Look out for legionnaires, gladiators and more in Nyon at the Esplanade des Marronniers (where the Roman Columns are situated) on Saturday the 30th June from 10:00-20:00. Lots of events are planned on this "Roman Day" - demonstrations, shows, legionary patrols, plus guided tours of the Roman Museum. Full programme here

The PubliBikes (both electric and non-electric) are now back in situ - just outside the railway station in Nyon. They were replaced recently during the modernisation of the Publibike network in the La Côte area. There are other bike stations across Nyon and in Prangins, Gland, Dully etc. This new system enables customers to use a smartphone or SwissPass to use the bikes. How does the PubliBike system work? There's a clear explanation (in English) on the PubliBike website. Click here. There are different subscription possibilities for regular commuters, tourists, and a Quick Bike subscription which comes without an annual fee. Perfect for travelling short distances without a car! Once subscribed you can then ride in all the new PubliBike networks in Lausanne, Morges, Lugano, Sion, and Zurich and coming soon - Bern and Fribourg.

Two free tickets are on offer for the performance of "Ophelia" by Piri Ballet on either Thursday 21st or Friday 22nd June at 17:30. The ballet will take place at the magnificent Bâtiment des Forces Motrices in Geneva (near the centre of town and next to the river/lake). To be in with a chance of winning these tickets, send an email with your name to info@livinginnyon.com by midnight on Tuesday 19th June. Names will be put into a hat and winners informed on Wednesday 20th June. Piri Ballet is also offering a 50% discount on tickets to Living in Nyon readers - just use the discount code: supersale, when booking.

It's Fête de la Musique in Nyon on Saturday 23rd June. Over 300 musicians will play at different venues around the town from 09:00 on Saturday morning to the early hours of Sunday morning! Concerts are free for the public. There's a choice of music on offer for everyone, from classical/choir/jazz music at the Temple (this venue is supported by the COV), Salsa at the Cactus Jack pub, Electro Hip-Hop (see video below) at the Tente Rive Este (outside the Usine a Gaz) to metal/punk in the park (supported by Nyon Core). Check out the website here. It lists all the venues with a map and has a programme with performance times to download. There is a Facebook site for the festival and some venues/associations such as NyonCore, the Cactus Jack and La Jetée Bar Lounge have their own Facebook sites listing their own concerts. Vide below - Wugs - playing at the Tente Rive Este at around 22:15

Nyon will have an official fan zone for football fans to watch the World Cup 2018 which begins on Thursday the 14th of June. There will be giant screens (both interior and exterior), a VIP zone, a wine bar, three different drinks areas with food, all in a great ambiance! The fan zone is at Route de Stand 17 in Nyon. Public transport is just 50 metres away. Here is a list of the upcoming matches and screening times. See Facebook site here. Note: Other bars/pubs in Nyon will also be screening World Cup matches such as the Fishermen's Pub in Nyon.

Garage Sale in Gingins (near Nyon) this Saturday 16th June. Food on sale, entertainment for children on the day. For more details, tel Alessia Poynton: 079 599 01 65

GENEVA’S GOT TALENT comes to Nyon on Saturday 16th June The Geneva Amateur Operatic Society's next performance "Geneva's Got Talent" will be performed for one night only, at the Salle Communale in Nyon. The show will follow the format of the UK TV show of the same name. Contestants (of any age) who possess some sort of talent will perform for the show, with their performance judged by a panel of judges. Doors open at 19.00, show starts at 20.00. More info and tickets on the Geneva Amateur Operatic Society website here. There will be food and drinks on sale at the bar before and during the show. A chance to see the many talents of the GAOS family!

Nyon council has lots of future plans for the heart of the town and its public spaces (see videos below). The lakeside area, Place du Château, Place de la Gare, Place Perdtemps will all be improved and changed. There is also a long term plan to create underground parking in Place Perdtemps. This square will be then grassed over to create a public space and a new commercial centre will be built on one side of the square. One of the first improvements to be made in the next few weeks is the Grande Jetée area by the lakeside and there's an opportunity for members of the public to help add some finishing touches to this space such as planting flowers and plants, painting a "deck", helping to lay sand etc on these three dates: Saturday 23rd June from 09:00 -12:00, Monday 25th from 17:00 -19:00 and Wednesday 27th June from 15:00 -18.00. If you want to take part - register here. The official inauguration of the Grande Jetée area will be on Saturday 30h June from 14:00 - 16.00. This will be cancelled in case of bad weather. Take a look at the other future plans for the town in these videos below including what the town should look like in 2030! This is an impression of what the Place de Château will look like. There will be no car parking in this area (access only for residents, the police and emergency services), there will be a new terrace area for the public, fountains and new vegetation. As Living in Nyon understands it, the area currently used as a café/ restaurant by the Auberge de Château will return to being used as a public space. As for the area around the railway station, it is understood that the old railway lines that were once used by the NStCM train will be dug up, there will be more terraces and areas created which are favourable to pedestrians and cyclists. Finally check this video out of what the town should look like by 2030. The council have grand plans! The video is in French but it's easy to follow.

