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a volunteer-run English-speaking community in the heart of Basel where people connect, join activities, and make friends
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Pétanque on 17 June
Join the Centrepoint Pétanque group that plays at the Place de la Pétanque. Participants can bring food and drinks, if they wish. Centrepoint provides the balls.

Yodelling Unites City and Countryside in Basel
From 26 to 28 June 2026, Basel will transform into a huge yodelling village for the first time in a century. Twelve thousand yodellers, alphorn players and flag-wavers will bring traditional Swiss customs to the urban setting of Basel.

Evening at the St Louis Buvette
At the Saint Louis Buvette on the Grossbasel side of the Rhine you can enjoy the wonderful evening mood in a romantic atmosphere far away from the crowds - and treat yourself to something good!

Sunday Walkers: Magden to Rheinfelden through the woods
The next Centrepoint walk will take place on Sunday, 21st June 2026, in neighbouring Aargau.

What makes a great photo?
As part of the 2026 Photography Competition, Photoclub member Dave Garbutt is giving an interesting talk on what makes a great photo.

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.
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