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Dig It! Permaculture (11 November 2019)

November 11, 2019 05:20 - 4 minutes - 6.28 MB

Confused about permaculture? Ingrid Heinrich of Creative PermaLab in the Vaudois village of Crans-près-Céligny explains that it's all much more simple than you might think. If you want to know more about this small garden, give them donations of money or tools, or enjoy an evening of talks and msic on the 16th of November, find out here https://creativepermalab.org/ Further afield, there are lots of permaculture and collective gardening groups, in Geneva, the www.genevecultive.ch group can he...

WTT - Psychological safety in a team

November 08, 2019 15:10 - 2 minutes - 3.88 MB

WTT - Psychological safety in a team by WRS

WTT - Emotions and the amygdala hijack

November 08, 2019 14:54 - 2 minutes - 4.11 MB

WTT - Emotions and the amygdala hijack by WRS

WTT - Difficult Conversations

November 08, 2019 14:33 - 4 minutes - 5.62 MB

WTT - Difficult Conversations by WRS

BuchBasel literary festival 2019

November 08, 2019 11:43 - 5 minutes - 13.1 MB

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Vladimir Ippolitov - Russian Ballet Jewels

November 07, 2019 13:19 - 7 minutes - 16.8 MB

Vladimir Ippolitov - Russian Ballet Jewels by WRS

The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 3) 5 Nov 2019 - TIGRAN HAMASYAN

November 06, 2019 14:02 - 6 minutes - 8.29 MB

The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 3) 5 Nov 2019 - TIGRAN HAMASYAN by WRS

The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 2) - 5 Nov 2019 - Fågelle

November 06, 2019 14:01 - 5 minutes - 7.51 MB

The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 2) - 5 Nov 2019 - Fågelle by WRS

The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 1) 5 Nov 2019 - TINARIWEN

November 06, 2019 14:01 - 4 minutes - 6.44 MB

The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 1) 5 Nov 2019 - TINARIWEN by WRS

Nicole Richmond on dating after divorce

November 06, 2019 13:42 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MB

Nicole Richmond on dating after divorce by WRS

Gadget Guru - Overcoming mobility issues with laser shoes

November 06, 2019 07:04 - 3 minutes - 5.42 MB

Gadget Guru - Overcoming mobility issues with laser shoes by WRS

Health Matters: Dental hygiene in pregnancy (5 November 2019)

November 05, 2019 05:09 - 4 minutes - 6.39 MB

Listen in to hear Dr Michelle's regular chat about all-things teeth related from the team at Dental Hygiene Clinics. This time, dental hygienist Aurelie explains about the specific risks to your teeth and gums during pregnancy.

Fight for Humanity at Geneva Peace Week

November 04, 2019 13:19 - 5 minutes - 12.8 MB

We talk to Co-Founder of 'Fight for Humanity' Anki Sjöberg about Geneva Peace Week and the events they're organising and participating in this week. Geneva Peace Week is open to the public. Registration is essential through the website or the app. www.genevapeaceweek.ch

What's on at the UN? Syria Focus & Geneva Peace Week

November 04, 2019 13:14 - 8 minutes - 19.2 MB

Image: Syrian Constitutional Committee Geir O. Pedersen, United Nations Special Envoy for Syria attending the Syrian Constitutional Committee, Geneva. 30 October 2019. UN Photo / Violaine Martin Courtesy of UN Geneva.

Dig It! Rosemary name change (4 November 2019)

November 04, 2019 05:08 - 3 minutes - 5.49 MB

It's the first week of the month so we have a question from a listener. Beatrice wanted to know about the name change for rosemary, which sees it switch from being Rosmarinus officinalis to Salvia rosmarinus. Does it matter and will it change anything straight away? Have a listen to find out, with the professional's point of view from the nurseryman Paul-Eddy Baudat https://www.baudat.ch/ - third generation of grower, running the family company with his sister Mélanie.

Christmas Gift Box Appeal

October 29, 2019 10:23 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MB

You can help make this Christmas a bit brighter for thousands of kids in Eastern Europe this year with the Gift Box Project. Every year thousands of packages are sent to children in some of poorest parts of Europe - Moldova, Belarus and Ukraine. The Gift Box Project aims to give children joy this Christmas - and also provides them with some essentials. The boxes should include school supplies, toiletries and clothes - such as gloves, scarves and hats. Also, chocolates, sweets and toys. ...

Health Matters: Mental First Aid (29 October 2019)

October 29, 2019 04:39 - 4 minutes - 5.99 MB

As a follow-up to her interview with Roger Staub from Pro Mente Sana recently, Dr Michelle explains more about the launch of Mental Health First Aid training in Switzerland, what this involves and how to find out about courses in English in Zurich and Geneva. Find out more: https://ensa.swiss/en/first-aiders/course/

Want to try out as a stand-up comic?

