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2026

Schweizerhalle. Photo: Doreen Parrish

Event report

Visit to Salt Works in Schweizerhalle

The visit to the Saline AG on 21st January began with an engaging video tracing the history of salt—from its origins over 13.8 billion years ago to modern-day production in Pratteln.

Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Peter Rabit, First edition (London, 19020

Event report

Beatrix Potter and a Guest from Australia

Guest speaker Anthony Macleod from Australia provided a new perspective on Beatrix Potter, an amazing woman.

Photo: Brigitta Hänggi

Swiss news

A “Beautiful Era” Celebrated in the Swiss mountains

Kandersteg is a peaceful high-altitude resort village in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland.

Other events

ArtWall Vernissage and Exhibition: Anisa Zafar

Centrepoint has the pleasure of announcing a new exhibition at its premises from 8th February until 27th March 2026 with a vernissage on Saturday 7th February from 18.00 until 20.00.

Board meeting summaries

Board Meeting Summary: January 2026

The key points from the Board Meeting are provided below.

Conception et réalisation: Nathan Bugniet, Eileen Fraefel, Samantha Keller et Léo Margueron / Centre d’enseignement professionnel de Vevey, département photographie.

Swiss news

Portrait of the Swiss Federal Council

For the 2026 Federal Council portrait, the Federal President of Switzerland, Guy Parmelin, wanted a fresh perspective—the younger generation's perspective. Four aspiring photographers from the Vevey Vocational School were selected to portray the Federal Council.

Event report

The Netherlands, Indonesia and Switzerland

This talk on 11th December 2025 was titled 'The Netherlands'. But the event proved triply rich, as it also included the relationships of this country with Indonesia and Switzerland.

Library hall of the Stiftsbibliothek St._Gallen. Photo: Michelle Lauterbach

Event report

The Abbey Library of St Gall

The visit on this trip was the Abbey of St Gall, one of Switzerland's most famous cultural treasures. With a history going back over 1,400 years, the Abbey includes the Cathedral of St Gall, the Abbey Library and the Abbey Archive.

Centrepoint news

Secretary of the Board Appointment

The Board unanimously approved the appointment of Anna Li as Board Secretary, effective 1st January 2026. The approval of this appointment is valid until the Annual General Meeting in March, when the membership will be able to vote the Officers into position

Centrepoint news

Introducing Judith Dubach, Apéro Coordinator

"I have recently joined Centrepoint to take on the role of Apéro Coordinator – hoping to meet lots of new and interesting people, and at the same time, practice my cooking skills and try out new recipes".

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