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story, text about a traffic jam or even just tweet a hello, I get to know what makes you tick. And although WRS works hard to keep you informed, it’s actually a labour of love. Because we all live and work in the Lake Geneva region your challenges are our challenges – and we’re in tune with the issues that impact on you and your family. For example, how to make the most of the fantastic opportunities right on our doorstep? From a fascinating day out in Lausanne to researching the right MBA for your career path – WRS shares its insider knowledge. Secret summer chill-out locations? Ask our presenters on p30. There’s also a great keep-it-handy guide to holiday camps and activities for the kids, plus StyleFile, health, gardening, education and gadgets...Whether you’re here long-term or passing through, living in the Lake Geneva region is a privilege. When I settle into the best job in the world Besides, read about Tony Johnston’s every weekday morning – hosting the WRS fascination for hiking in the vineyards and you Breakfast Show – it’s as much about listening may never leave... as it is about talking. Of course there’s news updates, interviews and the quirky stuff that Ever heard the expression be careful what you make us smile, but live on air in the studio is wish for? Well, you asked to see more of us and also where I’m lucky enough to “meet” so WRS is happy to oblige! We’re hitting the road many people. When you phone in with a funny this summer and there’s a WRS outside elcome to the second issue of Lake Geneva’s Voice, and thank you for all your great feedback. It appears that both WRS and the new-look magazine are hitting the spot, keeping you aware, informed and having fun. We don’t have huge ambitions for The Voice – just to be the heart and soul of the region’s English-speaking community! So a huge thank you to everyone who’s been in touch to say carry on the good work. WRS is the No.1 point of access in English in this unique region, and the magazine aims to showcase everything we stand for in a fresh, entertaining and highly-presentable format. (OK, fair comment; very little fresh or presentable about my face on the cover of first issue...)
broadcast coming to a venue near you. Festivals, fairs and the odd village fête – from Geneva to Lausanne, Montreux and the beautiful villages of la Cote, if you have a special event we’re keen to hear about it. You never know, WRS could be coming to your school or office! Love a good election battle? WRS joins the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce for live coverage of the UK election results and I’m looking forward to joining the panel of experts. Note to self: listen to World Business Report in the run up to polling day. Talking of which, there’s an interview with your favourite financial markets analyst Henk Potts on p52. Barclays, babies and the BSCC.... Don’t ask. And WRS is not the only one going places. Check out our amazing new competition, with a trip-of-a-lifetime prize. Read Lake Geneva’s Voice and tune in to WRS to win two fabulous Air China flights: Geneva to Beijing non-stop!
Welcome to Lake Geneva’s Voice – it’s your voice and we’re listening!
AIRWAVES BY MARK BUTCHER Mark Butcher, co-founder of Anglo Media SA, and a director at WRS, is an award-winning broadcaster. As member of the management start-up team for World Radio Geneva in 1996 he quickly became “the voice of the region” for the international community in Switzerland. He was WRG Programme Controller when it won the prestigious “Radio Station of the Year Award” in 2005. Listen to Butcher’s Breakfast on WRS, weekdays 6.30–10.00am.
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Founder, director, presenter – Mark Butcher on bringing WRS to you!
Eye-catching culture, art, music and dance this summer in the Lake Geneva region.
Living the high-life. Geneva’s edgy little sister shines bright – here’s where to go and what to see.
Executives International Lausanne: Has Switzerland closed the door on International trade?
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Presenter Tony Johnston reflects on Solar Impulse 2, the Swiss plane that’s soaring high on the power of the sun.
Want to know a secret? The WRS team share their favourite places for lazy summer days and nights.
Could an MBA future proof your career? Explore local options and take charge of your professional capital.
Presenter Hansine Johnston shares her address book on Lausanne’s alternative quartier – le Flon.
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WRS Presenter and garden designer Hester Macdonald on Made in Switzerland and home-grown plant experts.
Michael McKay talks to Memories are made of this Breakfast Show regular ... Great camps to keep your Henk Potts. Barclays, babies kids on track this summer. and the BSCC - will Henk be lost for words?
WRS Presenter Sabine Hutchinson on the science of empowering girls to follow a technical education.
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Hansine Johnston Hometown: Here (Nyon) and UK. I grew up in a sleepy town in the south west called Ross-onWye, Herefordshire, then spent most of my adult years in London. Education: Italian and Spanish at Edinburgh University Professional background: I fell in love with fashion whilst living in Milan when I was 18. Later, I carried on the love affair for all things Italian-design working for Armani and Valentino as Product Manager for the diffusion lines for several years. I started writing about fashion when I moved to CH in 2000 and StyleFile was born later that year. I went on to train at WRS presenting DriveTime and a mid-morning show for several years. Favourite book: Currently reading and loving Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts which makes me want to go to India and Gangsta Granny (to my son Leo). Also very partial to a bit of classic Jilly Cooper. Favourite fashion designer: I’m a bit of a boho-lover so Marni has always been a favourite, although it’s mostly to dream about as it’s so expensive. I also really love some of the Isabel Marant collection. Vintage is my real passion: I love, love, love the Seventies and 1940s tea dresses. Favourite holiday: Brazil last year. Fell properly in love with the country, the people, the vibe, the food, the Caipirinhas… Likes: Sunshine, spicy food, cats, laughing with friends. Dislikes: Rain, peas, rules, jobsworths… If not doing StyleFile what would you be doing? Something in Rio… For more on Hansine visite her website: www.hansinej.com
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Sting salutes Last Ship Thirty years a top-selling solo artist worldwide and winner of 16 Grammy awards – but still a simple Geordie boy at heart. That’s the message in a bottle that Sting will be sending (metaphorically of course) across Lake Geneva this summer from neighbouring France. Headlining the local festival scene the singer/songwriter turned ever-soslightly-annoying activist takes to the stage at Guitare en Scène in St-Julien-en-Genevois in July, giving a massive stamp of approval to the rock credibility of this four-day event. In a typical Sting anti-mainstream move he chose this low-key alternative over larger festivals. Maybe he’s thanking the French for appointing him a Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres? Or maybe the man with record sales of 100 million globally – both solo and with The Police – feels that big venues are so passé? Either way, the rock-guitar vibe of Guitare en Scène has a capacity crowd of only 5,000, so it’s almost certainly a good fit with the intimate vibe of Sting’s European tour promoting latest Geordie-roots concept album The Last Ship. This gritty homage to the passing of the Newcastle shipbuilding industry was written as a stage musical – and is currently on Broadway. Although reviewers have hinted at an irony-free narrative (and a not-so-subtle link between hero Gideon and Gordon/Sting), music and lyrics of The Last Ship get huge praise and the 63 year old former teacher from Tyne and Weir can add another tick to his incredible career.
Sting plays: Guitare en Scène on Saturday July 18 www.guitare-en-scene.com Check out German super-rockers Scorpions on July 19 and guitar-god Mark Knopfler on July 16. New talent is nurtured by battle of the bands competition Tremplin.
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Sir Peter Blake - Tiny Tina
UK super-conductor Jonathan Nott is to lead the prestigious Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, with his first official programme scheduled for later this year. As the new Music and Artistic Director of the Geneva-based orchestra, the acclaimed British conductor succeeds Neeme Järvi, and following a debut later this year he picks up the baton full-time for the 2016/17 season. In the interim period the OSR will showcase young conductors, creating valuable opportunities for leadership. Fifty-two year old Nott, from Solihull, was a schoolboy chorister who went on to study singing, flute and conducting in Cambridge, Manchester (Royal Northern College of Music), and London and is an acclaimed “orchestra builder”. He is currently Principal Conductor of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra and Music Director at the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. Nott is also Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor at the Junge Deutsche Philharmonie and his extensive musical career has taken in the opera houses of Frankfurt and Wiesbaden, the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra and the Ensemble Intercontemporain. With experience in both the operatic and contemporary fields, Nott’s profile was pronounced the perfect fit for Victoria Hall/Grand Théâtre productions in Geneva. He currently lives in Lucerne with his wife and family. The OSR celebrates its 100th birthday in 2018.
His thorough approach to the score, close work with the musicians and deep desire to dedicate himself to an orchestra in the long term will give new impetus to our orchestra, on the verge of its Centenary OSR President Florence Notter said, announcing Nott's appointment.
Prisms of British Art Four of the UK’s most important living artists will be on show in Geneva from September: Sir Peter Blake RA, Albert Irwin RA, Brendan Neiland and Jack Milroy feature in Prisms of British Art, an exclusive exhibition at the Frank Pages Gallery. Sir Peter Blake (who exhibited in the acclaimed 2002 Blast to Freeze survey of 20th century art), is known for his iconic album cover for The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Inspired by the ephemera of popular culture, he will exhibit his new Circus cut outs and prints from his Eiffel Tower, USA and Sources of Pop Art Series. Urban surfaces are important to both Albert Irwin – whose exuberant, colourful, abstract expressionist works allude to the energy of the city – and Brendan Neiland, who will display works focusing on Cityscapes: reflective surfaces of skyscrapers and energised neon signs. For Jack Milroy there is wit and humour to be discovered in the use of cut outs to unpick the three-dimensionality embedded in the two-dimensional image. He brings flat surfaces to life commenting on modern day issues with an ironic twist. Prisms of British Art: September 25 until November 2 www.frankpages.com
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The IXth Symphony The world-class Béjart Ballet Lausanne unveils its spectacular new version of The Ninth Symphony in June – presenting to Swiss audiences the glittering performance that won international accolades in Tokyo last year. Taking their famous interpretation of Beethoven’s classic symphony to Japan – and sharing the stage with the prestigious Tokyo Ballet - was timed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Maurice Bejart’s acclaimed “danced concert”, which features an incredible cast of 250 dancers, musicians and singers. Now the production is back in Lausanne as a tribute to the legacy of founder-dancerchoreographer Béjart, who died in 2007. First performed in 1964 by Le Ballet du XXème Siècle, the company that Béjart founded in Brussels before his move to Switzerland in 1987, this contemporary interpretation of Beethoven has been described as creating an “intense physical dimension” to the music score. Artistic director of the Béjart Ballet Lausanne since 2007, Gil Roman also features in this grand-scale production, taking the stage role of narrator and reading two texts by Nietzsche. Lausanne’s 1,000-seater Espace Malley stadium hosts the five night run from June 17 to 21. Tickets from Ticketcorner and usual outlets. www.bejart.ch
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The Girl on the Train There’s something comforting about the sight of strangers safe at home. Paula Hawkins, The Girl on the Train, published by Doubleday.
Stephanie at The Aspen Institute, Colorado - “Art & Inspiration.”
CREATING POSITIVE OUTCOMES... If someone asked you and your team to paint a masterpiece symbolising your goals, what would be your first thought? I’m not creative? I can’t paint? There’s absolutely no chance that we can pull this together? Well, you’d be surprised… Collaborative Art was founded in 2011 by Geneva-based artist Stephanie Fonteyn – creator of the recent 100 Faces exhibition - and promises an unlikely challenge with hugely positive outcomes. Fusing her professional background in HR with her art career, Stephanie provides tailor-made workshops worldwide, using a wide variety of materials . The hands-on learning and collaborative environment encourages metaphorical thinking, engaged participation and triggers individual insights and team learning. With local artist partner Uli Van Neyghem, Stephanie creates a dynamic event, so expect painting, improvisation, music, photography, sculpture or collage. For experiential learning, Collaborative Art co-facilitates the workshops with collaborating business partners in the region. Leading more than 150 US healthcare professionals in a creative workshop at The Aspen Institute in Colorado recently, Stephanie described the group’s energising challenge and sense of shared pride. “They were stimulated to shift mindsets and visualize a common goal. Using art as a learning platform empowers the communication of important ideas, engages the hearts and minds in change initiatives and unites people from different backgrounds towards a common direction. When people go beyond their perceived boundaries, the sense of achievement is incredible. What they take away is the feeling that anything is possible,” she added. Stephanie Fonteyn’s exhibition “Legendary” is at l’Arantèle Café-Brocante in Rolle from April 25 to June 15 and she presents a TedX Women talk in Zurich on May 29. www.collaborativeart.ch
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Looking for a summer read that will keep you on the edge of the sun bed for hours? WRS asked Lisa Henzi from the English department at Geneva bookstore Payot to recommend a compelling tale and she reviews a debut psychological novel from journalist Paula Hawkins. Zimbabwe-born Hawkins worked for 15 years as a journalist in London before writing her first thriller, which is a hard one to put down. It is the story of Rachel, a lonely divorced woman who becomes obsessed with the life of a married couple, whom she observes from her seat on the commuter train, every day. To Rachel they are the perfect couple and she even gives them names while fantasizing about them. Until one day she sees something shocking and then the train moves on. When the wife of the couple disappears, Rachel takes it upon herself to find out what has happened. She tells the police what she knows and then becomes more and more obsessed with getting to the truth. An emotional, compulsive read which could be compared to - Gone Girl - or -The Silent Wife. The much-awaited new Payot store is open in the heart of Geneva at 7, rue de la Confédération, - where designers have created an in-store English bookshop, with its own cool ID and sofas inviting you to read in peace! Welcoming English-speaking staff will help you browse the biggest selection of English books in the Suisse Romande. Spread over four floors the new Payot also includes a café and a Nature & Découvertes shop. Other Payot locations with English book sections include Geneva Cornavin, Nyon, Lausanne, Montreux and Vevey. See website for events and orders. www. payot.ch
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A “creative home from home”, that’s the concept behind a private members club, tailor-made for the city’s international arts community. But is Geneva ready to join the growing private club trend in global networking? ARTSHouse Geneva (AHG) is a dynamic CHF4m club/ boutique hotel project, drawing together artists, designers, architects, watchmakers, musicians, writers, journalists and performers, plus patrons and guests - all housed in a 700m� listed city centre industrial space. Inspired by London’s Hospital Club, Soho House and Chelsea Arts Club, the AHG will be in the boho quartier des Bains, opposite the MAMCO. On offer will be an industrialchic dining room, private dining/meeting facilities, bar, roof terrace, screening room/gym, plus designer bedrooms.
Mélanie René is a young singer/composer from the Lake Geneva region with great song writing credentials and her sights on success. Taking her own composition Time to Shine all the way to the Eurovision Song Contest this year is already an achievement, but the 24 year old Swiss performer from Coppet, who was a student in the UK until recently, has no intention of putting her career on hold following the Austrian TV extravaganza. Mélanie studied performing arts in London (Academy of Contemporary Music) and the Brighton Institute of Modern Music and is keen to break into the international music scene. Writing lyrics in English and French, she pays tribute to her Mauritian parents (who lived in UK before moving to Switzerland), for her love of music and performing. Interviewed recently on WRS by DriveTime Presenter Tony Johnston, Mélanie also described how she was encouraged by teachers at the Nyon stage school, Ateliers du Funambule.
I love expressing an emotion and sharing that with an audience. For me singing and song writing is really about wanting to share something special And what did Mélanie bring back from her UK experience? “I loved the creativity of UK culture and music. It was a great time for me,” she added. www. melaniereneofficial.co.uk © Nicolas Schopfer
“It’s a provocative idea that will challenge Geneva. The Club will increase the city’s cultural footprint and be a platform for the local creative community. It will also be a destination for people travelling to auctions, art fairs etc., – exclusive but not expensive,” said founder Evelyn Cantacuzène-Spéransky, former COO of the Chelsea Arts Club. Networking with arts clubs worldwide, including London, NY, Toronto and Beirut – AHG will open 24/7 with an events programme plus space for exhibitions/screenings. For advance membership-investment contact Evelyn. (T: +41 796 77 53 38) Latest: The AHG space launches June 5 – 26 with the 2nd annual Urban Art Festival: Ride the Wall. Developed by Anouck Grau, the event features 15 internationally-known street artists. www.ridethewall.com
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SWISS LIFE From a chainsaw sculpture demo via a high-tech science centre, farm animals and a funfair ...the Comptoir Suisse in Lausanne is a sophisticated celebration of contemporary Switzerland. And although the theme is ‘the city in the country’, there’s nothing parochial about the ten day event that opens September 12 and is expected to draw 150,000 people. The halls and terraces of the Beaulieu Congress Centre will be home to all things Swiss, including fashion, music, sports, design, technology, food and agriculture. For families there’s a fair ground (complete with a big wheel), as well as a chance to meet local cows, pigs and goats. In fact some 400 animals have been invited into the Comptoir this year. For the adults there are displays and exhibitions from every walk of Swiss life – plus great local wines and gourmet treats to taste. The Comptoir Suisse also looks at fitness, nutrition and healthy eating, so there’s no excuse to overdo the cheese. Here’s to Switzerland! September 12-21 www.comptoir.ch
Dig out the wellies ... Summer festival madness is coming to the Lake Geneva region and it’s time to unearth the waterproof cape and sharpen your elbows for the mosh pit. Kicking off the agenda is Caribana from June 3 – 7 at a beautiful port-side location in Crans. Headlining is selfstyled goth cliché Marilyn Manson and UK band Bastille. www.caribana.ch Paleo from July 20 - 26 celebrates its 40th anniversary, with seven days of bands, solo artistes and DJs. Tip: Check out impromptu gigs in the camping area. www.paleo.ch Montreux Jazz from July 3 - 18 is the big daddy of the Lake Geneva festivals - bringing music legends to Switzerland since 1967. See rising stars for free at Montreux Café sessions. www.montreuxjazz.com Love rock? The Greenfield Festival, Interlaken runs from June 11 – 13, and claims to be Switzerland’s biggest rock festival. Look out for the UK’s Motörhead and Slipknot. www.greenfieldfestival.ch OpenAir St. Gallen is one of the oldest festivals in Switzerland. Headliners for 2015 include The War on Drugs, Kodaline, Placebo and Paolo Nutini. From June 25 - 28. www.openairsg.ch Festival de la Cité is a ten day celebration of theatre, dance and music – all held in the ancient streets of Lausanne’s elegant Old Town. This year some 50,000 people are expected from July 7 -12. www.festivalcite.ch
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High Life Café-culture and climbing steps... By day Lausanne is charming, busy and a touch alternative. By evening the city’s a star shining bright.
