The appropriately named  "Les Hivernales" begins today 9th February  and continues until Sunday 12th. This winter rock and music festival takes place in various venues across Nyon with live music bands coming from all over Switzerland and further afield.  Tonight  Nadeah from Australia will be playing at the Parenthese at 20:30. Portobello  from Lucerne will playing at the Cactus Jack at 21:30, and at the Quai 23 , Colveen from Morges will be playing at 22:00. Check out Les Hivernales website (there is an English version) for the full programme of music and venues over the next few days. Fun Fondue night. Thankyou to all of you who braved the bitterly cold Bise wind on Tuesday night to attend the Fondue Night organised by Living in Nyon, Nyon Region Tourism and Ecole Club Migros. A  fun time was had by all and it was great to see so many new faces. The event was also featured in today's newspaper 24 Heures!  For those that were on the waiting list for this event you will be pleased to know that another joint collaboration event is planned for April. The date is yet to be confirmed so watch this space!  A follow up email will be sent in then next few days to those who attended the event and to those on the waiting list. Photos in this post- Wintery scenes around Nyon's lake side

Paléo tickets go on sale today at midday, so if you don't want to miss out, then get inline at ticket outlets across Nyon and area or get online and print them out at home! Tickets sold out in record time last year.

Les Hivernales is an annual winter rock' n' beat festival that began last night Thursday the 26th Feb and continues on Friday 27th, Saturday 28th, Sunday 1st March in Nyon. From the "beach" area down by the lake, to the Salle Communale to the Quai 23 restaurant and more, there is plenty of music on offer in ten different venues across the town. Entrance to some venues are free, some are fee paying. There is also the option to buy a pass for each evening. See here  Video below - Transistor Girl playing Friday 27th February at Cactus Jack at 22:30

"Security" is the title of of a small photographic exhibition showing in the Focale Gallery in Nyon until the 22nd November. After the attacks to the city in New York on 11th September 2001, security measures have been tightened (control of identity cards, searches of bags in museums and libraries etc), all to reassure the population that concrete measures have been put in place for the nations's security. Marc Renaud a photographer from Lausanne, took these photos between 2003 and 2004 to show that "these security measures as a reponse to the terrorist threat are more psychological and symbolic than necessarily efficient". In areas which are highly symbolic like Times Square or Liberty Island security is particularly reheightened and very visible, particularly the number of guards who protect a statue on a small  island. These small photographic exhibitions are part of Focale, a non profit organisation supported by its members, and the town of Nyon. The exhibitions are free to enter and although the display area is small, it is quiet and gives the viewer plenty of time to look at the photographs in depth. There are photo books to browse through in the exhibition space and above there is a shop with cards and books on sale. Focale is open Tuesday to Sunday 14:00-18:00 the gallery is in Place du Château 4 in Nyon Also in Nyon the movie  in English, "Julia Julia" is showing at the Capitale Cinema in Nyon at 20:30 tonight 19th October, and tomorrow 20th October

As part of  the Living in Nyon series featuring different towns and villages in the Vaud area, here is a short article by local British resident Debbie Croft on living in Bursinel, a pretty village between the towns of Gland and Rolle. You can read more about Debbie at the end of the article.  Previous villages and towns that have been featured in this series are:  Bassins , Arzier , Eysins  (including the Terre Bonne business centre in Eysins), Divonne in France, ( part one and part two ),   Rolle  and Grandvaux . If you want to write about the place you live in, articles are welcome. Email the editor at info@livinginnyon.com Living in Bursinel - by Debbie Croft  "Four years ago we moved to   Bursine l.  Most of the village sits on the hill above the "Route Suisse" (the lake road)  but there is also a small  Bursinel community near the lake.  