Following our recent request for ice-storm pictures on the knowitall.ch website, publishers Beyond the Lens will now release, in time for Christmas 2012, a prestigious art book (printed in Switzerland) showing a wide selection of photos of the extraordinary ice sculptures that were created during the 14 day big freeze in February this year. The 144 page book will feature a collection of both color and black and white images from more than 70 professional and amateur photographers from both Switzerland and France. They will be in an attractive landscape format, measuring 24 cms x 30 cms.
Knowitall.ch clients can take advantage of a special, pre-production price for the book, which can be pre-ordered now for Fr. 45.- (€38.-), instead of the Christmas retail price of Fr. 55.- (€46.-). Place your order before 30 October deadline via this link.
As we mentioned in our article, the idea of publishing such a contemporary book came from Sandor Szabados, local photographer and entrepreneur, who has lived around the lake for over 30 years. After seeing so many spectacular photos on the web featuring our local ice-storm, he thought it would be a wonderful idea to combine them into one publication. He says,
This weekend (23 and 24 June, 2012), the Ethiopian Children's Appeal will hold its annual Spring Bazaar at the Awash Restaurant, in Geneva.
The bazaar will feature lots of new items and a jewellery collection designed and made by ECA Founder, Jo Butler, following her three month sabbatical in Ethiopia this year.
Jo told knowitall.ch, "As a result of our previous fund-raising events, and in particular last year's Spring bazaar, we were able to accomplish so much in Ethiopia this year. I was personally involved in the installation of solar energy at the schools, the construction of two new buildings and a library, the refurbishment of the health clinic, and the annual delivery of school supplies and Christmas gifts. We were also able to plant a vegetable garden at the school so that the children can boost their nutritional needs and sell the surplus! You can read all about it on our website, www.ethiopianchildrensappeal.org!"
Come and celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at Jim’s British Market in St. Genis-Pouilly this Saturday, 2nd June, 2012.
You don’t need to be British to join in the festivities - everyone is welcome and the party will begin at 12 noon, continuing all afternoon through to 5pm.
Jim is currently decorating the shop with flags, bunting and balloons to get everyone in the party atmosphere! There will be music and karaoke for the adults, as well as face painting for the children.
And there will be a wide range of food and snacks provided, including a ploughman’s lunch, sandwiches, chips, jubilee cup cakes, and jelly and cream! The normal tea room menu will not be available throughout the day – visit Jim's website to view the full menu of the day.
For anyone wishing to carry on the Jubilee theme after the party, or simply to take a momento away with them, there will also be the opportunity to buy various Jubilee edition biscuit tins and chocolate.
For the moment, the weather forecast is looking promising, so put the date in your diary now! We look forward to seeing you there!
Jim’s British Market
147 Rue du Mont Rond
Zone de l'Allondon
St. Genis-Pouilly
01630 France
+33(0)4 50 42 04 18
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www.jims-british-market.com
If you haven’t ventured into the world of online grocery shopping yet, then maybe now is the time to try.
If you register as a first-time customer on the English-language LeShop website - and mention that knowitall.ch referred you - you will receive Fr. 10.- off each of your first 5 orders – up to a total of Fr. 50.-!
Run by Migros, LeShop carries brand-name products as well as those manufactured by Migros, which are offered at the same price as those found in their supermarkets (excluding special deals and discounts). There is a good choice of quality fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as a wide selection of different meat. Click here to see the full list of product categories.
Membership fee waived for knowitall.ch clients signing up before 8 May
English bookshop, OffTheShelf, has started a new Kids’s Club, which will enable customers to make huge savings when buying children’s books either in store or online.
Each month, the bookstore will publish on its website a collection of books for children of all ages, each of which is eligible for a 25% discount providing orders are placed before the end of that month’s selection.
To place an order, simply submit your order form online, or print it off and bring it into the shop, which is conveniently located near the Place du Cirque in Geneva. Books will be available for collection or delivery within about 2 weeks of the end of the featured month, and if you order 4 or more books you will be eligible for free shipping.
