An English-speaking community located in the heart of Basel

Meet open-minded people from all over the world in a casual and inviting atmosphere at our social events. Enjoy informative talks, inspiring discussions and exciting excursions.

All events are open to members and guest.

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Activity groups enable members to share common interests in a relaxed social atmosphere. Join an existing group or create your own.

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Practise and improve your language skills in a safe and friendly space. Choose from a variety of languages including English, German and Swiss German. Click here for details, which languages are currently being offered and when.

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Monthly and Special Events

• Thu 7th August: Artwall Vernissage - Kevin Hill

  The paintings of Kevin Hill – an artist who grew up in London and has now lived in Basel for 50 years – are characterized by a fantastic sense of the play of light and shadow. Using ink, brush, and pen, he paints – among other things – landscapes from his native Northern Ireland, as well as scenes from his Basel surroundings. His independent, yet loving view of familiar Basel motifs, such as Schützenmatt Park or St. Paul's Church, allows the city's beauty to be felt in all its facets.

  

  Place: Centrepoint
  Date and Time: Thursday 7th August 18:00 - open end
  Who: Members and guests
  Cost: None, donations welcome
  Registration: None, just drop by.

  The exhibition will run through until September 19th.

• Thu 14th August: Minigolf Challenge

  After the successful series of the Centrepoint Minigolf Trophies, this year's challenge will take place again in the Birspark in Dornach/Neu-Aesch. Nothing is easier than miniature golf. End your day in a secluded spot under cooling trees after a round with a simple meal and beer or wine. The Birspark Mini Golf course is the ideal place.

  

  Place: Restaurant Birspark and Minigolf, Dornacherstrasse 180, 4147 Aesch, easy to reach by Nr. 10 tram or S3 train
  Date and Time: Thursday 14th August 18:30 – 21:30
  Who: Members and guests
  Cost: CHF 8 per person for golf. Meals and drinks must be paid for separately
  Registration: Click Here

  The exhibition will run through until September 19th.

• Aug 20th: Next Welcome Coffee at Café Huegenin

  

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• Aug 21st: Next Monthly Apéro

  

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Weekly Social Events

• Kaffee auf Deutsch:
  Wednesdays 10:30 - 12:30

  An opportunity to practise your German in a friendly environment whist having a cup of tea or coffee.  Members with all levels of German knowledge are welcome.

  Place: Centrepoint
  Who: Members and guests
  Cost:  Free, small donations are welcome

• Coffee Morning:
  Fridays 10:30 - 12:30

  

  A popular weekly chance to meet other members, make friends and chat over a cup of coffee or tea. There are volunteers at the coffee morning to welcome new members and show guests around.

  Place: Centrepoint
  Date and Time: Fridays 10:30 - 12:30
  Who: Members and guests
  Cost: Free, small donations are welcome

• Kaffee auf Deutsch:
  Fridays 14:00 - 15:30

  

  Another opportunity to practise your German in a friendly environment whist having a cup of tea or coffee.  Members with all levels of German knowledge are welcome.

  Place: Centrepoint
  Date and Time:  Fridays 14:00 - 15:30
  Who: Members and guests  
  Cost:  Free, small donations are welcome

From Barfüsserplatz you can take the stairs via Lohnhofgässlein (1) to Lohnhof (blue arrows) or follow the tram tracks up Kohleberg (2) (green). The nearest tram station is Musik-Akademie (3, purple). More instructions

Whatever your interests, skills or time budget, you are welcome to contribute. Start your own activity group, lead a conversation group, organize events, help with marketing or become a volunteer for a day..

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Current Vacancies

• Apéro Coordinator

  The main objective for this role is to ensure the organisation of the 12 monthly Apéros per year with the support of a team of volunteers. Planning and purchasing material is as important as building and maintaining a team of four or five volunteers. You will need to have good organisation and planning skills as well as good attention to detail. Clear and concise communication skills are also key in this role as well as having enthusiasm and being able to interact well with other volunteers, members and general public.

  This volunteering opportunity will start by January 2026. For further information, questions and contact, please reach out to Maarten under volunteers[at]centrepoint.ch

• Become a Supporting Volunteer!

  Centrepoint is looking for volunteers to help at events during the day or the evening. We intend to create a pool of volunteers, to whom we send an e-mail when an event is coming up. The volunteers just sign up when they are available.

  What will you do? Basically you assist the leader of the event in registering the participants, organising the payments, preparing the set up (and apero if needed) and related issues. You will be trained by the Volunteers or Activities Coordinator about how to proceed.

  We are looking in particular for volunteers supporting events such as workshops, talks, vernissages, presentations and trips.

  If you are interested, please contact our Activities Coordinator, directly at activities[at]centrepoint.ch or our Volunteering Coordinator, directly at activities[at]centrepoint.ch

Centrepoint can be visited during the opening hours to connect with members. The Front Desk Volunteers are open for questions and will be happy to help.

Summer Opening Times: The Centrepoint front desk will remain open during July and August as normal except on Thursdays the desk will close at 13:00 (instead of 17:00)

Become part of our community. Meet open-minded people, join our activities or volunteer to enrich our club life. Why? Find some answers of our members:

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For more than a year, Centrepoint’s Ukrainian Initiative has provided a kind and welcoming oasis for refugees from the conflict in Ukraine. More about the Initiative and how your support can help:

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Advertise in Horizon Magazine, offer discounts or privileges to our members or become a sponsor.

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• Watercolour painting group

  This new watercolour painting group is just about getting together and enjoying the creative expression of watercolour painting. You don’t need any former painting experience to partake. Just become a member, drop by and give it a try. We can share ideas and inputs if we like. I can offer some tips on technique and where to obtain materials. If you have please bring your own materials. I can share mine if needed for a one time try.

  If you are interested in becoming a member and joining the group please contact watercolour[at]centrepoint.ch

• New Spanish group starting soon

  

  Thursday 14.00-14.55 for beginners, A1-A2 level. This group is not suitable for absolute beginners, you need some knowledge of Spanish. If you are interested in becoming a member and joining the groupe please contact our Conversations Coordinator, directly at conversations[at]centrepoint.ch

• New English poetry conversation group

  

  A new conversation group welcomes everyone interested in things poetic and verbal. No special knowledge of poetry is required, just curiosity. This is an intermediate/advanced level group. It will take place on either Tuesday 16.00-16.55 or Wednesday 16.00-16.55 depending on level of interest.

  For more information please contact our Conversations Coordinator, directly at conversations[at]centrepoint.ch

• Launch of Creative Studio

  

  We expand our arts and crafts activities with Creative Studio. Relax and have fun while learning and enjoying a variety of simple creative activities with Alessandra. Read more

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