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When winter settles in Nyon, we often find ourselves covered in a blanket of grey clouds feeling equally as gloomy. When in search for that energising winter sun we crave, what do we do... we head UP!  Combine that with exciting winter activities that some of us wait all year round for, why wouldn't we get up into the mountains at every given chance? Well, the great thing about living in this region is that there are plenty of fun things to do that don’t need us to travel very far. One popular activity is cold water therapy, via lake swimming or as some like to call it ‘No way am I getting IN THERE’ swimming in Lac Leman. Paired with a session in the Sauna down by the lake, it is a fantastic activity for any age, solo or as a group. And the best thing about it is, it’s FREE! Cold Water Bathing Engaging in cold water exposure is said to not only give your physical and mental health a boost, but the immune system too. Now, as we enter the third year of the pandemic, we are making all efforts to keep our immune system strong, as best we can. The practice of cold water immersion may hold a part of that and has been around for hundreds of years in varying cultures and countries. Due to its growing awareness from the likes of Wim hof -Ice Man, more people are taking the plunge into ice cold waters hoping for improved sleep, boosted energy levels and reduced stress and inflammation, as well as other long term health benefits. How to get started? The simplest way, finish with a cold 30 second blast at the end of your shower. Or, for the braver among you switch out hot water altogether for an invigorating, cold shower. Then, once your body (and nerves!) have acclimatised, the natural progression would be to immerse yourself, at least once a week in an ice bath and even better, a lake. We are fortunate to be in close proximity to many stunning, crystal clear lakes in Switzerland. Not least Lac Leman with an average of a cool 6 ° C during winter.  The picturesque Nyon plage offset by Mont Blanc and white capped mountains in the horizon, makes it the perfect place setting for a winter lake swim. You can understand why you often see bathers in the lake either alone or with friends; a tranquil way to pass a morning or afternoon. The Sauna If you are not quite ready to take the plunge without a ‘pre-game’ warm-up, there is the beautifully designed Sauna at Nyon plage. The cabin is cleverly positioned to give the impression of actually being in the water. With a private balcony overlooking the lake, it is an inviting sanctuary allowing you moments of warmth and calm before, and in between the two to three recommended dips into the cold water outside. It is an initiative created by the Association Des Bains de Trois Jetées and run by enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers creating spectacular winter moments of wellness guided by the lunar light. Ideal to do alone, but even better with friends to encourage you with a little peer pressure (the good kind) to jump in. Then finish it all off with a calming cup of tea in a cosy, fire lit room. The Sauna is open until April with some special events and early morning sauna sessions coming up. Check out their site for information on hours and prices. They are also raising funds for a new, bigger Sauna to continue spreading their winter magic in the future and would be delighted to receive donations. Happy Winter Swimming!

Our weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead.Escape Room at the Château 17-19 February There is a new escape room event Crime d'Absinthe at the Château de Nyon. 'After a drunken night, you wake up at the back of a cell, accused of absinthe madness.. .' Inspired by real events, this escape room is housed in an exceptional place: the prisons of the Château de Nyon, used until 1979. More information and to reserve your place here Winter Activities in the Sun Make the most of the winter sun and check out all the fun winter activities there are to do in the region. Night skiing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and lots more.... Festival Geneva Lux - 21st January- 6th February  The 8th edition of the Geneva Lux Festival is now on.  The festival presents works of art made of light, created and staged specifically for Geneva by artists from Switzerland and abroad. These luminous creations are presented in the city centre. It is free of charge and accessible to everyone. Your Insurance GPS - Insurance Clinic 3rd February 10:00-12:00 Ask all things insurance with expert Karen Davies. A great opportunity to clear up any queries on current policies or to plan for the future. Karen hosts free fortnightly Insurance clinics held at Tartines & Co. in Nyon. For more information on the clinics click the Facebook link or contact Karen directly by email Les Puces Nyon - Sunday 30th January We have already reached the end of January and Marché aux Puces will be down by the lake for the first one of 2022! A great day out bargain hunting for the whole family with the beautiful backdrop of the lake and the mountains. Check out the dates for the rest of the year below. Local Libraries join forces Making it easier for you to access information in the area; you can now obtain documents from any of the following libraries without having to travel to the specific place. The libraries are Nyon, Gland, Rolle and Coppet. It takes just one click to reserve your document and choose your pick up location.