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ausanne has attitude. With a wealth of culture and commerce its steep medieval streets buzz with contrasts. Young professionals rub shoulders with students and bankers, high-end brands vie for shelf space with off-beat originals, and world-class museums share the streets with warehouse nightlife. In fact it’s a small city with a big city vibe – and Geneva’s little sister is definitely on the up. How many places can boast a free glass elevator? There’s one in Lausanne that links the bars and café terraces of the trendy Flon quarter with the railway station. From here hop on the shiny-smart Metro for a sharp descent to Ouchy port. Once a lakeside village in its own right, Ouchy is now an integral part of the city and the No.1 spot for a lunchtime stroll. But it wasn’t always so easy to access hilly Lausanne. A funicular railway – known fondly as la Ficelle – opened in 1877 and inched its way up the steep slopes with the aid of a water balance. The joke being that tirer sur la ficelle means to push your luck! These days a shiny new Metro makes the trip in minutes, although it does still run through an original 19th century tunnel.
Looming large over Lausanne is the Gothic Nôtre Dame Cathedral. Consecrated in 1275 by Pope Gregory X in the presence of the Holy Roman Emperor, visitors are welcome daily 9am–7pm. Free 40-minute guided tours July - September. Lausanne is also home to the Federal Tribunal (the Swiss High Court), two universities, an innovative design school, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) - plus numerous sporting federations and multinationals. All this plus a packed cultural agenda of concerts, exhibitions and lakeside events. Day or evening, a visit to Flon (and neighbouring Sévelin) is always a good move. This former warehouse district was falling into rack and ruin until city planners reinvented it as a vibrant urban centre with a multiplex cinema, galleries, boutiques, restaurants, bars and venues. And just when you think it’s time to go home the students arrive. With a more exciting late night scene than Geneva, Lausanne is definitely a party city. Check out Les Docks for groove, rap, blues, dream-pop and big name DJs. www.docks.ch The streets of the Sous-Gare are also part of
Lausanne’s re-branding. Vintage stores, designer boutiques, artisanal gift ideas, original art shops – it’s an alternative to city centre shopping and you’re bound to find a bargain. Don’t miss Café de Grancy (av du Rond-Point 1). Food gets rave reviews and savvy locals bag a terrace table for leisurely lunches. www.cafedegrancy.ch Place de la Palud is a 9th-century medieval market square that was home to the city government (now housed at the 17th-century Hôtel de Ville). The domain of tourists and shoppers sipping coffee, this pretty place is famous today for its unusual fountain, presided over by the tall blue figure of Justice, clutching scales. But it’s a fake. The precious 1585 original is safe inside the Musée Historique. Follow left along Rue Mercière to pick up l’Escaliers du Marché, a striking timber-canopied staircase with views to the cathedral. Place St François is the perfect urban retreat – a central cobbled square nestled between plane trees and the lea of a picturesque church. Summer rain? Grab a window seat at the grand first floor BG café on the corner. (Bongénie, place St François 10).
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Collection de l’Art Brut (av. des Bergières 11. Open Tues to Sun 11am–6pm, plus Mon in La Fondation de l’Hermitage (rte du Signal 2. July and August. Free entry first Sat of every Tues to Sun 10 am – 6pm, Thurs until 9pm. month.) French artist Jean Dubuffet collected www.fondation-hermitage.ch) is a wonderful most of these works from people largely stately home that’s worth a visit as much isolated or withdrawn from society – either for its architecture as its exhibitions. This as prisoners, refugees, mental health patients summer, from June 26 – October 25 there’s etc. Although it’s a dark perspective by a major retrospective of the work of early “outsiders”, it’s also memorable. Larger-than20th century Lausanne-born painter Marius life collages and sculptures add a welcome Borgeaud. With a naive/realist style that whimsical touch. www.artbrut.ch did not fit typical genres, Borgeaud became popular in France and was living in Brittany The Olympic Games – Behind the Screen is when he died in 1924. The exhibition offers the focus of a major new exhibition at The a close-up view of 100 Borgeaud works as Olympic Museum (quai d’Ouchy 1. Open well as a video documentary of his life and 9am–6pm daily May to October 10am–6pm drawings from his workshop. in winter), exploring the fascinating – and sometimes stormy partnership between the Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts (MCBA, Olympics and broadcasting. Future trends? Palais de Rumine, pl de la Riponne 6. Open Check out the virtual Olympics. With a beautiful Tues to Fri 11am – 6pm, Fri to Sat and Sun lakeside location, the Olympic Museum is a 11am – 5pm. Closed Mon). Opened in 1841 great family day out and following a major as a drawing school; today it’s a gallery renovation there’s now a smart panoramic with a focus on works from Vaud and Swiss restaurant. www.olympic.org Romande – plus wider international showings. Summer exhibitions include the Swiss debut Elysée Lausanne (av. de l’Elysee 18). A of contemporary French-Algerian artist Kader fascinating photographic museum and worldAttia. Installations/video/photography. May respected archive – main collection includes 22 – August 30. www.musees.vd.ch headliners Robert Capa, Mario Giacomelli and Geneva-born Jean Mohr. Guided tours Wed. However, for impact and a challenge to www.elysee.ch perceptions of art then first stop must be the
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WHERE TO SHOP Lausanne is a compact city with every retail need covered. Luxury labels are well represented in the centre, while the narrow cobbled lanes off the rue Centrale offer flea market finds and vintage prints re-modeled by creative young designers. The Liberty Shop (rue du Rôtillon 20b) With prêt-a-porter womenswear from London, Paris, Milan and New York, this cute little boutique stocks brands such as G.Kero, Laurence Doligé, Sessun, American Vintage and Marimekko – plus Swiss designer Tonia Geissbuhler. Swiss shoppers love their department stores – and the elegant Bongénie is Lausanne’s favourite. However price tags can be an eye-opener! See contemporary designers – Carven, See by Chloé and Isabel Marant – with classics from Givenchy, Lanvin and Cavalli. From British prestige to Scandinavian street style and contemporary tailoring from Japan, Monsieur Alain (rue du Simplon 35), has everything for the urban hipster. Checkout Swiss multi-purpose luggage from Qwstion – taking you from bike, to hike, to office.
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Chic Cham in the west of the city (rte de Prilly) is a must-see warehouse space, housing vintage and contemporary Scandi design, including buzz Danish brand Hay. Dynamic duo Pauline and Annabelle host regular ultra hip evenings with food trucks and designer cocktails in their courtyard/café. Pauline is also behind funky Lausanne guide Places We Love.
Lausanne entrepreneurs and gaining fans rooms, a choice of four gourmet restaurants, fast. www.blackbirdcafe.ch plus pampering at the CBE Concept Spa. Spa Breaks from CHF610, rue du Grand-Chêne Café du Simplon (rue du Simplon 17) 7-9. www.lausanne-palace.ch
Located at the south end of Lausanne station, this is a tribute to the days when the city was on the fashionable route of the exotic Orient Express. The map on the wall shows the London start, the Paris and Lausanne stops Think preppy pastel-coloured chinos, polo plus the final exciting stage all the way to shirts and weekend casual – and you’ve got Istanbul. Today it’s a wine bar, coffee shop, Madison Store (rue de Bourg 29). Workwear, live music venue and restaurant. Food: Middle designer sports gear and lounging luxury, Eastern/Italian. www.cafedusimplon.ch this boutique has it all – plus sister outlets in Geneva and London. Brands include Ralph Café St. Pierre (place Benjamin Constant 1) Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Hackett London, A trendy crowd, a great brunch – what’s not Aston Martin and Steno Lobbi. Don’t miss the to like? Popular with bicycle-riding students, kids’ section. this café has a relaxed canteen vibe, even offering board games for chilled out coffee breaks. An early evening tapas menu draws Blackbird Coffee & Breakfast Club (cheneau an after work crowd on the covered terrace www.cafesaintpierre.ch de Bourg 1)
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If a modest B & B is more your style then look no further than Le Chalet d’Ouchy, a charming little guesthouse in a quiet public park 300m from the port. With only three double rooms it’s not exactly busy but the location is perfect. From CHF140, av. de Ouchy 49. www.chaletguest.ch When you get a few days off and want to push the boat out (literally) the glamorous 12th century Chateau d’Ouchy has an amazing waterfront location. Glimpse original stone work in the dungeons and tower - stay in contemporary luxe. Prices from CHF290, place du Port. www.chateaudouchy.ch
Lutry is a pretty medieval village on the lake in the Lavaux vineyards east of Lausanne. Chic boutique hotel le Bourg 7 is easy to find opposite the church, and with 13 designer Open 7:30am–5:30pm weekdays, 8am–4pm rooms and suites it’s larger than it looks. Sat. The new kid on the block that’s perfect for Check out panoramic views, tapas bar and breakfast, lunch and coffee/tea breaks at any Looking for a treat? Try Lausanne Palace handy kitchenettes. From CHF170, rue du time of the day. With coffee roasted in house, & Spa. This five-star classic exudes belle Bourg 7, Lutry. www.lebourg7.com and breakfast dishes from around the world, epoque charm and there’s a lake view to die this place is the brainchild of three young for. Mini-break weekends include sumptuous
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IS SWITZERLAND STILL OPEN FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS? Launching a new partnership between WRS and Executives International in Lausanne, DriveTime host Tony Johnston recently moderated a dynamic panel debate on the latest challenges for Swiss trade. LAKE GENEVA’S
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Pictured with moderator Tony Johnston are panellists (left to right): Andrew Gilbert, VP private banking BCV | Daniel Spitz, founder DS Tax Consulting | Edward Girardet, Editor Le News | John Harwell, CEO Wadjet AG | Emannuel Francheteau, GM Crown Relocation, CH.
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acquiring leads through online marketing, presenting with confidence and much more. Recent informal social events have featured wine tasting, cocktails and seafood – all great ways for members to spend time together in a more relaxed setting.
corporate CEOs, industry managers and business entrepreneurs, then sign up now. For CHF195 per year you receive 50% off all EI events, vital new contacts, exclusive ‘members-only’ offers and access to our members’ database.
The upcoming EI schedule includes workshops on finding your next client, building your business through LinkedIn, reducing stress and anxiety, and even cooking classes! In addition there’s the regular highlight, namely a meet-and-greet held on the first Monday of every month. ‘1st Monday’ events are open to members and newcomers alike for relaxed conversation and cordial company in the comfort of the bar at the Lausanne Palace Hotel.
We seek active members who want to meet the challenges they face in their industries by forging connections and friendships with likeminded professionals from diverse business backgrounds, nationalities and cultures. EI is able to do its great work thanks to its sponsors and other partners. We recognise their support by promoting their brands through our website, in our monthly email newsletter and at our events.
Message from Executives International: Coming soon: WRS and EI join for the latest bi-annual roundtable for business leaders in Lake Geneva region. For the upcoming Come and meet us at the next the calendar of events and to find out more about 1st Monday event and find out the benefits of EI membership, visit: how your company can www.executives-int.ch T: 021 691 56 82
Executives International organises panel discussions and presentations - with fine dining at prestigious venues across the work with us. region. Past topics have ranged from the state of international business in Switzerland, to the If you would like to join the foremost business global economic, social and cultural impact of networking club in Lausanne and the Lake sports. Leading experts are invited to run high Geneva region and connect instantly with quality workshops on such subjects as
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MEDIA FRONTIER - THE LEADING ENGLISH-LANGUAGE CREATIVE DIGITAL AGENCY. We support the region's most visible companies and organisations with leading-edge websites, mobile apps, branding, communications strategy, print, animation, digital publishing, photography and every level of graphic design. www.mediafrontier.ch | tel: +41 (0)22 989 5320 Geneva · Zurich · London
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International Women's Club of Lausanne Promoting friendship amongst English-speaking women through social, sporting and cultural activities.
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ave you come across the International Women’s Club of Lausanne yet? If you are new to the area or a longer term resident with more free time, this is the perfect place to meet like-minded English speaking women in a relaxed and supportive framework. Originally founded in 1968 as the American Women’s Club, the club has developed over the years as its active membership has similarly evolved - and the title became the American International Women’s Club.
Today, the IWC Lausanne has around 400 members, made up of over 32 different nationalities and cultures. The mission of the club is to promote friendship amongst English-speaking women through social, sporting and cultural activities and members of all ages are welcome - from the young to the slightly less young (one IWC member recently celebrated her 90th birthday!).
The club organises a huge range of activities - from sports (including tennis, hiking, two sorts of yoga, falun gong exercises and skiing) to cultural groups (literature, music and art appreciation) to socialising (for lunch, dinners, In Spring 2014, the name changed once again wine and coffee events). There’s even a group to the more inclusive International Women’s that meets to play the dice game Bunco and a Club of Lausanne (IWC). When I spoke to the Top Gear section for keen drivers! current President of the IWC Lausanne, Susan Alloun, she said that since the name change The IWC also runs a Kids Club too, which acts as a helpful resource and support for English membership had risen. speaking families (mums, grandmas and
dads all welcome) for all matters that impact on parents and their children while living in the area and during that difficult adjustment period when they have just arrived and there’s so much to cope with. In addition, the club hosts bi-annual summer and winter parties so members can socialise with their partners. In October the club carries out its annual charity fund raising, this year supporting the children’s rights organization Terre des Hommes (which was founded in Lausanne in 1960). Are you interested in finding out more? The IWC Lausanne holds a monthly Meet & Greet coffee event. Details on the website: www. iwc-lausanne.org or T +41 21 320 26 88 Membership costs CHF135 per year (with a one-off registration fee of CHF20 for new members.)
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Here comes the sun with Tony Johnston
WRS DriveTime host Tony Johnston is fascinated by the Swiss Solar Impulse plane – flying around the world on solar-power in 150 days! Now he’s keeping a close eye on progress and updating listeners on this seemingly unachievable dream. Photo by Valentina Shapiro LAKE GENEVA’S
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lying around the world, day and night, powered only by the sun. Never before has it been done, but if this mission near-impossible succeeds, the sun could shine forevermore on a fanciful new era of fossilfuel-free flight! Although Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) took off from Abu Dhabi earlier this year its journey actually began in Lausanne in 2003. And whether the team fly high or are grounded by poor weather, the investment and the interest this project has generated for solar technology research is priceless – in fact it’s the journey of a generation. This soaring adventure is going to be one of the biggest stories of 2015 and I am following it closely on WRS DriveTime. The Si2 project is led by two modern-day Swiss-Romande adventurers, Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg. Together, they draw on the pioneering spirit of the Wrights, Earhart and Armstrong! Piccard, a psychiatrist who practises locally, is no stranger to adventure. He made the first non-stop roundthe-world balloon flight in 1999. His business card reads "Initiator & Chairman." Borschberg, a former Swiss air force fighter pilot, rides shotgun, with an aviation background on one epaulet and entrepreneurial savvy on the other. The dog tag is stamped "CEO." Together, their combined aeronautical acumen and fortitude, makes for a highly capable captaincy. If anyone can do it, Piccard
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and Borschberg may just have what it takes. Falling in behind the two high flyers is a team of more than 50 engineers and support staff. In addition, the crew has been assisted by a hundred aerospace experts worldwide.
During the day, in simple terms, the 17,000 solar cells generate power, which is stored for use at night. Ideally, the Solar Impulse 2 climbs to peak altitude in daylight, glides for as long as possible at night, before switching on the motors to use battery-stored solar power until sunrise. The pilots are highly skilled at managing their own fatigue and psychological well-being. They are also highly trained in emergency contingencies - which are a clear and present danger.
The Si2 plane is “hangared” at Payerne near Neuchâtel and mission crew HQ has been the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The cost of the project to date? Estimates suggest in excess of US$100 million. Concept to prototype? Six years. And although Si2 may not be the first solar- So, where will the solar-powered winds of powered plane, it’s without doubt the most change blow these barnstorming green barons during their epic trip? From Abu Dhabi ambitious. (UAE) to India, Myanmar, China, the US, N. Back in 2010, the original Solar Impulse broke Africa and S. Europe. In order to complete the three world records for flying day and night. challenging ocean crossings, Si2 will need to However, the new craft is more hi-tech carbon stay in the air for up to five days at a time. fibre glider than rocket ship with a 63.5m wingspan that’s the same as an Airbus A340. So why do it? Piccard and Borschberg have said that the marathon 35,000 km journey is testament to their conviction that a pioneering combined with political vision can effect Weighing no more than a spirit, change in society and end our unsustainable family car, it runs on the addiction to fossil fuels.
same amount of power as a scooter you might see buzzing around Lake Geneva
Succeed or fail, these magnificent men in their flying machine will have earned themselves a place in the history books by the end of this summer. And then, on one sunny afternoon, somewhere beyond the horizon of Every single component, right down to the last humanity, future generations could very well weight-critical widget, has been rethought, stare up at the clouds and be inspired to let redesigned and retooled for maximum their own pie-in-the-blue-sky dreams take off; for the benefit of all mankind. energy/aerodynamic efficiency.
DRIVETIME WITH TONY JOHNSTON Tony Johnston has worked in media for 27 years and first came to Switzerland in 1997. He has been involved with WRS since 2007 and currently hosts the WRS DriveTime show on weekday afternoons. Every day he enjoys speaking to people who have interesting stories to tell. Stories that inform, entertain and inspire – stories that get us talking. So tune in to DriveTime for all the latest news, weather and traffic information, and, of course, some great music to help you make your day.
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Unsure if wearable technology
will change your life? -THINK AGAINIn our latest technology update Media Frontier outlines the potential gains as well as the risks of wearable digital devices to our health and well-being.
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Devices are preequipped with GPS sensors. Each device is ‘location aware’ giving users access to relevant and up to date information.
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Bigger is not always better. The move from smart phones to smart watches is much about size. No longer will users be inconvenienced by clunky over-sized devices which are awkward to wear.
Movement sensors Recording how much a body moves provides huge amounts of data for health analysis and later interpretation.
Endless gizmos and innovations There is much to be excited about by the endless pipeline of wireless applications and gizmos that hit the market every week. Some will have a short, ‘novelty product’ shelflife of course, but wearable health technology is becoming a sector of its own and is starting to revolutionise the way people can measure and manage their own health. Just as significant is the positive impact that technology is having on the medical professions for diagnoses. We are frequently in conversation with our health sector clients about how this kind of digital technology can improve people`s lives. Introducing easy-to-use, non-intrusive digital devices which allow individuals to take a proactive approach to their wellness is increasingly at the top of health and business agendas. LAKE GENEVA’S
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Some Health Care Apps that caught our attention.
