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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!

Getting your working permit or Swiss nationality requires a minimum level of French. Altera Lingua offer personalised classes adapted to your objectives. If you need to take the FIDE test or the DELF exam for your Swiss Naturalisation / Swiss working permit, their teachers will accompany you to succeed! They will also take care as well of your registration for the test/exam. The lessons can be held, in their training center, at your home or remotely using via Skype as well. For more information or a free test to assess your strengths and weaknesses contact them at:  admin@alteralingua.ch

This year is the opportunity to spend the summer in our beautiful area and enjoy the variety of activities available in this region. Despite most of the festivals being canceled (they will be sadly missed), we are privileged to have access to so many beautiful outdoor places well worth visiting. Christian Bronsil, on behalf of Living in Nyon has made a selection of activities organised in the region this summer (or almost - considering the capricious Swiss weather).   L'été à la falaise in Gland - from July 6th to August 21st A variety of free activities, from Yoga classes to Capoeira initiations are organised on by the lake in Gland. You do need to subscribe to them so head over to their site for more information and join in the fun! Festival Rive Jazzy 2020 - every Thursday to Sunday from July 9th to August 8th Enjoy the evenings listening to a variety of Jazz concerts in 6 different locations in Nyon  Plage des Trois Jetées , La Nautique , Place de Savoie , Fontaine Maître Jacques , Place du Molard , O' Les Terrasses.  For more information, visit the website Guided Family walks in the vineyards - on July 11th and August 15th Departing from the post office in Begnins , a local guide walks you through the vineyards, the history and the wine production process. Discover what secrets lie behind the large concrete blocks called " Les Toblerones ", enjoy the view of the French Alps and Lake Geneva. Activities for children are also on the program. In order to end this ride in style, the Domaine Dutruy in Luins offers you a tasting of 3 wines as well as 3 apple juices for the children. Tasting activities for all! Prices and booking are available here. Children activities at the Ephemeral garden in Perdtemps - All summer From cooking classes to a movie projection, many activities will take place in this lovely temporary garden-in Perdtemps In case of bad weather, the activities will be relocated indoors. Register for the activities: cohesionsociale@nyon.ch . Wild Plants: From Harvesting to tasting in St-Georges - July 26 th and August 19 th Discover wild plants with unknown virtues guided by professionals. On the menu, pick plants and prepare a 100% fresh snack! More information here. Guided Tour through time in Nyon! Based on the story of Alix and the Helvetians - September 25 th Discover the ancient Roman city of Nyon and its history! Julius Caesar , the famous Roman conqueror, imposed himself on the Helvetians during the Gallic Wars and decided to found the Colonia Iulia Equestris in Nyon. Wind your way through the narrow streets and discover the traces of the passage of the Romans in Nyon. Visit the different sites and learn more about the comic strip " Les voyages d'Alix - Les Helvètes ”.  Prices and registration   We hope you enjoy our selection for you and we would love to hear about your experience, please do share them with us! Have a wonderful start to the summer!

FAR (Festival des Arts Vivants) is Nyon’s final major festival of the year. Due to the particular circumstances we are having this year, it brings art to life in a different way! Performances in the public space, radio projects, choreographic journeys in the middle of nature, one-to-one story-sharing, works sent home and to be activated by oneself...  This summer, FAR is transformed into a living arts factory! Communs singuliers #1  is the first highlight of a series that will run until next summer. Whether collecting love songs, stories, lyrics, or understanding how to produce and transmit knowledge, this initiative is aimed at reinventing the forms of the collective. From 13 to 22 August 2020 , the far° factory invites you to discover new ways of being, feeling, thinking and acting together; ten days to immerse yourself in the heart of the creative process and discover works that of revitalise the imagination. The full program is available on the far website and tickets can be purchased as of the 24th of July.

The Swiss national day, celebrated on the 1st of August is fast approaching in the middle of the summer holiday period. The day is traditionally hosted in villages and cities with paper lanterns and fireworks. This year there will be fewer big crowds and gatherings, but festive none the less! To celebrate Swiss National Day, InterSoccer is offering you the chance to book ANY of their remaining camps for the summer and upcoming Autumn Courses/Camps. By using the code ‘SWISS15’ you can book online and get 15% off! This offer is valid until Monday, 3rd August at 12pm to book and use ‘SWISS15’. They are ready to welcome you and your children on the pitch for fun and sports!

The Conservatoire de L'Ouest Vaudois  is the result of a fusion in 1991 between the conservatories of Nyon, Gland, and Rolle. It was originally located in the  Theatre Beausobre in Morges before moving to the Villa Thomas located in Nyon in 2000. In 2001 the conservative de Morges also joined the group and together they became the Fondation du Conservatoire de L'Ouest Vaudois. The conservatory closes for the summer months before reopening on the 10th of August and the concert season kicks off again post-summer with a program of concerts to suit all musical tastes. Reopening the season on the 25th of September is an Eastern European and Jazz Manouche concert by  QUATUOR BALKALÉ to take you on a musical journey. Discover the full program on their site as well as their story, musical discovery courses , and other interesting events and facts!

