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Are you interested in playing netball?  A group of keen players is looking to set up a netball team in Nyon as part of the Swiss Netball association. There are teams currently across Switzerland, including in Aubonne and Geneva, but they would like to get a team of 14 girls/ladies together to play locally on a weekly basis (this could be junior and senior). Their idea would be to start in late August (confinement rules-allowing) as the school term starts again. All ages and skills-level, amateurs, experts and newbies welcome. They are keen for everyone to learn! The aim is to make it a bilingual session (fr/eng) to get everybody on board. Register your interest with   nyonnetball@gmail.com  and they will get back to you as soon as possible. More InfoFor newbies: Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players. Netball is most popular in many Commonwealth nations , specifically in schools, and is predominantly played by women. Games are played on a rectangular court with raised goal rings at each end. Each team attempts to score goals by passing a ball down the court and shooting it through its goal ring. Players are assigned specific positions, which define their roles within the team and restrict their movement to certain areas of the court. During general play, a player with the ball can hold on to it for only three seconds before shooting for a goal or passing to another player. The winning team is the one that scores the most goals. Netball games are 60 minutes long.

Loungers, a giant chess game, a maze as well as a bar!   Giving Perdtemps back to the People If you have recently been at the Perdtemps parking, you may have seen a section now taken up by loungers, a giant chess game, a maze as well as a bar and plenty of colourful flowers. You can even grow your own fruit, vegetables or herbs there in the soil that has been made available for this purpose! This is the temporary "Jardin Ephèmère" or ephemeral garden, and it is back after a successful first summer season last year when it was on the square from May to August. This year, due to the coronavirus uncertainty and restrictions, it only went up on the 18th of June, and respects the hygiene rules. The town has taken on board feedback from the previous season and has improved upon the facilities this year. Whilst an  ephemeral plant is one marked by short life cycles, the term ephemeral garden is typically a short term garden installed in the city centre and often brings with it a sense of community as well as rich biodiversity and plant varieties. The space is testing ground to understand what the people of Nyon would like their future park to become. Over the years there have been several such projects like the Grand Jetée (2018) on the beach of Nyon or the "Voie 4" (2019)  The image below, although in French, illustrates the logic that is being used to incorporate feedback before making final constructions with the temporary structures. The garden is part of the " Coeur de Ville " project, or "heart of the city" with the aim being to "give Perdtemps back to the people" and make it an area for the population to gather and hold activities where the parking is currently. The construction is set to start in 2022 and will see the Perdtemps parking be shifted to an underground parking in the same location, with the new park overground. The Perdtemps ephemeral garden is run by "Le Saint-Jean" located in the Hotel de l'Ange and provides a variety of snacks as well as some nice after-work apèro options, so next time you are in the area you can watch your children play in the playground from the comfort of your lounge chair and enjoy a snack or a G&T!

Thanks to Hester Macdonald of  HM Garden Design  for once again providing us with insights on the rose competition organised by Les Amis de la rose de Nyon . Details below. Everything’s coming up roses in Nyon! Last week, Nyon hosted a landmark event in the world of roses, a completely pesticide and treatment-free new rose competition. Despite the torrential rain of the previous week, the roses stood up well to the scrutiny of the international and permanent juries. The competition was organised by Les Amis de la rose de Nyon , the Société Romande des Amis de la Rose and the Espaces verts et Fôrets of Nyon , with the support of the World Federation of Roses . The first batch of 88 roses, from 27 different producers, were planted in spring 2019 in the perfect location, at the Service des Espaces Verts, on the Avenue de Bois-Bougy, in Nyon. The roses were planted directly into the ground, within their neatly numbered frames, and the team managing them gave them compost and water, and weeded around them by hand.  The progress of the roses has been carefully checked and marked by the permanent jury, a group of professionals and specialists who met regularly over the year, to get the best idea of how the roses were performing in this brand new competition. Their marks and those of the international jury, who visited the roses on the 20th of June, were combined to give the final marks for all the roses in the competition. The results were astonishing. There were dozens of gold and silver medals awarded, a number of “ certificates of Merit ”, a perfume prize, and the Rose d’Or , for the rose that gained the highest points overall. All the participants, including Mme Fabienne Freymond Cantone, the municipal responsible for the service des Espaces Verts for the Ville de Nyon, declared themselves delighted, and underlined the importance of the team who looked after the roses so beautifully. The roses will be accessible to the public on four Open Days later this summer. There will be experts on hand to answer your questions about the competition and roses in general, as well as the plans for 2021 and beyond. Dates for Open Days Friday 31 July 16h-19h Saturday 1 August 10h-13h Friday 28 August 16h-19h Saturday 29 August 10h-13h Pass by and have a look at these beautiful flowers yourself this summer!

Welcome! Seema & Mandy Your Town, Your Stories Your Local Guide to Life in Nyon WHAT'S NEW DID YOU KNOW? Living In Nyon is designed for you. Whether you're new to town, a long-time local, or exploring life in this stunning region of Switzerland, we’re here to help. As a trusted resource for the English-speaking community, we share stories, tips, and insights to help expats, newcomers, and residents feel at home in Nyon. From cultural highlights and local events to practical advice and personal recommendations, there’s plenty to discover. Explore the site, get involved, and make the most of life here! Discover Nyon Events Community Lifestyle Explore Nyon Arts & Culture Practical Living Nature & Outdoors Food & Drink Nyon's Innovators What's New Want to know what’s happening in Nyon? Explore the latest events, stories, and updates here. Jan 28 Practical Living Create a Green Oasis. Tips on the Best Plants for Small Balconies and Terraces Special thanks to Hester from the Swiss Gardening School for sharing these wonderful tips on balcony gardening! With 60% of the... Jan 24 Lifestyle Beat the January Blues with Luxe Self-Care at Prestige & Sensation January can feel like the longest month of the year—grey skies, chilly weather, and the festive sparkle now a distant memory. But it’s... Jan 16 Upcoming A Living In Nyon Event - Networking done differently! Time for the first in-person event of the year with the new workshop: "Networking done differently" Join us on Wednesday evening 5th of... Submit Your Event In The Spotlight Discover a local business that’s making an impact in the Nyon region. Learn about their story, their services, and what sets them apart. Show your support and connect with this month’s featured business. Find out more and discover how to unlock your potential. www.b-inspired.ch Collaboration, growth, and inspiration come together at B-inspired. From MasterMind groups to upskilling workshops, coworking, and networking events, this vibrant community helps you connect with like-minded peers, build skills, and make your next right move. Become a Sponsor Contact CONNECT WITH US Seema and Mandy livinginnyon@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook First name* Last name* Email* Message* Send

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