Welcome to Centrepoint
a volunteer-run English-speaking community in the heart of Basel where people connect, join activities, and make friends
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Volunteer of the month
Jeanette Hannaford, August 2026
The Board would like to thank Jeanette Hannaford for her dedication to Centrepoint. Shortly after joining one of Wendy's Coffee Mornings at Café Huguenin about one and a half years ago, she attended the Monthly Apéro and immediately knew she wanted to join the apéro team.
Centrepoint news
NEW: BLA BLA CAFÉ
Practice French with us at the BLA BLA CAFÉ. No teaching, just practicing. "Bla Bla" = chit-chat in French, for informal conversations.
Basel news
Fresh Air, Cinema, Music and Sport
August sees Basel life go outdoors, with three major events on offer, such as the Official Rhine Swim on August 11th.
Swiss news
Switzerland Celebrates
The Swiss national holiday of August 1st marks 735 years since the founding of the Swiss Confederation. Specifically, that is, the birth of the Confederation in 1291 with the Rütli Pact.
Centrepoint news
Centrepoint on SRF Radio
On Friday 10 July, a number of members that attended the coffee morning, participated in interviews with SRF Radio.
Board meeting summaries
Board Meeting: 14 July
The key points from the Board Meeting on 14 July 2026 are provided.
What our members say
“Finding Centrepoint was a turning point for me after leaving Ukraine. The supportive community here has helped me feel connected and at home in Switzerland.”
Viktoriya from Ukraine
"I enjoy teaching beginners’ bridge at Centrepoint because it blends problem-solving, fast feedback, and intuitive pattern-spotting into a game played with people, not just against them. Watching newcomers discover the pleasure of playing bridge — and even give me new insights — is genuinely rewarding."
Sev from Russia
“I really enjoy volunteering on the Front Desk, as the variety of tasks makes every shift engaging and helps me feel connected to the Centrepoint community. Volunteering with the Italian Conversation Group is also rewarding as it gives me pleasure to share my language and help others develop their skills."
Francesca from Italy
"Volunteering at Centrepoint gives me the chance to organise fun events like minigolf, summer meet-ups, and visits to interesting places. I also enjoy being part of the Photography Club, where we share our passion, meet new people, and work together to make the group a success."
Marcel from Switzerland
“I have found a truly welcoming, international community at Centrepoint. Participating in its diverse activities has strengthened my spoken English and given me a supportive space where I feel I belong.”
Sissi from Switzerland
“I’ve discovered Basel in new ways and learned about many different subjects through Centrepoint’s talks and trips. It’s also been rewarding to contribute by hosting a French discussion group.”
Jean-Christian from Canada
“I enjoy volunteering at the Welcome Desk during weekly Coffee Mornings, where I can greet members and offer new members and visitors a friendly introduction. It’s rewarding to help people settle into the Centrepoint community.”
Steffen from the Netherlands