As Bursinel is also next to the village of Dully, the two places combined can feel like one large village together, but those who have lived here a long time tell me that they are in fact two very distinctive villages of  their own! Set so close to the lake, this area is a beautiful place to live in with a view of the Alps in front and the Jura behind us. The people who work for the commune take great care of the grounds, the parks and the flower beds. There are four ‘vignerons’ (wine estates) here so most of the landscape around  is filled with vines. Social Life The commune invites all the community to several events throughout the year and people are incredibly friendly. I made a conscious effort that I would only talk in French with the locals when we moved here, so… painful for all concerned in the beginning; yet it still surprises me how much English I hear spoken at these social gatherings and the international mix of the village. There is much warmth and an openness that allows you to make it ‘home’ and feel part of a community. Like most things though, to use a cliché, the more you put in, the more you get out. The local delicatessen/ the epicerie ‘ Chez Manu’ in Dully is a popular place for people to meet. It serves great hot chocolate and sells basic essentials, as well as doubling up as the post office. The  Clef d’Or  restaurant in Bursinel not only has a fabulous view from its terrace, but also has a 14 star listing in the Gault and Millau food guide. The  Auberge in Dully  is very well known for its great roast chicken and homemade tart!  (Editor's note, this is a very popular place for Sunday lunch so book well ahead) In addition one of the  local ‘ vignerons’ host regular dinners  throughout the year for the public in their "cave"  (serving their own lovely wines of course!)  this another place I highly recommend. Sports and  Activities For those with younger families, there are two parks, one in Dully next to the school and one in Bursinel, which also has a football pitch.  There are also two tennis clubs, both run tennis lessons & activities for all ages from April through to the end of September. Next to the school, there is a big gymnasium which is also used for various children’s clubs in the evening. There are some great running routes around this area and it's perfect for  exploring on a bike, or for heading up into the Jura. In the summer, there are small "beaches" to be found just off the lake road , within one kilometre of the villages. It really is all rather idyllic! Schools In the village of Dully, there is a lovely small school for children for the 1 st  two years (1 & 2P), after this  children go to the surrounding villages for the following two years, then back to Dully for two years. When we arrived, our eldest hardly spoke French and started school in Dully, age four and a half. She quickly integrated and started learning French. French lessons arranged for non-native speakers within the school hours, so the children have every opportunity to learn the language. Local schooling  does mean as a parent you are tied to local school hours, which in Dully are 07:55-11:20 and then 13:30-15:00.  However children who can't go home for lunch, can go to the Petite Poste next to the school,  here they are  looked  after and served a hot meal and the building itself has space for the children to play during the lunch break. Logistics Bursinel is approx three kilometres to  Gland train station and five kilometres to Rolle train station. Buses run from the village to both stations and walking or cycling is perfectly possible". If you would like to know more or have any specific questions on the village, please don’t hesitate to contact me (details below)". (Editor's note - Did you know that Winston Churchill once stayed in Bursinel  for a holiday in 1946?  A commemorative plaque can be found on the side of the council building. Read more here )  Debbie Croft is a certified Career & Relocation coach, and says she is "passionate about helping people embrace change; whether in their career or to maximise the opportunity of relocation. She mixes individual coaching with group coaching, and runs workshops and programmes , both virtually and in person and is skilled at building trust with clients through a warm and open coaching style. Debbie says she "understands what it’s like to juggle the many demands of family life with two young children whilst at the same time being focused and energised about a career". You can contact Debbie at  croftcoaching@gmail.com  or call her on  079 918 8571.