Our weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. GAOS Theatre Group presents  FOR THE BOYS "For the Boys", written by Mags Sheldon, is inspired by the letters and poetry written by service men and service women to their loved ones during World War II. This unique piece of musical theatre showcases the songs which provided nostalgia for peace, motivated the troops and promised a better future. Running 3rd-6th March at the Théâtre de Marens, click here for tickets and more information. Les Hivernales 2022 - 24th - 27th February The Hivernales Association is once again bringing their festival to Nyon. With 16 stages and 40 musical artists in and around Nyon, the festival encourages musical discovery in the heart of winter. You can also sign up to be a volunteer . Click here for tickets and the program. Family Creative Workshop - Château de Nyon 9th February and 24th February Inspired by the exhibition 'Together at the Castle', there will be a family workshop to create a notebook full of colours, drawings and words. From 8 years old and 12CHF per person at 14:30 to 16:30, click here to reserve a place.   Soloists from The Menuhin Academy - 14th February Enjoy a concert at the Rosey Concert Hall in Rolle Valentine's Evening 20:15 - 22:00. Renaud Capuçon, the Artistic Director offers us a concert each season with his protégés. Click here to book. Van Gogh Alive Exhibition The last few weeks to catch this stunning multimedia exhibition in Lausanne. 3,000 images synchronised with powerful music dedicated to the Dutch painter, it is something not to be missed! Special opening on 14th February. For more information click here Historical Collections at the Château de Nyon - Porcelaine Express! Part of the Porcelain Exhibition at the castle, each month discover a new facet of the history of porcelain. A 30 minute visit where an object or theme is presented and analysed by an art historian. Click here for more information

Our weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead.Cardio Snowshoeing Mornings Run by the Shezone Outdoor Community - combine getting fit and active and the scenic, wintery outdoors by going snowshoeing. A great social way to build up strength whilst enjoying the beauty of the surrounding nature. Check out their site for more information and upcoming dates. USINE A GAZ Evening of Poems in Music Marc Aymon will be sharing his new album  Humans  with musician Milla in this special evening of poems in music this Friday 18th. Click here for more information and tickets. Chateau de Prangins - Ovid in the Jura  The exhibition at Château de Prangins explores a luxurious parlour decorated with wallpaper from the late 18th century – a masterpiece from the Swiss National Museum that is being shown in public for the first time – and tells the fascinating story of its colourful owner. This is a tale of wine, wallpaper, countryside and contraband! Opens Friday 18th February, click here for more info. Museum Pass  Why not purchase the Museum Pass for a bargain 12CHF and visit 8 museums in the area including The Châteaux of  Nyon ,   Coppet  and  Prangins , the  Lake Geneva Museum , the  Roman Museum of Nyon , the  Museum of Old Coppet , the  French Museum of Agricultural Machinery – Moulin de Chiblins , the  House of Basketball (FIBA, Mies). Click here for more info on where and how to purchase.

As the we settle in to 2022, we thought it would be the perfect moment to give our readers a reminder of our story so far and a little behind-the-scenes peak at Living in Nyon and some of the recent changes that have been happening.  The Living in Nyon site was created in 2009 by Catherine Nelson-Pollard with the aim of creating a strong bridge between the local and international community by providing information and networking opportunities. We hope to continue to be an invaluable source of informative and interesting content for our English speaking audience. In the summer of 2020,  Mandy Bronsil  took over as the new editor of the site from Catherine and since then, apart from the many fantastic and informative articles Mandy has written she also registered Living in Nyon as an Association; a truer reflection as its status as a 'website for the community'. Mandy has been living in Vich since 2009 with her husband and two young children. She founded her own company B-inspired Partners in January of 2019 where she focuses on career development for companies and individuals. Read more about both Mandy and Catherine in our previous article . The Living in Nyon Team has expanded! Who are we? As of September 2021, Living in Nyon is now a committee of three. Two new motivated and enthusiastic women who live in the centre of Nyon have come on board and taken the site to their heart. Myrta Our social media whizz who loves meeting new people and is always discovering new things to see and do in the area! A Sales Manager for over 15 years, Myrta moved to Nyon from Madrid in 2015 for a job promotion in the CPG industry. In 2019 she decided to make a career change to follow her passion for all things digital and to make an impact for the next generation of women to come. An entrepreneur focused on a business approach to alternative environmentally friendly ways of consumption, whilst supporting diverse and ethical companies. Myrta has an online shop of products & nutritional supplements for your well-being. If you are interested in nourishing your skin, chemical-free, and the evolution of well-ageing trends contact Myrta here. Seema Sharma Seema moved to Nyon in 2010 from the UK and lives in town with her husband and three children. A dedicated copy editor and copywriter she is thrilled to be working on our website helping to create fun and interesting content for our readers and followers. With a background in Marketing and now editing and writing full-time, Seema also has her own freelancing business. 'I love living in Nyon and am so happy to be part of The Living in Nyon Team that showcases all the brilliant opportunities this beautiful town has to offer.' Now you have met the team, h ere are some of our objectives for 2022 Our committee continues to move forward with determination in building the Living in Nyon website. We all feel strongly involved in the town of Nyon and wish to promote it as best we can. Continue to strengthen our position as an intermediary between local and international communities. Continue to grow our followers and put out interesting, engaging content on our social media relating to the town and surrounding areas. Capturing the town in its essence through the seasons with beautiful photos displayed throughout our articles. Continue to make background changes to the website, both aesthetic and functional so the site is more clear and easier to navigate for our readers. Continue to share information and cover a wide and diverse range of topics. With our varied experience and knowledge, we will be able to meet both the challenge of the regularity of publications and the distribution of work. We are excited for this next chapter of Living in Nyon and are always open to ideas and suggestions from you, our community of readers. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us at info@livinginnyon.com or via Instagram or Facebook. Talk soon! Mandy, Seema and Myrta

