Events

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Regular social gatherings

Wednesday Kaffee auf Deutsch

Practise your German or help others improve theirs over a relaxed cup of coffee or tea. Join us for some friendly Plaudern in German where speakers of all levels are welcome.

Date:	Every Wednesday
Time:	10:30-12:30
Location:	Centrepoint
Cost:	CHF 2.00 contribution per drink

Registration:
Not required – just drop in!

Friday coffee morning

Enjoy a tea or coffee, meet our diverse community, make new friends, and find out what’s on at Centrepoint. Volunteers will be on hand to welcome newcomers.

Date:	Every Friday
Time:	10:30-12:30
Location:	Centrepoint
Cost:	CHF 2.00 contribution per drink

Registration:
Not required – just drop in!

Friday Kaffee auf Deutsch

Practise your German or help others improve theirs over a relaxed cup of coffee or tea. Join us for some friendly Plaudern in German where speakers of all levels are welcome.

Date:	Every Friday
Time:	14:00-15:30
Location:	Centrepoint
Cost:	CHF 2.00 contribution per drink

Registration:
Not required – just drop in!

Monthly welcome coffee

New or curious about Centrepoint? Wendy hosts this friendly get-together where new and potential members can learn about what we do. Current members are welcome too!

Date:	Every 3rd Wednesday
Time:	10:30-11:30
Location:	Upstairs at Café Huguenin, Basel Barfüsserplatz
Cost:	Self-paid

Registration:
Email wendy.events@yahoo.com

Monthly apéro

Enjoy a glass of wine, snacks, and great conversation with the Centrepoint community. It’s a relaxed evening to meet new people or catch up with friends.

Date:	Every 3rd Thursday
Time:	18:00-20:00
Location:	Centrepoint
Cost:	Members: CHF 6 Non-members: CHF 12

Registration:
Not required – just drop in!

Trips & tours

Swiss Parliament Building Tour

Join fellow members on an English language tour of the Parliament Building (Bundeshaus), home to the Swiss Federal Assembly and Federal Council.

Tour of Ricola Kräuterzentrum in Laufen

How did a village bakery become a global corporation? Find out on this deep dive into the world of Ricola at its Herb Centre in Laufen.

Join the Centrepoint Wine Club!

Julie aims to share her enthusiasm with others in a relaxed, sociable setting in order to learn more about different wines.

Sanitas Healthcare Presentation

The presentation by Sanitas Health Insurance, held at Centrepoint on 14th October, was both insightful and engaging and very well received by our members.

Classical Music and Opera — monthly discussion group

Join our monthly discussion group on Classical Music and Opera. All are welcome. No preparation* or advance knowledge is needed.

Art Wall Vernissage: Memory, Place and Human Connection

Beatrice Vetter is a Swiss artist based in Basel-Stadt. She works primarily in painting, mixed media and photography. Her practice explores themes of memory, place and human connection. With a background in art education, Vetter has developed a distinctive visual language that balances quiet introspection with expressive colour, form and texture.

Centrepoint’s Photo Competition – SCENES OF WATER

The high level of participation in the vote for the top three favourites was impressive with over a hundred members taking part. The theme ‘Scenes of Water’ allowed it to be depicted expressively in all its forms and variations. With nearly forty entries, interest in the club’s internal competition had grown even further.

Centrepoint Minigolf Trophy 2026

Even this simple game still requires concentration and a calm approach. The holes, tunnels, and obstacles of the parcours should not be underestimated, but the training session at the start of the season contributed to good shots and, sometimes, lucky ones.