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Nursery 2.0 A literal baby monitor; a cotton, infant-sized ‘onesie’ with integrated sensors that monitor a baby’s biometrics and relays the data to parents in real time.
Huawei's TalkBand B2 Equipped with an advanced 6-axis sensor, TalkBand B2's smart detection can automatically identify and record motions accurately, identify the duration of deep sleep and light sleep, and provide health advice on optimum sleep patterns.
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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) A patch which automatically delivers lowvoltage electrical stimulation to ease pain in chronic sufferers. The Bluetooth connectivity connects to a smartphone app so patients and physicians can monitor and manage pain.
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The Misfit Shine and Jawbone's UP fitness band Popular gadgets which accurately record a user’s vital statistics (blood pressure, heart rates, sleep patterns, movement etc.) and allows them to interpret, improve and control their own healthy lifestyle, minimising the need for future medical intervention.
Hidden risks of wearables. Trust, security and data. Emerging technologies always carries a certain amount of risk. Namely trust, security and data privacy. A lot of people consult `Doctor` Google for an informal diagnosis of primary symptoms or for the latest information on a known condition. But the patient journey still largely relies on putting trust in a real-life diagnosis by a personal physician. Companies who produce wearable health devices need to adhere to the highest industry standards, digital regulatory environment and try to match some of those levels of trust. Then there is always a risk that personal data can get into the wrong hands. Would you want to share your latest personal data with your insurance company who might apply their own diagnosis? The verdict. Definite possibilities but security is paramount. While these devices bring a new dynamic to the global healthcare industry and the management of individual health, the risks of privacy need to be solved. But digital devices that are well-designed and easy-to-use and which benefit the individual and global health systems will be worth their weight in gold. We think that wearable technology will be an integral part of our digital futures. BBC CLICK SPONSORED BY MEDIA FRONTIER Media Frontier is a leading English-language digital design agency based in the heart of the international community in Switzerland. With offices in Geneva, Zurich and London, Media Frontier creates awardwinning websites, mobile applications, communications campaigns, animations, digital publications and print design for many of the world’s most visible companies and organisations. Media Frontier sponsors BBC Click on WRS. Join BBC presenter Gareth Mitchell on Monday from 7-7.30pm as he explores the latest digital news and trends. Tune in for the best debate on global technology, social media and the internet.
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Hackerspace/ makerspace WRS Gadget Guru Paul Bristow on technology, innovation, know-how transfer and fablabs....
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f you were asked to think about technology and Geneva, you’d probably come up with high-end luxury watches, beautifully engineered with precision. If prompted you might remember CERN, where the World Wide Web was born and thousands of skilled engineers and physicists are pushing hard at the boundaries of human knowledge. And that's about it, right? You'd be wrong. The entire Lake Geneva area is humming with skilled technologists, either at universities like Lausanne’s Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale, (roughly 10,000 students and more than 300 start-ups), the University of Applied Sciences (HEPIA), or the University of Art and Design (HEAD), both in Geneva, or in small or medium sized companies all over the region. We also have some serious high tech enterprises like Solar Impulse and Swiss Space Systems, some cool green tech companies – from Glass2Energy (see their transparent solar panels at GVA airport) to WATTABLE (a new start-up in Geneva). The future of telecoms is also driven from Geneva with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU – not just
Eurovision!) driving tech forward. We have the €billion Human Brain project on the new biotech campus in Geneva and if we look a little further afield into the Rhône-Alpes region of France we see hundreds of companies working on state of the art robotics. You might also be thinking that technology has evolved to the point where you need incredibly complicated know-how to do anything yourself. You'd be wrong. Thanks to designers and engineers getting together – at last – technology has never been more accessible and usable. For example, the low cost Raspberry Pi and open source Arduino computers, designed specifically for nonengineers, have made it possible for everyone to make interactive, technological "things". Over the last few years I've seen eight year olds build everything from traffic light simulators to musical instruments controlled by a waving hand – and if they can do it, you can too.
manned by teams with skills to share; happy to help new explorers in the world of tech. These people and places typically have 3D printers, laser cutters and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, as well as electronics and software skills, making it possible to create real things. My favourite example is downloading the design for a spare part for a broken Ikea office chair to print out on a 3D printer! Every week these places are open to the public – on Monday evenings there’s FabLab la Côte in Nyon, on Tuesdays, Post Tenebras Lab in Geneva and Wednesdays, FIXME and the Hackuarium in Lausanne. New spaces are being created all the time – just Google "hackerspace fablab makerspace" + the name of your town to see if one exists, and if not, build one yourself.
Who knows, in one of these DIY spaces you may end up making something which could be a business. With the Internet, and open source knowledge shared online, innovation can happen anywhere, but I happen to think But you don't need to do it alone. The idea of a right here in the Lake Geneva region is a great lone genius inventing in their garage has place to start doing business with technology. evolved into a social "Do It Together" maker movement. Across our region you'll find hackerspaces, makerspaces and fablabs
GADGET GURU WITH PAUL BRISTOW Paul Bristow is a founder of Pangloss Labs, the Open Innovation Center in the Geneva region, as well as a co-founder of the Geneva hackerspace. As a former CTO with a background in robotics, digital media and communications, he makes business sense of the innovation opportunities brought about by open source hardware, software, data and knowledge.
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Want to meet Heidi on an amazing mountain hike? Fancy a cool Lake Geneva beach with a retro-vibe? Or maybe you’re looking for that perfect after work apéro? Then search no further. The WRS team share their favourite summer places...
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WRS StyleFile Presenter Hansine Johnston shares her love of stand up paddling on the lake... The first time I tried paddle boarding I totally loved it. And I can honestly say that’s the first time I have ever said that about any sport! There is, of course, a moment of panic about the public humiliation aspect as you gingerly balance on a board for the first time, inevitably in front of crowds of people on a beach. But, once that’s over you are up and the good vibes start to kick in. Really. You can be smug thinking you are doing exercise whilst getting a tan and - this is my favourite bit travelling to a bar or restaurant. So you are toning your abs like Elle Macpherson whilst getting fresh air, a feeling of well-being and a cocktail at the end. What’s not to love? I am clearly not the only one who
thinks so as stand up paddle boarding (SUP) was reported to be the fastest growing water sport worldwide last year. By the end of summer most beaches and beach bars along the lake were offering board rental by the hour, with many of the major sports shops offering group rentals. Paddle boarders are a surf-like crowd so hip, grungy and friendly and that gives you an extra kick thinking you are down with the kids. Mid-life crisis anyone? Well if it’s good enough for Elle…. For details and sessions: including yoga on paddle boards: www.paddle-center.ch For boards: www.technosurf.ch Group rentals: www.sbsports.ch © 2014-15 paddle-center.ch
WRS DriveTime presenter Tony Johnston finds Heidi – and cow bells On days like this I love nothing more than throwing on my trusty backpack and heading for the hills. Exploring another corner of Switzerland is always inspiring – and etches another glorious memory onto the grey matter! I grew up by the ocean, so the Swiss Alps definitely hold a fascination. One of my favourite hikes is from Malans to Fläsch in Graubünden, passing through the original Heididorf of Maienfeld. This area’s dotted with local vineyards pouring their latest vintage of Pinot
Noir, and offering a delicious plate of bündnerfleisch – a dried meat delicacy. Being in the mountains is where I find I get a true sense of the Swiss heartland. The fresh air, the local characters, the rugged landscapes and the cow bells always make my heart sing with the sound of music. This summer I'll be exploring the Jura and the valleys in Ticino. Anyone up for a hike? www.heididorf.ch
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Ian Smith – WRS Commercial Manager – chases down cheese and chocolate Ever since I came across from the UK to work at WRS my wife and I have been inundated with visitors. In fact we joke that the Chez Smiffy B & B sign must be up every time an email arrives from someone we’ve barely seen for years! Having said that, we do try to give our guests a genuine flavour of Swiss life and have developed the beautifully alliterative ‘Champions, Chaplin, Cheese & Chocolate’ tour. First off is Lausanne for the champions at the Olympic Museum, next it’s Vevey, in search of Charlie Chaplin’s statue; then Gruyère, where we discover the delights of the local cheese. The final stop? The Maison Cailler chocolate factory in Broc - where the sweet smell alone is proof that Switzerland is just another word for paradise. If only the Swiss had Chianti, Chablis or Champagne! Tip? Don’t forget a bottle of water. The choccy samples are free and plentiful… but after all that Gruyère you may need to cleanse the palate. Enjoy! www.lamaisondugruyere.ch www.cailler.ch
A favourite way to spend a summer's day? Michael McKay of the WRS McKay Interview has all the right answers It wasn’t easy to make a choice. So many great options and many aspects to consider! But in the end I combined a number of elements which to me are important: resh (summer) air: I like to be out in it. F Water: I like to be on it though not necessarily in it. Even though I am Pisces. An aspect: I like a view, and even more a view that changes. Good food and wine: though I often have difficulties remembering what I’ve actually eaten, I usually remember what I’ve drunk! Good company and conversation: I never do this alone. Always with a good friend or friends. Timeliness: yes, I have lived in Switzerland and gone native! I don’t like being late. What is it? It’s a summer lunch on the Savoie, one of Lake Geneva’s stylish croisières de midi. www.cgn.ch
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Hester MacDonald, WRS Dig It presenter and garden designer kicks back at the Buvette de la Plage in Lutry I came across this spot with my husband last year, after a very hot hike through the vineyards of Lavaux, from St Saphorin. Despite having eaten our packed lunch on the way, we thought we deserved a little treat, and this buvette does not disappoint. Friendly service, great food (filets de perche, of course, and a fresh and interesting small menu), a surprisingly large beer selection, and all eaten on long communal tables, which makes it feel quite cheerful. The view towards the lake and mountains is breathtaking, and when we visited, there were lots of people enjoying a quiet coffee and contemplating nature. The little beach is squeaky clean and even in high summer, there’s still plenty of space to sit or swim. Easy access along chemin des Bains – and best of all, it’s free! www.lutry.ch
WRS Director and Breakfast Show host Mark Butcher hangs out in Old Town bars The best thing about summer for me is lazy afternoons with beers and friends. When not relaxing in my garden, I head to the lakeside or hang out in Geneva’s Old Town. For a great terrace then la Clémence in the place du Bourg-de-Four takes some beating. Closer to home for me is the colloquially-known Beer Bar in Gex (real name le Lingot d’Orge). And yes it serves beer! Beer from all over the world in fact. The terrace is on the pavement – and it’s next door to a kebab shop. How classy is that? But, if you want to cook yourself, there’s nothing better than a BBQ in the garden. Here’s a great tip: Season your grill. If you haven't used your barbie for a while, give the grill a spray of cooking oil, fire it up, put the lid on (if you have an old-school one that is – like a Weber), and leave it 10 - 15 minutes before putting any food on. The grill is far easier to cook on – and the steaks won’t stick. www.laclemence.ch
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WRS webmaster and social media wizard Judy Getty goes for ginger beer and people-watching Les Bains des Paquis is one of my favourite places in Geneva for so many reasons - its low-key lowcost approach makes it a place to relax and really feel at home, which is not always easy to find here. During the summer, you can watch the sun rise while listening to live music - the jazz mornings are my favourite - but as it is such an amazing location you couldn’t wake up with a more positive vibe – and the views are fantastic! Depending on your schedule, you can also sneak in a quick swim and breakfast before starting your day at work. For other times, I love the plat du jour at lunch, their bière de gingembre is so refreshing and they also serve tapas through to 10.30pm. There are also plenty of options to burn off some energy - the high diving boards are my favourite. Because it's so popular when the sun shines, the number of people can be a little off-putting. But find a nice spot on the terrace or beach for your towel, get yourself settled and enjoy the people watching - there's never a dull day! www.bains-des-paquis.ch
Music fan Katt Cullen is presenter of the new WRS MidMorning Mix show who loves nothing better than a festival I love music; I love jazz, rock, electro, punk, cabaret and some pretty weird world music. I also love sunshine. Seriously, how good does Vitamin D feel? And I also love a glass of rosé from a plastic cup. Put all of these things together and we have one mean music festival and a very happy Katt. This July you’ll find me dusting off the wellie boots amongst the 200,000 or so music lovers that flock to Nyon for Paléo. The festival celebrates its 40th year by giving us a full seven day festival (it’s normally six) and with birthday treats in store it’s bound to be a good ’un. This is all, of course, if I’m not too worn out after the Montreux Jazz Festival at the beginning of July. It’s a somewhat classier affair but I won’t miss the chance to get down and boogie with a moody saxophone. And let’s not forget la Fête de la musique in June – which will bring some fine unknown talent to a street near you! We’re spoilt! After all that, I think I’ll have a rest. You’ll find me at the massage tent at the Fêtes de Genève watching the fireworks. See you there? Fête de la musique June 19, 20, 21 www.ville-ge.ch Fêtes de Genève July 30 - August 9 www.fetesdegeneve.ch
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WRS Account Manager Mourad Boussaid loves a stroll through Annecy’s old town – and a dip in the lake if the water’s warm enough I really like to go to Annecy on a sunny day; there’s so much to do. Walking around the ancient streets, sun bathing on the grass in front of the lake, swimming from a pedalo - if you're not as sensitive to the cold as I am! Eating is also a big deal and I'm an absolute fan of the restaurant le Viu at the Palace de Menthon Hotel, just outside Annecy. Amazing views with gastronomic dining. Moreover, I never miss the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June – there’s always some really creative and surprising movies. Finally a top rendezvous for summer days? The Musilac Festival in July, at Aix les Bains - always a fantastic programme. www.annecy.org (Film festival June 15 – 20) www.musilac.com (July 10 -12)
The WRS Gadget Guru (aka Paul Bristow) likes a GPS and an electric boat. No surprises there then In the summer I tend to be found up in the mountains around Col de la Faucille near Gex, France. I'm the one hiking around with a solar pack on my rucksack to keep my phone charged, an altimeter and a backtracker GPS. You can walk for hours on quiet paths and find beautiful places to stop for a rest. If you're closer to the Salève then try one of the lovely paths along that side of Geneva. You can always take the cable car up and walk down – with the added advantage of watching afternoon thunderstorms building up over the Jura. The other summer activity that I really like is taking a picnic out on Lake Geneva. I rent a silent electric boat and from the water you have the most magnificent views. You can rent electric boats in Geneva and Lausanne, and for groups of 20 or more people you can even find solar powered ones, which come with their own captain. www.boat-charter.ch
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Versoix Suisse 200! The dynamic Ville de Versoix celebrates the 200th anniversary of the town’s entry into Switzerland with a series of events designed to capture the historic moment. Guided by a special Bicentenary group led by local council president Yves Richard, this picturesque Lake Geneva port has plans to mark the date in style. From May 29 to 31, Versoix will be all dressed up and ready for a weekend of festivities. Highlights include fireworks, a display by the company of the Vieux-Grenadiers of Geneva, concerts, a performance of more than 25 alphorns, a display of historical costumes, games for the children, a special ecumenical service, a farmers’ market, a Swiss dog show, and of course generous helpings of local food delicacies, wines and beers. Love chocolate? Then you’re in heaven in Versoix - home of two great local names – Favarger (founded in 1826) and Chocolaterie Cartier (1858). Here’s to the next 200 years! www.versoix.ch
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COOP VERSOIX CENTRE A fantastic array of fresh fruit and vegetables, delicious just-baked bread, extensive fish and meat counters with personal service and a gourmet deli section – that’s the shopping experience at your Coop in Versoix. Spacious and flooded with natural light, the ambiance at the new 2,000 m� Coop centre is completely stress-free and convenient. With easy underground parking and direct store access there can’t be a more tempting way to shop. A local customer who likes to call in regularly? Coop in Versoix prides itself on knowing exactly what you want – and stocks food from around the world (including UK and US brands), international newspapers/magazine and a great selection of bio products. Had a long day? Choose from the Coop’s freshly prepared ready meals in the deli selection for healthy options that are quick to serve. Or why not indulge in some fine Italian charcuterie or a mature French cheese? Coop Versoix also has an extensive wine section, plus gifts and flowers. Latest update: Coop keeps the budget on track with handy in-store bar code readers free to pick up and use instore. Open daily 8am. Monday – Wednesday until 7pm, Thursday - 9pm, Friday - 7.30pm and Saturday - 6pm. Closed Sundays. Rte Suisse 77, 1290 Versoix www.coop.ch
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An exceptional terrace, a stylish and contemporary café plus a boutique for delicious homemade confectionary – what more could you want from your local artisanal chocolate maker? Creating fine chocolate in Versoix since 1858, it’s the founder’s great grandson who today continues the family tradition for quality, service and innovation. And if you think you know chocolate shops then think again. The elegant new MarcAndré Cartier café is the perfect setting to enjoy a creamy hot caramel-chocolate drink,
a cute two-cup pot of Swiss Sirocco tea or a homemade fruit juice with fresh ginger. Delicious sugar-free jams and ice-creams are all made to M-A Cartier’s own artisanal recipes and make fantastic gifts – alongside tempting cakes and smart, designer chocolate boxes! Even the apple pastries are made from slices of fresh local fruit ... For special orders of celebration cakes and chocolate creations just call ahead. Gluten and lactose-free choices can also be ordered.
Monday to Friday 7am – 6pm, Saturday 8am – 5pm. Boutique: 8A ch. J.B Vandelle, Versoix. www.chocolatcartier.ch T : +41 (0)22 755 10 05 info@chocolatcartier.com
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STEPPING UP A GRADE Could an MBA reboot your professional profile? Or do employers prefer measurable achievements? The Lake Geneva region is home to a dynamic executive education sector – maybe it’s time to invest in your professional capital?
