June 15th, Mark Morrison-Reed, Debbie Lindenmeyer, Marisa Steyn

Tonight Unitarian Minister Mark Morrison-Reed  tells Maria about his time at  the School of Humanity, celebrating its 100'th anniversary this weekend.   Mark's memorable entry into the now classic anthology Ticking Along with the Swiss entitled Föhn Within has grown into a full-blown memoir:  In Between: The story of an Integration Baby. You can hear more stories from Mark at his book reading this Thursday at 7:00 pm at Centrepoint, in Lohenhof 8.

Debbie Lindenmeyer is a bilingual counsellor  who offers guidance and support for Basel area expats: Life Transitions, Sickness, Crisis, Educational challenges, Cultural challenges, Relationship Problems, all have an extra edge when two cultures are involved.  Her pragmatic approach includes language facilitation when needed to interface with local services to find solutions. Debbie Lindenmeyer is a native English speaker, has an education in analytical psychology, and has lived in Basel since 1997. You can contact her on newperspective at lindenmeyer dot org. 

http://www.thesecretbaobab.com/The Secret Baobab was born from owner Marisa Steyn’s passion for South African art.  A trained architect, Marisa has a natural feel and interest for art and interior design. She and her husband have opened a new shop just south of Basel that commissions and sells functional art from South Africa, in particular from  two South African design legends: Zenzulu and Carrol Boyes Functional Art. You can find the shop on  facebook or at visit in person, at  Schnetzelenmatt 30, in Biel-Benken - from Tuesday through Thursday from 9 to 1, or by appointment.

Marisa is also offering a 100 CHF gift voucher to be awarded next week, just write us and tell us how many species of Baobab is indiginous to Africa (hint: look on facebook page).

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