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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".

Behind the scenes

Friday Coffee Morning Welcome Desk

The Friday Coffee Mornings are a key opportunity for both current and future members to connect, chat, make friends, and learn more about the many activities that Centrepoint offers.

A table laid out with a tablecloth and platters of meat and cheese ready for the Centrepoint monthly apéro

Volunteer vacancy

Apéro Team Members

Centrepoint is looking for two more volunteers to join the team that organises the monthly apéro, which takes place on the third Thursday of each month.

Reigoldswil. Photo: Maarten Koning

Basel news

Wintersport in and around Basel-Stadt

Even without ski slopes, wintersport is still possible in many ways in Basel and its surroundings. Sledging, cross-country skiing, and snowshoe hiking are possible even with little snow.

Members of the Centrepoint Board in front of a poster celebrating Centrepoint receiving Basel Stadt's Schappo award in 2017
Members of the Centrepoint Board in front of a poster celebrating Centrepoint receiving Basel Stadt's Schappo award in 2017

Volunteer vacancy

Supporting Volunteers

Centrepoint is looking for volunteers to help at events during the day or the even­ing. We have created a pool of volun­teers, to whom we send an e-mail when an event is coming up. The volunteers will check their availability and just sign up when they have time.

Board meeting summaries

Board Meeting: December 2025

The key points from the Board Meeting are provided below.

Volunteer of the month

Peta Hysen: Dec 2025/Jan 2026

In May 2022 Peta began volunteering as the Artwall Curator. She also completed the training to become a front desk volun­teer. Volunteering has allowed her to meet new people. In addition, it gave her an opportunity to engage in something she is passionate about—art.

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