians based their religious rites on the rhythms of the stars.
A presentation by Kurt Locher. |
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Info |
August 21, 2009 |
BERLIN
– CENTRE OF EUROPE
A
very
personal view by Werner Wyss |
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July 10, 2009
Russikon |
BARBECUE IN THE GARDEN (any
weather)
at Werner Wyss’s home at Wilhof, Russikon,
starting at 7 pm
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June 5, 2009 |
MAPPING TIME AND SPACE
Development, forms and functions of medieval maps by
Bettina Schöller |
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May 29, 2009
Pfäffikon/ZH |
HUBER+SUHNER - Then and Now
FROM WIRES AND TYRES TO EXCELLENCY IN CONNECTIVITY
SOLUTIONS
A visit to the anniversary exhibition in the Heimatmuseum, Pfäffikon ZH Entrance fee CHF 5.--.
Our guide is Dr. Bernd Niedermann.
See
map Photos see
"Specials"
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May 15, 2009 |
AN AFRICAN EXPERIENCE
Hans Schümperlin talks about different jobs in
aviation throughout Africa |
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Info
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May 8, 2009
|
FASCINATING YEMEN
A Treasury of Cultural and Architectural
Highlights in an Oriental Atmosphere shared with us by Christa Morf
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April 03, 2009 |
PORTO AND ITS FAMOUS PORT WINES
Gabrielle Gisel and JoachimA Schug tell us of their visit to this UNESCO
world heritage town. Afterwards wine tasting! |
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March 27, 2009 |
JOHN STEINBECK –
A California Dream
An appreciation by Brian Poysden |
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Info |
March 20, 2009 |
BETTER COTTON
“An unusual partnership to reduce the severe impacts of cotton
production
on people and the environment”
by Anna Bexell, IKEA, and Dr. Walter Wagner, WWF Switzerland |
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Info |
March 13, 2009
Schulhaus Pünt |
IRISH EVENING
with music, whiskey and more... Starting at 8 pm in the Singsaal, Schulhaus Pünt, Uster
Members free - Non-members CHF 10.-
Sorry we don’t speak Irish Gaelic ; this is an English-speaking evening
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Flyer
Map
Photos
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March 6, 2009 |
YOUNG MUSLIM MEN IN SWITZERLAND
"A struggle for belonging and acceptance"
by Monika Müller |
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Info |
February 13, 2009 |
THE BERLIN AIRLIFT – 60 years on
A Western victory in the Cold War remembered by John Gysin
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Info |
February 6, 2009 |
A WELSHMAN’S IMPRESSION OF SWEDEN
A personal view by Dewi Williams |
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January 30, 2009 |
VANCOUVER THROUGH THE EYES OF A STUDENT
Andrea Kubli shares with us her experiences as an English student
in Canada |
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January 23, 2009
Pfäffikon/ZH |
TEA CEREMONY
at the Noble Tea House in Pfäffikon ZH starting at 8 pm.
Non-members CHF10.—. Photos
by Katalin |
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January 16, 2009 |
SPACE ENGINEERING – A CHALLENGING JOB
The daily challenges and the applications of the products
by Dr. Gerhard Székely |
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Info |
January 9, 2009 |
GREEN GENE TECHNOLOGY OR ECOLOGICAL FARMING?
A talk in favour of a pragmatic research by PD Dr. Christof Sautter ETHZ
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Info |
December 19, 2008
Freudwil |
Christmas Dinner at Restaurant
Blume, Freudwilerstr. 6,
8615 Freudwil
featuring a review of the Highlanders’ highlights of 2008
by Martin Stöckli.
Meeting at 7 p.m., dinner at 7.30 p.m.
See invitation!
See
map |
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Info |
December 12, 2008 |
Quantum Physics for Pedestrians
by Prof. Dr. Markus Sigrist.
