Local NewsNew Post Office for Nyon On the 12th September 2104 the post office in the centre of Nyon (at Place Bel -Air 5 ) will close its doors for the final time.
The new office will open on Monday 15th September in Rue de la Morâche 9 in Nyon. Opening hours will remain the same. Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00 and Saturday 09:00-12:00. Proposal of increase in local taxes The municipality of Nyon is proposing a 5 point rise in local taxes beginning 2015 to help finance Le Reposoir, a new primary school which will be situated to the north of the town. The school will accommodate 450 pupils, will have a large gymnasium and a new indoor swimming pool which will be open to the public. Estimated at around 70 million CHF, the school should be finished by 2017. Nyon's current local tax rate of 61% is lower than other surrounding towns (Lausanne 79%, Renens 78.5% Morges 68.5% ) For more details of this potential tax hike, see article on the Nyontown site here
Upcoming events The summer season of activities in Nyon is now coming to an end, (the outdoor pool will close on the 7th September), however there are lots of Autumn events on the local calendar to look forward to, from Autumn fairs, to sports, theatre, cultural and music events.
Here are a selection, including the 1st La Côte Women's Fair in Nyon. There will be experts on hand at this fair to answer questions on education in Switzerland to expat parenting and more. More details belowSaturday 30 August Vintage Rock Night in Gland featuring Australian band The Stiletto Groove. Time 19.30 at the Dinemec Recording Studios, Rue de la Paix 3, 1196 Gland. Tickets are CHF 20 and all proceeds will benefit the charity Kids with a Cause Europe . The band have toured with Santana, Bob Marley, Men at Work and many more top flight international performers. This venue has been the chosenrecording facility for Lenny Kravitz, Phil Collins, Jermaine Jackson and other artistsrecording facility for Lenny Kravitz, Phil Collins, Jermaine Jackson and other artists.
5th and 6th September - Livre sur les Quais in Morges - English authors present. See previous post here for details.News! Author Douglas Kennedy will be at the château of Nyon on Saturday 6th at 11:00 as part of the book festival weekend. Details here Also on Saturday the 6th September, it's the 1stLa Côte Womens' Expat Fair in Nyon at the Beau Rivage Hotel from 09:00 - 19:00.
Speakers - International Education 15:00 – Denise Nickerson Along with exhibitors selling original or handmade products, there will also be opportunities to chat to experts including Denise Nickerson, an educational consultant who co-created theEducation Guide Switzerland Denise Nickerson will be sharing valuable advice for anyone wanting to know more about the education options in Switzerland. She'll give an overview of the French, Swiss, and international school systems and answer attendees' education questions. E-mail your education questions inadvance to lacotewomensfair@gmail.com
Global Nomads 14:00 - Susanne Mühlhaus Susanne will be discussing what she calls ‘Modern Nomads’ and how those who come to Switzerland (or move to other countries) can integrate and build an independent existence with limited financial resources. Expat Parenting 16:00 – Rosalind CutlerFamily Matters Coaching owner Rosalind Cutler is an experienced life coach who specialises in working with expat families. She will talk about transitions: new job, new country, new school, new identity and how expats can help themselves and other members of the family prepare for, and cope with the many changes and challenges that expat life brings. Learning French 17:00 - Véronique Guillaume-Genti A language teacher from Etudes Modernes in Morges, Véronique will be sharing tips and advice on how to tackle the French language. If you have been here a while or are new to the region, don't miss this opportunity to gain confidence as you improve your French.
On Sunday 14th September it's "Heritage Day" - Journées du Patrimoine across the canton This year the theme is "A table" and there will be a special day at the Musée du Léman in Nyon on the evolution of fishing on Lake Geneva. The fishermens' huts in Nyon will be one of the focus points of this special day. See here for details
Also on the 14th September, it's the new Semi-Marathon of La Côte. This race will run from Aubonne to Nyon.
See previous Living in Nyon article about this race and our interview with Olympic athlete Lea Sprunger, the founder of this new lakeside race.
On Saturday 27th September it's the La Côte Autumn Fair in Founex - Line Dancing, Jazz, BBQ, Stalls and more!
4th October - UEFA Open Day On Saturday the 4th October, UEFA will be holding an open day from 09:00-16:00 for the general public. This open day is a chance to see inside the building, to take part in competitions, and see the exhibitions about the beautiful game. Details here