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Switzerland: Art of Writing Afternoon Tea Workshops at Le Richmond hotel, Geneva

Published by Jonell Galloway + Tuesday, February 1, 2011 Permalink 0

by Jonell Galloway

Happening/Event: Geneva, Switzerland

ART OF WRITING AFTERNOON TEA WORKSHOP

Starting Saturday, 12 February 2011, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Discover and develop your creativity with words and enjoy an afternoon’s revelry of easy refinement with a delightful Afternoon High Tea at The Lounge at Le Richemond. The legendary Le Richemond introduces a series of The Art of Writing workshops inspired by the French author Colette who penned the Blue Lantern at the hotel from 1946-1947.

The workshops are taught by Susan Tiberghien, an American writer living in Switzerland who has published three memoirs and most recently a handbook on writing. The Art of Writing workshops are open to everyone who is looking to awaken their creative voice and sharpen their writing skills.

The workshops will be conducted in English, with French translation as necessary. Guests of all ages from teens to adults are invited to attend and enjoy a traditional afternoon high tea complete with finger sandwiches, scones, homemade pastries and a selection of tea, coffee or hot chocolate.

Carli Ratcliff: Australia’s National (barbeque) Day

Published by Jonell Galloway + Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Permalink 0

by Carli Ratcliff, our Australian correspondent

Carli Ratcliff, named Best New Food Writer 2010, looks at the origins of the nation’s most recognisable foods, some served in celebration.

January 26 marks the beginning of British settlement in Australia. Captain Arthur Phillip, commander of the First Fleet, sailed into Sydney Cove on this day in 1788. Over time, the day has become a wider celebration of Australia’s spirit and diversity, recognising the country’s indigenous owners and the multicultural population.

Carli Ratcliff: The Rains Came

Published by Jonell Galloway + Monday, January 17, 2011 Permalink 0

by Carli Ratcliff

Summer Down Under has been anything but sunny, says our Australian correspondent, Carli Ratcliff

The advertising slogan reads, “Queensland: beautiful one day, perfect the next.” For many Queenslanders, there is nothing perfect about this summer.

Subjected to torrential rains and the worst flooding the country has ever seen: 20 people have died, 10 are still missing. In the state’s capital, Brisbane, 11,900 homes and 2,500 businesses were flooded. Many have been rendered homeless, holed up in temporary community shelters or forced to higher ground to take refuge with family or friends.