Swiss in Wales Newsletter

July 2010 Issue 2

sent by the Consulate of Switzerland

Cardiff

The Ambassador who created the Swiss Consulate in Cardiff says "au revoir"

After six years as Head of Mission at the Embassy of Switzerland in London, Ambassador Alexis Lautenberg bids farewell.Read more read more here Note: Every issue of the new Swiss Embassy Newsletter can now be downloaded from this page This page also contains much useful information for the Swiss abroad.

Also read the article:Civic farewell for the Ambassador in Cardiff here

Do you wish to contribute something to the Swiss in Wales Newsletter?

! Do you wish to include something of interest to the Swiss in Wales in a Swiss in Wales Newsletter?

Mail your request to Ruth Thomas at the Consulate:cardiff@honorarvertretung.ch

! Do you know other Swiss who might wish to read these newsletters? Please forward this email to a Swiss friendask them to get in touch with Ruth Thomas at cardiff@honorarvertretung.ch

Two Newsletters for better communication by OSA

OSA-Info is sent in German or French to Swiss clubs, societies and official representations over the world. 6 times a year, it informs by e-mail on OSA activities and on news that are relevant for the public of the Fifth Switzerland. More information available here

Click here for the latest issue of ASO newsletter (in German) and here for ASO Info5 (in German) Note: French versions are available from both links

Forthcoming Swiss National Day Events 2010 in Wales

In South Wales

1st August Sunday afternoon BBQ in Cardiff 1pm - 4pm

at Claire & Glyn's in Cyn Coed, Cardiff

more information available here

RSVP: Mail or phone Claire Sansom clairevsansom@yahoo.co.uk by Sunday 25th July should you wish to attend

Phone: 02920 689497 (evenings) or clairevsansom@yahoo.co.uk

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BBQ for the Swansea Swiss Club on Saturday 31st July from 6pm

Open House & Garden at Ruth & John Thomas, Swansea from 6pm.

Great Fireworks at 10pm!

more information available here

RSVP by 28th July necessary to ensure we have enough of everything. ruth.thomas88@ntlworld.com

Phone: 01792 423504

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Nosh for Dosh in Little Newcastle, Pembrokeshire

SUNDAY, 1^st AUGUST 2010, from 2pm to 6pm

AT FRONHAUL “OPEN” GARDEN BBQ PARTY

Entertainment: the Goodwick Junior Brass Band

More information about the day available here

The event is organised by:

Beat Wehren and the Little Newcastle Community Association

Pre-booking is important, preferably no later than the 30^th July,

by email: bwehren@btinternet.com, or by phone 01348 840019.

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In North Wales

1st August Sunday afternoon BBQ in Caernarfon 1pm - 4pm

more information available here

RSVP mail eiretrix@hotmail.com by Sunday 25th July or phone:07766216162

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National Day in Wales Survey

The Swiss National day in Wales survey is still open

Thanks to all who have contributed with their views & ideas so far.We would like to read more views, it would help the organisers to plan for next year's events. Why not click here to complete the survey click on the link to complete the survey

Note:the results of the survey are collected by our own system which does not disclose the senders address. We therefore do not know the identity of those who completed the survey.

Message from Swiss Phd student at Bangor University

Do you speak Swiss German and English?

I am working on a PhD project looking at bilinguals who are fluent in both Swiss German and English and I'm looking for participants.

I am currently conducting research on bilingual interaction in speakers of both Swiss German and English. To this end I would invite anybody who speaks both languages to participate in an audio recording with a friend or relative, somebody who also speaks both languages. This would take no longer than 1 hour of your time after which you will be asked to fill out a short questionnaire.

for more information click here

Willing to help? Please contact Adrian Luescher

Phone on 01248 388580

E-mail address a.luescher@bangor.ac.uk

Gifts from around the world at Isabella's in Cardiff

Isabella Mohnsame from Geneva has a colourful and well stocked gift shop in Morgan Arcade in Cardiff.

Amongst gifts from around the world you find a good selection of Welsh souvenirs too. Isabella's is also official stockist for the beautiful Antica Murrina Jewellery from Venice.

New:you can now shop on line at Isabella's click here