Photo above: Trifle and cakes after the special jubilee  La Côte Anglican church service in Gingins. Living in Nyon at Book Fair in Nyon on Sunday, "So British" event in Crassier, English Cinema and Caribana this week, Afternoon Tea in Rolle and Trélex, English Theatre and more! There's a lot happening in the month of June around the Nyon and Vaud area. Here are a selection of events for you in chronological order. Firstly on Tuesday 5 June at 20:30, it's the first of the English movie nights in Nyon at the Capitole cinema with the screening of  Titanic in 3D!  For more details of this and future films, see website here   To read about this new development at the cinema,  see previous post here. On Wednesday 6 June at 14:00 there will be the official opening of an exhibition entitled "So British" , which will showcase British, culture, tourism, sports and English products. The opening will take place at the Léman Centre in Crissier in the presence of Mme Imogen Wiles - Representative of the British Embassy. Photo above: The Heidi's Bakery's "Jubilee" Stall at the Spring Fair in Nyon last Saturday. At 14:15 there will be a presentation of activities organised in Suisse Romande to celebrate this special year of the "Queen's Diamond Jubilee" by Pamela Walsh OBE and Mr Farrol Kahn from the Swiss Romande branch of the British Residents Association. At 14:30 there will be wine and nibbles with entertainement from the big band "Big Lo Acoustic Sensations" and a London bus tour across the west of Lausanne. Also present, the Cricket Club of  Cossonay and the Mini Club Romand. Also on Wednesday 6 June, it's the first night of Caribana down at Crans sur Celigny!  Bands on the line up for this first night are Pony, Pony, Run, Run, Gossip, Kyasma, The Rambling Wheels, Mother Rockers and the Cyborgs. Tickets were still available at the time of this post being published. Check the full programme here for the full five days  Other headline acts this week include, Kasabian, Lou Reed, Charlie Winston and more.  Living in Nyon at Book Fair This Sunday come and say "hello" to the Living in Nyon editor at the Book Fair in Nyon at the "English Writers" stall where she will be selling and signing copies of her book - "Living along Lac Léman". This book is a selection of English columns that have been published in la Côte newspaper together with photos. It is a light hearted look at living along the shores of Lake Geneva.   Photographer Alistair Scott. Also on the English stall will be Alistair Scott,  author of the "Greatest Photography Tips in the World", who will also be signing books on the day. See Alistair's website here . There will be other books for sale by local English writers. The stall can be found next to the famous Italian gelateria (ice cream shop) down on the Rive. Coming up next week  14, 15 and 16 June  GAOS ( The Geneva Operatic Society ) present "From Flappers to Rappers" celebrating 100 years of Music Hall at the Salle de Spectacles in Founex at 20:00. On Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 June from 09:30 to 17:00 there will be cakes and flowers on sale at Route de Grens 1 in Trélex, where the Heidi Bakery ( photo above) will be joining forces with R, Jaggi Florist for an event called "Fleurs et Douceurs" . More information to follow on this event. Also on Saturday 16th  there will be "Afternoon Tea" served at the La Boîte à Thé 52 Grand Rue in Rolle from 16:00 to 18:00. An assortment of sandwiches, scones, and mignardises maison on offer.  Reservations required - call 021 4685 or email rolle@laboiteathe.ch Macbeth in English   Advance notice on the 21- 23 June  William Shakespeare's "Macbeth will be performed in the grounds of the Château de Prangins in the court yard. More info here .

Bike sale Want to sell your old bike or buy a second hand one? There's a bike sale this Saturday which will take place from 09:00 (09:00 reception of bikes, sale begins at 10:00) and it goes on until 12.00 in Place Perdstemps (Rue Merchandises end) More details here . Gorgeous Gardens Jardins en fete 8-10 May. Themed gardens by different designers on display at the Chateau of Coppet. High school of Nyon celebrates 20 years This year the Gymnase of Nyon (the high school), celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a open day on the 8th May from 16:00, and a day for former pupils to get together on the 9th. See the site for more details. Final year students have an art exhibition of their recent trip to Rajasthan in the "Grenette" (the corner of Grand Rue and Place du Marché in Nyon) Exhibition 2-13 May 16:30- 18:30 Saturday and Sunday 10:00 - 15:00 Brazilian Guitarist in Nyon. Over at the Usine a Gaz on Saturday night 9th May, celebrated Brazilian guitarist José Barrense Dias (he has made Nyon his home) will be in concert. See site for more details. Win Caribana Tickets! Wednesday (ZZ Top)and Saturday (Katy Perry, Charlie Winston) nights are sold out at Caribana, the first of the summer music festivals here in Nyon (10-14 June). However, 300 extra tickets have been released for Weds and Sat nights so there will be the opportunity to win tickets online next Monday 11th and the 18th May. See the site for full details. 100 years of Pro natura the environmental group - debates and exhibitions 8 May "Protecting nature in advancing urbanisation" (conference in French) at l'Espasse route de l'Etraz at 20:00 Theatre 7-8-9 May at the Funambule (the small theatre next to the Beau Rivage hotel) Musical in French performed by young artists "The Five Senses" See site. Classical Music Concert at 18:00 Sunday 10 May in the church (Temple of Nyon) Corelli, Vivaldi, Mozart. Free entry. Round table discussion Over in Geneva.Thursday May 7 "Dual Career Couples/ Global Mobility". Roundtable lunchtime discussion with representatives from the private sector, the UN and a provider of dual career support services for a comprehensive perspective on this subject. See GWIT for full details.