October 28, 2019 11:18 - 6 minutes - 15.7 MB

There are an increasing number of opportunities for English-speakers across Switzerland to try their hand at stand-up comedy. We spoke to Clinton Starghill, organiser of a monthly open mic night in Geneva, about his event and how beginners can get involved. The next edition of "Last Tuesdays Comedy Show" is at 8pm on 29 October at Café Jules Verne. All the details are at: https://www.facebook.com/events/518116965411482/

Dig It! Edible Roses (28 October 2019)

October 28, 2019 10:13 - 4 minutes - 5.52 MB

Eating rose hips in jam or tea, is a popular and well-known source of Vitamin C, but how about eating the rose, petals and all? Williane Sluiter of Incredible Roses in the Netherlands, has been doing just that for several years. Hester caught up with her at the Plantarium show in the Netherlands earlier this autumn and asked her about edible roses.

McKay Interview: Lord Robert Armstrong (2 November 2019)

October 28, 2019 09:19 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MB

On this edition of the McKay Interview, Michael McKay talks to Lord Robert Armstrong. During his long career, he was: • Principal Private Secretary to Prime Ministers Edward Heath and Harold Wilson from 1970 – 1975; • Permanent Secretary of the Home Office, 1977-79 • Cabinet Secretary under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, 1979-1987. And he has been a member of the House of Lords since 1988, a year or so after his retirement. Michael speaks to Lord Armstrong about Brexit and the moder...

Jonathan Nott talks 'provocative' classical music at OSR

October 25, 2019 10:57 - 14 minutes - 33.7 MB

Markets, brocantes, and fresh produce in Carouge

October 25, 2019 09:48 - 3 minutes - 5.05 MB

Markets, brocantes, and fresh produce in Carouge by WRS

Swiss Up! The Rostigraben (28 October 2019)

October 24, 2019 09:13 - 6 minutes - 8.67 MB

Where is the line that separates the French speaking regions of Switzerland from the German speakers? It's not exact - and it doesn't follow any political lines. Dario explains.

Businesses - don't miss Chambers Day, November 26.

October 22, 2019 11:57 - 2 minutes - 3.41 MB

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with all the different international commerce chambers in the canton to meet and talk – share ideas and do business – on Chambers Day. Don’t miss this important event on November 26 at the Kempinski Hotel. Mark Butcher speaks to the Director General of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce.

Celtic Woman's Tara McNeill

October 22, 2019 11:40 - 5 minutes - 12.6 MB

Celtic Woman's Tara McNeill talks to World Radio Switzerland's Katt Cullen ahead of their Zurich show. Image: https://www.instagram.com/p/B19zEsOImPI/

Kids In Mind: Anxiety 3 (7 November 2019)

October 22, 2019 04:55 - 2 minutes - 3.95 MB

On this series of Kids in Mind, Dr Rebecca Weber talks to Dr Christine Cooper-Vince on anxiety. On this show - picky eating. For more, go to www.christinecoopervincephd.com

Kids In Mind: Anxiety 2 (31 October 2019)

October 22, 2019 04:53 - 3 minutes - 4.63 MB

On this series of Kids in Mind, Dr Rebecca Weber talks to Dr Christine Cooper-Vince on anxiety. On this show - temper tantrums. For more, go to www.christinecoopervincephd.com

Kids In Mind: Anxiety 1 (24 October 2019)

October 22, 2019 04:49 - 3 minutes - 5.07 MB

On this series of Kids in Mind, Dr Rebecca Weber talks to Dr Chrstine Cooper-Vince on Anxiety. In this first programme - the role and affect of anxiety in young children.

Health Matters: Frontier Ambulances (22 October 2019)

October 22, 2019 04:43 - 3 minutes - 4.78 MB

Listen in to Dr Michelle's conversation with insurance expert Louis-Marie from Helvetia International getting the lowdown on frontaliers with Swiss health insurance and whether an ambulance will take them from France to a hospital in Switzerland. Find out more at https://helvetiainternational.com/homepage/

Tech Decoded! Gamification (21 October 2019)

October 21, 2019 12:19 - 4 minutes - 5.73 MB

On this week's Tech Decoded with Richard Bradley fro Deloitte - 'gamification'. How companies use our love of computer games to keep us hooked on their apps.

Nigel Green, CEO of deVere financial advisers

October 21, 2019 11:55 - 6 minutes - 8.41 MB

It’s a difficult time for investors - the continuing uncertainty over Brexit, trade disputes between the US and China and fears of another downturn. Mark Butcher spoke to Nigel Green, CEO of the financial advisers, deVere to get his take on the current turmoil in the financial markets. But first, Nigel was very pleased to say that deVere had been very successful at a recent award ceremony!

Swiss Up! 2019 Parliament Elections (21 Oct 2019)

October 21, 2019 11:18 - 5 minutes - 7.91 MB

On this week's Swiss Up, Dario examines the result of the weekend's elections which saw a 'green wave' and more women in parliament.

Dig It! Tillandsia (21 October 2019)

October 21, 2019 03:34 - 4 minutes - 6.52 MB

As the weather gets colder, it's time to think about plants for indoors. At the Orticolario show in Italy, I met Paolo Michieli, a Tiallandsia specialist and owner of Michieli Floricultura. You can see ideas for their plants on www.tillandsia.it and for green walls on www.tillandsiawalls.com Good plants for beginners include Tillandsia brachycaulos multiflora, that flushes pink when in flower and has lots of purple flowers, or Tillandsia "Red Abdita" which is green and red, or lots of diffe...

