Run through the old town of Nyon in the Noviodurun on Sat 3rd November. There are short family runs, runs for children, runs for adults and this year there is an "elite" running category for men and women. Online inscription has now finished but registration is possible at Nyon cinema until the 2nd November. See here. Runs are programmed throughout the day from 10:00 - 15:00.

There will be a night run along the lakeside in Morges on Saturday 3rd November from 16:00 -23.00. Proceeds towards charitable causes. Different lengths of runs from 1k to 10k! Registration possible on the day itself. Full details see here On Saturday the 27th October, there will be a chestnut/food festival at the Salle Communale in Nyon from 19:00 - 01:00. This event is organised by the La Mission catholic italienne de Nyon (no website found for this event). On Sunday 28th October it's the monthly flea market on Nyon's lakeside from 08:00 -18:30. The Nyon Ciné Club film on Monday the 29th October will be the "Other Side of Hope" by Aki Kaurismaki. See synopsis here

The Salvation Army's second-hand shop in Nyon will celebrate 15 years in its current location on Wednesday the 31st October and Thursday 1st November, from 09:00 -18:30 (no lunch time closure on these two days). There will be entertainment and discounts - see below. The shop will also be running a special offer on these two days, customers can fill up a Brocki bag with items from the store (apart from goods inside the windows and glass cases), for just CHF 25. Photo below - A Brocki Bag This big second-hand shop is a great place to pick up a bargain, from furniture to children's toys, houseware, decorations, clothes, bags, works of art and more. Their website list some of their current stock here. The store is at the Centre Articom, Route de Divonne 48, 1260 Nyon. Tel 022 361 337. This Brocki (short for brocante) also welcomes the donation of goods to its store, proceeds of sales go towards the Salvation Army's charitable causes. These range from helping the homeless to giving a hand those in need, both in Switzerland and in other countries. See here. The Nyon branch would really welcome donations of men's clothing in good condition. Demand is greater than supply at the moment. Moving house? Did you know that the Salvation Army also sells Brocki packing boxes? They can support a weight of up to 50 kilos and cost CHF 3. Details here The also offer a house clearance service. 15-year party celebrations - programme Wednesday 31st October 09:00 Coffee and a croissant will be offered by the Brocki. The first 15 customers of the day will receive a voucher for a Brocki'Poulet or a Brocki'Boeuf or a Brocki'Vegetarian and chips served from 11:00 11:30 A presentation, music, food on sale 15:00 A free puppet performance for children by AmaranteThursday 1st November From 09:00 The first 15 customers of the day will receive a voucher for a Brocki'Poulet or a Brocki'Boeuf or a Brocki'Vegetarian and chips served from 11:00 There will be several Flash (discounted) sales throughout the day 10:00 Vaiselle (kitchenware) 14:00 Clothes and 16:00 Toys Photo above of glassware - courtesy Brocki.ch

Although it's still sunny and warm outside, the (covered) outdoor skating rink in Nyon will open on Saturday 20th October 2018 and remain open until the 10th March 2019. The skating rink will be situated by the lakeside in the town and this year celebrates its 10th year in Nyon. The ice rink can be hired for private parties, it also has a buvette on site offering fondue for customers at midday. All details - click here. There will also be a silent disco at the skating rink from 18:30 -23:00 on Saturday 3rd November 2018. See poster below.

On Fri 12th October from 20:00 onwards there will a night of short films at the Odeon cinema in Morges. Over 21 films from 12 countries (6 of these from Switzerland) will be screened - see the list of films here - a mixture of fiction, documentary, and animation. Films will be shown with subtitles. Some films are in English such as "Fish Story" to be screened at 22:00 and "Edmond" (under the "Life is Short" category) at 00:20.

Know-it-all passport is currently seeking vendors for Know-it-all Marketplace. This 2nd pop-up shop (temporary shop) will be held in a central Geneva location for the four weeks lead up to Christmas. If you work and create in any of the areas listed below (or even one that is not listed!) then click here for more details The deadline for application is midnight 20 October 2018 fabric items mosaic stained glass painted furniture painted items paper items metal items handmade candles ceramic porcelain perfume jams cookie mixes jewelry serving plates soap Advent wreaths Christmas decorations quilts cards local authors leather items items for men upcycled items etc.

The film "A Star is Born" starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga will be screened in English at Nyon Capitole Cinema on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th at 17:45 and on Monday at 20:30 (as part of the Monday Movie night). Details here

