Welcome to the Anglo-Swiss Club of Locarno!

The Anglo-Swiss Club of Locarno (ASCL) was founded in 1934 to promote good relations between Swiss and English-speaking people.


The ASCL is mainly a social club, which helps people meet each other, enjoy each other’s company and, most importantly, speak English, the language of the Club.

The ASCL does this through a programme of several events from September to June each year. Rather than specialising in any particular type of activity, the ASCL tries to give it's members as wide a choice of activities as possible, In September the club year launches it's activities with a fabulous opening dinner. At Christmas we organize a traditional afternoon tea with all the trimmings and musical entertainment. In between we celebrate Halloween, enjoy Fish & Chips and morning coffees. We have outings and walks as well as a great lecture programme. We try to hold events within a reasonable radius of Locarno, rather than going farther afield.

The Club also has its own library of books in English. The library is run by volunteer members and is open on coffee mornings during the Club season. 

The Club is open to members from all backgrounds and ages, and the only two conditions of membership are to be socially congenial and have a reasonable command of English.

We try to combine the best of Swiss and Anglo cultures - the good organisation and frugality of the Swiss with the more relaxed, less formal Anglo approach.

The Club operates in conjunction with the English Film Club of Locarno, which has a programme of 10 films from October to March.

For further information, programmes and application forms please contact:

Stefanie Bertoneri Amrein
President
Tel. 079 137 5997

Paula Merlini
Secretary
Tel. 077 409 1610

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Without doubt 2021 did not start as any of us had hoped. We were all hoping for a fresh start and better times.  Of course this pandemic will end but during the time we are grounded we must focus on our beautiful surroundings. Spring is definitely in the air and last week, I was able to admire many beautiful camellias in the Parco Camelie, Locarno, which is open and easily accessible. 

Most of our members know that there is nothing I like more than organizing events and special occasions. This long period without any club activities is quite difficult for me. Some of our members call me the "Energizer Bunny". Currently my batteries are also in need of replacement! 

But......

I do have a suggestion! Our Government now allows us to meet outside - up to 15 people. If we take the rules by the letter, we are not allowed to meet as an association, but I do think that a nice walk along the lake will do no harm and we can maintain the correct social distance.

You will remember that we were very successful with our 10'000 steps! I would therefore like to resume this activity and offer the following options: 

1) Very brisk, sportive walk - Original 10'000 steps!
2) Leisurely walk - 5000 steps!

As I am not able to do both walks at the same time and we first need to see if anyone is interested in the leisurely walk, which member would be willing to take over the 5000 steps? Please do give me a call on my mobile:  079 137 5997 

 

Dear club members,

I would just love to be able to boost our moods. Positivity also depends on our health so as we are living in this beautiful corner of the world, let us make the most of the good weather and, whenever possible, go for a walk. The other day walking along the lake to the sound of the female ducks quacking (it has to be a female...ha ha!), there was some beautiful winter jasmine, which with its brilliant yellow blooms immediately boosted my mood.

Dear club members

I have been searching for the right words to begin this newsletter. The first newsletter of this New Year.
A new year is a powerful occasion. It's a time when we reflect on our past and we think of our future. The New Year is a chance to welcome a fresh start and to chase our goals and our dreams.

With the current situation, it can be hard to come up with the right words, but I have found a quote, which I think, reflects what many of us wish.
"We will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word". (Goran Persson)

HAPPY NEW YEAR
Whatever the New Year has in store, we'll all be in it together.

To add some cheer, I have attached some photos of our 2020 Prosecco and Panettone coffee morning! Please enjoy and I also add my promise that we will all celebrate again as soon as it is possible.

Very best wishes!

Stefanie
President
Anglo-Swiss Club Locarno

Dear club members
Yesterday, Monday 1 February 2021, it was my great pleasure to visit our dear member Pauline Haffter. Several months ago the committee and I decided that we would like to award "Honorary Membership" to Pauline.

Without Pauline's infinite dedication we would not have a library. I have permitted myself to copy a few lines of what Pauline wrote to me. Pauline worked for the library from 1998 - 2020!

On 24th November 1998 the library opened. It was opened twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It was very popular for some years until the world went digital.

