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DIY and gardening Serious person offering weekend DIY and gardening (incl. mowing, strimming, wood-cutting), Pays de Gex and Geneva region. Good prices, if interested please contact Chris at cw12846@my.bristol. ac.uk, tel: 0041762275641

Handyman & Renovation Services British duo specialising in the full spectrum of home and garden handyman and renovation services. Legal and insured with 9 years, hands-on experience in Switzerland. Covering Vaud & Geneva area. Free No obligation quotes available. No job too small. Tel: +41 (0) 78.805.31.59 Email jay@concierge-swiss.com

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LES ARTS The 9th Geneva Writers’ Conference begins on January 31 througth February 2, featuring top notch guest instructors and panelists from the US, UK, Italy, Switzerland and elsewhere. Participants from the Geneva area hail from over 20 different countries. It’s not too late to register at: conference@genevawritersgroup.org or check out our website at: www.genevawritersgroup.org.

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Scots Kirk Business Network - Presentation and networking event Thursday 20th February at 19.30 ÂŤOrganisational culturesÂť - Alfred Collander The presentation will be followed by a networking Apèro. The event is free although donations are requested to cover the cost of refreshments. Guests are warmly encouraged to attend. St Andrew’s House, The Scots Kirk, Avenue de Rumine 26, Lausanne. Please register by emailing: skbn@ scotskirklausanne.ch. Geneva Curry Club Expats and locals come together regularly to enjoy a curry night in the Geneva region. Great for making friends and since 2006 there have been two weddings! For more info: www.curryclubgeneva.org

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