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. […]
Local girl runs Polar race to raise funds for animal park in Le Vaud
If you think the weather is a bit chilly right now, imagine what it would be like at -30 °! This is the possible temperature that local girl Rachel Frei Bandieri might encounter when she runs a 150km race in Finland in two weeks time to support the animal park of La Garenne, based in Le Vaud […]
Big Bazaar in Nyon – Books in English, Sports Gear, Toys and Games, Christmas Decorations and more.
Every two years, the IWCN (International Women’s Club of Nyon) holds a big bazaar in the centre of Nyon and the next one will be on Saturday 25th October from 10:00 -16:00. The proceeds of this bazaar go to both local and international charities. The bazaar itself is a great opportunity to buy second hand English books, […]
Volunteer opportunities in Geneva and Nyon – from helping the homeless to organising conferences.
Living in Nyon receives many emails from readers asking if there any volunteering opportunities in the area. There are plenty! From helping to clean up the lake, to volunteering in charity shops, we will be featuring more of these on this site in the future. In the meantime, here are three possibilities. The first is […]
Big Bazaar in Nyon Saturday, Second Hand books in English, Toys, Gifts, Brocante and More
Tomorrow Saturday 10th November, the IWCN (International Women’s Club of Nyon) Big Charity Bazaar will take place in Nyon. This bi-annual event is a big fund raiser for local and international charities and a great opportunity for expats to meet over a bite to eat at the bistro at the bazaar, to buy second […]