The Conservatoire of Nyon (the prestigious music school situated by the lake side) is holding a summer school this year for both children and adults on the 11th-16th August from 14:00 to 18:00. Several of the teachers at this school speak English. See site for full details or contact Marie-Hélène Piotet: marieh.piotet@hispeed.ch Tel: 079 579 73 45
Montreux Jazz festival starts today!
Check out the programme here. Although many concerts are sold out, don’t forget there are jazz trains, jazz and blues boats and salsa boats that are part of this festival. They are a fun way to see the area while experiencing great music. See photos of the salsa boat and jazz train from a previous article on the festival here
Local News
From July, Nyon police will have a mobile police van situated in the centre of town as part of various measures implemented by the council to help prevent crime and tackle the recent wave of incivilities in the area. Video surveillance cameras are also planned to be installed in the town in 2013.
Swiss swimming competition this weekend
This weekend beginning today Friday, the Swiss national swimming championship takes place in Nyon at the Colovray swimming pool . There’s also a full programme of events to coincide with the centenary anniversary of the Le Cercle des Nageurs de Nyon (the Circle of Swimmers of Nyon). The finals of the championships will be on Friday and Saturday at 16:00, and Sunday at 16:00
