Sports Day in Nyon plus Classical and Rock festivals this weekend. Other News
- Catherine
- Aug 24, 2016
- 2 min read
Festival of Sports Day
On Sunday 28th of August, it's the "Festival of Sports" day in Nyon. This will take place at the Colovray sports centre and outdoor swimming pool. This event is open to the public, there will be 52 different disciplines of sport for the public to try out, including 15 sports which were represented at the Rio Olympic games. Full details click hereKid's Day in Nyon
On Saturday 27th August it's the Samedi des Mômes (kid's day) in Nyon. Stands, entertainment etc.
Back to School - Note for Drivers
Please note: Children attending local schools went back to school on the 22nd August. The police of Nyon ask all drivers to be extra prudent when driving during school times and during lunch breaks. Many children walk to school in Switzerland and are still getting used to crossing roads on their own and cannot yet evaluate correctly the speed a car is travelling on a road.
TCS have issued this video "Roues Arrêtées-Enfants en Sécurité" (wheels stop-children safe) as a reminder to drivers to slow down and stop.
Other News Hotel renovation - The derelict building situated next to the Beau-Rivage hotel along the lakeside in Nyon may finally be renovated. This structure, which has been an eyesore in the town for many years has been bought by the owners of the Beau-Rivage hotel itself. Subject to planning permission, the derelict building will be demolished and turned into an extension of the Beau-Rivage and the hotel turned into a luxury hotel with 55 bedrooms and 3 suites.
Terrace Bar at Base Nyon
Meanwhile, a reminder to Living in Nyon readers that the Base Nyon hotel has a fabulous balcony bar, a perfect place to sip a cocktail and look over the rooftops of Nyon!
Music - Classical The Classical music festival in Tannay began on the 19th August and ends this weekend on Sunday the 28th August. This festival is set in the lovely grounds of the Château of Tannay. See website here
Music - Rock
Also this weekend, it's the Jval Music open air rock festival from the Thursday 25th-Saturday 27th August.
This festival is set in the vineyards above the pretty village of Begnins. Free navettes (small buses) will be provided for festival goers from both Gland and Nyon railways station. Details here. The festival kicks off with French Electric Groove band General Elektriks. See video below.