Despite the recent rainy and cool weather there are still plenty of signs that Spring has arrived here in Nyon.
The council workers were planting up new flowerbeds around the town on Monday and down by the lake many people were uncovering their boats and taking them out on the water.
There are lots of events scheduled for around the area over the next few weeks so here is a small selection for you. A full list of events is published in the monthly agenda which you can pick up in Nyon tourist office or check out the back pages of La Côte newspaper. Don’t forget there is another long holiday weekend coming up (Pentecost) so the shops will be closed on Monday 24 May.
Date for your diary- next Tuesday it’s Neighbours day in Nyon and Prangins, it’s a great opportunity to get to know your neighbours, see if an event is being organised in your building or area. If not, why not organise an event yourself? Look out for the posters or signs around your neighbourhood, check it out on the Nyon site.
Wine tasting this weekend
The first event on the list this weekend is the “Caves Ouvertes” on 21 and 22 May. This is chance to taste the Vaudois wine produced in La Côte region as winemakers will open their cellars up for members of the public. In addition, each region has organised public transport from various pick up points so you can taste the wine and not have to worry about driving! There are some stunning villages along La Côte route and if you have not visited them, this is a great opportunity to see them and find out more about the wine and purchase some to take home.
Here is the timetable of buses for Saturday 22 from various pick up points
Walks
The association of Suisse des Guides – Interprets du Patrimoine organise various walks throughout the year and this Sunday 23 May at 09:15 to 11:45 they are organising a walk along the Toblerone routes from Bassins to Begnins. This walk has nothing to do with the chocolate with the same name! The Toblerones are triangular stones which were used in the second world war as military fortifications. They stretch from near the lake side to the foot of the Jura mountains. More on the Toblerones on Living in Nyon later this week. The cost for this organised walk is 20 CHF and 10 CHF for children 6-16 years old. Register with Estelle Divorne on 022 364 40671 estelle.divorne@asgip.ch See the flyer
Geneva Entrepeneur Network
On Tuesday night 18th May at 20:00 in Geneva at the Pickwick pub there will be a Dragons Lair event based on the popular BBC TV Series Dragons Den. Organised by Geneva Entrepeneur Network. Networking from 19:00
Theatre
17-18-19 June Othello will be performed in the courtyard at the Chateau de Prangins between Nyon and Gland. Private terrace apéro and canapés. See Howard Productions
Further afield in Geneva
1-5 June in Carouge Geneva English Drama Society will produce The Chalk Garden by Enid Bagnold.
Written in the 1950s this play was recently revived in the West End od London to great acclaim. It is a modern parable about growing up and growing old and combines humour, drama poetry and passion. See Geds site for full details.