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This Saturday (4 Oct) is the 33rd edition of the Swiss Classic British Car Meeting. Now held at St Prex in Vaud, right by the lake. 

1,400 classic British cars will be lined up - and this year's focus will be the Mini - you can't get more classic or British than that. 

There's also plenty for the kids, such as a bouncy castle,  there's also food trucks and bars. 

Starts at 9am and goes on till 5pm

A new book, filled with fun and frolic is now available from a local author.

The Clarinet on the Glacier tells the story of a group having to search for a highly valuable clarinet – which - for a variety of complicated reasons – hs been lost on a glacier in Switzerland.

John Ewart MacKenzie says he drew on his love of hiking in the Bernese Oberland to provide the books plot backdrop.

He tells us about the book and its characters… 

You can find out more on www.glaciernovels.com/

Limeriks, haikus, slam or sonnets. The Geneva Open Mic Poetry Readings are entering their 9th season. 

The next event will be held on 1 October 2025 at Flanagan's in Geneva. Organiser Jeanette Tantillo joined us on the WRS Breakfast Show to explain. 

More information through gompr.net or the facebook group. 

Jane Broere is the Founder of Nourishing Minds, a Swiss non-profit dedicated to improving education in Malawi by providing undernourished schoolchildren with a daily cup of porridge - helping them concentrate and learn more effectively. Alongside their work in Malawi, Nourishing Minds organises a series of fundraising events in Switzerland and France, including their much-loved annual book sale.

The 5th annual book sale takes place from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 September 2025 at La Salle de la Blanchisserie in Divonne, next to the Tourist Office. Visitors will find hundreds of good-quality, second-hand English books for children, young adults, and adults. Mostly fiction, there are non-fiction books available, including cookery books. 

Most books are in English, although this year some French and Dutch books are also available. 

Books are priced at around CHF 3, with all proceeds supporting Nourishing Minds.

Tamara from Kids-Zone.ch joined Katt Cullen on the WRS Breakfast Show to talk about the best autumn walks for families around Geneva and Vaud.

With the lake getting colder and ski slopes not yet open, it’s the perfect time to enjoy hiking trails as the leaves turn. Tamara shares some of her favourites: from Mont Salève, with its cable car and sweeping alpine views, to the peaceful forest paths of Mont Mussy in Divonne and the fascinating WWII fortifications along the Toblerone Walk.

She also recommends the woods of Versoix for a gentle family stroll surrounded by nature.

These routes are easy to reach, family-friendly, and a wonderful way to soak up the colours and energy of the season.

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The American International Women’s Club of Geneva (AIWC) has been building a supportive community for women in Geneva since the 1950s. 

From sports and hiking to crafts, cultural activities, and skill-building workshops, the club offers members a vibrant range of opportunities to connect and grow.

With most activities centred at their welcoming clubhouse, AIWC provides a true home away from home.

Current president Michelle Loibner joined Katt Cullen on the WRS Breakfast Show to share more, ahead of their Open House on 18 September.

For a century now, Luker Bros have been moving customers internationally. They're a family business that originally started in the UK.

Since 1972, they've had a specialised regular service travelling between Switzerland and the UK, moving customers from door to door, and taking the stress out of moving between anywhere in Switzerland to anywhere in the UK - or vice versa - for both individuals and companies. 

Matt Elbro grew up in the company. It was his Dad that started the service to and from Switzerland after they received a request, by letter.  Matt joined Katt Cullen on the Breakfast Show to tell us the story...

Call on or before 10 March 2026 and use code 'WRS' for 20% off your quote with Luker Bros! 

Are you a white-collar professional looking to work in Switzerland, but overwhelmed by the admin? Numeriq Payroll makes it simple.

As an independent, SECO-licensed payroll provider, Numeriq handles everything: work permits, payroll processing, social insurance, tax-at-source, and pensions - whether you’re working in Switzerland for a local or overseas client 

With a multilingual team offering tailored, reliable support, Numeriq ensures fast, frictionless setup and transparent monthly simulations - so you know exactly what you earn with no surprises. They offer the protections of employment paired with the flexibility of freelancing, letting you stay focused on your work, not the paperwork. 

Mike Mansell, founder and Managing Director, brings over 15 years of recruitment and payroll expertise, ensuring a trusted, service-first experience. He spoke to Katt Cullen on the WRS Breakfast Show about how this kind of service can be particularly useful to international workers in Switzerland. 

Vice-president of the AIC, Paul Sobon, came into the WRS studios to tell us what the AIC has coming up after the summer break - check out the website: www.amclub.ch

École Mosaic offers a multicultural and bilingual education for children ages 3 to 12. Through their innovative teaching methods, experienced staff, and extensive extracurricular activities, their students are recognised for their academic excellence and mastery of their social-emotional skills.

Every class is taught by two teachers; one in English and the other in French. Students switch between languages either every week or everyday depending on age group. 

We spoke to the English Head of Learning, Helen Fleet, known to her students as Miss Helen, about the school overall, the academic successes of the school, the benefits of a bilingual education, and the intensive tutoring support available for students who arrive with one language only. 

To take a tour at the school, reach out at any time of year at [email protected] or visit ecolemosaic.ch