There are still tickets left for Caribana festival if any music lovers want to head off to this lakeside festival near Nyon, tonight Friday 8th or Saturday 9th June. The Script are on the line up for Saturday. Apologies to readers for the lack of reports on the festival over the past two days. This site has been having technical difficulties but we have been posting videos via our Facebook account. Check out our videos of Status Quo and Simple Minds on stage, plus a walk around the festival grounds stopping off at the "Silent Disco" and a view of the magnificent sky about the grounds on Thursday night. If you prefer your music in a smaller, quieter setting there will be Celtic music tonight the 8th June at the 1306 Club in the old town of Nyon Concert starts 20:30 Free entry. Hat passed around for the artists.

There will be Garden Party to celebrate the Queen's 92nd Birthday on Thursday 21st June at 18:30 in the lovely grounds of the Geneva English School in Genthod. This event is being organised by the Romandie West Region of the British Residents’ Association of Switzerland (Romandie West Region). In addition to BRA members, the invitation is also extended to members of the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce Geneva Chapter, Brits in Business, Executives International, the Royal British Legion, the Royal Air Forces Association, the Royal Over-Seas League, the Victoria British Aid Fund, the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts’ Club, citizens of Commonwealth countries and other organisations with British links. The Guest of Honour will be Ambassador Miriam Shearman, Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, who will propose the Loyal Toast and to the Swiss Federal Parliament. The dress code for the occasion will be "smart casual" or national dress and decorations may be worn. Participants will be greeted with a glass of Pimms and then proceed to the spacious lawns backing on to the school and overlooking the lake and mountains where drinks, finger food and entertainment will be provided There is parking for cars; alternatively, take the “V” line bus from Cornavin Railway Station which stops outside the school. There is also a railway station at Creux de Genthod, some 10 minutes away.Walk up Chemin de la Petite-Voie and then turn right along Route de Malagny. CHF 40 (CHF 35 for BRA members). Children up to and including 16 years of age are welcome free of charge. Details herePlease register by Friday 15 June with Michael Type, E-mail: type@bluewin.ch Tel: 022 776 24 18.

Due to the upcoming visit of Pope Francis to Geneva on the 21st June, access to the airport will be restricted between midday and midnight. The Pope will also visit the Ecumenical Institute of Bossey - Château de Bossy (between Nyon and Versoix) in Canton Vaud around lunchtime and early afternoon. A security perimeter will be set up near the château. The Pope will arrive in Geneva at 10:10 and will hold a mass at Palexpo at 17:30. More than 40,000 people are expected to attend and the area will be extremely busy. If you are not flying, it is best to avoid the area completely. If you are flying, Geneva airport has issued the following guidelines for passengers: Arrive at the airport in plenty of time before your flight (they recommend three hours before) Use public transport if you can to travel to the airport (extra trains will be in operation between Geneva Cornavin and the airport) Check with your airline that your flight is departing at its predicted time Print your boarding passes out at home Check-in your bags online before you leave More details on the website of Geneva Airport under the "Information and News" section - click here

"Julius Caesar" will be performed in English at the Château of Prangins on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th June at 19:30. These productions are held outside in the lovely courtyard of the castle and performed by the American Drama Group Europe (ADGE). As Nyon, the town itself was founded by Julius Caesar this is certainly an appropriate play to watch! Synopsis below provided by the ADGE. Tickets here. Shakespeare's Julius Caesar is the greatest political thriller ever written. In a world of Trump, Brexit and the rise of the populist Right, this is the classical play for our time. But it is also an action-packed thriller that moves with breathless pace as the audience is propelled from ancient Rome to the battlefield of Philippi and the mob is manipulated by emotion and fine words to turn from decent citizens to bestial killers. The setting is historical, the music a powerful blend of live and recorded cello, song, trumpet and percussion. The poetry is sublime and the daggers sharp.