Apologies to those who registered for the next Living in Nyon event on the 1st December. Unfortunately the event has had to be postponed until early 2015. We apologise for any inconvenience. Keep watching this space for the date of the next event!

Here is the second of the Living in Nyon interviews with influential individuals who live in the La Côte area. See previous interview with Daniel Rossellat (Nyon mayor and head of Paléo) here . Here we speak to Philip Jennings -   Jennings ,  Welshman, rugby lover and former volunteer firefighter – was listed in Bilan magazine as one of the 300 most influential people in Switzerland. Posting regularly to the social networking site Twitter, he has over 70,000 readers following his account - @PJenningsUNI.  Philip Jennings is the General Secretary of  UNI Global Unio n , an organisation with over 20 million members, representing 900 unions in over 150 countries and with its head office in Nyon.  In May 2013 UNI Global Union was at the centre of worldwide press coverage, as the “Bangladesh Safety Accord ”, a legally binding agreement by major US and European clothes manufacturers to raise safety standards in Bangladesh factories, was negotiated in  Nyon  by both UNI Global union and  Industriall. Read on to find out more about Uni Global Union, about the "Nyon Spring"  in 2011 (the threatened closure of the Novartis factory in Prangins), the Bangladeshi safety accord which was signed in Nyon, how Jennings became a Swiss citizen, and details of the upcoming public debate organised by Uni Global  Union in Nyon on October 3rd. Photo above: Philip Jennings outside the Buffet de la Gare in Céligny Living in Nyon went to meet Philip Jennings over lunch at  Buffet de la Gare in Céligny  earlier this year. This restaurant was an appropriate venue for an interview; it used to be the favourite watering hole of the Welsh-born actor Richard Burton. Burton lived and died in the village, and his final resting place is in the graveyard in Céligny. Read more about Richard Burton and his time in Switzerland  here. We began by asking Jennings about his firefighter role. “I live in Cheserex and back in 1986 I used to play football with a local team. As the guys in the team were also in the fire brigade, they sent the captain round to my house one night to sign me up. He appeared at my door wearing a uniform covered with medals – at first I mistakenly thought he’d come round to enlist me in the Swiss army! Once I realised what it was all about, I signed up, but I’m not sure how useful I was. Initially when a fire started, the alarm would ring out across the village and the pompiers who were closest to the fire would get there as fast they could. The system then changed to a call-out system by phone. As I was often travelling or at work I didn’t get too many calls, but I do like to think that during my time there I helped a little.” Helping the community, whether on a local basis or on a global one, is what drives Jennings. A sense of justice and doing what’s right is at the very core of his work. Having just returned from Zimbabwe, he showed me a photo on his phone of a badly beaten Zimbabwean worker. “I keep it on there to remind me that situations like his and of many others continue around the globe. Workers who protest, purely because they want fair working conditions or simply to be a member of a union, can be subjected to all sorts of pressure and violence. “I’m proud that from UNI Global Union right here in Nyon we can step in and help in various ways. We can respond quickly to such situations, we can give messages of reassurance, intervene and let them know they are not alone. Sometimes it’s as simple as embarrassing the employer into changing their attitude, policies or anti-union stance. We’ve achieved a lot so far yet there’s still much to do. Some multinational companies still don’t see the benefits of having good management/employee relationships and working practices. Photo above: The Uni Global Union building in the centre of Nyon Hear Philip Jennings on Euronews  - "Retailers back safety initiatives in Bangladesh factories" “Here in Switzerland union representation is not bad, but there’s an increasing problem in the country on the intimidation of people elected by the union. The protections in Switzerland are not in compliance with global standards. Union representation is strong in the public sector, in industry and in construction, but representation in the financial sector could be better.” The “Nyon Spring” A great example of how the influence of unions, plus discussions with management, can work together to provide a solution that is acceptable to all, was shown with the relatively recent threatened closure of the Novartis factory in Prangins. The closure and subsequent loss of jobs not only would have been extremely detrimental to the town, but it was also completely unnecessary. The factory was profitable and had a good future in Nyon.  