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

• Feb 7th: Artwall Vernissage - Anisa Zafar

  Anisa Zafar is a Swiss Iranian Italian award-winning artist with over 20 years of painting experience. Her expressive, intuitive works blend vibrant emotion, spiritual depth, and cross-cultural storytelling.

  The exhibition will be until Saturday 28 March 2026, during Centrepoint opening hours

  

  Place: Centrepoint
  Date and Time: Thursday 7th February 18:00 - 20:00
  Who: Members and guests
  Cost: None, donations welcome
  Registration: None, just drop by.

• Wednesdays before Monthly Apero: Welcome Coffee at Café Huegenin

  

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• Every 3rd Thursday: 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

• Board Secretary

  As Secretary you are responsible for preparing the monthly board meetings, the Annual General Meeting and recording all actions and decisions. You are closely working together with your colleagues on the Board by keeping the calendar and all procedures up to date.

  If you are interested in this role at the heart of Centrepoint, please contact Jan-Willem van Wijck at president[at]centrepoint.ch

• Editor for Static Website Content

  The Editor for Static Content will review and update the static webpages (ie. volunteering, activity groups, language conversation groups or member benefits) on a monthly or quarterly basis in close collaboration with the responsible board members.

  For further information, questions and contact, please contact Heidrun under communications[at]centrepoint.ch or Maarten under volunteers@centrepoint.ch

• Editor for Editorial Website Content

  The Editor for Editorial Content will lead the editorial team and coordinate the creation and publication of news, reports and features. Together the two editors are responsible for ensuring that the Centrepoint website remains informative and appealing, attracting both members and potential members and partners. Both editors will be part of the editorial team and the Communication and Marketing team.

  For further information, questions and contact, please contact Heidrun under communications[at]centrepoint.ch or Maarten under volunteers@centrepoint.ch

• ArtWall Coordiantor

  The goal is to create 5-6 ArtWall exhibitions per year in the Centrepoint hallway. You should have a special interest in arts, be open to explore local arts and create contact to artists.y

  You will have a small team of helpers to set up exhibitions and vernissages.

  For further information, questions and contact, please contact Giok under 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.

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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• New Turkish Conversation group

  

  The level of this group will be decided according to interest. It will take place on Wednesdays 13:00-13:55. It is not suitable for complete beginners, some knowledge of the language is needed.

  If you are interested please contact our Conversations Coordinator, directly at conversations[at]centrepoint.ch

• New Conversation Group: Italian Beginners

  

  This new group will take place on Tuesdays at 15:30. It is for beginners and is suitable for learners who would like to cover the basics of the language.

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

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