There was lots of celebrating going on around Nyon railway station last night after Switzerland’s 2-1 win over Ecuador in the 2014 World Cup. At big international matches this area of town often becomes a gathering point for those who want to celebrate. It’s noisy and it’s fun!
Paléo – no April Fool – Jack Johnson, Elton John, The Black Keys and a Latin beat
Despite the local newspaper La Côte publishing an April fool today saying that Paléo was moving the whole festival over the border to Divonne in France, the bands and artists announced for the 2014 Paléo festival line up were no joke. Photo above – The Black Keys from the U.S playing Schizophrenic blues rock […]
From winter sledging to the business of football, to reaction on Sunday’s immigration vote
1260+ (1260 is the post code of Nyon) is a selection of interesting articles chosen from other English information sites and blogs here in Switzerland. Some articles feature places around the Nyon area, some are on places or events to be found further afield. We have also chosen a selection of articles commenting on Sunday’s recent vote […]
Books by local English authors – Christmas present suggestions
If you are still looking for Christmas present ideas, why not give a book written by an English author that lives locally here in Switzerland? We have chosen a selection of eight books covering a variety of genres and […]
From Christmas Markets to Jazz Carols to presents for Paléo
There are plenty of Christmas related activities going on in the area right now, here are three, plus an idea for a Christmas present offered by Paléo! It’s the Christmas market in Nyon down by the lake side this Sunday 8th December from 08:00- 18.30. Stalls, food etc more info here The Christmas market in Morges […]