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February 2019
Sydney Harbour Cruise
Would you like to come for a trip to Sydney to join the Swiss Jodlers for their famous Sydney Harbour Cruise? Please see the brochure below for more details and make a booking. Note that booking period has been extended due to late notice. SwissYodlers CruiseFlyer2019
Find out more »Film evening
We start the new Club year with a film on the 28th February 2019. The film ‘Streaker’ is a comedy where you can laugh a lot but there is some nudity, so it is up to you to decide from what age you want to bring your child. Storyline In order to get out of a financial crisis, high school teacher Balz Naef (53) starts recruiting and training streakers for illegal sports betting. There is a lot of fun. Yes,…
Find out more »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 »May 2019
EU Trivia Night
The Delegation of the European Union together with Pegasus Riding for the Disabled ACT invites you to join us for a fabulous night of fun-filled entertainment. Test your knowledge about Europe and the European Union and help raise funds for the valuable work undertaken by this fabulous local charity that enables children with disabilities to enjoy the benefits of horse riding. Date: Thursday 2nd May Time: starting at 18:00h with a meet and greet (bar facilities available) Pencils up at…
Find out more »June 2019
Fondue evening
The popular Fondue night has been added to the calendar again this year. It will be held on Friday 28th June 2019. Time: 6:30 for 7:00pm Place: Dickson Community centre (see 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 are greatly appreciated. We rely on members to bring their fondue set (burner, pot and forks). Please indicate what you…
Find out more »August 2019
Swiss National Day
The National day will be celebrated on Saturday 3rd August. 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 invitation only. For more information contact Heinz Buettikofer on 0402 858 903 Some time in the past: the woodstack is ready for the National Day celebration.
Find out more »Eisstock
Eisstock Fun Tournament Ever wanted to try your hand at a curling-style game without the ice and the brooms? Here’s your chance! When: Sunday 11th August 2019, from 11am – 2pm Where: Canberra Stock Sport Club, 5 Mount Evans St, Mawson 2607 (Courtyard at the back of the Austrian Club) Cost: $10 playing fee for use of equipment + $10 for lunch Eisstock is on the list to become an Olympic discipline. (Suitable for 11 year olds and above, might not…
Find out more »March 2020
Coast weekend
The weekend at the beach in North Durras will be held on the long weekend on Friday 6th to Monday 9th March 2020 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 spot…
Find out more »April 2020
Easter Steam Train Ride
Join us for a ride on a steam train from Canberra to Goulburn on Easter Monday Bring the family along and experience the excitement of a steam train trip behind former NSW Government Railways locomotive 5917 as the Picnic Train presents a long weekend of special family trips from Canberra. We will meet at 10:00 am at the Canberra Railway Station. The train will leave at 10:30 am and travel to Goulburn and return for the day. At lunch time…
Find out more »Bushwalk
Bushwalk to Nil Desperandum Date: Sunday 19th April Meeting time: 9:30 am for 10:00 departure Meeting point: Tidbinbilla visitor centre What to bring: Solid walking shoes, protective clothing, sunscreen, water, a light snack for the walk and sandwiches for lunch. We meet in the car park in front of the visitor centre and carpool in those cars which have entry stickers to Tidbinbilla, then drive to the Greens car park at the start of the walk to Nil Desperandum. The…
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