Space for 40 co-workers, meeting rooms for rent, open for "early bird" working, kitchen space, relaxing areas, take a call in a télécabine! Back in May 2018, we reported that a co-working space was due to open in Nyon in Autumn. This space, Atelier 9, has now officially launched and is open for business on Monday to Fridays from 07:00 - 20:00 and on Saturday from 08:00 – 18:00. The meeting room on the premises can also be rented for non-co-workers during the day and evening. The name, Atelier 9, is a play on words and not only refers to the number nine of the building’s address; Vieux-Marché 9, but also it refers to the newness (neuf) - the renovation of what was originally a traditional painters and decorator’s workshop . This was a Nyon business for over 45 years. The designers of the co-working space have paid tribute to this fact: they have included the painters' ladders in their promotional material and named some of the meeting rooms with paint related themes. A Stylish Space to Work Although this co-working space is housed in an old building and within a stone’s throw of the Roman museum, it is a completely modern and stylish working environment. Right in the heart of town, close to the railway station, the central car park and the CGN *port, it has fast Wi-Fi, comfortable desks including desks that can be altered so you can stand up while working, projectors, flip charts, a kitchenette with table and chairs, laser printer and scanner, private lockers to store personal goods and more. Photo above - co-workers in Atelier 9 The funky but practical furniture and decorative items in the rooms have all been sourced from Switzerland. The working area is divided into three zones, and co-workers can choose where they want to sit. You can even make a phone call inside amini cable car! Photo above - One of the relaxing areas in Atelier 9 Photo above - the kitchenette Community Spirit Co-working has seen rapid growth in recent years, and the founders of Atelier 9 were keen to provide this concept in Nyon, where not only they could work themselves, but they could create a friendly community amongst co-workers. There is already an interesting group of co-workers in situ such as James Common, founder of Common Ground, (a career platform for STEM academics looking for work in Data Science), Joseph Gasser of Tiq2Sports (a one-stop shop for reserving sports courses and lessons). Maria Mirek from Magazyn Praga and Isaline Peiry, DiversEarth. Since opening just a few weeks ago, there have also been some skills sharing amongst co-workers, one of the benefits of not working at home alone! Meeting room for hire by non-co-workers - Already been hired by a group from Spain The meeting room (seating up to 12) is bright and cheerful and can be used by co-workers. It can also be hired by individuals, groups and organisations who are not co-workers. Above - The meeting room which can be rented, this can be opened on sunny days for an after meeting apéro! Atelier 9 told Living in Nyon that they already have this room reserved by a group who are coming from Spain to present their work to a Nyon company. They also will soon have a co-worker who will travel from Yvoire by *boat to give courses in the meeting room. Atelier 9 is perfectly placed as it is also next door to Café Ex Machina, so food can be ordered in for meetings and events etc. Beat the Traffic Jams! Atelier 9 can offer an Early Bird special for workers who can want to start work early and beat the traffic jams. A desk will be available from 08:00 - 10:30 for just CHF 15 a session, or a 10 Early Bird Pass for CHF 130. There are several public events planned for the atelier with LinkedIn and Nyon Business Forum networking events, and a photography exhibition by Nadir Mokdadthat will be displayed on the walls of the building. Roland Schaller, one of the co-founders of Atelier 9, speaks fluent English and can be contacted in English via email info@atelier9.work or phone, 022 565 3355. He will be on site during the week 08:15 – 12:00 and 13:30 -17:00 to answer co-worker’s questions. Photo above - Street view of the Atelier One of the two cable cars in the co-working space

It's Fête de la Vigne in Nyon this Friday 5th (17:00- 23:30) and Saturday 6th October (09:00 - 01:00 in the morning!) in the Place du Château and at the Place des Marronniers. There are lots of events planned: an after-work drink on Friday, with a light show against the castle walls, wine producers in town with stands, wine tasting, music concerts, raclette, fondue, burger bars etc. On Saturday there will be a demonstration of the pressing of grapes (from the town's own vineyards) in the traditional manner at 15:00 and more. More info and the full programme, click here.

Over 1500 British cars and Motorbikes will be gathered along the lakeside in Morges, from 10:00 -17:00 this Sunday 6th October 2018 . The "guest of honour" car will be the Aston Martin. Details here and in the poster below.

The Salon HR Suisse (Human Resources salon) will take place at Palexpo on the 3rd and 4th October 2018. There will be hundreds of exhibitors at the salon showcasing their products and services. There's an English programme at the fair with a series of lectures such as "Why happiness at work matters", "Coaching - Fad, Fashion or Profession", to "Megatrends shaping the job market and redefining successful careers" see full programme here Advice from Experts on hand The "Swiss Mobility Circle" will also be present at the fair at stand H.11. This association has a targeted network of experts. These are experts in their own field - everything from relocation, insurance, removal, tax advice, employment, health advice and more. They can advise and find solutions adapted to your needs. If you have any questions, pop along to the stand and speak to Finn from MyProject, an advisory firm in insurance, retirement planning, healthcare, tax planning, mortgages, and estate management or speak to Jimmy from the Swiss Moving Company. Photos above courtesy - Salon HR Suisse

This year the Château de Prangins celebrates 20 years as home to the Swiss National Museum in French-speaking Switzerland. During that time it has welcomed more than a million visitors, held around fifty cultural history exhibitions, and launched innovative events – such as Rendez-vous au Jardin (Rendezvous in the garden – a Fête and Spring market) and Déjeuner sur l’herbe (Lunch on the Grass). A weekend of celebrations on 29th and 30th September 2018. To honour this milestone, the artist Muma ( who created a social sculpture in the historical kitchen garden back in 2008), will return on Saturday 29 September with 50,000 candles and a work entitled "Flowers of Fire"(from 18:00 to midnight). Some 500 volunteers will be taking part in a light performance that promises to be an unforgettable experience. There also will be a party in the village of Prangins from midday onwards. On Sunday 30 September, the tenth edition of Déjeuner sur l’herbe (Lunch on the Grass), will take place from 10:00 -17:00 in the grounds of the château with a historical costume parade in the afternoon. Photo below from a previous year's parade. This is a fun family day out! How to get there - see flyer attached here for parking and public transport details