Intersoccer - Everton coaches are back for Autumn camps next week

October 18, 2019 10:10 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MB

Everton coaches are back! Intersoccer camps are for boys and girls 3-13 years. Next week's camps start on the 21st October and take place in the following locations: - Stade de Varembe (Nations) – Everton Camp with InterSoccer - Bout du Monde, Vessy - Etoy-Morges - Lausanne Pully - Zug Update since the interview with Steve Long: The Everton coaches were initially going to hold their camp at Collex Bossey on grass pitches. As heavy rain is expected over the weekend, this camp will now ta...

McKay Interview: Michael Moller, former UNOG Director General

October 15, 2019 07:11 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MB

Michael McKay speaks to Michael Møller. If you are a Geneva listener, and even if you are tuning in from other parts of Switzerland or abroad, you will know his name and that he was for a number of years the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.

Helath Matters: Insurance 2 (15 October 2019)

October 15, 2019 07:02 - 3 minutes - 4.52 MB

Dr Michelle speaks again to Louis-Marie from Helvetia International, this time about ambulance costs in Switzerland - what's covered and what's not? Find out more at https://helvetiainternational.com/homepage/

LUFF - Artistic Directors Julien Bodivit & Thibault Walter

October 15, 2019 06:45 - 5 minutes - 12.3 MB

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Kill List Producer Andy Stark on making underground film

October 14, 2019 07:39 - 9 minutes - 21.1 MB

Andy Stark is the producer behind Kill List and Free Fire. If you’re into your underground horror, check out his imdb page and use it as a personalised tick list. ABCs of Death and ABCs of Death 2 look pretty nasty. Andy Stark has been back and forward to LUFF for many years with films such as In Fabric, A Field in England and Aaaaaaaah! and he says this is is his favourite film festival in the world! This year he’s on the jury, but he says he'd rather noone wanted his opinion. Here's fi...

Tech Decoded: Driverless Cars (14 October 2019)

October 14, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.88 MB

On this week's Tech Decoded, Richard Bradley from Deloitte examines the future of driverless cars, the business opportunities, when will they be commonly available and how it will change the way we live.

Dig It! Shrubs for autumn (14 October 2019)

October 14, 2019 04:03 - 4 minutes - 6.14 MB

As the autumn draws on, it's the perfect time of year to plant something new in your garden, particularly shrubs and trees. Andy McIndoe's new book for Timber Press, called "Shrubs: Discover the Perfect Plant for Every Place in Your Garden" https://www.workman.com/products/shrubs is a great guide for anyone unfamiliar with shrubs as a group of plants, and even fro someone that has a good garden knowledge, there are plenty of new varieties to inspire you.

Murderet - improvised murder mystery at the Fête du Théâtre

October 11, 2019 11:32 - 5 minutes - 12.3 MB

Let the Murderet troupe take you to an improvised murder mystery journey entirely made up on the spot! During this one-hour show, the performers will create a fictional crime story full of secrets and suspense right before your eyes. You will get to influence the course of the story with suggestions and help out the detective in figuring out whodunit. You will get to decide things such as where the story takes place, who got killed and what the murder weapon was! Are you up for the challe...

Red Cross Ball 2019

October 11, 2019 11:27 - 6 minutes - 14.5 MB

Red Cross Ball 2019 by WRS

Backdrop Switzerland & the movies set in Switzerland

October 10, 2019 13:54 - 13 minutes - 31 MB

Backdrop Switzerland is a cultural exhibition consisting of iconic photographic documents, vintage posters and memorabilia, as well as foreign film excerpts, which use Switzerland as a backdrop from 1900 to present day. The comprehensive research, initiated by Cornelius Schregle, resulted also in an eponymous coffee-table book published in 2016, which has since become a reference on the subject. With the exhibition, the Musée Alexis Forel and the Expo Fondation Bolle conclude their cycle ...

Wilson Hermanto - Cameristi della Scala

October 10, 2019 13:21 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MB

Wilson Hermanto is the conductor for Orchestra ‘Cameristi della Scala’ This Wednesday 9 October the Cameristi della Scala will perform at the Salle del Castillo in Vevey. The benefits of this evening, organized on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Swiss NGO Medair, will be entirely donated to this NGO which provides emergency and reconstruction assistance in the most devastated and remote regions of the world.

Amy Webster on raw food

October 09, 2019 12:47 - 7 minutes - 17.2 MB

Amy tells us about raw food life! With over 12 years as a raw food coach in Switzerland she hates labels like 'vegan' and 'vegetarian' and doesn't consider herself as either. She explains that it's all about choices and each person making the right choice for them! Amy shares some of the most awkward questions she hears when talking about the raw food and living food diets and gives some handy tips for better digestion, more energy and that alternative sources of protein (!) - a questions sh...

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