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ou’re stressed out at work with no hope of promotion; current tasks do not play to your strengths and a sideways move could signal loss of focus. Sounds familiar? According to that MBA brochure you picked up, the answer is easy. Executive education will develop your management profile, challenge existing skills, raise your salary and build an extended professional network. So what are you waiting for? First task? Identify the right programme for the right outcomes. Full or part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Executive MBA (aka EMBA)? Blended or modular MBA or DBA (Doctorate of Business Administration)? Generally an Executive MBA is a two year parttime course, which can be a cost-efficient solution for working professionals. Candidates are senior managers aged 35+ (although some schools will accept 30+), with a minimum of five years experience. An EMBA is seen as a route to developing your profile with a view to career progression, rather than a way to change direction. On the other hand, younger managers tend to choose a full-time MBA as a platform for professional growth or a career shift.
There is no doubt than an MBA is an asset - it shows time and effort invested in your development as a manager and it can be a very empowering experience. An MBA from a good school can also provide a very valuable additional resource for the future in the shape of a strong alumni network. For Swiss candidates an MBA is also an opportunity to become more international in outlook, and for anyone looking at a career change then executive education can be a very constructive way to develop management skills said Izumi Takase, of Swiss recruitment and human resources specialists at Finders.ch
The advantages of executive education in the Lake Geneva region are quality and convenience. Renowned business schools and universities offer tuition in English; international partnerships with institutions in the UK and US; and a raft of accredited courses. Plus both Switzerland and France have reacted to the new market for specialist career development, providing industry-specific academic programmes. Studying here also has a time advantage, with a full-time MBA taking only a year (against two in the US). Swiss business schools do not require GMAT test scores for entry either, with most applications followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates – a system seen as more accessible to international students. Essays or presentations on entry are rarely required and although an MBA does not come with a guarantee, the subliminal message is clear: Study with us and your career will fly. “One of the most important assets of an MBA program is the opportunity to step back from the fast-moving work environment, and catch up with global developments in business and management, e.g. the latest know-how, best business practices, new models of merging businesses, innovative concepts of employee engagement etc. An MBA also provides a holistic perspective, including all key business areas such as finance, marketing, human resources, operations, general management and strategy,” said Denitsa Marinova of Business School Lausanne. Education is certainly an investment in your future, but will an MBA really help you get a better job faster? Knowledge makes you valuable, especially to companies needing to innovate and develop new business and products. But just how valuable? Managers with a marketing background are often said to hit a ‘glass wall’, blocking them from the boardroom, traditionally the domain of corporate lawyers and accountants. An MBA could open doors with skills such as strategic company oversight and by establishing a high-value business network.
profile. Modules in technology are merged with finance; creativity with logistics. And while there are no MBAs in Fashion or Football in the Geneva region as yet, multinationals and local companies alike need talented, visionary people equipped with specialist management skills in social responsibility, innovation, collaboration and sustainability. BUILD YOUR PROFILE... According to a recent survey, 60% of MBA graduates indicated that skills and knowledge acquired during their executive education helped them enhance their work performance, while 40% also said that the MBA helped them receive better job offers. (Business School Lausanne) So an MBA is the logical next step? Not necessarily. With more than 20 years experience in Geneva and Lausanne, Finders.ch is a specialist in Swiss recruitment. It also provides HR consultancy services, including organisation development and outsourcing. Does executive education seriously boost your employment prospects? "In the recruitment process we endeavour to match profiles as closely as possible with the job description. The reality of the market is that proven experience is almost always the most important criteria," added Izumi Takase. The climate for in-work executive development has also changed. In the past employers may have picked up the bill, but at Geneva University’s HEC Management School, 70% of MBA students currently pay their own fees, which start at CHF34,500. At a leading independent provider this could top CHF80,000. Ready for the challenge? Here is our selection of internationally-accredited opportunities in the Lake Geneva region.
Linking with a prestigious UK university to study for a doctorate should establish you as a professional seeking excellence. International University in Geneva (www.iun.ch) has recently launched a Doctorate in Business Administration The latest generation of “niche” qualifications (DBA) and a Doctorate in Public Administration are also relevant for creating a more dynamic (DPA), in partnership with the Plymouth
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Graduate School of Management. These research-based programmes are designed to enhance inter-disciplinary practice through practical experience and theoretical knowledge. Candidates gain new perspectives in best management practices, adding value in terms of effectiveness, efficiency and capability. This innovative DBA offers a framework that allows students to continue in full-time employment and most workshops are held at the Geneva campus at weekends. Students are young academics, experienced managers, consultants and entrepreneurs. While a post-graduate degree is a pre-requisite, the scope for the doctorate thesis is wide. IUG and Plymouth University pledge expert support and guidance for the entire duration of the programme and the business research project - whatever the focus. “The DBA is an important bridge between theory and first-hand expertise, which helps students develop essential new paradigms and new approaches to business. It also creates flexibility in practical responses and builds a highly relevant management profile. Our students develop cutting-edge skills and confidence; they also find creative solutions to new challenges. It is a unique course and a unique experience,” said Dr Surabhi Aggarwal, Director of the DBA/DPA programmes, which start in October. IUG also offers a range of specialist Masters, including International Trade and International Relations.
executive programmes. HEC covers the following specialist areas: Commodity Trading, Aviation Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Risk Management and Leadership in the NGO sector. The 12 first-year courses are taught in English or French, while the second year International Management section is in English only. HEC programmes are also compatible with university systems in 45 European countries.
Executive programmes are the fruit of close collaboration between the academic and professional spheres. The diversity of the parties involved enables a high level of expertise to be achieved and the programmes to be tailored to market requirements... Our MBA programmes incorporate the latest academic developments, taking account of economic realities and of the expectations of professional environments. .
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international companies across a broad range of problem-solving challenges, from manufacturing and finance to creative entrepreneurship. Founded in 1971, IFM recently established a progressive new programme – the first 14-month part-time MBA programme in Switzerland, with no reduction in contact hours or content. By restructuring the term calendar the course has effectively cut the time that candidates must finance their studies, speeding up the possible return on investment! Although most courses are taught in English, there’s a new bi-lingual section and IFM is accredited by the IACBE, a leader in US business education. Programmes include an MBA in Oil & Gas Trade Management, an MBA in Entrepreneurship, an MBA in International Business and an MBA in International Finance, highlighting commodities trading and markets. All are anchored by strong modules in economics. “We see that more and more candidates are working part-time or in consultancy while they finance their studies. This means carrying out research/project work at the same time as maintaining employment and revenue. Of course they want to see the fastest return on their investment as possible – and the right specialism can lead to re-evaluating or changing their professional life. All of our professors have real practical experience and both Swiss and international networks. Traditional academic courses have their place but they do not always have the business profile that students are looking for,” said Samir Sbih, Director of University IFM.
Looking for an independent option which could help you network extensively in Switzerland? University IFM Institute of Finance and Management (www.universiteifm.com) is fully Executive education is fast gaining pace at accredited and prides itself on a dynamic, global Geneva University and its HEC School of perspective. However, its strengths are in Management and Economics (www.emba- providing a highly focussed Swiss business unige.ch) offers two MBAs and some 20 education and practical links to local and Why not make your specialist MBA sustainable?
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excellence in Lausanne, backing its declaration of “real world, real learning” with a prestigious faculty. It also has a student body representing 40 different nationalities and a list of renowned MBA and shorter, open courses, such as training workshops for young managers transitioning into global leadership roles as well as strategic marketing and driving strategic innovation.
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although it does seem a shame to miss out on the dynamic lakeside campus environment. The University of Business and International Studies (www.ubis-geneva.ch) tailors Genevabased MBAs to suit each cohort, led by practicing managers/faculty members. UBIS says this level of flexibility delivers an insight beyond textbooks and sets the stage for tomorrow’s leaders. With additional campuses in London and Washington D.C (plus partnerships in Europe, Africa and Asia), students may attend modules across the UBIS platform, or study online. Specialist MBAs include a Dual Russian/Swiss programme or Dual US/Swiss, plus a Bridge MBA course designed for professionals with a Liberal Arts background.
However, entry to IMD is highly competitive and attracts a young cohort; the majority aged 27 to 34 and with four to nine years professional experience. And while tuition is in English students are expected to speak at least one other language. Looking to focus on trade opportunities with China? The Dual Executive MBA is a collaboration for “high potential” executives with China’s leading business school, the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business. The 20-month programme includes EPFL - the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de modules in Lausanne, Beijing, Shanghai and Lausanne (www.epfl.ch) is world-famous for science and technology but its EnglishLondon. language Masters in the field of Management Webster University (www.webster.ch) in and Strategy are fast gaining pace. Current Geneva is the Swiss campus of the acclaimed options include an MSc in Management, US-based institution. With a highly flexible 14 Technology and Entrepreneurship - designed to month part-time MBA, and accelerated one provide scientists and engineers with training in year programme (both with classes held in the strategy, finance, accounting, human resource evenings), Webster has one of the highest management and economics. EPFL students graduate business enrolment rates of any can also choose to focus on Strategy, Innovation specialist school in the US and its MBA is & Entrepreneurship or Operations Management available at nine locations worldwide. In Geneva & Systems Modelling. the Webster DBA programme is partnered with the Ecole de Management in Grenoble – and “The MSc in Management, Technology and allows candidates who travel widely the Entrepreneurship will bridge the worlds of opportunity to attend modules at different technology and business. Graduates will have a locations. All business programmes and the unique and highly marketable profile that will University are fully accredited and there’s a full prepare them for careers in various kinds of range of Masters. Too busy to attend? Check organizations from small technology start-ups out the on-line distance-learning MBA – to large established companies, consulting
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firms or public organizations in the fields of Production and Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Logistics, Project Management or Innovation Management,” EPFL 2015 With locations in Geneva and across the border at Archamps, France, the Thunderbird School of Global Management (www.thunderbird.edu) offers a range of specialist qualifications. Launched in 1946 in Phoenix, Arizona; Thunderbird is the oldest US graduate management school for “the education of college graduates for international careers.” As well as being widely accredited in the US and Europe, a Thunderbird Executive Education is now available in Moscow. Check out Advanced Management programmes for the Gas and Oil sectors as well as courses in Global Leadership, Negotiation, Creating Value, plus Strategy & Business Development.
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natural/social sciences. Students can also choose an MBA in Finance and Responsible Investment or a Masters in Leadership and Green Communication (including modules linking to the non-profit sector). Other SUMAS specialist programmes include Sustainable Luxury Management, Sustainable Hospitality Going green? The SUMAS School for and Sustainable Tourism and Protected Areas. Sustainability Management (www.sumas.ch) Modules and courses available online as well as is a small but highly specialist Swiss institute in the (paperless) classroom. that prides itself on a new way of thinking about business. Located in Gland, it was the first The IUT University Institute of Technology school worldwide to launch an MBA in (www.univ-savoie.fr) has launched two Sustainability Management (February 2012), innovative new undergraduate degrees – both and bases its entire education ethos on with tuition in English – designed for students aiming to develop highly relevant professional sustainability. skills in outdoor sports retail and marketing. With a focus on innovation and leadership in Based at the Institute’s Annecy-le-Vieux sustainable commerce, its MBA (and new DBA) campus, students following the BA in in Sustainability Management is a unique Performance Sports Textile and Footwear interdisciplinary blend of business strategy and benefit from programme content delivered by
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industry professionals. With R & D, design and retail for the fast-growing sports and activeleisure sector largely centred in the local Haut Savoie region, students link to the industry through dynamic group projects and a four month internship. The second BA is International Sales Specialists in Sports, which networks with local and international commercial projects. Graduates expect to find professional paths as high-level technicians or in sales, marketing, promotion and design. IUT is a faculty of the Université Savoie Mont Blanc, one of the leading Erasmus centres in France. Adding international relations to your cv is particularly relevant in Geneva, and given the city’s strong profile in diplomacy this can be a key direction post-MBA. The highly regarded Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (www.graduateinstitute. ch) is a post-graduate university with notable alumni – including Kofi Annan and Micheline Calmy-Rey. Considered one of the most prestigious schools in Europe in this sector, the Graduate Institute Geneva (established 1927) offers Masters, Doctorates and Executive Masters across a range of subjects, such as Global Health Diplomacy, International Negotiation, Development and Cooperation, International Trade and Economic Integration, Environmental Governance, International Law and Human Rights. Programmes can also be custom-made for groups, NGOs and companies.
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The Inside Track... Urban Edge - Flon Long a favourite of skateboard dudes and night owls, Lausanne’s Flon area is going upmarket and there is a real buzz about it. Hansine Johnston heads to the heart of the action and finds an eclectic offer with vintage furniture, Turkish street food and an inner city beach complete with palm trees and cocktails. LAKE GENEVA’S
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The vibe in Flon is urban cool, with an edge. The edge does mean graffiti and loud music so lovers of picturesque Swiss outings may not be fans. However, the vast pedestrian area makes it is a great place for young kids to run around safely without the usual cobbles vs. scooter vs. toddler battle. It could also be a clever solution on a rainy day as you can feast on vintage treasures, street fashion and funky food with the promise of bowling and the cinema for the rest of the family.
DESIGN Flon is a former industrial zone and many of the properties are revamped warehouses. These huge spaces house a whole array of venues from a Brazilian capoeira club to the legendary nightclub MAD. The industrial feel is also the perfect backdrop for design pieces and the grandfather of vintage furniture in the area is the store Port Franc. This family business has been going for 30 years and it’s a haven for classic design fans. There’s a cosy café, three large rooms and a vast cavern downstairs crammed with Eames chairs, metal industrial furniture, Tulip tables and one-off pieces lovingly upcycled. Take your time, sip a strong coffee from their 1960s espresso machine, and be prepared to invest. www.galerieportfranc.ch Just across the square from Port Franc is the newest addition to the block, Lady Lake. This
place is endless - 900m2 of quirky and design items for the home ranging from cutesy tea sets, candles, Furbies and Dr Beats headsets to full furniture ranges for the bedroom and dining room. You’ll find eager and helpful staff and enough space to lose yourself, and your kids, for hours. www.ladylake.ch
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addition Tokyo has top notch Japanese dishes in upmarket surroundings, while Thai Orchidée provides good traditional Thai food at reasonable prices. www.istanbul-grill.ch
ART Flon is a hub of contemporary art and creativity, with studios and workshops offering everything from directional sculpture to more traditional art courses. Check out Espace Abstract for a vibrant scene of local artists and regular exhibitions, and the Flon Square Gallery – Switzerland’s first open-air gallery showing works by contemporary artists in five glass cubes. To get a feel for this creative arena visit the Flon Art open house event at the end of May.
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The Flon fashion scene is all about street and surfwear. Big brands like Rip Curl and G Star dominate as well as the Mecca for streetwear, Maniak. Even if street is not your vibe it may be worth getting your trainers sorted at Swiss trainer-giant Pomp It Up. All the major brands are here, including Converse, Puma, New Balance and they’re hot on the heels of limited collections and exclusives too – so sneaker- www.abstract.li heads take note! www.flon.ch www.pompitup.ch
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FOOD There are plenty of brasserie-style food options but it’s the Oriental and Asian cuisine that make Flon stand apart. Your first stop should be Istanbul Grill, new to the scene and bang on trend with the current East meets West craze. Fast and super-friendly service with mezze, kebabs (any which way you like), and strong Turkish coffee - to eat in or take away. If Asian is more your flavour then recent
Plan your trip to Flon in the next few months as there is so much going on! For a change from lakeside serenity “Flon Beach” opens mid May to mid September. Enjoy sand, palm trees and chill out chairs for a summer cocktail to the beat of live gigs. If that picture isn’t quite perfect enough then throw some shopping in too, with a large flea market at the end of May and new openings - including a swish new lounge bar and a crèche.
STYLE FILE WITH HANSINE JOHNSTON Style File is a dynamic half-hour show packed with hot tips on what to wear and how to wear it, the latest style events, beauty and wellbeing in this area all presented with Hansine’s signature fun style. Tune in for interesting interviews and news of events every Thursday at 10am (repeated Saturday at 11am). Also, listen out for “The Inside Track”, a monthly spotlight on different areas of Geneva, featuring shops, cafés and insider addresses that only the locals know. Style file is sponsored by Vision Laser.
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My Flon... Viviane Mettraux Viviane Mettraux is the events organiser for Mobimo, who manage development of the Flon district. Here she shares her favourite hangouts in the area. HANSINE JOHNSTON: How long have you HANSINE JOHNSTON: And cocktails? been involved in Flon? VIVIANE METTRAUX: In summer I love Flon VIVIANE METTRAUX: Since the beginning Plage or the deck of Legends Bar. In winter, of the “Flon Vision” 15 years ago – which the cosy Nomade wine bar is first choice. transformed an industrial warehouse district HANSINE JOHNSTON: Top night spot? to what it is today. VIVIANE METTRAUX: Flon nightlife is quite HANSINE JOHNSTON: Could you describe “happening” and I often meet friends at Flon in three words? JetLag (at MAD nightclub). VIVIANE METTRAUX: Urban, unique, inspiring. HANSINE JOHNSTON: What makes Flon HANSINE JOHNSTON: Where’s the best place stand out? for a coffee? VIVIANE METTRAUX: The urban setting and VIVIANE METTRAUX: For me it’s the terrace unique vibe, its eclectic mix of architecture of Le Club. and all the cultural events. HANSINE JOHNSTON: How about lunch? VIVIANE METTRAUX: We have a lot of cool restaurants, but I particularly like the atmosphere at Istanbul.
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BHI: Sensational hair implants without surgery! Natural-looking hair with great gloss and colour is now so easy to achieve. Why face the world with thinning hair or a receding hairline if it can be improved effectively and with the minimum of fuss? BHI may be fast but the aesthetic results are long-term. And by building up the treatment over a period of time the hair gain appears completely natural. If you’ve suffered hair loss following illness then there’s never been a better time to lift your spirits with a full head of hair. Whether you choose to boost, restore or simply add beautiful, gleaming volume to your existing hair, BHI has great highlypersonalized options. Dr Véronique Emmenegger is the leading specialist at Clinic Lémanic and she personally oversees every treatment, checking that all indications are right for the best results:
Your hair is your shining glory. It flatters and shapes the face - and the hair style you choose speaks volumes about your personality. Now you can give your hair a boost with innovative Bio Hair Implants (BHI), restoring thinning or lost hair with glossy natural-looking implants that will transform the way you look in the fastest and most effective way ever. In the Lake Geneva region BHI is exclusive to Clinic Lémanic in Lausanne, offering this simple, non-surgical procedure to men and woman looking for life-changing solution to hair loss.
