There will be a “grand” sale of handbags and vintage scarves on Saturday 25th November in Nyon to raise funds for a school in Kigali, Rwanda. This sale will take place from 10:00 -13:00 at the Galerie Murandaz in Nyon, (this is a few doors down from the La Combe shopping centre) at Chemin du Midi […]
Book launch 22nd June in Rolle – In and Out of the Maasai Steppe
There will be a book launch (in English) on Thursday 22nd June in Rolle from 18:30 -19:30 by local author Joy Stephens. The book, “In and Out of the Maasai Steppe” evokes the beauty of the arid landscape of the Maasai Steppe of Tanzania and is an intimate journey into the life of Maasai women documenting their […]
From Swaziland to Switzerland – International Women’s Club of Nyon celebrates 30 years
Every Easter the fountains in Nyon are decorated by the various clubs and organisations in the town. This year, the International Women’s Club of Nyon (IWCN ) has decorated one of these fountains to celebrate nearly 30 years of the club’s existence. The IWCN was founded in June 1987 as a non-profit organisation for English-speaking women residing in […]
Coffee and Croissant in Nyon on Sat 18 March for Anti-Racism week
Anti-Racism week in French-speaking Switzerland is in March and there are lots of events planned across the Cantons. See here. In Nyon, local events will take place from the 18th-23rd March beginning with an opportunity on Saturday the 18th March for members of the public to have a coffee, a croissant and a chat to others from […]
Volunteering opportunities in the Nyon and Geneva region – March podcast now out
The Living in the Know podcast for March 2017 is now out. This podcast is a collaboration between Know-it-all-passport and Living in Nyon and this month Lisa and Catherine discuss volunteering opportunities in the region. They explain how volunteering is a great way to meet new people if you have just arrived in Switzerland, and highlight how helpful […]