Everybody will leave with a clear idea of what quantum physics is all about. |
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Info |
December 5, 2008 |
Swansea and the Gower Peninsula
A Welsh city with great industrial past and an “Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty” on its doorstep
by Gerald Prater |
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Info |
November 28, 2008
Zürich |
Visit to the Tram Museum in Zurich
Guided tour in English meeting at Forchstr. 260 (tram 11 to Burgwies)
at 7 p.m.
http://www.proaktiva.ch/tram/zurich/tmz07_1.html |
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Info |
November 21, 2008 |
Writers & their Homes Part II -
Rudyard Kipling & Daphne du Maurier
Titbits from English literature chosen by Alice Bänteli & Sue
Kliebenschädel
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November 14, 2008 |
Do More in the World Wide Web than
Just Mailing and Googling
Roland Glaser introduces us to websites which are helpful in
everyday
life.
www.teviso.com/favolinks
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Info |
November 7, 2008 |
The Future as Seen in the Fifties
Vision vs. Reality shown by Fred Krähenbühl |
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Info |
October 31, 2008 |
30’000 km for a Didgeridoo
Western Australia in winter by Werner Wyss |
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October 24, 2008 |
Facebook
and MySpace – Networking or Just Distraction?
by
David Kilchör
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=71648142
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October 3, 2008 |
The Raiffeisen Success Story
by Christoph Frei, Bank Manager of Raiffeisen Zürcher Oberland
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Info |
September 26, 2008 |
How the Body Shapes Intelligence
Matej Hoffmann talks about the robot projects at the Artificial Intelligence
Laboratory of Zurich University
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Info |
September 19, 2008 |
Peru – a Country of Contrasts –
a Journey
by Suzanne Sharma
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Info
Photos
Gabi |
September 13, 2008
Gais, Meteomedia |
Saturday afternoon event
Joachim Schug shows us the weather office and the TV studio at Meteomedia
in Gais,
Flyer |
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September 12, 2008 |
English Writers and Their Homes
Titbits from English literature by Alice Bänteli & Sue Kliebenschädel
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Info
Photos Katalin |
September 5, 2008
Neuthal |
Visit to a Museum Spinning Mill in Neuthal
A guided tour in English by
René Rebsamen, meeting at the car park, Neuthal railway station
Members Fr. 5.- ; Guests Fr. 10.- |
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August 29, 2008 |
Ice Age or Tropical Temperatures?
Latest findings about climate change by Joachim Schug of Meteomedia |
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August 22, 2008 |
An Evening about Dogs
Steve Grütter’s experiences of working with dogs
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July 11, 2008
Russikon |
Barbecue in the Garden
at Werner Wyss’ home, starting at 7 pm
Bring your own food!
We provide the drinks, the fire and the garden.
We also provide shelter in bad weather. |
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July 4, 2008 |
Salsa: the Sound of Latin America
The history of salsa by Jean-Pierre Aebli |
|
Info |
June 27, 2008 |
Trip through the Colonial Heartland of Mexico & Baja
California
Jutta Studer takes us on a journey to deserts, snow-capped volcanoes,
bustling cities, sleepy villages and Mayan and Aztecan ruins
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|
Info |
June 20, 2008 |
A Musical Odyssey from Croydon (GB) to Girenbad (CH)
by David Christie
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|
Info |
June 13, 2008 |
Acculturation or Culture Shock? A Swiss Family in
California
by Barbara Freigang |
Info
Photos by Katalin |
June 6, 2008
Pfäffikon |
Top-Fit Fitness Club in Pfäffikon ZH
A tour through the fitness club with Franz Steiner followed by an
aperitif
starting at 8 pm at Steinwiesstr. 44 |
|
Info |
May 30, 2008 |
Out of the Life of Harry Hofmann
Harry Hofmann picks out some episodes of his life as a seafarer and
navigator
around the world |
|
Info |
May 23, 2008 |
Fundraising: A Question of Relationship
by Sibylle Grosjean |
Info
Photos by Werner
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May 16, 2008
Schulhaus Pünt |
Highlanders’
Scottish Evening
with bagpipes, dancing and food
in Singsaal, Schulhaus Pünt, Wilstr. 30, Uster.
Members of the Zurich Scottish Country Dancing Club will teach us some
dances: please bring comfortable, soft-soled shoes!