BHI is a great innovation, with biocompatible hair representing the simplest solution worldwide for androgenic alopecia (female or male hair loss), scarring alopecia or whenever it is needed to quickly increase hair density. This easy, fast and non-surgical treatment gives immediate and longlasting results.
Perfectly tailored to the hair-gain objectives of each client; the BHI technique is based on the careful placing of individual hairs into the scalp under anesthetic, without any pain or discomfort for the patient. Hair density, colour and type are all meticulously matched and because BHI are identical to natural hair the risk of allergic reaction or rejection is minimal. With varying hair types and more than 20 colours to choose from, plus special orders for clever matching, the BHI treatment ensures excellent results every time. Why not try hair thickening or enjoy permanent hair highlighting? Care and treatment: BHI Coiffure, the official hairdressing expert offers a personal approach for post implantation care and treatments – including specialist cuts, colours and styling.
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Best for flowering shrubs, conifers and right plant for the right place. Le Bioley is part of a network of Swiss perennials nurseries, Japanese maples. which allows nurseries to specialise and Wholesale tree nursery Espace Arbres Monod provide large volumes of plants at short in Aclens (www.espace-arbres.ch) is owned notice. You can send an order in advance, pick and run by the dynamic Alexandre Monod. it up at the markets of Morges or Lausanne, or The nursery is best known for trees and treat yourself to a visit to the nursery itself shrubs, but through its Swiss and European (call ahead to arrange). nursery network, can quickly find what you need. The team even offer home visits for Best for peonies (they have a superb large projects, to ensure that the plants catalogue), grasses and other perennials. The nursery Pépinières Meylan & Cie in chosen will be just perfect. I am always Renens (www.meylan.ch) is just a short hop delighted with the quality and pricing of their No garden of your own? There are plenty of from the Crissier motorway exit, near the plants, and their advice is terrific. The advice great parks and green spaces in Lausanne to garden centre of the same name. Founded in is open to anyone; however, ordering must be visit for free, and enjoy the fantastic panoramic 1898, the current Meylans are the fifth done by a professional (garden designer, lake views and planting. generation of the family to provide quality landscaper.) Parc de l’Hermitage (www.fondationplants to a discerning Lausannois audience! hermitage.ch) is a lovely open park in the style Best for specimen trees, topiary and “cloudThe nursery was a pioneer of the “made in of the English Landscape movement, Switzerland” plant label, and still produces pruned” trees. dominated by rolling hills, flowered meadows 500,000 plants from cuttings and 80,000 from and some truly wonderful trees. The most Sophie Völlmy and her husband Gilles run the grafts every year. gorgeous perennials nursery, Pépinière Le famous tree in this park is the weeping beech, The nursery is excellent if you are planting up Bioley, in Polliez-Pittet (www.le-bioley.ch) in planted in 1855, and now with ancient branches touching the ground – it’s a great a whole garden or just freshening up a border; the hills above Lausanne. place to play or just to dream. either send them your list and have it delivered or book an appointment and head up there Quietly competent, with an enthusiastic and and fill your boot! If you can’t make the trip, encyclopaedic knowledge of her plants, Sophie will make sure you buy exactly the there’s also an excellent on-line shop. s a garden designer, I’m always on the lookout for great suppliers that provide excellent quality with reasonable pricing. Lausanne has so many wonderful addresses – but for all the attention the city gets from the plant-hunters of Geneva, it may as well be on the moon. So here are some of my favourites; and they all speak English, French and/or German.
DIG IT WITH HESTER MACDONALD Hester Macdonald is a British-qualified, award-winning garden designer with her own practice in the Lake Geneva region. She founded the Swiss Gardening School in 2012 to provide gardening courses in English for amateurs, by professionals. Listen to Dig It on WRS. See schedule on page 97.
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Director of Global Investment Strategy, Barclays Wealth
Making global finance sound interesting first thing in the morning is a specialist skill – and Henk Potts has cornered the market. Here he talks to Michael McKay about life-changing moments and the Premier League of wealth management.
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This interview can be heard in full on The McKay Interview at www. worldradio.ch
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CKAY: Henk Potts is one of the most enduring voices on WRS, talking to us each weekday morning from the City of London in animated conversation with Mark Butcher. Henk, tell us about your recent life-changing moment? POTTS: Certainly, that life-changing time for us was the arrival of little Henry. And the champagne lifestyle of bankers of which we hear so much has been replaced by nappies and nursery rhymes. MCKAY: Exciting times but also sleepless nights ... Is WRS one of the first calls you make every morning?
MCKAY: You’ve been visiting the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Geneva through some very difficult financial times - yet you always remain upbeat. How do you strike that balance? POTTS: I think it’s about being realistic about what's happening and about what that means for investors. A lot of clients are looking for opportunities and in fact these often come when there are dark clouds around. Most investors, if they are honest, like to buy stock markets when they have performed well... Part of our job is to educate; to say the market is mis-pricing this risk at the moment, it’s not as doom and gloom as it may seem and that creates an opportunity for long term investors. And that’s really what we saw in 2008. There was a real question mark over whether the Euro zone would be fragmented and the central banks had to put in a huge amount of support to try to stabilise the global banking system. But we also know that stock markets sold off very aggressively and we felt they would be able to overcome some of these challenges and that corporate profitabilities would continue to grow. So yes, there can be negative headlines but actually this can mean opportunities for long term investors.
POTTS: I have to say that it’s not as dramatic as it sounds - but of course the pressures are there. And in some ways that’s what drives you. Clients are very demanding and quite rightly so. You are dealing with their wealth and they’ve worked incredibly hard to generate that money, which they want to preserve and to grow. Markets are a complicated area and you have to work in a systematic, thoughtful and careful way. In a way it’s a bit like sports, if you’re playing in the Premier League you’ve got to be at the top of your game. MCKAY: You’ve been in banking quite a few years and seen many changes. Tell us what the world of investment banking/high finance could look like over the next decade?
POTTS: News and communications are so fast today and financial markets are 24/7 - so I tend to start around 5am catching up with the news from overnight and I’m broadcasting from around 6am. I’ve been proud to work with WRS for a number of years now and it has such a strong following; I also do Riviera Radio, LBC and talkSPORT. Alongside that there’s ad hoc TV; Sky, CNBC, Fox, Bloomberg, CNN - talking about the risks and opportunities for clients and communicating the strategies that Barclays has to clients and media. It is part of the job that I enjoy immensely, but I have to say that it is stressful.
POTTS: During the course of the financial crisis it was clear that investment banking was very short term -ist, very self-centred. The risk in banking has come down quite dramatically - if you look at capital ratios, liquidity and quality of liquidity it’s improved considerably, so the potential for another crisis - or a systemic crisis - to emanate has reduced substantially. But if the regulators take all the risk out of banking that will have a very damaging effect on the ability of companies to grow and for the economy. You need banks out there lending MCKAY: Do people thank you for your advice or money and taking risks – but in a considered, blame you if things don’t work out? positive manner.
MCKAY: That’s quite a workload – do you do your own preparation?
POTTS: Being a banker has not been the most popular role over the past few years and to be fair the banking industry does have a lot to answer for. Some of the criticism was very valid and hopefully we’ve recognised that and introduced significant changes and tried to appreciate that we have a broader role in society. And as I say, Barclays has a proud record of delivering market-beating research and recommendations to our clients and through our events at the BSCC in Geneva.
POTTS: We’re very fortunate at Barclays to have a broad base of analysts and economists and we continue to leverage off the intellectual capital that's generated within the wealth management team. However, one of the biggest challenges as an analyst is that people expect you to know absolutely everything - from personal finance to what an individual company is doing, what’s happening to the Federal Reserve, commodities, currencies, central bank policy and interest rates! It’s really a question of having a broad base of knowledge.
Henk Potts joined Barclays Bank in 1998 as a Stock Market Analyst, focusing on UK equities. In 2001 he was appointed Equity Strategist for Barclays Wealth. In his current role, Henk analyses a wide variety of asset classes, including equities, currencies and commodities, as well as ascertaining and explaining the effects of macro-economic changes on financial markets. Based in London, he works in the UK, Monaco, Geneva and South Africa.
MCKAY: Tell me a little about the culture of great financial houses like Barclays? We hear dramatic stories about the enormous pressures!
THE MCKAY INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL MCKAY Michael McKay, based in Founex, Switzerland, is an international communications, public affairs and management strategies consultant with over 40 years experience. He is also an experienced master of ceremonies, event moderator and broadcaster. For more information, see www.mckays.ch Listen to The McKay Interview. See schedule on page 97.
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SUMMER CAMPS
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MAD SCIENTIST,
SOCCER STAR OR FABULOUS FOODY How to choose the best summer camp for your child
From Funky Fitness and golf, to circus skills and the Twinkle Lab, there’s a mountain of activities and camps out there for children this summer. Learning a language, perfecting a sport or simply enjoying a splash in the pool - they’ll be making friends and memories that last a lifetime. Here’s our pick of some great local options... LAKE GENEVA’S
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and girls? InterSoccer is the leading provider of football coaching and games in English in the Lake Geneva region – as well as in Zurich, Zug and Basel. Playing soccer and having fun outdoors is the perfect way for children to build confidence and make new friends – and skills learned this summer will be put to good use in the new school term. InterSoccer is also known for after-school/ weekend football training, so a summer camp could be a great way to find out more. InterSoccer is run by fully-qualified, experienced coaches, offering a great soccer experience in a challenging but friendly environment. Youngsters three to five years join half-day sessions at Mini Soccer Camp, while older boys and girls (up to nine) enjoy all-day Junior Camp. For ten to 13s there are new challenges at Intersoccer’s Academy Camps, and certain weeks include Girls-only Camps and Goalkeeper Skills. While coaching is in English, French is widely spoken (and some Swiss-German), and all courses are held at convenient locations. Camps in Geneva and Versoix run until 5pm to fit with working parents, with drop off possible from 8.30am Check out term-time courses for Goalkeepers, Girls Soccer, Saturday Fun Footie and the Saturday Soccer League.
Village Day Camps is a long-established name on the summer scene in the Lake Geneva region – and well respected for its emphasis on teamwork, languages and developing new skills and confidence. With more than 40 years of experience VDC believes in "Education through Recreation", and from four to 14 youngsters are safe, active and enjoying a complete and balanced schedule designed specifically for their age group. VDC also has two exclusive new programmes for this year – a super-sporty Football Camp and a Language Camp. With the fun of learning soccer skills from UEFA/FA certified coaches for three hours every morning, football campers then enjoy other VDC activities in the afternoon, including music, swimming, Mad Science, Funky Fitness and Fantastic Foods! And rest assured, football camps will go ahead rain or shine, making use of great indoor facilities if the weather doesn’t play ball! The Language Camp, again with shared fun activities in the afternoon, is aimed at helping youngsters to fast-track their English. Both programmes are open to the seven to 14 age groups. VDC are based in Coppet, near Geneva, with a residential/group programme in Leysin also. VDC also runs eight residential www.intersoccer.ch camps worldwide. (7 – 18 years). www.villagedaycamps.com
KEY ENGLISH SCHOOL
Key English School opens its doors during school holidays and all through the summer across Geneva and Vaud, offering fun and Looking for a holiday camp with a winning exciting language camps giving kids from blend of soccer skills and fun activities for boys three to 15 the opportunity to learn, improve
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or perfect their English. Each week-long camp (either half or full day), is based on a fun theme and this summer children will be inventors, rainforest explorers, time travellers or get up close to making chocolate! For sports enthusiasts, the ever-popular Golf Camps and Active Camps are back, and for older kids there are new Music and DJ camps for 12 – 15 year olds, and Speak Up! (11-14 year olds), building public speaking skills and self confidence. Every week-long camp features crafts, games and great fun, whilst always focusing on improving English. From absolute beginner to fluent and everything in between, Key English School is the perfect choice for the holidays. Discounts are available when you book more than one family member onto a camp, or more than one camp, and staff are all highly qualified English teachers with a passion for education. Key English School is also specialised in term-time after-school programmes and Wednesday. For more details and schedule: www.key-english-school.ch
ECOLINT SUMMER CAMPS. With support and instruction all under the guidance of the International School of Geneva, the Ecolint summer camp experience is set to be a positive one for children of all ages. The camps make use of the excellent facilities at the three Ecolint campuses, known fondly as LGB (La Grande Boissière), Nations (Campus des Nations) and La Chat (La Châtaigneraie). Details of the locations are on the website for families new to the area, but rest assured
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children will be safe and secure and the atmosphere challenging and fun - whichever camp you choose. One of the fundamentals of the Ecolint camps is that skills are taught through play with the emphasis on using the youngsters’ love of the activity to maximize learning opportunities, develop confidence, a sense of fair-play and independence. The summer day camp programme starts at 9am and children are welcome from three years old. The section for older children is designed for the ten to 14 age group and all the camps finish at 4pm. Check out the great activities on offer: Creative play (for little ones), multisports, drama, adventure, dance, gymnastics, circus skills and cooking – plus more! Lunch and snacks provided and optional fun outings, all under careful supervision. www.camps.ecolint.ch
BULLE D’AIR Well-known locally for fun music and activity day camps, Bulle d’Air even offers a programme for babies! Why not help your small child respond to music with family dancing? Parents take part in these sessions and babies love to jiggle and jump to the tunes. For toddlers there’s also a chance to explore the world of sound (again with a parent), enjoying play/interaction sessions with toy instruments and fun sounds. From the age of three years Bulle d’Air children are enjoying rhythm, percussion, music and movement. For those aged five plus, classes progress to notes and creativity, with children playing a variety of instruments in lively groups. Then
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when your child is ready they choose from piano, violin, recorder, flute (from age six) or guitar (seven years and up). High flyers may even join the Bulle d’Air violin orchestra! Or perhaps your child would prefer a DIY experience - making and playing their own bamboo flute? Workshops and programmes at three locations in Geneva, plus Carouge and Nyon.
accommodation is provided on the CDL campus in Versoix, with rooms offering two to four beds, plus shared bathrooms. Students benefit from the existing school infrastructure and both health and security are taken very seriously by the team of enthusiastic teachers and activity specialists.
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BELL SWITZERLAND
COLLÈGE DU LÉMAN SUMMER CAMPUS
With a wealth of experience and a great central Geneva location, Bell ticks all the boxes for parents. For kids it’s more about fun and friends, but the outcome is the same – a positive experience for all the family. Designed to be a great fit for international children aged five to 16, the Bell English Summer Programme puts the focus on English language skills, and even includes classes on UK culture. And although Bell is primarily a language school it creates a lively camp atmosphere with an emphasis on learning and doing. This year older students (12 – 16) will enjoy study tours while younger ones build confidence and proficiency in small classroom groups. Then come the activities - such as cookery, photography, arts & crafts, drama and sports. And with half- or full-day options (including lunch or BYO), it’s easy to find the right class for your child. Keeping it fun is also important and there are weekly age-appropriate themes – including Circus, Pirates, Planet Earth, Time Travel, World Travel, Study Abroad, Films and Music.
With an emphasis on building new language skills and enjoying the best of the Lake Geneva region, CDL residential Summer Campus is designed to suit the eight to 18 age groups, with three activity-packed weeks to perfect French, Spanish or English. Sports, arts, technology and cultural activities are all on offer, and students enjoy small group lessons according to their level. Theory is then combined with real-life practise on field trips and outings. Language classes take place Monday to Saturday for four-and-ahalf hours each day and in the afternoon the fun options kick in. Why not sign up for self defence, biking, climbing, archery, floor hockey, football, beach volleyball, trekking, arts, cooking, swimming, basketball, riding, kayaking, rafting, sailing, tennis or golf? Excursions also give Summer Campus students an opportunity to see another side of Switzerland and to visit famous destinations including Zermatt and the Matterhorn. Villa
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and creative Summer camps for 3-15 year olds Fun andFuncreative Summer 3-15 year olds Music & DJ Campcamps for 12-15for year olds All in English and run by professional English teachers All levels welcome, from beginners to native speakers Crafts, cooking, singing, games and sports each week Discounts available for siblings or multiple-week bookings Geneva & Vaud - July & August Enrolments are now open!
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A range of fun themes for 3-15 year olds All in English and run by professional English teachers All levels of English welcome, from beginners to native speakers DJ Camp and Speak Up! Camp for older kids Discounts available for siblings or multiple-week bookings Geneva & Vaud - July & August Enrolments are now open! +41 76 370 48 36 | www.key-english-school.ch
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THE SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM
ASK - ALL SPECIAL KIDS SUMMER CAMP
T: +41 (0)79 774 81 59 www.julie-music.com
T : +41 (0)22 788 21 02 www.allspecialkids.org
Come celebrate 20 years of Music, Art, Dance, Drama and Fun! The Summer Music Program has provided students from ages 4–16 with a fun, educational summer day camp since 1995. Our younger campers will experience everything from boomwhackers and body percussion to an introduction to the violin (6's), recorder (7's) and guitar (8's).
A Fun, Enriching, Inclusive Day Camp where creativity and learning go hand in hand.
The 9–16 year olds will experience a full range of performance with choir, orchestra, Sing & Strum and Rock band! With music fundamentals, hands-on lecture/demonstrations, theory, singing and playing of instruments, the students will participate in a wide-ranging musical experience over the two week period of the program.
Social Skills - builds self-confidence through self-discovery, fostering a sense of achievement. Social skills, life and play skills are all developed through multi-sensory activities.
Every student will have Art, Dance and Drama each day with everything culminating in a big musical show on the last Friday! Students need not already play an instrument to participate. Hot lunch included. After-camp care is available. Ask about transport options. June 29–July 10, at GEMS World Academy-Etoy. Director: Julie Tompkins-Wagner
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~ Sharing ~ Communication ~ Co-operation ~ Conflict resolution ~ Empathy ~ Self-control ~ Self-awareness ~ Self-confidence
tudy Skills – one-on-one tutoring in literacy and numeracy for S children experiencing difficulties at school, using games and activities to make learning fun. When: 20 July to 14 August 2015 Where: Collège du Léman, Route de Sauverny 74, 1290 Versoix - Geneva
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LA BULLE D'AIR
SWEDISH SCHOOL
T: +41 (0)22 788 36 22 www.labulledair.ch
T : +41 (0)22 782 65 00 www.svenskaskolan.ch
Music Enriches Life
A Trilingual Education
For 20 years La Bulle d’Air has been working passionately to awaken children’s musical interest. All through the year, children, as well as their accompanying adults, can discover the pleasure of making live music in a collective group, with an array of instruments. Fun workshops take place at Grand-Saconnex, Petit-Saconnex, Carouge, Plan-les-Ouates and Nyon.