Summer is in full swing! Take advantage of our region and all it has to offer during the holiday months. After a fist selection of activities for the summer published a month ago, we are back with a new selection to keep you and your families busy and take full advantage of all our region has to offer! Swiss national day on the 1st of August The Swiss national day is celebrated on the 1st of August and is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the local traditions. This day is habitually celebrated in cities and villages alike with communes often providing an aperitif and organising buffets with food, lots of wine, children carrying paper lanterns, and a bonfire and fireworks to mark the festivities in style! Despite Coronavirus still preventing us from fully returning back to gatherings as large as we would like, there are still plenty of events organised in and around Nyon that allow for a proper celebration. The La Côte website offers a comprehensive list of gatherings for Nyon and surrounding villages . Go on a "beach crawl" All along the lakeshore, there are many little “beaches” in the area as the locals refer to them. Why not go on a beach crawl and discover which one is your favourite? La plage de la jetée in Nyon who also has a fantastic little bar that serves food and drinks in a very friendly and holiday-vibe style. Enjoy their great Ceviche or try a cocktail. It is best to reserve as the restaurant fills up quickly. The plage de Promenthoux is a smaller beach in Prangins. With a small entrance fee you can access this family-friendly beach and enjoy a great burger at the bar there. The parking spots are very limited there so why not do your exercise at the same time and go by bike? And have a quick look at the panels along the road telling visitors about the village of Promenthoux that has disappeared, but left behind it some lovely looking buildings as a heritage. A bit further along the lake, in Rolle, you also have a nice beach that offers you the possibility to rent stand-up paddles or kayaks. You can even jump into the water and simply swim across to the " île de la Harpe " and discover this tiny man-made island that has an Obelisk statue on it. Urban training in Gland and Rolle Urban Training organizes a variety of activities for free such as Zumba or pilates classes. Check for more information and subscribe here: https://www.urban-training.ch Guided tour in the Roman Museum Every first Sunday of the month at 3pm . The museum offers free entry and guided tour in French. Brush up on your French skills as well as your knowledge of the area's history with this 45min tour? Take a boat tour Leaving from Nyon port, you can enjoy beautiful boat trips with the CGN and discover the lakeshore from a different perspective. It is a nice way to go to Geneva or across the lake and visit the beautiful little town of Yvoire in France. Rember the CFF reductions such as the 1/2 tarif or the abonnement générale are also valid for your CGN tickets. 1st class is surprisingly inexpensive, especially with the reductions, in case you want to treat yourselves to a view from the top deck! Check out their timetables and trips here . We hope you enjoyed the selection of activities we have chosen for you and let us know which ones you tried out and how you found them!

Living in Nyon is in transition! The founder and former editor of this website, Catherine Nelson-Pollard has recently moved back to the UK and I am the new editor of Living in Nyon. Catherine will still be helping with the site for at least another year (albeit remotely) and we are both looking forward to this new phase of the website. We want to make sure the content we provide is as relevant as possible! So we are taking this opportunity to check in with you, our readers, to make sure we provide you with the information and the content you are interested in. For this, we need your opinion and your support. We've put together a short and easy to answer survey that will take up a maximum of 5 minutes of your time. It's anonymous, and in it, we would like to hear about what content you love already and what you would like to see more of. This website is made for you, the international community of Nyon. Our mission is to make it useful and interesting. Answers to the survey can be submitted until the end of August. During the months of September, we will publish our findings and share them with you. It's always interesting to see what comes up and you will also gain some insights as to the content to expect. It would be great to get as many answers as possible so please do click on the link and share your thoughts with us! We are looking forward to hearing from you and if you have some more detailed feedback or ideas you would like to share, we are happy to hear from you at info@livinginnyon.com . Wishing you a wonderful month of August! Stay healthy and safe, Mandy

Did you know football was invented in ..... drum roll...... China?!  It's invention is estimated at 476BC. Today, it is the most-watched, and played sport on Earth! Find some more fun and surprising facts about football here . InterSoccer offers us all the opportunity to join in on the hype! Their Summer Camps are back for their final week at Colovray, Nyon (August 10th - 14th)! Boys & girls of 1-13yrs all abilities welcome, book for 1-5 days. Join Coach Steve Waters and his team for the last week of fun in the sun! Camps nearby Versoix in the week of the 17th of August. InterSoccer have had a great Summer with you all and hope to see you in the upcoming Autumn Courses soon!

Visit the Crans Castle in the nearby village of Crans-Près-Celigny and join the annual wine-tasting event on  Saturday 5th September 10:00 -20:00 and Sunday 6th 10:00 -18:00 From the " Chateau de Crans " castle's garden, there is an exceptional view of the lake below taking in the " Jet d'eau " (water spout) right along to to the Riviera of Montreux. The castle is still private property. Built originally in 1768 by the French Banker Antoine Saladin in the local Geneva style, today it belongs to the 7th generation of the same family who still have their residence within the castle. Their vineyards cover 12 hectares of land and produce a large variety of wines. The winemaker, Gilles Pilloud's surprising story is worth hearing. As part of a family of musicians, he originally set out on a path to become a musician before discovering his passion for winemaking. Today, rather than having left behind his musical background, he incorporates the musical finesse into the wines the castle produces. Come and discover the heritage, the gardens, the wines, music as well as the festivities and the child-friendly activities for yourself on the first weekend of September!