Panto and Play in English performed in Nyon and Coppet Pantomime season is nearly upon us and the good news is that the annual pantomime in English will be held at a theatre in Nyon this year (oh, yes it will!) Rumpelstiltskin is the name of the panto and it will be performed by the Geneva Amateur Operatic Society […]
Local Artisans Fair in Divonne, Aquarium Exhibition, Conversation with Cees Nooteboom
Local Artisans Fair – Early Christmas Shopping Opportunity in Divonne this weekend Around 30 local artisans will be at the next UpMarket Markets event at L’Esplanade du Lac, Divonne-Les-Bains on Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November from 10:00-17:00 The fair will be situated by the lake and there will be lots of lovely hand crafted items on sale. Childrens’ products, home furnishings, art, gifts […]
Clean Up Day in Nyon, Public Toilets in Restaurants, End of Roadworks in Rolle
Help Clean Up Nyon On Friday the 11th of September it’s “Clean Up Day” in Nyon. Volunteers are welcome to help clean up (collecting rubbish etc) in the principal tourist areas of the town, these being: the terrace and the area of Place du Château, the promenade des Vieilles Murailles, l’Esplanade Jules César, l’Esplanade des Marronniers, la Rue de la […]
“Pirates” on the Lake and Two days of Brocante – Nyon this weekend
This weekend it’s the Fête des Pirates in Nyon, and this year, sees the “Noble Confrérie of Pirates of the Rive” (a local charitable association) celebrate their 50th anniversary. This association organises events throughout the year, and aims to maintain local traditions along the lakeside. Readers may have seen the pirates dresssed in stripey tops and neckerchiefs around the town. […]
Pantomime time in Nyon – Oh yes it is!
The annual GAOS (Geneva Amateur Operatic Society) traditional Christmas pantomime (usually performed in Geneva) will take place in Nyon this year at the Théâtre de Marens! The GAOS panto is a fun way to kick off the Christmas festivities and it contains all the usual elements an audience can expect to find in a British “Panto”. From well known catch lines, audience sing […]