In this increasingly globalized world – it’s becoming more and more important that our children are equipped with the skills to get the best out of their lives ahead. The Swedish School specializes in languages and focusses on each individual child’s specific needs and requirements and supports the child’s continuous learning and knowledge development. One parent says the small classes and attentive teachers means that their child is happy in school – and what more can a parent ask for?
During the school holidays (July-August, October and February), La Bulle d’Air runs programmes for 4 to 10 year olds, where creativity and imagination are encouraged across many disciplines – music, dance, drama, arts and crafts. These courses take place at an idyllic house called La Villa Dutoit at PetitSaconnex. During the summer, La Bulle d’Air also welcomes children (from 2 to 4 years old) with their parents, at GrandSaconnex, for creative activities adapted to young children. For more information and to sign up for courses visit our website above.
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Small classes are the key of getting the most out of education and lessons are run in English, French and Swedish. The school offers a safe and creative environment and prepares children for further education in either local or international schools. The school takes children from 1-11 years old and also has a wide choice of extensive language courses for older children and adults.
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BRITISH SCHOOL OF GENEVA (CHÂTELAINE) T : +41 (0) 22 795 75 10 www.britishschoolgeneva.ch The British School of Geneva occupies a unique place on the landscape of private education in the Geneva region. As the only school in the area to offer the English National Curriculum from Year 1 through to A-Levels, it is an obvious choice for students transitioning from, or returning to, a British based curriculum. A-Levels allow students to develop specific areas of strength, enhancing university prospects worldwide. Class sizes are small – maximum 16 pupils in years 1-11 and only 10 in years 12 and 13. For a small school, facilities are exceptional. BSG is an international school and welcomes students from over 40 nationalities. Core subjects are taught in English, though the French language is an important part of the syllabus. There is a strong commitment to providing excellent value and fees are very affordable compared to other international schools. BSG is proud to be a member of the Council of British International Schools and of the Geneva Association of Private Schools.
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COLLÈGE CHAMPITTET T: +41 (0)21 721 05 05 www.champittet.ch Collège Champittet is an educational community, for boarders and day students, whose philosophy embraces the challenges of high academic achievement, responsibility and leadership, spiritual awareness and participation in a wide variety of activities. Academic excellence across our three curricula - Suisse Maturité, French Baccalaureate and IB - draws on the finest tradition of Swiss, French, and British international education, enhanced by a truly bilingual setting. It is encouraged and enabled by a highly motivated and deeply caring body of staff who understand and provide for the specific needs of every student. Spread out over 40,000m2, the campus is located on the picturesque banks of Lake Geneva, a short walk from the Olympic Museum and close to the centre of Lausanne. It offers an ideal setting and an exceptional environment for students to learn and thrive as individuals. For more information visit the Collège's website, telephone, or email info@champittet.ch
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INSTITUT FLORIMONT T: +41 (0) 22 879 00 00 www.florimont.ch Institut Florimont offers a well-rounded educational experience in the calm surroundings of Petit-Lancy. The school has been offering its unique curriculum since 1905. Florimont is a private Catholic school, open to all faiths and has an international outlook. The school offers a choice of three courses of study: the French Baccalauréat (section ES, L, S), the Swiss Maturité (with bilingual option) and the International Baccalaureate (French and bilingual). Bilingual teaching is offered from Year 6. Our aim is to enable each student to reach his or her full potential in an ever changing world whilst engendering a spirit of tolerance and respect.
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LAUSANNE T: +41 (0)21 560 02 02 www.isl.ch Academic Excellence * Holistic Approach Strong Partnerships * Outstanding New Campus The International School of Lausanne is a non-profit, English language, international IB world school. We take pride in preparing our students to be the next generation of leaders. Our commitment to academic excellence speaks for itself; our IB Diploma results consistently place us amongst the very best of international schools in Switzerland, and in the world. Our holistic approach to education means that we care for our students as individuals, providing a strong intellectual, physical, social and emotional foundation. More than 100 after-school activities are on offer. ISL’s vibrant international community is comprised of strong partnerships between parents, students and teachers. For families, we host a variety of school-wide events. Our Secondary students have the opportunity to partake in cultural learning and service trips. Our new state-of-the-art campus will open in August 2015. We invite you to join us.
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LEMANIA-VERBIER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL T: +41 (0)27 565 26 56 www.lvis.ch Lemania-Verbier International School is a bilingual boarding and day school which delivers a world-class educational experience. With Swiss high standards, education goes beyond the curriculum and provides children with a learning experience that will last a lifetime. Located at the heart of Verbier, our campus creates a family atmosphere where pupils, teachers, and parents experience a warm welcome and encouraged to openly express themselves. We aim to provide students with a well rounded education while being immersed in a mountain environment. Learning at our school is inspired by critical thinking, creativity and open mindedness to the beliefs and cultures of others. Striving for Education Excellence in Verbier, we teach the English National Curriculum, offering the IGCSE exams, and the IB Diploma Programme as a coherent continuum of programmes. In order to help our students fulfil their potential, we offer small class settings with a small student-to-teacher ratio.
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TUTORSPLUS T :+41 (0) 22 731 81 48 www.tutorsplus.com TutorsPlus provides high quality tuition across Switzerland to students of all ages and across all curricula, in English and in French. TutorsPlus tutors are subject experts who have a passion for teaching and are evaluated regularly to ensure continued delivery of the high quality tuition expected from discerning clients. In addition to private tuition at home, at school or at their offices, TutorsPlus offers group revision options and preparation courses for the SAT, ACT, GMAT and other university entrance exams. TutorsPlus has a team of Special Needs tutors who provide after-school or in-school support to students with learning challenges. In each case, learning preferences and needs are assessed and a personal study programme is designed to suit the student. A Client Manager or Education Consultant is available to discuss how a tutor can help achieve academic goals or, if need be, advise on the best curriculum or school for a child. Over nearly 10 years, TutorsPlus has trained more than 1000 students, helping them reach their potential. Could they help you?
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INSTITUT INTERNATIONAL DE LANCY T: +41 (0)22 794 26 20 www.iil.ch With a proud tradition of excellence, the Institut International de Lancy offers inspiring programmes in English and French with a bilingual outcome, from preschool to the French and International Baccalaureate (IB World School). The English Section follows the National Curriculum for England, leading up to IGCSE examinations and to the IB Diploma. Pupils study French as a foreign language from age 4. The French Education Nationale programme is taught in the French Section and leads to the Brevet des Collèges and French Baccalaureate (S, ES, L). English is taught from the age of 3. IIL students have access to a variety of language courses and cultural and sports activities, as well as a comprehensive extracurricular programme. A school bus service and supervised after-school study periods are also available.
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THE ÉCOLE MOSER T : +41 (0) 22 860 80 80 WWW.ecolemoser.ch Established in Switzerland (Geneva and Nyon) and in Germany (Berlin), the Ecole Moser has a bilingual section of French/English starting grade 9 (ages 11 to 12). Inscriptions for school year 2015 are now open. The school welcomes students from ages 7 to 18, and prepares them for the Swiss Maturity exam with the possibility of choosing either a German or English bi-lingual option. Having recently celebrated its landmark 50 year anniversary, the Moser School is ever more committed to the importance of tri-lingual curricula in our modern and inter-cultural world. Through the immersive teaching of languages and a modern curricula, the school provides a well-rounded and truly comprehensive education that broadens young students’ minds, creating autonomous and inventive thinkers for our future. With a particular emphasis on the significance of philosophy, the Ecole Moser hopes to continue its tradition of academic as well as personal excellence.
In 2011, IIL incorporated digital tablets (One-to-One iPad project) into its daily schedule creating an individualized learning environment and enhancing communication between teachers, parents and students.
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BELL SWITZERLAND T: +41 (0)22 749 16 16 www.bell-school.ch Based in Geneva, Bell - part of the British-based education provider - teaches learners of all ages, from preschool nursery to tailor-made programmes for professionals. New for English Nursery & Primary Section: For 2015-16, we offer longer opening hours (08.00—18.00) and exciting new programmes for children and parents. - Full-time programme with flexible options including half day, full day, early doors, lunches and afterschool activities - Primary school section (1P with 2P launching 2016-2017) - 2 to 5 day programme - From rising 3’s to 5 years of age - Under 3’s parent and toddler groups, and coffee groups for parents - Language classes for parents New for Professional Adults: Strengthen your language skills through our Extensive Courses (5 weeks – 20 periods) or our Intensive Courses (2 weeks – 30 periods). - Lunchtimes or Evenings - Mini-groups from 4 to 8 participants - 12 Languages available - Skill-based Programmes For further information phone us or email info@bell-school.ch
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GLION INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION T: +41 (0)21 989 26 85 www.glion.edu Glion Institute of Higher education offers a unique, global approach to hospitality and services management education that will take students’ career to the world stage. We combine 50 years of Swiss hotel management expertise, including hands on learning and professional internships, with modern international business courses. Students develop cultural awareness, plus people and project management skills. With campuses in Switzerland and London, Glion is preparing students for top positions in the fast growing hospitality, tourism, and service industries worldwide. When many graduates struggle to find their first job, 85% of Glion graduates had a job or multiple offers on graduation day. It’s ranked as one of the best hospitality schools in the world (TNS, 2013) With over 11,000 Glion Alumni worldwide and more than 90 companies coming on campus to recruit our students, the career choices are almost endless, from managing a 5-star island resort to leading an exclusive corporate event. For more information visit the website, telephone or email swissrecruitment@glion.edu
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IFAGE T: +41 (0)22 807 30 00 www.ifage.ch Recently arrived in Geneva? Develop your professional skills for the local market with ifage! ifage is Geneva’s leading adult education institute, where the quality of training and coaching is second to none. We offer professional training in languages, IT, management, marketing, human resources, graphic design, watchmaking, secretarial skills and much more – all at a choice of convenient downtown locations. Whatever your background, ifage has the training solution that you’re looking for! Are you preparing to restart your career after a long break? Or perhaps the priority is to improve public speaking and presentation skills in order to impress your audience? Do you need to brush up on your French or learn another language? Maybe you are thinking of a vocational career path such as mechanical engineering? Our expert trainers and coaches provide the business community and the general public with a wide range of training solutions!
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THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE, GENEVA T: +41 (0)22 908 57 30 www.graduateinstitute.ch/executive EXECUTIVE EDUCATION Each September, about 22 mid-career and senior leaders from across sectors join the Graduate Institute’s Executive Master in International Negotiation and Policy-Making (INP) to gain a mastery of strategic decision tools for policy analysis, and the personal acumen for leading multi-stakeholder meetings and international negotiations. Each cohort blends participants from international organisations, diplomatic missions, NGOs and private companies. A flagship programme of Executive Education, the INP degree is delivered part-time in Geneva, at the lakeside Villa Barton. Executive Education at the Graduate Institute, Geneva, offers programmes providing leading-edge insights into the issues, trends and actors shaping the global agenda. Instructors include both professors and practitioners, blending theory and practice— to advance the practical skills and personal effectiveness of individuals who aspire to make a positive contribution in world affairs. Programmes begin at various times throughout the year. For more information, contact executive@graduateinstitute.ch.
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UNIVERSITY IFM GENEVA T: +41 (0)22 322 25 80 www.universiteifm.com IFM University is a renowned Business School established since 1971 in the centre of Geneva. At IFM, we focus on business education and we provide a transformative educational experience to give you a global perspective. We believe that our business degrees represent an excellent opportunity to reach your goals and achieve a successful career. IFM offers international programmes, in English or French, accredited by a premier accreditation body. Our programmes are taught by renowned professors and industry experts with real-business experience. Our unique degrees offer a dynamic approach to business studies based on practice and interaction. Our renovated campus is fully equipped with modern facilities. At IFM, we are a human-size institution, where you receive personalised attention in a friendly and international environment. By completing our business degrees, you will be fully prepared for success at the highest level in some of the world's most recognised companies. We offer a range of interesting programmes: Business Foundation, Bachelor’s, Master’s (MBA) Degrees in Business Administration, Banking & Finance, International Business, Communication & Marketing, Oil & Gas Trading, Entrepreneurship. We offer 3 intakes a year. Apply online now!
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IUT ANNECY – SAVOIE MONT BLANC UNIVERSITY T : + 33 (0)450 092 308 www.iut-acy.univ-savoie.fr The University Institute of Technology Annecy, IUT Annecy, asserts its pole position in training for Sports Industry. The first program in “Performance Sports Textile & Footwear " opened in 2012, in partnership with the Outdoor Sports Valley Association (OSV). It already provides, with much success, new specialists in Technical Textiles on the international scene. This year we propose a second course dedicated to "International Sales Specialists in Sports”. We train future sales managers for outdoor Brands like The North Face, Salomon, Patagonia, Millet, Eider, and Columbia…. Our two Bachelor’s degrees, fully taught in English, prepare students for leading roles in the sports Industry, through one year of intensive curricula, alternating technical and academic study with internship and projects. This multicultural learning experience gives students great opportunities to become integrated quickly in the fascinating outdoor Industry world. Located in the Alps, a natural environment where many outdoor sports companies are based, IUT Annecy welcomes foreign students with a passion for outdoor sports and an international openness towards their future career as a product manager or sales manager.
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LES ROCHES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT T: +41 (0)21 989 26 85 www.lesroches.edu Though universities change over the years, some things remain the same: the nerves about studying in an international environment, the excitement of meeting people from all over the world… One thing in particular doesn’t change, and that is the question asked by all conscientious students and parents: what will the institution offer me? Les Roches International School of Hospitality Management is based in Switzerland, with branch campuses in Marbella and Shanghai. Our university-accredited Bachelor of Business Administration degrees are taught in English, and nurture the leader, the visionary, the entrepreneur in every student. They lead to a wide range of careers across the hospitality and service industries. We rank worldwide among the top three hospitality management schools for an international career (TNS Survey, 2013). Success breeds success – it’s no wonder that 89% of our graduates have a job or several offers on graduation day. swissrecruitment@lesroches.edu
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At ASC International House, we have been offering language training to corporate clients and the general public, through group and private lessons, since 1974. We are affiliated with the International House World Organisation, a network of 159 language schools in 52 countries, dedicated to offering high quality education and customer service.
The International University in Geneva (IUG) is an accredited institution specialising in business education, and offering both undergraduate and graduate programmes in Business Administration, International Relations, Media and Communication and International Trade.
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We identify our students’ individual needs, including exam preparation, and tailor our courses accordingly using a studentcentred approach to facilitate multi-skilled communication in the target language. Small groups, intensive courses, and our world class e-learning tool can make a real difference in as little as two weeks.
It is ranked among the top ten business schools in Switzerland by Eduniversal and the Curriculum features a unique combination of theoretical and practical instruction. The International Exchange Programme gives students the opportunity to spend one term studying abroad at a partner university around the world. The classes are small, ensuring students benefit from interactive lessons and direct feedback from Professors.
Lessons are given at your convenience at ASC-IH centres (a short walk from Geneva’s Cornavin station and in the heart of Vevey’s business district), your workplace or your home. Each of our locations provides a relaxed and friendly learning environment and our state-of-the-art Multimedia Centre in Geneva is open to our students free of charge.
The IUG campus is close to the United Nations and only 5km from the centre of Geneva, a city well known for is multicultural setting and as a hub for international politics and business. This multicultural society is reflected on Campus with students from over 60 nationalities attending.
We are inspired daily by our central aim: to provide the very highest standard of language education. Contact us to learn more about how ASC-IH can be the right solution for you.
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A world leAder in hospitAlity MAnAgeMent educAtion
A world-leAding hospitAlity educAtion network Since its first hotel school was established in 1982, SEG has become a world-class hospitality education network. The Group owes its outstanding success to an education based on Swiss tradition and training excellence, focusing on the practical aspects of hotel management. The Group’s five schools are situated in seven stunning campuses in both the French- and German-speaking regions of Switzerland. They offer graduates an excellent foundation for a successful career in hotel and hospitality management: ››César›Ritz›Colleges›Switzerland›– Lucerne, Brig and Le Bouveret ››Culinary›Arts›Academy›Switzerland – Lucerne and Le Bouveret ››Hotel›Institute›Montreux – Montreux ››School›of›Hotel›Management – Neuchâtel ››Swiss›Hotel›Management›School – Caux and Leysin SEG offers a wide range of outstanding academic courses, with qualifications ranging from Diploma to Master’s level. All programmes comply with stringent Swiss quality standards. Partnerships with the University of Derby (UK), Northwood University (USA) and Washington State University (USA) ensure that students’ qualifications are internationally transferable. All courses are in English. SEG fosters strong links with leading hotel and hospitality businesses worldwide, allowing programmes to remain industry-relevant and graduates to secure prominent positions on the international job market. Twice a year, students are given the opportunity to meet hospitality leaders at the SEG International Recruitment Forum (IRF), allowing them to network with future employers.
All curricula combine theory and practice. Graduates are prepared for the world of work thanks to an excellent understanding of the hospitality industry and extensive practical experience gained through internships. SEG provides all students and teachers with a tablet to offer them the benefits of a more personalized and interactive learning experience and to equip them with the skills required in a rapidly changing world. Located in the heart of Europe, Switzerland offers exceptional quality of life and a safe environment. SEG schools are housed in historic hotels, which have been renovated to provide cutting-edge facilities. Set amid spectacular alpine scenery, in lakeside settings or in lively city centres, all campuses offer an extraordinary Swiss experience, as well as a warm welcome, to the students of over 120 different nationalities who enrol each year. Each school organises leisure, sports and sightseeing activities, along with excursions throughout Switzerland and Europe. SEG’s diversity and success are also reflected in its global alumni network, which brings together over 20,000 SEG graduates worldwide. It comprises 28 chapters in 25 countries. Regular meetings allow alumni to stay in touch, network and ultimately enhance their careers. For more information please contact: Mr. Duncan Robertson Tel: +41219654011 Email: drobertson@swisseducation.com
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icture the universe in your mind’s eye. We can only observe a fraction of it since we can only see back to a time just after the Big Bang. Beyond this horizon, light from even more distant stars has not yet had enough time to reach us. Contained within this visible region of the universe are approximately 100 billion galaxies and each galaxy contains roughly 100 billion stars. The distance from Earth to the horizon of the observable universe is 46.6 billion light years (this is larger than you would expect due to the fact that space itself has been expanding). The nearest star to our sun is Proxima Centauri, at a mere 4.2 light years away.
out that when you do the maths the time at which all matter, space and time was at an infinitesimally small point was 13.8 billion years ago.
