Allotment Gardens
In our area there are at least 3 different plots of land that are owned and operated by a garden association. Local residents can join the association and for a very fair price rent a small plot of land for growing vegetables, fruits and flowers. Most tenants […]
Nature Conservation
In Switzerland there are hardly any rivers left where engineering was not applied to control its flow. As a result the rivers have all been more or less tamed. This has had a great impact on nature too. Where there used to be a variety of fish, insects, […]
A Cashless Society?
Since Corona people use much less cash than before. It is just so convenient to pay with a card or a phone that is wiped across a sensor at the checkout desk.
Nowadays there are more than a dozen possibilities to pay without using cash. (See picture).
At the same […]
The Zäziwil Brass Band
125 years ago (in 1898) the brass band of Zäziwil was established. The village of Zäziwil is near Bern, but already very much part of the Emmental farmer community.
The program of their 125th anniversary concert was quite stunning in terms of quality. The music ranged from classical, to […]
Energy Shortage Fears
In autumn the Swiss government started warning the population about possible energy shortages during the winter season. Due to the Ukraine war there was a serious possibility that we would not have enough gas or electricity to help us through the winter.
Companies, shops and people were encouraged to […]