Our weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. UPDATE: The WW2 story in our musical show For the Boys, and the present situation in Ukraine are having a profound effect on us.  GAOS will donate all profit from this show to aid Ukranian refugees. The cast includes two members from the Ukraine and the Russian Federation, both of whom are supporting one another during this very difficult and emotional time as we should all.GAOS Theatre Group presents FOR THE BOYS "For the Boys", written by Mags Sheldon, is inspired by the letters and poetry written by service men and service women to their loved ones during World War II. This unique piece of musical theatre showcases the songs which provided nostalgia for peace, motivated the troops and promised a better future. Running this week 3rd-6th March at the Théâtre de Marens, click here for tickets and more information.   Jazz Night in Cheserex - 11th March If you fancy a night listening to some cool jazz, check out the Jazz Night in Cheserex. Tickets are 25CHF and under 16s are free! For tickets phone +41(0)792909033 or email at denis.droz@gmail.com Walk Wild: Night of Snowshoeing and Raclette - St. Cergue Discover a different atmosphere, other landmarks and a particular emotion while traversing the mountain on snowshoes at night: a dream within everyone's reach!  Dates available March 4, 18 and 24. For more information and to book click here or email at contact@walkwild.ch Open to all ages, from 12 and above. Tour Guides of the Fountains of Nyon Discover the history of the many fountains in the centre of Nyon. Feel the water, touch their structures and let yourself be overwhelmed by the poetic and informative comments from your guide. Starting from the 5th March, click here for more details and dates. Film Festival Vert The 17th edition of the Green Film Festival is back here in Nyon 10th - 13th March at the Ferme du Manoir by the Nyon Castle. The ecological transition will be the theme of Saturday while Sunday will be devoted to the issue of biodiversity . Check out the full program here .

Celebrating International Women's Day today. Aglobal day honouring women, as well as raising awareness of their social, economic, cultural and political achievements.  In 1914, March 8th officially became the date to mark International Women's Day. Fighting and rallying for equality, suffrage and bridging the gender pay gap are just some of the many issues women faced worldwide and continue to do so. Women in Switzerland were given the right to vote in 1971, relatively late in comparison with other countries in the Western World. With our neighbouring countries France giving suffrage in 1944, Germany in 1918 and Italy in 1945. And there is still much more work to do! These are not just 'women's issues' - they affect us all and it is important also to recognise that historically there are men who have played critical roles in the advancement of this movement and must still be included in conversations in the future. Women's groups in the region There are so many amazing women-led groups in the region - bringing them together and offering support. Here are just a few : International Women's Club of Nyon - bringing women together since 1987 Genuine Women Women Rock Switzerland Facebook Group Coffee and Bubbles Facebook Group Not forgetting all the wonderful mompreneurs who are raising their children and starting enterprises of their own. Often coming to Switzerland as the accompanying spouse. Living in Nyon was founded by Catherine Nelson-Pollard in 2009 and now three more women make up the team working on this site.  We are all from different countries, backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities and that is our super strength. We wish you a very Happy Women's Day! Myrta, Mandy and Seema

Our weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. CIRQUE HELVETIA The Circus Helvetia is in Rolle by the Chateau this March for the following dates : 18th - 18h 19th - 15h and 18h 20th - 15h For more information and to book click here Easter Market The Marché de Pâques is coming up soon! With arts and crafts,  local products, workshops for children and all things Easter. Check out the program here End of Season Party - St-Cergue 12th March The ice-rink in St-Cergue are holding a party to celebrate the end of their season. From Saturday 11h, open to all and costumes are very welcome! Check out the agenda for the day here Dom Juan from The Founders at Usine à Gaz The show is playing this week. Thu 10th 19h and Fri 11th 20:30h. Click here for more information and tickets Marché Dominical de Rolle This Sunday 13th head to Rolle for their monthly Sunday Market.  Check out here for more information and future dates.

