There’s an interesting selection of events coming up in the first two weeks in June to cater for most readers’ tastes. See previous posts on this site for details of other events including the Vaud wine weekend, Spring Market in Nyon etc. It’s also the season for picking strawberries! There are several self-service strawberry farms in the region, […]
Belle Epoque weekend in Rolle. Rain held off for Caribana Friday
Rolle high street will be closed off on Saturday the 4th of June as the town celebrates the “Belle Epoque“ period. There will be music, games and a period costume parade at 16:00. See website here for full programme Caribana The rain held off on Friday night at Caribana for the line up of K’s Choice, Pony Pony, […]
Budget approved for Usine à Gaz extension. James Bay, James Morrison on line-up for Caribana
Bigger Usine à Gaz for Nyon Nyon town council approved the CHF 16 Million budget last night (25th January) for the extension of the Usine à Gaz, Nyon’s cultural centre. There were 52 yes votes, 28 against the proposal and 8 abstentions. The building will be enlarged to include a second performance space with a seating capacity for 220, a […]
Merry Christmas and Joyeux Noël!
Living in Nyon would like to wish all its readers a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We will be back in 2016, with more news, local information, interviews and articles. Below is a snapshot of Nyon and surrounding region in photos taken in 2015. All photos C. Nelson-Pollard Photo below: A wintry morning commute from Nyon Photo below: A decorated Easter fountain […]
Nyon reinforces its image as “Town of Festivals” – Idea for Christmas Presents
Tickets to festivals as Christmas presents. Volunteers required. The town of Nyon is reinforcing its slogan and image as the “The Town of Festivals” as it has recently launched a new marketing campaign and teamed up with Nyon Tourism to spread the message. In addition to a new promotional video (see end of this post), there will be cross-promotion of the image […]