The community rallied around, as the workers and the unions came out in force on one day to protest. It was even labelled the "Printemps Nyonnais". Thankfully Novartis completely reversed its position, the factory remains open and one year later they have a completely new policy. They are continuing to invest in Nyon, so this is all great news for the town. Such a happy conclusion doesn’t always happen elsewhere. Photos above: Protests against the Novartis closure in Nyon 2011, by many members of the community. Jennings has a heavy travel schedule in the course of his work. “I visit Japan one a year, and I attend the World Economic Forum at Davos. It’s a great opportunity to meet world leaders, and we can get a lot of work done under one roof. I travel to Latin America twice a year, and I try to visit the USA, Africa and Australia at least once during a twelve-month period. There’s really no lull in the rhythm of work, and working on a global basis means that if I’m not careful I could be working seven days a week.” This work pattern is in total contrast to the working life of his own parents growing up in Wale s. “My mother worked in a shop and my father worked on the night shift in a car factory. He would leave every night at 17.00 to go to work. His routine never altered, and there was a definite sense of a weekend to his and our lives back then. With my current travel schedule and work pattern the lines have become blurred, but I’m careful to manage it all and look after my health. I exercise early in the morning before leaving for the office. It’s always a full day when I’m in Nyon, although I do try to leave the building by 19:00. If I see anyone else still working late I tell them to go home. Balancing work and home life is important. I’ve also insisted on a morning coffee/tea break for staff. I encourage them to leave their office and meet other staff during this time. Perhaps it’s my one British influence on the organisation, but I feel it’s important that employees take the time to chat and discuss issues face to face instead of endless email communication.” In 2005 Jennings was diagnosed with throat cancer. After an operation and a course of radiotherapy he is now recovered. “If I was determined to achieve many things before, I’m even more determined now. My sense of purpose of doing the right thing has been strengthened in the knowledge that every day counts.” Regarding his own safety when entering into potentially combative situations, he says : “There are times when it’s been tricky in countries such as Colombia, South Korea or Nigeria, but what I occasionally experience is nothing in comparison to the threats and intimidation that workers and elected union members around the world can encounter on a daily basis. “Outside work, I like to help on a personal level by sending Twitter messages of support to many people in difficult situations around the world. The protests earlier this year in Turkey are a case in point. I was at home one Saturday night a few weeks ago and I started to see thousands of messages coming through from Turkey, many of them asking: ‘Does the world know what’s happening to us?’ I responded with one Tweet in support and in return received messages and images, all telling me about the rubber bullets and the protests. Just getting into a dialogue with them gives them a sense of not being alone.” UNIGlobal Union, situated a few hundred metres from Nyon railway station, was purpose-built for the organisation in the town – on time and under budget. “UNIGlobal Union was the result of the merger of four organisations: FIET (International Federation of Employees, technicians and managers), MEI (Media and Entertainment International), IGF (International Graphical Federation) and CI (Communications International, formally PTTI). When we merged we needed a new home. We were initially in Geneva, where we had a piece of land on which we wanted to construct a brand new building. But we knew the wheels of development