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May 9, 2008 |
Discussion Evening
Reading
habits:
internet, newspapers, books and other
literature
led by
Verena and Werner |
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April 18, 2008 |
CELTIC AND EARLY SAXON CHRISTIANITY IN ENGLAND
by Gerald Prater
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April 11, 2008 |
NEWS FROM LADAKH – FACES & TALES
Brigitta Marti and Klaus Antons relate their latest adventures in this
"Little Tibet” in the Himalayas |
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April 4, 2008 |
WORKING AS AN ARTIST AND ART THERAPIST
Claudine Tschalär shows how she combines her art with her work |
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March 28, 2008 |
PANAMERICANA- PROPS AND JETS
Old planes, people and landscapes along the Panamericana
by
Nicky Scherrer
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Starbucks |
March 14, 2008
Zürich |
VISIT TO SIHLCITY
Part l: Guided tour of Sihlcity,
meeting at 18 – 18.15 in Kalanderplatz by
the “Kamin”
Part II: Starbucks Coffee:
The success of an American firm with an Italian idea,
starting at 19.30 in Starbucks at Sihlcity |
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Sustech |
March 7, 2008 |
MINERGIE: HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE - LOWER ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
A presentation by Werner Hässig |
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February 15, 2008 |
ALL ABOUT TESLA
A documentary about the inventor of A.C. |
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February 8, 2008 |
AROUND THE WORLD IN MORE THAN 80 DAYS!
Thomas Gurtner describes with pictures his highlights around the globe
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February 1, 2008
Oberkemptthal |
VISIT TO AN
ARTIST’S STUDIO
Meet Giovanni
Huber in his studio at Spinnereiweg 6, Oberkemptthal at 8 pm with aperitif |
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January 25, 2008 |
WHAT ABOUT THE
LEGEND OF THE GOOD OLD TIMES?
Living, working, loving .....
A discussion evening led by Martin Stöckli |
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January 18, 2008 |
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE...
Canada’s most important element by Sue Kliebenschädel
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January 11, 2008 |
SECOND LIFE –
VIRTUAL INSANITY?
David Kilchör
gives us an insight into this internet world
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December 21, 2007 |
CHRISTMAS DINNER
at Ochsen, Uster
http://www.ochsen-uster.ch/
From 7 p.m. apero at the bar |
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December 14, 2007 |
THE WHISPERING OF HYDROCARBONS
finding oil and gas by listening to and analysing signals using
geophysical and statistical methods, by Patrik Eschle |
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December 7, 2007 |
BOOK SWAPPING
Wrap up one of your English novels and try your luck by exchanging it
for another one |
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November 30, 2007 |
NEW MEXICO – Land of Enchantment
A pictorial glimpse into the history and the present, driving through this
truly magical US State by Fred Krähenbühl |
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November 23, 2007 |
HIGHLANDERS’ TRIP TO SCOTLAND
6/10/2007 -14/10/2007
Photos and memories by Verena Wüthrich and her fellow travellers
Travel
project
Some photos / Photos by Verena
and
Katalin / Photos
René & Werner |
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November 16, 2007 |
VISIT TO THE LUTZ & THALMANN ART GALLERY
where Gabriele Lutz will give us an introduction to the gallery and
Oliver Krähenbühl’s work.
Members free, guests Fr. 10.-
Meeting at 7.45 pm at the gallery, Wettingerwies 2b, 8001 Zürich.
Apéritif at the gallery.
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November 9, 2007 |
Severe Weather Warning in Switzerland
A talk by Joachim Schug, meteorologist at Meteomedia, Gais
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October 26, 2007 |
HOUSE
SWAPPING
By René Cermak
and Birgit Müller, for a short time proud owners of a Miami home.
Find out how to
be as successful as they were! |
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October 5, 2007 |
UFOs OVER THE TÖSS VALLEY –
the tip of the iceberg
Christian Frehner talks about his own experiences, the Billy Meier Case and
FIGU HG |
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September 28, 2007 |
IN DEVIL’S KITCHEN
Peter Diethelm’s adventures with volcanoes |
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September 21, 2007
Meilen |
BEAUTY AND
WELLNESS WITH SHAN SHUI
Dr. med.
Shabbir Hassam shows us his institute and what you can achieve for
your wellbeing.
Meeting at 8 p.m. at Seestr.
1037, Meilen (fit.zone building, 4th floor)
Afterwards chill out with soft drinks |
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September 14, 2007 |
MY LIFE IN AN EVENING
“GB + CH =
35 + 36”
by Brian Poysden HG |
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September 7, 2007
Dübendorf
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TOWER AND RADAR
SIMULATORS
Visit to the modern training center of Skyguide,
meeting at 7.15 pm at the entrance to the Flugsicherungszentrum in Wangen near
Dübendorf.
