Events
A Short Journey to Longer Life
Earlier this week, a curious group of friends took part in Dorothea and Doris’ latest Walk ‘n’ Talk. It could be better described as an ‘experience & conversation’ excursion, since there was almost no walking but a large amount of talk and discussion. Why? Because...
A Visit to the Schönthal Monastery, Langenbruck
Friday, 23 August 2024 A "walk and talk surrounded by art" for members & friends W+ B with a visit to the sculpture park, including a unique art exhibition: "The hurried mind comes to rest" It was a great walk and enjoyed by all. The weather was not too hot so...
A Stroll Through Basel’s Hardwald
Members and friends of W+B gathered early yesterday afternoon for the latest in our series of local walks in the Basel region. Hardwald forest, a peaceful wooded oasis and a popular local recreation area on the outskirts of Basel, is just a short way upstream from the...
The Jewish Museum of Switzerland – more than just a visit
13 March, 2024 Article written by Andrew Craven Today, members and friends of the W+ B Verein enjoyed the singularly moving experience of a visit to unique museum in Basel. Enjoyed isn’t quite the right word, since so much of Jewish history has been shrouded in...
Excursion to the “Petite Camargue Alsacienne”
The "Petite Camargue Alsacienne" is located in the floodplain forests of the Rhine. In addition to the approximately 174 species of birds in this beautiful nature reserve, it is also home to 30 species of mammals and 16 species of amphibians, many rare species of...
Exploring the green spaces right on the doorstep of our future homes in Westfeld
Yet again the weather gods beamed down on our merry group of 15 which yesterday joined Doris and Dorothea’s latest Verein walk. Fittingly, this last ‘Wanderung’ before the Big Move was an exploration of the many green spaces dotted around our new homes in...