run very slowly in Geneva. It would have taken over 10 years to build! So when someone told us there was available land in Nyon we investigated further. I realised then that this current location would be perfect for our needs. It was near all the good transport links, and in addition Nyon council and the canton of Vaud were very open and welcoming to us. So we went ahead. The building was constructed on time and under budget. We now have an excellent office space with a large conference centre, interpreting booths and media centre. There are nearly 50 staff working here (around 25 nationalities among them), and about 200 in the building itself. Funding for our organisation comes from members fees from around the world – it costs just two francs a year to be a member.” In October  3rd the conference centre in the UNI Global Union building will be the venue for the 4th edition of the “What Next?” debate. Note to readers - These debates are open to the public and held in French but there will be simultaneous translation facilities available on the evening. “These debates are a way to open the doors of UNI Global Union to the general public and the local community. It’s an opportunity for them to have their say. In addition, a variety of important players in various fields are invited to speak to discuss the issues on the agenda. Our first debate focused on Corporate and Social Responsibility. The second debate was on the growth of the Lac Léman region. Leaders from Copenhagen and Utrecht were invited to speak on their experience in city growth and how to manage it. Our third debate was focused on young people". The next debate on October 3rd will be entitled ‘Liberty and Security’. How safe do people feel in today’s age; how do you define security; what do people feel threatened by? This debate will be held in the evening, which we hope will enable even more members of the public to engage in the conversation.” More details of this debate coming up on this site. In 2009 Jennings became a Swiss citizen and was proud on the day he attended the ceremony to confirm his citiz enship. The application process was not without its humorous points. “The day before my official interview (when I knew I would be asked a lot of questions and facts about the country and this area), I decided to conduct a final bit of research by heading off to the Abbey of Bonmont near my village. I thought I might be asked at what height the Abbey was situated. I was hunting around for a plaque or a sign with such information but I couldn’t see anything. So I asked a woman nearby reading a book in the Abbey grounds if she knew the height of the abbey. She turned round to me, smiled, and said: ‘Don’t worry, I won’t be asking you that question tomorrow.’ It transpired she was going to be part of the citizenship interview committee! I love it that so many things here are decided on a local and communal level. I was very pleased the day I could vote in Switzerland. I don’t want to be disenfranchised; I want to use my vote. “I very much feel part of the community here and have watched Nyon develop and change over the years, a lot of it for the better. I live in the area, and my wife is a teacher at La Chataignerie. I try to attend local festivals and local events. Having said all that, there’s a small part of me that will always have a passion for Wales, particularly during rugby matches. There’s a Welsh expression called Hyraeth. It’s difficult to define, and it certainly can’t be translated into French – but it means a sense of yearning for one’s homeland. I do have Hyraeth, but essentially Switzerland for me is home and I hope it stays that way.”

Every year on the 6th January, there is a "Galette des Rois" parade through Nyon to celebrate Three Kings Day. The parade start outside La Combe shopping centre and follows the "Three Kings" through the top end of the old town in Nyon, finishing in the Place du Château. Children carry lanterns or candles, and the parade is accompanied by a "Fanfare"  (brass band music).  At the end of the parade, children and adults will find an enormous cake (the Galette des Rois), waiting for them in the castle square. This has been baked and donated by the bakers of the region and is then served up to members of the public.  It's a fun thing to experience, but wrap up well! The parade starts at 18:30 and can take a while to get going sometimes, however, hot drinks are often available at the end of the parade!