Do you want to boost your immune system, enjoy the magnificent scenery along the lake as well as the company of some wonderful club members, then join us for the 10000 steps along the lake! For any information please do contact Stefanie 079 137 5997.

Coffee morning, Saturday 7 March 2020
 
25 members attended our traditional monthly coffee morning. We had a lovely, relaxed and interesting morning. We were also able to welcome a new member. The coffee mornings are always the perfect occasion to meet old and new friends!
 
A special „THANK YOU“ to the members that dedicate their time to preparing and serving the coffee and tea, to the members that bring treats and also to the members who are so generous with their special donations which allow us to decorate the clubroom and also inspire us to make every event a very special one!
 
  
Best wishes
Stefanie

Members who attended the presentation by Cecilia were very enthusiastic and complimentary. These are two of the comments we received: The presentation on reflexology by Cecelia was excellent. A few of us (including me) had no experience with reflexology. Others knew quite a bit about it plus other "pressure point" techniques. It was very interesting to learn about it, learn about the differences and similarities between it and other pressure point techniques, and especially informative to see a demonstration of the technique. Cecilia's relaxed, informal, knowledgeable presentation encouraged a lot of questions and discussion. It was a real pleasure. (T.C) Many thanks to Cecelia, who very well covered the basics of reflexology. Moreover, thanks to Stephanie, who patiently allowed a treatment demonstrating kneading, tracing and pushing on the various zones of her feet. It was great learning! (V.L)

52 club members attended the video presentation by Michael & Beatrice Sold, Anglo-Swiss Locarno Club Members¨
 
We all agreed that it was a lovely and inspiring video and many members are now thinking of doing this trip!
 
We are happy that our „Members for Members“ is attracting club members who would like to share some of their 
special experiences.
 
If you have anything you think could be of interest, please contact Stefanie!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There will be a new book/writers group forming within Anglo-Swiss Club Locarno.The idea is to form a monthly book-discussion group as well as a weekly “learning how to write creatively” group. 

The initial “planning” meeting in the ASC Clubroom has been postponed due to the current Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic. 

50 members enjoyed a colourful, festive coffee morning. The clubroom was decorated and many of our members wore one of the original, hand painted and decorated masks that one of our members had donated for the occasion. So again it was a "Live, laugh and celebrate" occasion which was very well received by all members who attended. In future some of our coffee mornings will have a special theme.

       

Our 10‘000 steps walking group is growing and we now have two dogs! Yeah!!
Oscar & Kay are now our faithful companions!

The Anglo-Swiss Club Locarno  accepts and welcomes new members and their faithful companions!

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Our club season is now in full swing and as we want to offer you a wide selection of activities, we have introduced a section called: HOT OFF THE PRESS! These are events and activities, which were not in the previous newsletter or events and activities that we had to reschedule, due to last minute unavailability of the location or of the speaker. 

  • to the members who pay their dues.
  • to the members who add a little to the piggy bank. 
  • to the members who pay extra for wine and water.
  • to the members who have made financial donations which allow us to add some extra value to our events and which will enable us to refurbish the clubroom
  • to the members who have contributed paintings, rugs, cups, saucers etc. to our clubroom
  • to the members who make cakes and biscuits and treats for the coffee mornings
  • to our librarians who are always finding the best reads 
  • and last but not least to the members who help with decorating, organizing and cleaning the clubroom, buying the supplies and doing all the odd jobs.  

„What the local press „ Tessiner Zeitung“ write about us“

It was an honour for the Anglo-Swiss Club Locarno to welcome the UK Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Mrs Jane Owen. The Ambassador gave a very interesting talk on the commercial relationship between the UK and Switzerland. 

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Meet our loyal members who are helping behind the scenes. They’re dedicated, motivated and well just simply inspiring! They are our volunteers and we literally couldn’t operate without them. Our resident librarians and our facility manager are just three of our volunteers.

We are currently looking for some helping hands for our coffee mornings and afternoon teas. Do you love baking, well we would love to eat your cakes and biscuits! Are you interested in lending your talents to the club and volunteering alongside great people. Please get in touch with Stefanie

 

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