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April 2019
Wine Bottling & Easter Picnic
This event is a wine bottling activity and an Easter picnic combined on Saturday 6th April from 12 noon onwards. Location: Peter Zimmermann’s farm. For directions please ring Peter on 0412430343. Bring clean bottles. Peter will provide the corks. Red and white wine will be available for bottling. We are planning to sell for $6-8/bottle, with a dozen being cheaper. Any profit to the Swiss Club. An excellent port will also be available for purchase. Please pay by cash on…
Find out more »March 2021
Coast weekend
The weekend at the beach in North Durras will be held over the Canberra long weekend, on Friday 5th to Monday 8th March 2021 Important: It is essential to book accommodation early if you want a cabin, alternatively you may like to camp at Durras Lake Camping Ground. Keep in mind that spaces for camping are more readily available than cabins. Bookings details to reserve a cottage at Durras Lake North Joalah Holiday Park are below. To book a camping…
Find out more »April 2021
Easter Picnic
We regret to announce that this Event has been canceled Date: Friday 2 April 2021 Meeting time: 12:00 noon Location: Kambah Adventure Park, Springbett Sreet, Kambah Register your interest with Heather by 26 March at secretary.canbswissclub@gmail.com as numbers are needed to prepare games and lolly bags. Updated on 1/04/2021
Find out more »May 2021
Mother’s Day Bushwalk
Date: Sunday 9th May Meeting time: 9:00 am Meeting point: Greens car park (near Nature Discovery Playground),Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve 12km return (4 hours, moderate). Walk through regenerating native forest, regularly enjoying fantastic views across the valley, to the Nil Desperandum Homestead. Meet at 9am: Greens car park (near Nature Discovery Playground), Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. What to bring: appropriate clothes and shoes/boots for bushwalking, hat, sunscreen, raincoat, water, snacks, picnic lunch. There are toilets and picnic tables at the Playground and…
Find out more »July 2021
Stargazing Night
Date: Saturday 17 July 2021 Time: 5:30pm Where: Duffield Building, Mount Stromlo Observatory A star gazing night with observation through telescopes (if the weather permits) and a talk will be held on Saturday evening 17th July. Bookings essential. For information you may write to the Secretary at secretary.canbswissclub@gmail.com Updaded on 12/07/2021
Find out more »Swiss National Day
Urgent Notice: Due to restrictions and uncertainty regarding the Corona virus, the National Day celebrations this year have been cancelled. Best wishes for a happy and safe Swiss National Day to all members and friends Your Committee Announced on 12/07/2021 The National day this year will be celebrated on Saturday 31st July. More details will be announced in the July newsletter before the event. Entry is free for Canberra Swiss Club members. Entry for non-members is at cost and by…
Find out more »August 2021
Learn to Play Jass
Have you ever wondered how to play Jass, the popular Swiss card game? In this introductory training session you will learn: how to read the Swiss-German and Swiss-French cards card point value and hierarchy rules and game-play how to practice alone, play with others and at our annual tournament. This event will be held in the 'Keller' of the Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah. Cost: free ($5 non-members) Drinks can be purchased at the bar and there will be time for…
Find out more »Eisstock Tournament
Urgent Notice: Due to Corona restrictions unfortunately this event has been cancelled * * * Ever wanted to try your hand at a curling-style game without the ice and the brooms? Here’s your chance, come and join us for an Eisstock Tournament! Date: Sunday 29 August 2021 Where: Canberra Stock Sport Club, 5 Mount Evans St, Mawson 2607 (Outdoor courtyard at the back of the Austrian Club) Time: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm Cost: $10 playing fee for use of…
Find out more »September 2021
GoKarting
A GoKarting event will be held on Sunday 19 September 2021 at the Power Cart Raceway, Griffith. We will be meeting at 1.30 for a 2pm start. You have to register to be able to race. The cost (last year) was $38 per adult and $32 per kid. This includes 1 race (14 laps), Head sock, and an annual race licence. The fastest is the winner!! and will receive a price on the podium at the end of the event.…
Find out more »Fondue Night
Urgent Notice: Due to the extended Covid lockdown, this event unfortunately has been cancelled. The popular Fondue night has been added to the calendar again this year. It will be held on Date: Thursday 30th September 2021 Time: 7:00pm to 11:00pm Place: Albert Hall, 100 Commonwealth Ave, Yarralumla (see map below) Please follow the booking procedure that will be sent to you with the newsletter. No payments will be accepted on the night. Donations of prizes for our tombola…
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