By now we’ve all heard how the universe began. The Big Bang was inferred from the discovery that all the visible galaxies are travelling away from us and the further away they are the faster they are moving. Those galaxies that are twice as far away are moving away twice as fast and those three times as far away are moving three times as fast.
The first thing we can predict is that our galaxy, the Milky Way, is on a direct collision course with our nearest neighbour, Andromeda. Don’t worry! This won’t happen for another 4 billion years. And the chances of any two stars colliding are extremely remote due to the astronomical distances between them.
Simply stated, the universe is expanding. Run time backwards and you will conclude that at some time in the past all galaxies must have been in the same place. It turns
So here we are at year 13.8 billion and more concerned with what will happen in the future than what’s happened in the past. One thing that puzzled everyone on its discovery in the 1990s was the fact that, contrary to accepted theories of the time, the rate of expansion of the universe was actually increasing with time. Naively one would expect the rate of expansion to be slowed down by the pull of gravity. However, it turns out that due to dark energy acting in opposition to the pull of gravity, expansion is accelerating.
Looking further into the future it’s clear to see that if expansion of the universe continues to accelerate there will come a time when we can no longer see other galaxies. The only visible stars in the sky will be those in our
own galaxy. As we go even further into the future at 1 – 100 trillion years from now, the stars will eventually burn through all their fuel and the supply of gas needed to form new stars will be exhausted. Once all the stars burn out the universe will fall dark and become dominated by black holes, which will also eventually disappear due to Hawking radiation - (yes, Dr Stephen Hawking.) This scenario is called “Heat Death”. The other more dramatic possibility is the socalled “Big Rip”. If the accelerating expansion of the universe is increasing due to rising dark energy, there will come a point where not even the nuclear and electro-magnetic forces are strong enough to hold all the sub-atomic particles together in atoms. At this point all matter will disintegrate into its fundamental constituents at an ever-increasing rate and will continue to accelerate to infinity. It would be a rather fitting end; we came from an infinitesimal singularity that gave rise to the Big Bang and we end up in an infinite singularity. Take some time to think about this. We are, after all, made of star dust! The atoms in your right arm probably come from a different star to your left arm. We are all made of the stuff of the Universe that came from a singularity to which it will return
ASK THE PHYSICIST WITH DR JONATHAN FULCHER From time travel to dark energy - WRS listeners fill the black holes in their science knowledge with Ask the Physicist. Jonathan Fulcher has a PhD in Experimental Particle Physics from Imperial College, London. His current research includes distributed data acquisition systems for the CMS Tracker at CERN, Geneva.
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AM I DOING IT RIGHT? WHAT IS NORMAL PARENTING? By Rebecca Weber
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n my consultation practice I meet parents from around the world who carry with them different norms and expectations for raising children. A major parenting no-no in one context or culture could be entirely normal in another. Rather than promoting certain behaviour over another, in psychology we aim to understand why we behave the way we do and how our behaviour impacts others and ourselves. So when parents ask, “is there such a thing as too much screen-time?” or “is it normal that my child doesn’t want to sleep on their own?” it may be helpful to take a look at what’s behind some of those commonly heard "dos” and “don’ts” of parenting that could be applied across cultural norms. If we take age limits for media content, for example, the underlying intention is to protect children from consuming information that they are not yet equipped to digest. Growing up involves normal doses of worries and anxieties. In order to avoid feeding those worries, it helps when children are old
enough to distinguish between what is real on screen and what is imagined. Some media may show content that the kids don’t yet understand – which goes for scary monsters as well as for perfectly coiffed supermodels. One way that we can creatively protect children from the potentially negative impact of screen-time is by dosing our own virtual consumption. Kids may also enjoy getting involved in making up their own stories and images and learning how media are produced and edited. Another common question is how independent a child should be or how much they still depend on their parents. Sleeping habits, for example, can vary enormously between one country and another and some parents wonder if it’s normal that their children don’t sleep in their own bedroom. The underlying idea is to be able to cultivate a level of separation and independence that are important developmental building blocks. The larger question is to support the child to one day be able to step out into the world without the presence of their parents.
Beyond cultural differences, parents are always the best experts on their children. When a certain issue in the child’s everyday life appears to be taking up too much space that might be the signal that it’s time to ask yourself why and how the behaviour might be there. There is no one right way to navigate these “no-no” questions but rather the right answer will be different for each family.
DISCLAIMER Please note: any psychological advice or information provided in the Kids in Mind column in this magazine is general information and should not be used to evaluate, diagnose or treat any specific concerns. Always check with your medical-care provider if you have questions about your own children. Lake Geneva’s Voice magazine or Dr. Weber are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage resulting from the use of information contained in, or implied published here.
KIDS IN MIND WITH REBECCA WEBER Rebecca Weber, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist specialised in Child and Adolescent psychotherapy. She works both in private practice in Ferney-Voltaire and with the University of Geneva. Originally from California, her research and clinical work focuses on gender, migrant families and school violence. For more information please visit www.rebeccaweber.net. Listen to Kids in Mind on WRS. See schedule on page 87.
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GIRLS IN SCIENCE CREATING EQUAL EXPECTATIONS By Sabine Hutcheson, Education Consultant at TutorsPlus
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elebrating Women is a trend that we have all come across in various fields of the arts and academia, but especially in the sciences. If the low numbers of young women taking up certain science subjects at university – traditionally and currently – were simply the result of lack of interest, there would be no call for ringing alarm bells. However, it becomes an issue if girls find science off-putting because of stereotypes and peer pressure. Interestingly, biology departments often count a strong cohort of female students and chemistry faces a fairly balanced demographic. However, maths, physics and engineering remain male-dominated across the world. Despite such campaigns as the Expanding Your Horizon event in Geneva or the Lausannebased Science Initiation workshop at the Ecole polytechnique fédérale, both aiming to promote science to teenage girls; interviewed students echoed the clichés that physics, and especially engineering, are “more for men”. If prompted to develop their thoughts, they generally admitted that their opinion was based on
not be branded a feminist view; it is about a basic human right. Crushing women’s aspirations in such fields as science sadly starts easily with unintentional stereotypes with our own children – and overlooking the For this reason, role models are extremely Meccano set as a Christmas gift idea for girls. important and this is the paradox of education. The teaching profession is So while we wait for equal opportunities female-dominated and there is many a to be followed by equal expectations, school where all science classes are what role can schools play in changing taught by women. So why is it still an mentalities? The profile of the teaching issue? While undergraduate courses have staff should reflect the gender balance growing numbers of female students, the that we aim for, and this should be the disparity really becomes apparent in case across all school years and in graduate courses and beyond. There is a different subject areas. Role models greater proportion of men being offered across the subjects should routinely lecturing or research posts. At this level, include women, not chosen simply for we can clearly see that women are still their gender and to make a point, but struggling for equal opportunities, for because of their own competence and example in obtaining funding and equal merit. Marie Curie is starting to date a roles/salaries. We were reminded of the little! Let us not look at the past where ubiquitous inequality that women face female scientists were an exception but earlier this year when actress Patricia let us create our own present where they Arquette made a plea for equal pay at the are the norm. Children are the physicists, Oscars. If the opportunities for women chemists and engineers of the future – are indeed in place (they are free to study who will hopefully save our planet from and apply for top jobs), perhaps the issue ourselves – let’s promote science to is that we have not achieved equal them all, regardless of gender. expectations? Promoting equality should what they see in the media. Ask any child to draw a scientist and they almost certainly present a man in a white lab coat with madly dishevelled hair!
LEARN MORE WITH SABINE HUTCHESON Sabine Hutcheson is a British-trained teacher, with over a decade’s teaching experience in Switzerland, UK and neighbouring France. She has taught a variety of subjects to children from five to 18 years old, as well as to adults, and is an Education Consultant at TutorsPlus. Visit www.tutorsplus.com to find out more about their educational consultancy, tuition service and intensive IGCSE & IB revision courses.
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SLIP, SLOP, SLAP, SEEK AND SLIDE
Dr Michelle Wright, MBChB, MRCGP, Medical Director of HealthFirst
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hese words have been used in Australian sun protection campaigns for many years but are now internationally recognised. That is… Slip on a shirt, Slop on some sunscreen (Factor 30 or above), Slap on a hat, Seek out the shade and Slide on some sunglasses. But it’s not just ‘Down Under’ where we should be heeding these words. Switzerland has the highest rates of melanoma skin cancer in Europe with 2,100 new cases being diagnosed each year. There are two main types of skin cancers: melanomas and carcinomas. The biggest risk factors for both of these are inadequate sun protection and excessive sun exposure. Leisure activities in the mountains where ultraviolet radiation levels are higher due to altitude, an ageing population, plus holidaying abroad in the sun may be reasons why skin cancer rates are so high here.
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A = Asymmetry – melanomas tend to be uneven and asymmetrical whereas a normal mole is round and even. B = Border – a normal mole has a smooth edge but melanomas have a ragged, undefined border.
C = Colour – normal moles tend to have a uniform colour whereas melanomas can have a number of different shades of brown Of course, prevention is better than cure as far or black across them. as skin cancer is concerned. Here are a few helpful tips: D = Diameter – a melanoma is usually bigger than a normal mole (usually >6mm diameter) • Sunscreen takes a while to work; and it continues to grow in size. remember to apply it 30 minutes before you go out in the sun. E = Evolution – melanomas change over time including changes in colour, shape and size; • Reapply your sunscreen at least every they might become raised; symptoms such two hours, sooner if you’ve been as crusting, itching or bleeding can develop. sweating or swimming.
CARCINOMAS One in three people over 70 in Switzerland will develop a carcinoma skin cancer. They can be:
Melanomas are the most serious but are • thankfully less common. If not detected early, they can quickly spread to other parts of the body, making the cancer very difficult to treat. They usually start as a small dark patch on the skin and can develop from an existing • mole, or just from a normal patch of skin. A helpful way to distinguish a melanoma skin cancer from a normal mole is to think of the letters ABCDE:
If you have a new skin spot or an old mole that is showing any of the changes mentioned, make an appointment to see your doctor or a dermatologist as soon as possible. It’s best to get it checked out.
Basal cell carcinomas which develop on sun-exposed areas, usually starting as a small, red-pink coloured lump which tends to grow, ulcerate and crust over.
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Check the expiry date – sunscreens go out of date after a couple of years and so become less effective.
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Sunscreen doesn’t give your skin total security against sun damage and using it doesn’t mean that you can sunbathe for hours with no ill effects. Any tan means that some skin damage has already happened.
Squamous cell carcinomas which Don’t forget to “Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and usually start out as a crusty, scaly patch Slide” this summer! of skin that grows into a lump (a bit like a wart) and may ulcerate and bleed.
HEALTH MATTERS WITH DR. MICHELLE WRIGHT Dr Michelle Wright is a British-trained General Practitioner and one of the Medical Directors of HealthFirst, delivering First Aid Training and Health Education in English throughout Switzerland: www.healthfirst.ch. Michelle also works as a doctor in the Staff Medical Service of the International Labour Organisation in Geneva and is a medical writer and journalist. Listen to Health Matters on WRS. See schedule on page 97.
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So you’ve just arrived in Switzerland. It all happened quickly and now you’re in temporary accommodation. It’s OK but the family’s getting quite cramped (literally and figuratively). What should you be considering ahead of a move into a more permanent home? Geneva is a city of tenants (70% of the population at the last count were in rental accommodation), many in downtown apartments that are high-quality but small. Or would you prefer a larger family home in the country? Whatever your choice the process is similar – so be prepared!
schools would you prefer for the children? How long do you plan to stay? What type of visa/permit will you have? And are you authorized to live only in Switzerland and/or a neighbouring EU country? These sound like obvious questions – but if you’ve just arrived they represent serious decisions to be made.
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Consider what environment is best for you and your family. Town or country? Do you have pets? Do you have any other special requirements? Insider tip: Identify priorities but try to keep an open mind. Switzerland Step one isn’t like home and you may enjoy a different Have as much information as possible at your lifestyle here. fingertips - including your exact work location if applying in advance. Many people forget to Moving is always stressful. But when it’s check this, with disastrous consequences. to a new country where you don’t know Also in step one – check your budget. Again, a the culture, the rules or the regulations, the surprising number of people are not clear on challenges just got larger. The immediate issues are transport, education, health care their income and expenses. and language. In Geneva check out the areas of Cologny, Coppet, Meyrin, Grand-Saconnex, Step two Veyrier, Carouge and Lancy - they all have their How far are you prepared to commute? How own identity. Why not look at neighbouring many bedrooms do you need? What type of France? The further you’re willing to travel, the
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A VERY SWISS DECISION Following the recent move by the Swiss National Bank to remove the ceiling on the Euro - pulling the two currencies pretty much in line - Gavin Pluck , European Director, Guardian Wealth Management, looks at the financial implications for people living and working in the Lake Geneva region.
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s news of the hike in the Swiss franc spread internationally the country’s stock market flew into chaos. The decision was described as a CHF tsunami. The already expensive Swiss experience just became a lot more expensive. Meanwhile, the financial industry braced itself, as confused clients with dealings in both the Euro and CHF scrambled to make sense of investments. But surprisingly, here in Geneva all was calm. Well, if we ignore the sudden queues at the Migros money exchange to buy up Euros! In any case, Switzerland wasn’t suffering the same fate as the Eurozone - this was a Swiss decision made in a very Swiss way. Anywhere other than Switzerland it would be widely assumed that the country’s export and tourism industries would take a real bashing. But here there is an underlying belief that those who are prepared to indulge in Swiss luxury goods and travel will invariably absorb the additional expense. So no need to hit the panic button.
Swiss/French border the exposure is magnified. For this reason it’s worth taking a glance at how a typical international worker in Geneva may have been affected. As in all walks of life there were winners and losers: Tom is a Frontalier; paid in CHF and with a mortgage in CHF on his French house. Tom was buoyant initially as he felt that he had received a 25% pay rise. His weekly shop in France was cheaper and when comparing his salary with neighbours there was an instant feel good factor. However, once he considered the full picture his mood darkened. Tom realised that although his mortgage payments hadn't changed, the value of his property had depreciated against the size of his mortgage. His savings in Euros were now devalued against other currencies, whilst his CHF investments in the Swiss stock markets had also taken a knock. His main concern however was his employer in Geneva, with revenues in Euro and USD. Company profits had taken a big hit – which may impact on his future prospects.
happy Peter feels he has had a pay rise. He also has Swiss investments diversified across global stocks in varying underlying currencies – including USD, GBP and Euros. Peter has seen a healthy upwards swing to his bottom line. Matilda has salary and savings in CHF. She recently purchased a property in France for €800,000, but the exchange date was delayed until February 2015. Great news for Matilda this saved her nearly CHF160,000. Sarah runs a business in Geneva with the majority of her revenue derived from USD and Euros. All her fixed costs and staff salaries are in CHF. Although still trying to calculate the damage, Sarah estimates that her 15% net profit has been reduced to 5%. She is now making cutbacks.
These are just snapshots of some personal situations on the Swiss/French border locally and while other major currencies have started to rectify themselves against the CHF the Euro has been left wallowing at near parity. It appears that some clear and personalised However, despite the calm exterior, the SNB’s advice would be welcome for many action did have far reaching ramifications for internationals in the area. Peter works in Geneva and receives a CHF local residents. It’s not easy for anyone living in Switzerland to avoid currency risk, but salary - but has the large majority of his when it comes to expatriate workers on the outgoings in Euros, including his rent. A
WEALTH BY GAVIN PLUCK Gavin joined Guardian Wealth Management in 2003. As an experienced International IFA, he has developed and conducted numerous financial seminars and workshops around the globe with many specialising in Financial Management from an International perspective.
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White mischief Dreaming of a crisp, fresh white wine served chilled to perfection? Or perhaps you prefer to linger over a glass of fullbodied red? Whatever your preference, Kat Morse from WRS Wines has a top 10 of summer wine tips:
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Even though it’s tempting on a hot summer day to super-chill your white wine or bubbles, you should always drink wine at the correct temperature. For example, take a white wine out of the fridge 15 minutes before serving to bring out its best elements and flavours. No time to wait? Take a sparkling wine from room temperature to perfect temperature by popping it in an ice bath for 15 minutes. Santé!
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A great summer wine? A Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire region of France. With its zingy acidity and fresh fruit flavours of grapefruit and pineapple, this wine will help you beat the heat and will be a hit at summer parties. Great value? The Le Petit Loire from Cave des Vins de Sancerre.
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Did you know that the colour of wine can help you work out its age? Younger wines are lighter in hue while older wines are browner. For those long summer nights, stick to fresh, lightly-coloured wines. But if you Don’t be a wine murderer! Never, never, want to linger with a glass on a cooler night never leave your wine in a hot car for under the moonlit sky – pick a wine with a bit too long! The heat will change the flavour and more age. may even kill your wine.
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WINE BY R. KAT MORSE Director of Wiine.Me and Champagne Ambassador for Switzerland 2013, Kat left her position as a corporate attorney to pursue her passion for wine and champagne! Armed with a diploma from the Université de Reims in Champagne, she is currently tackling her next challenge − the WSET Level 3. Kat strives to take the snobbery out of wine, one sip at a time! You can hear Kat’s recommendations each Thursday afternoon during DriveTime with Tony Johnston.