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August 31, 2007 |
SWEET
MEMORIES
Bring your
treasured object and tell its story
Moderated by Marianne Thalmann |
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August 24, 2007 |
NIKOLA WHO?
Nikola Tesla,
the greatest unknown inventor of the 19th & 20th centuries.
How come
a genius like Tesla is mostly unknown despite the fact that he invented
things like alternating current and wireless transmission, thus profoundly
influencing our way of life?
Discover some
amazing facts with Fred Krähenbühl
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Photos
Katalin
Photos Martin |
July, 13, 2007 |
25th Anniversary
HIGHLANDERS’ POTLUCK ANNIVERSARY PARTY
for former guest speakers, members and former members
Food, drink and entertainment at the Werkheim (main building) |
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July 6, 2007
Maur |
SHIP AHOY : SAILING WITH CHARLES AND HIS SKIPPERS
Meeting at 7 pm at Schifflände, Maur.
Photos by Katalin Barko |
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June 29, 2007 |
YOUR HANDS CAN HEAL YOU
The Ancient Art of Pranic Healing by Daniel Mir and Daniel Denzler |
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June 22, 2007 |
HIGHLIGHTS OF JORDAN – legends, history and hospitality
Impressions by Gabi Gisel and Joachim Schug |
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June 15, 2007
Wermatswil |
WHAT IS VAULTING ALL ABOUT?
A demonstration commentated by Shabir Dar at the Fohlenhof, Wermatswil (grosse
Reithalle)
Afterwards in Landgasthof Puurehuus |
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June 8, 2007 |
19TH CENTURY INVENTIONS – BIG AND SMALL
Miriam Keller has looked into the origins of everyday appliances |
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June 1, 2007 |
AN ATTEMPT TO TRANSFER AN ENGLISH GARDEN TO SWITZERLAND
Roger Hoffmann shows us round the garden of the Altersheim Am Wildbach,
Spitalstr. 22 in Wetzikon |
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May 25, 2007 |
AUSTRALIA – THE TURNING POINT IN MY LIFE
Impressions and findings by Andy Berger |
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May 11, 2007 |
WORLDS CLASHING – CULTURAL STRUGGLES
AND THEIR
CONSEQUENCES IN TODAY’S PERU
by Michael Bühler |
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April 20, 2007 |
FAIRY TALES AND FABLES
How they influence our daily English language by Sonia Benke |
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April 13, 2007 |
PILATES- A PHYSICAL FITNESS METHOD
A basic introduction to the principles of Pilates by April Jones |
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March 30, 2007 |
INVITATIONS
Ideas for celebrating special occasions: food, activities, presents
Let’s hear and see your contribution |
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March 23 2007 |
Chatting and crossword
puzzles
with Alice Bänteli and Sue Kliebenschädel |
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March 16, 2007 |
BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE “SCHIFFBAU” THEATRE
Schiffbaustr. 4 in Zurich. Our guide is Rudi Rath.
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March 9, 2007 |
LOBSTERS, SAND DOLLARS AND WHALES
From Nova Scotia to Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Holiday impressions by Verena Wüthrich |
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February 16, 2007 |
OVERWINTERING IN ANTARCTICA
Joachim Schug, meteorologist at Meteomedia in Gais, tells us about the
frozen continent and his life overwintering at a scientific station in 1984 |
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February 9, 2007 |
PASSAGE THROUGH SOUTH INDIA
Backpacking experiences by Katalin Barko and Jutta Studer
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February 2, 2007
Pfäffikon/ZH |
TOUR OF THE EVA WIPF MUSEUM IN PFÄFFIKON (ZH)
Introduction to the life and work of Eva Wipf, painter (1929 – 1978) by
Regula Würgler/Ursula Matter
old Gerichtsgebäude, Hochstr. 4, Pfäffikon/ZH |
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January 26, 2007 |
SCENTS AROUND THE WORLD
An olfactory and visual experience with Roman Kaiser, hunting new
perfumes for Givaudan |
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January 19, 2007 |
JULLEY – PEN – ONE PHOTO
Experiences with young monks and other children in Ladakh
by Brigitta Marti and Klaus Antons |
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January 12, 2007 |
HOW TO TAKE
CARE OF A TEAM
by Maik
Kiss, Event Manager UEFA |
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