Living in Switzerland with children in the local school system can be a shock for many parents who have not had the experience of the seemingly huge gap in the middle of the day. L unchtime. For both working and stay at home parents unaccustomed to having their children back home for almost two hours in the middle of the day, it brings up a crucial question... what to do about lunchtime?  Child care The Swiss local system still generally relies on the assumption of having a stay-at-home parent. This can be tricky to navigate for parents in different situations already juggling work and other commitments. Those parents working locally with a company that encourages the two hour 'work-life balance' lunch or a support system to help, can find it easier to create a solution. There are options available; the after school program parascolaire , hiring au pairs or maman du jours , lunch-sharing, but these themselves come with their own set of challenges. Being low on the priority list, spaces available, costs. Add to that the long waiting list and options are limited. A possible solution In the beginnings of the pandemic in 2020, Nyon based Anouk Demper, mother to four girls in the local school system was struggling to find a new lunch solution. One that would accommodate all four of her children, now in different schools. A stay-at-home mum with a slim chance of getting into the parascolaire system that could cost her family up to 100CHF a day. She decided to take action into her own hands and do a little investigating and came across the exact solution she was looking for! Similar to what is run in her home country of Holland, a lunch club -  Les Petits Midis, started in neighbouring Bursins and run by volunteers, and then another in Perroy . Where to begin? Anouk set about turning this already successful working model into a reality here in Nyon. Enlisting the help of friends and teachers to help write letters, put up flyers and create a business plan, she then approached the Nyon commune. Not sure of the response, to her delight the plan was warmly received and not only approved but supported. Les Petits Midis Nyon was born. Next steps... set it up as an Association, find a venue and volunteers to help run it, and bring it to life. How does it work? The LPM team will pick up and drop your child from school to the buvette they are renting from the Stade de Marens, home to FC Italia. They look after the children as they have their home-brought packed lunch (with an option to be heated) and offer fresh fruit, water and playtime indoor or outdoors. It is open to all - just become a member and register for the specific days you would like, and the trade-off? You volunteer for two lunchtimes per month (min).   How to sign up? For more information and to register go to the LPM website. There is a 15CHF annual membership and the cost is 6CHF per day. Currently for children at the schools: École du Couchant ,  École des Tattes D'Oie 1P-6P and siblings in 7-8P at École du Cossy. Stuck at an appointment? LPM also run a dépannage service to all members and will pick up your child last minute if you are delayed. Unexpected Benefits As we have recently seen, plans can change in an instant - work status, parenting status, etc. The biggest draw to this lunch club is the flexibility. It also has a big social aspect too. Parents and kids alike who didn't know each other are forming friendships and building up community through volunteering. It has enriched the social life of the members, and the children have found new friends with whom they can play with after school, as this extended support network is being built. Future After a successful pilot year, LPM were given the green light for a second year. There is potential to adopt this scheme at different schools throughout Nyon as part of the Association. Get inspired by this project and think about how you, like Anouk, can make a change in your community. Reach out to people with an idea or proposal that you think could help improve the quality of life of your community but were hesitating to put forward. You will be surprised how open people are and how much they want you to succeed. Get in touch via email info@lespetitsmidis-nyon.ch with Les Petits Midis to sign up or for more information.

The Nyon Triathlon is now open for registration for its 33rd edition. The long running Nyonnais triple event has announced its racing program for 6th-7th August 2022. Taking place next to the Colovray Sports Centre it is now possible to register for the event here for one of the seven race formats offered. The program The Nyon Triathlon continues its efforts to offer races accessible to all, adapted to all levels and inclusive. Once again this year, we will get to see the elite of the Swiss triathlon compete against each other. The Swiss Elite, U20 and U18 Championships will take place on Sunday 7th August, as part of the National League. The popular races always present on the program are spread over the two days: Discovery triathlon The Team Family and Tri Kids Aquathlon Short Distance Olympic Distance Relay The start of the races (outside the National League) will be a "rolling start", so five people every 15 seconds. This ensures the comfort of the racers whilst limiting any health risks. A Triathlon that supports inclusive sport The Nyon Triathlon is consolidating its collaboration with Special Olympics Switzerland and the Swiss Paraplegic Association, in order to integrate athletes with different types of disabilities into its races and offer them the necessary adaptations. Click here for all the race and practical information.