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Kong, Singapore, Japan and Korea via more than 30 direct regional connections! Beijing also presents a fantastic opportunity for an extended stop-over (72 hours with no visa required). Return flights depart Beijing at 1.30pm and arrive Geneva 6.25pm the same day. Air China is a member of Star Alliance, and with competitive fares across all classes it makes Beijing an ideal gateway to Australia. Air China in Geneva is led by GM Ms Jenny Wang. For more details on Geneva-Beijing, onward connections in China and Asia, plus tailor-made travel services contact gva@airchina.com
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THE FUTURE OF THE CAR TAKES SHAPE Photos by James Walshe
By James Walshe
Amid the glitz of the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, the world witnessed a new and brave shape taking form: The 21st century motor car. LAKE GENEVA’S
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or all the talk of the future around the turn of the millennium, buyers are still being offered some very classic - backward even - thinking: The capable if old fashioned Jaguar S-Type and Rover 75, the ‘New’ VW Beetle, the ‘New’ Mini and the ‘New’ Fiat 500 to name but a few. All of them successful and yet not particularly progressive. Designers and manufacturers in the early part of the 2000s were obsessing over ‘retro’ concepts and it feels like it has taken an age for them to snap out of it. So as we progress through 2015, what the Geneva show demonstrated this year was that we are in the midst of an ‘Imagination Revival’. Car design is about the future again and manufacturers pulled out the stops to demonstrate it. From snappy little hybrid runabouts to high performance electric supercars, Geneva illustrated what a motor show should be: It must ‘wow’ the crowd with technology and forward-thinking. And this is exactly what happened. There were of course glamorous supercars, with Bentley showing off its EXP 10 Speed 6 – a concept intended to give Ferrari and McLaren a fright. Koenigsegg revealed a new
hybrid V8, McLaren itself showed off a 666bhp 675LT and Ferrari unveiled the 488 GTB – a replacement for the 458 Italia. The Bugatti Veyron La Finale was showcased to mark the end of production after ten years, which caused a stir as expected - but of the supercar makers, it was Aston who raised the most eyebrows with their 4WD crossover concept, the DBX. A Cayenne-bashing Aston then? Our premium brand off-roader infested cityscape is about to get just a little weirder. For all their glamour however, none of the supercar makers could compete with the surprising wealth of innovation from mainstream manufacturers. The new models varied in style, from the rather subdued looking but immensely techy VW Passat (announced as European Car of the Year 2015, complete with adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking no less), to the stylish new Honda HR-V and Skoda Superb – both of which come packed with a dizzying array of technology to protect both you and Mother Nature from harm.
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years ago. But this time it’s packed with all the features you’d expect of a modern vehicle. Meanwhile, on the impressive Jaguar and Land Rover stands we saw the new midrange XE model - which seemed curiously overshadowed somewhat by the presence of the sharp-suited F-Type nearby. The new Discovery sport was winning fans and as befitting of a show like this, we bid a fond farewell to the past in the form of the final Land Rover Defender, which ends UK production this year.
And speaking of interesting changes, Citroen unveiled their refreshed DS5 model, complete with a hole where once there was a Citroen badge. For the company it was all about its new image-boosting ‘DS’ range: They’ve removed the double chevrons to create a whole new ‘DS’ sub brand, which is sure to send Citroen purists into a spin. Nevertheless, this show was never for the purists. Perversely highlighting this was an original 1960s Citroen DS. Commonly cited to be the most futuristic vehicle of all time; it was as if the car was on display purely to remind everyone how the One of the show stars was undoubtedly the Geneva Motor Show really is all about new Mazda MX-5. Taking the brand back to tomorrow. its roots, the new car feels smaller and more nimble, somewhat like the original car of 25
James Walshe is a motoring journalist, broadcaster and radio producer. He is currently Deputy Editor of Practical Classics – the biggest selling classic car magazine in Britain.
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DAB+
Tune in to WRS What is DAB+?
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his stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting and to listen to a fully digital station like WRS you need a DAB+ radio. Currently, around 99% of Switzerland can receive DAB+ digital radio, so you will have no problem using it. But you can’t receive digital-only stations on a traditional FM/AM radio.
There’s no fiddling with a dial to get a consistent signal - once you’re locked in you will stay tuned - providing you are in the station’s broadcast area
HOW DO I TUNE IN MY DAB+ CAR RADIO?
Option 2: Press the ‘Menu’ button on your DAB+ radio. Rotate the ‘Tune’ button until you see ‘Autotune’ in the display. Select ‘Autotune’.
YOU ARE NOW ON YOUR WAY TO FINDING WRS!
I’ve bought a new car and it came with DAB+. But how do I tune it to find WRS? As new stations are found through this automatic tuning process, the station counter Not all DAB+ receivers work in exactly the (normally on the right hand side of the You’ll get crystal clear reception: no hiss, same way but the instructions below cover display), will add to your list. It should only crackle, fade or station overlap that you get the different ways you can automatically tune take a couple of minutes for your radio to your radio: with AM or even FM radio. upload the full station list.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DAB+?
There’s usually a display screen which will give Option 1: The list is alphabetically-arranged so look for you information about what you're listening to ‘W’ for WRS! Et voila! (such as song details, news headlines, email Press the ‘Auto Tune’ or ‘Auto Scan’ button on addresses). It’s easy and quick to tune in: with your radio. The display screen will then show no need to remember frequencies like you do ‘Autotune Quick Scan’ or ‘Fast Scanning’, or with FM radio.
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THERE'S SO MUCH TO LOVE ABOUT RADIO
And Switzerland loves it more than most...
It was on Valentine's Day 1922 that radio took off across the Lake Geneva region. The first radio station in Switzerland was in Lausanne – and although it was meant to broadcast weather information to aviation pioneers it quickly started broadcasting music! Eight months later, the BBC was established in the UK; and radio continued to grow. By 1927 half of all expenditure on furniture in the US was being spent on radios. But no sooner had radio started, than the demise of radio was predicted. The launch of Swiss television in 1950 was expected to kill off radio. Yet it survived. Likewise, the Sony Walkman in 1979 and the arrival of MTV Europe in 1987 were both supposed to signal the end of radio. They failed. Now, it’s the turn of services like Spotify and YouTube to sound the death knell for radio. But the public hasn't taken any notice. Every day across Switzerland, nine out of ten of us listen to the radio. So, why is radio so successful at surviving? Partially it's a story about adaptability and new technology. The rise of television in the 1950s coincided with the arrival of the transistor radio: cheaper and smaller sets
The additional choice on DAB+ and over the Internet means it's easier to get radio stations with highly relevant and interesting content. For example, WRS offers a unique mix of news and information for the English-speaking Radio programming also changed. It moved community around Lake Geneva; something away from drama, which television could that's impossible to find anywhere else. do more efficiently, and focused on news and entertainment. As radio became better Research also seems to suggest that this at giving audiences what they wanted, so multi-platform world is good for radio. The UK is seeing record levels of listening – with listeners continued to tune in. over 50% of all in-home listening in the digital In 2015, radio is undergoing another radio sector. In Norway, where over half the reinvention. There are now more ways to population uses DAB+, they've a plan to turn listen than ever before. Your FM/AM radio is off FM radio altogether in the next few years. being supplanted with streaming radio over And DAB+ is starting in more countries, from the Internet via computer, laptop, tablet and/ France, Germany, Italy and now Austria. or mobile phone, giving access to thousands Radio continues to be loved; and continues of radio stations from across the world. to reinvent itself. Here's to the next hundred And DAB+ is offering more choice to years. broadcast radio too. The same neat little box radio you're used to in your bedroom or your kitchen, but with more stations on it – and no need for any Internet connection, all for around CHF50. New cars in Switzerland are also more likely than ever to have DAB+ installed as a standard feature (around 40% already do). that could be used in every room in the house; and, later, in the car and even in your hand. Radios had reinvented themselves, and radio listening continued.
JAMES CRIDLAND - RADIO FUTUROLOGIST James is MD of UK-based media.info and has worked in radio since 1989 as an award-winning copywriter, presenter and internet strategist. In 2001 he joined Virgin Radio in London, where he was Digital Media Director: launching the world's first radio smartphone app. In 2007 he joined the BBC to work on BBC iPlayer for radio, and was part of the team that created UK Radioplayer. James is currently a consultant, writer and public speaker concentrating on the effect that new platforms and technology are having on the radio business.
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SUMMER WHEELS
WHEELS IN MOTION
By Markus Häfeli, Founder of Autociel
So you need a new car. Should you be checking out the discounted Swiss market or looking for a Euro bargain?
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he Swiss love their cars. In fact more than half the population owns a vehicle – so no wonder it’s hard to park in Geneva! For a small, eco-aware and largely mountainous country with virtually no domestic car-making lobby, this penchant for driving is surprising. The number of vehicles per 1,000 people in Switzerland is an impressive 573, putting the country above the traffic-bound UK. It also puts the Swiss within braking distance of the Germans, who have a strong car manufacturing sector and that famous reputation for Vorsprung Durch Technik. This year more than 700,000 people attended the annual Geneva Motorshow. But how many signed up to make a purchase? The recent upturn in the value of the Swiss franc has made almost-new cars from the EU a
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very attractive deal. The import paperwork is handled by the garage and price savings are such that it’s worth the three to four week wait. But how are Swiss car dealers reacting? In a bid to remain competitive, official importers of new cars in Switzerland are offering discounts – and first-quarter sales remained strong. They describe it as “passing on currency exchange advantages”, but basically they are prepared to take a hit in order to safeguard business. However, less positive is the knock-on effect for the Swiss used car market. Garages may be prepared to accept a huge write-off on second-hand models, but the private owner wishing to trade up may find it a hard sell. According to Markus Häfeli, Vice-President of VFAS, the Swiss Association of Independent Car Commerce, the most competitive European deals on new cars are in the
CHF40,000–100,000 range. He reported that top savings can be made with the following: Audi S3, S4, S5, S6 and all RS models, as well as Quattro and S-line; the Range Rover Sport, Range Rover and Land Rover Discovery; all Mercedes and all Porsche. Markus Häfeli founded Autociel. ch in 2002. In 2011 he co-founded expat insurance provider www.myswissinsurance.ch and www.co2-exchange.ch, helping private customers and corporates to achieve discounts of up to 50% on CO2 taxes on new car imports.
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SIGNY CENTRE T: +41 (0) 22 363 67 00 | WWW.SIGNYCENTRE.CH 300M FROM THE A1 AUTOROUTE, EXIT NYON Easy parking, great shopping and a relaxing experience – Signy Centre is all about convenience! With 50 top-name stores (including a giant Coop supermarket for wonderful fresh foods), you can shop for fashions then relax with a coffee or lunch while the children play at the supervised nursery. Or why not enjoy a workout at
the fitness club? Check out hair salons, a post office, pharmacy, travel agency and dry cleaning. Life is convenient at Signy Centre! Monday to Thursday: 9am–7pm, Friday until 9pm and Saturday until 7pm. Free parking.
BLANDONNET SHOPPING CENTRE WWW.BLANDONNETCENTRE.CH ROUTE DE MEYRIN 171, 1214 VERNIER Ideally located south of Cointrin Geneva airport, at the crossroads between route de Meyrin and rue du Pré-Bois, Blandonnet Centre offers easy access to a choice of shops and cafés. Thanks to its indoor parking of more than 1000 places, free for 3 hours, and public transport connections right at the door (tram 14 and 4 bus lines), the Blandonnet Commercial Centre has the largest Coop store in French-
speaking Switzerland, the only Interio store in canton Geneva and other shops such as Dosenbach, Interdiscount, Mobilezone, Yendi, dry cleaning, hairdressing and a pharmacy, not forgetting two restaurants (Coop and Aux Bonnes Choses). The centre is well laid out in a bright and airy environment. See website for opening hours and events.
LA PRAILLE SHOPPING & LEISURE T: +41 (0) 22 304 80 00 | WWW.LA-PRAILLE.CH RTE DES JEUNES 10, 1227 CAROUGE, GENEVA Relax over coffee or lunch, enjoy bowling with friends or update your fashion look – at La Praille the possibilities are endless. Check out the choices: ten restaurants & cafes, (including Da Giovanni, Coop, le Panetier, Molino, Martel, E-wok), hair styling & wellbeing, beauty & nails, a bank, the largest Coop hypermarket in
Geneva and a traditional bakery serving delicious bread from a wood oven. La Praille also offers great family leisure: a 26-lane bowling alley, solarium, fitness club (with heated pool), and children’s nursery. La Praille is open 7/7 (until 9pm Thursdays). Ample parking and public transport.
CHAVANNES CENTRE T: +41 (0) 22 960 86 99 | WWW.LES-CENTRES.CH OFF THE A1 AUTOROUTE AT THE COPPET/DIVONNE EXIT. The Chavannes Centre is more than a shopping centre. There are 40 shops ranging from top brands, to household goods to specialized outlets and a large Manor department store and supermarket – stocking local delicacies and a wide range of food from all over the world.
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The Chavannes Centre is also an excellent place to relax and eat, with restaurants such as Manora and Planet Caviar. There’s free parking and daycare available as well. The Chavannes Centre, where you’ll find everything. Monday to Thursday and Saturday: 9am - 7pm, Friday until 9pm.
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CENTRE COMMERCIAL ST-ANTOINE, VEVEY T: +41 (0) 21 925 76 89 | WWW.ST-ANTOINE.CH AV GENERAL-GUISAN 15, VEVEY Easy to access and easy to enjoy – that’s the St Antoine Centre at Vevey. With covered parking for more than 350 cars, and both trains and buses directly in front, St Antoine is all about convenience. Thirty big names and boutiques are present – offering hair care, beauty, fashion, home-
styling, electrical, flowers and travel – as well as places to enjoy a coffee or lunch. Children love the garderie and who can resist the fresh foods and quality labels at Manor supermarket? See website for location and hours.
PAYOT T: +41 22 731 89 50 | WWW.PAYOT.CH RUE DE LA CONFÉDÉRATION 7, GENEVA A specialist English bookshop at the heart of the region’s largest book store – that’s Payot English-language books in Geneva. The smart new downtown location represented a chance for Payot to expand its English section. Now Englishlanguage book lovers relax and browse in a cool in-store space with its own ID – plus comfortable sofas and helpful English-
speaking staff. The four-floor Payot offers the largest selection of English-language books in the Lake Geneva region. See an extensive choice in English also at Payot in Geneva-Cornavin, Nyon, Lausanne, Montreux and Vevey. Monday to Friday 9.30am–7pm, Saturday 9.30am–6pm.
EAUX-VIVES 2000 T : +41 (0) 22 736 90 82 | WWW.EAUX-VIVES.CH RUE JARGONNANT 5, 1207 GENEVA Centre Commercial Eaux-Vives 2000 brings all your favourite boutiques and stores together under one roof, creating a relaxing environment to shop in the heart of downtown Geneva. With underground parking, a large Coop supermarket and café plus a range of independent and big name brands, a pharmacy and hair salon. There’s also the latest electricals, fashion, shoes,
accessories and children’s wear. In fact a trip to Eaux-Vives 2000 is a convenient way to shop in the city centre – no busy roads to cross and you’ll be happy to linger over great options for a snack or lunch break! Monday – Wednesday 8am–7pm, Thursday to 9pm, Friday to 7.30pm and Saturday 6pm. Closed Sundays.
SHOPPING ETREMBIÈRES T: +33 (0) 450 43 99 88 | WWW.SHOPPING-ETREMBIERES.COM AUTOROUTE A40, EXIT ANNEMASSE, 74100 ETREMBIÈRES, FRANCE Well served by public transport and with ample free parking, Shopping Etrembières is all about keeping it simple and keeping it fun! All the family finds exactly what they’re looking for, plus extras. From sports and fashion to McDonald’s and Migros - familiar faces and new concepts on every visit. In fact it’s that balance of classic brands
and fresh ideas that keeps Shopping Etrembières at the top of the retail list. With 1,000 free parking spaces there’s always time to relax over a coffee or meal. Open Monday to Saturday 8.30am– 9pm, (cafés/restaurants closing 8pm), McDonald’s open from 10am.
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FORUM MONTREUX CENTRE T: +41 (0) 21 966 40 20 | WWW.FORUM-MONTREUX.CH PLACE DU MARCHE 6, MONTREUX With a central location close to the lakeshore and more than 600 covered parking spaces, shopping at Forum Montreux Commercial Centre is a relaxing experience that brings you 36 boutiques and stores, plus a leading Migros Marché supermarket. From fashion to electricals and sport, restaurants and cafes (including McDonald's), the centre
offers entertainment for all the family. Regular promotions and events add to the fun. Monday to Thursday 9am–7pm (Migros from 8am), Friday until 8pm and Saturday from 9am–7pm till 10 Oct, (Migros from 7.30am). Closed Sunday.
VITAM SHOPPING CENTRE T: +33 (0) 450 84 65 65 | WWW.VITAM.FR 500, ROUTE DES ENVIGNES, 74160 SAINT-JULIEN-EN-GENEVOIS Located at the heart of the Vitam Centre for And what will really set the shine on your retail leisure and wellbeing, the Vitam Shopping therapy? A spectacular setting, restaurants Centre is the perfect place to browse and buy; and a hotel! to seek out original gifts or to treat yourself! Five minutes from Bardonnex. Free parking. More than 20 individual stores offer fashion, TPG Bus D Bel Air – Vitam (Wed, Sat, Sun). decoration, wellbeing, beauty and sport – representing more than 90 famous brands.
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Let me count the ways... HOW TO LISTEN
With so many great options for listening to WRS our audience figures are growing every day. Here’s how you can tune-in and enjoy WRS at home and on the road. WRS is a listening community – don’t miss out...
AT HOME OR AT THE OFFICE:
Get a stylish and inexpensive new DAB+ radio (prices start from CHF40). Or stream WRS via the Internet.
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Future-proof your car’s audio system with a DABmotion adapter (it goes out of sight behind the dashboard).
ON THE MOVE:
Use the WRS app on your mobile or tablet to stream wherever you are.
IN THE CAR:
Buy a new DAB+ radio for your car or check if your new car has one!
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Buy a simple plug & play DAB+ radio receiver, such as the Caliber PMT 700D. Prices start from CHF120.
See Radio section at www.worldradio.ch for local suppliers. If you would like more information about listening to WRS, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at www.worldradio.ch/contact LAKE GENEVA’S
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