Thanks to the internet and blogging, a whole bunch of people who had never met before, (but had been reading Living in Nyon) were able to join each other for an early evening drink at Bibliothee in the centre of the town last night. It was wonderful to be able to introduce those that have lived here for a while, to those who plan on moving here or to those who had just arrived. What was more amazing that even though I had done very little publicity for the event, there was a good sized group who turned up, some who had just discovered this site the same day. Apart from me forgetting to take photos (I took just one at the end of the night!), the evening was a great success. I am sure there will be many more evenings like this to come. Perhaps next time I could arrange for someone to come and talk on a subject to do with life in Nyon, maybe we could have a meal? Suggestions most welcome. Thankyou to all who came and I look forward to meeting you again. To those who came and I didn't get your contact details, then if you want to send me an email that would be great, I can then put you on a mailing list for future events. Thankyou to Anne Lies for opening up her lovely tearoom in the evening for us too. Finally, the "Future Nyon Events" page has just been updated on the sidebar to the right. There are some great Autumnal events happening at this time of year, so check them out!

Party for everyone in Coppet, Autumn Fair, Artisan Market, Garage Blues, Rock music, Elegant Garden Party for all in Prangins and More.  Every ten years, Coppet throws a big fête/ party for members of the public and this year, the party has come round again. There will be three days of music (rock, classical and contemporary), food, events in and around the park and grounds of the château, at the Places des Ormes, the Place du Four and in other venues on Friday 25, Saturday 26th, and Sunday 27th September. Some of the events include a treasure hunt, a bouncy castle, a demonstration by the Roller Derby Club of Nyon, canine agility demonstration and lots more events throughout the three days.  There will be guided visits of the Temple of Coppet on Sunday at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00 and Sunday at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00. There will also be a big firework display down at the CGN embarkment point on Saturday at 22:00. Note the main through road in Coppet will be closed during the Fête. Parking will be available near the railway station, and along the roadside (both Geneva and Lausanne directions) outside the village See website listing all the events happening over the three days. Click here This weekend there are plenty of other fairs on the agenda. A reminder that there will be La Côte Autumn Fair in Founex at the Salle des Spectacles from 10:00 to 17:00. See poster below. There will also be a books and magazines stall. A good opportunity to stock up on reading material for the winter months! In Nyon this weekend UpMarket Markets are holding an Artisan Market in the Hotel Beau Rivage in Nyon on Sat 26 and Sunday 27 Sept from 11:00 to 17:00.  More info here 30 stands with hand made products Coffee & refreshments Children & parents' area Foodies area for a delicious lunch or snacks Children's reading corner with Usborne Books. Special readings at 11:30 and  14:30 An opportunity to look around while the little ones are entertained Face painting, glitter tattoos and balloon modelling Ceramics, clothing, soft furnishings, ladies fashion, jewellery, artwork, home furnishings, delicious food, kids clothing, natural body products, kids bedding & accessories, books & lots more. On Sunday 27th September it's the annual  "Lunch on the Grass"elegant garden party event at the Chateau of Prangins. It's a family event, take a picnic, while admiring at all the people in period costumes parading around the castle grounds! Music Events "Reverend Deadeye" from the U.S will be playing in Nyon at the Parenthèse tonight , Thursday the 24th September from 21:30 According to an extract from his website; "The Reverend Deadeye is the Reverend’s son of a Reverend’s son. He spent his youth handlin’ snakes and performin’ at tent revivals alongside his Pentacostal family on the Navajo reservation in Arizona. This sacred musical heritage finds its way prominently into his performances. But don’t expect a Sunday mornin’ church service; instead, expect a Saturday night baptism with fire holy rollin’ revival". Photo above Reverend Deadeye©Yeheshua Johnson. Also, "The Exiles" are playing in Nyon on Friday 25th September from 22:00. See poster below A reminder that at the Usine a Gaz this weekend it's the Gentleman's Ride Party with vintage motorbikes on display in Nyon followed by a rock concert   Click here for more info. In the Levratte are a of Nyon there will be an exhibition of art and photos in the Maison de Quartier on the 26th and 27th September and the 3rd and 4th October. See poster below.