Our weekly feature where you can find out about upcoming events and any latest news in Nyon and the surrounding area. Next in Nyon brings you ideas of things to do for the weeks ahead. There are still places for this weekend's (18th-19th) escape room event Crime d'Absinthe at the Château de Nyon. 'After a drunken night, you wake up at the back of a cell, accused of absinthe madness.. .' Inspired by real events, this escape room is housed in an exceptional place: the prisons of the Château de Nyon, used until 1979. More information and to reserve your place here The 5th Edition of the Weekend Tales at the Château de Nyon This year, the Château de Nyon festival takes you to the origins of life at the sources of our imagination, in the deep nature of tales . It includes a  fox, a wolf, water, an island, the sun, the moon, a chaperone without cape or cake, and mysterious little lights that illuminate the garden. Taking place Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March. For more information and to book your sessions click here. Reopening of the Caveau in Mont-Sur-Rolle The Caveau of Mont-sur-Rolle reopens its doors on Friday 18th March at 17H for the 2022 wine season. Check out here  for more information. COUP DE BALAI 2022 - Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March For the second year running the Scouts of Gland will be doing their good deeds and collecting rubbish throughout the weekend. Sign up with your friends and family for this cantonal waste collection action which takes place in Gland and register here Anti-Racism Week “Hey! what do you see?" Nyon kicks off their Anti Racism Campaign the 19th until 26th March. The City of Nyon have prepared a varied program, open to all, to promote diversity and create places for exchanges and meetings. For more information click here

The Schilliger Garden Centre is offering extensive landscaping services, a definite gardening game-changer!  So, how would you define a landscaper? Well, someone who understands the soil and can adapt the vegetation to the requirements of the environment and of their clients, creating a place of peace and harmony for the body and the spirit. Damien, the head of the Schilliger's landscape service says " Returning to basics is essential, one must always try to remember what nature would achieve if given the choice." History of the Service Initially based on planting and vegetation and now for a few years the development of the landscape design as well. A new contribution of skills, in particular landscape masonry, has made it possible to have a complete and global offering to respond to a wider range of needs from clients. Meet the team and each of their specialties: Damien - Schilliger Landscape Manager Pedro - Landscaper Sébastien - Team Leader Virgil - Team Leader Olivier - Landscaper Grégory - Landscaper  The Added Values of Schilliger's Landscaping Service The Natural Garden Biodiversity - working on diversity at the level of plant species promotes the emergence of various animal species (e.g. pollinating insects, bees and butterflies) Respect for the soil involves organic amendments (e.g. compost, nettle manure, manure, etc.) in order to preserve the microbial life of the soil. Respect for the soil when planting plants, keeping the design work with the soil in place, adaptation of the plants or improvement of the soil if necessary. Materials - the use of ethical and mostly local materials such as wood and stone (e.g. Valais quarry) Plants - mainly use plants from their production; trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals. Schilliger has banned 100% chemical inputs. The Know-How The entire service team has received training for the creation and maintenance of natural gardening techniques including: The use of amendments Agronomic training for soil life Flower meadows Dry stone masonry Planting trees and shrubs, creation of beds and landscape masonry (natural stone paving, paving, dry stone walls) Creating your Landscaping Project with Schilliger Schilliger offer three options to make all your landscaping dreams come true. OPTION 1 : Realising your dreams Do you know exactly what you want to transform in your garden? Request your quote in just one click. OPTION 2 : Design part of your garden or terrace together.   Package includes (CHF400): - The first appointment at your home - Development of a quick concept - A quote including plant design work *If you accept the quote, the amount invoiced will be CHF200 instead of CHF400 OPTION 3 : Design your garden together from A to Z Part 1: Design The garden designer comes to your home to define your needs. This first visit is free and without obligation. The garden designer sends you a design quote for your project. If you accept the quote, your project begins: several meetings are scheduled to discuss your wishes and validate your choices (plants, decoration). Once the concept is finalised, you will receive your plans. *50% of the design quote has to be paid upon acceptance and the balance upon submission of the final project (plans). Part 2: Production The person in charge of the landscaping department studies the plans provided by the garden designer and submits an quote for the realisation of your project (integrating all the material chosen beforehand: plants, decoration, labour, travel, etc. ). If you accept the construction quote, 50% is payable on acceptance and the balance at the end of the work. All you then have to do is set a start date for the work and your dream exterior will soon be born! If this is something that you would like to explore further, get in touch with the Schilliger Garden Centre here or by phone +41(0) 22 354 4444 and for more information check out here Read about our previous article to learn more about the Schilliger Garden Centre.