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Visit the Crans Castle in the nearby village of Crans-Près-Celigny and join the annual wine-tasting event on  Saturday 5th September 10:00 -20:00 and Sunday 6th 10:00 -18:00 From the " Chateau de Crans " castle's garden, there is an exceptional view of the lake below taking in the " Jet d'eau " (water spout) right along to to the Riviera of Montreux. The castle is still private property. Built originally in 1768 by the French Banker Antoine Saladin in the local Geneva style, today it belongs to the 7th generation of the same family who still have their residence within the castle. Their vineyards cover 12 hectares of land and produce a large variety of wines. The winemaker, Gilles Pilloud's surprising story is worth hearing. As part of a family of musicians, he originally set out on a path to become a musician before discovering his passion for winemaking. Today, rather than having left behind his musical background, he incorporates the musical finesse into the wines the castle produces. Come and discover the heritage, the gardens, the wines, music as well as the festivities and the child-friendly activities for yourself on the first weekend of September!

Atelier 9 is Nyon's coworking solution. Have a business call in a ski gondola or host an event in one of the artistically designed spaces. Coworking is a concept many of us are familiar with. It offers that blend between working from the comfort of home and the professional stimulation that comes with having colleagues around. Working from home was a must during the COVID lockdown, but as we start to settle into our new normal, there is also a shift in our preference of working. Atelier 9 hosts those developing new entrepreneurial projects, or launching innovative businesses from within their walls! Several companies are also cutting back on office space in one location and allowing their people to work from locations closer to home. Small private offices are for hire as well as desks in an open space. They offer a variety of formulas to suit the different frequencies with which people want to use their facilities. These range from globetrotters, to nomads and to green cards . The space is run by Roland Schaller who is always happy to give a tour of the space. So don't be shy; walk in and ask to have a look around! Who knows what this space will inspire you to create...

Littering and unrest surged during confinement, and the recovery period from lockdown is proving to be a challenge. You may have noticed the posters and campaigns around the city appealing to the citizens to stop littering. These are an initiative taken by the city of Nyon and designed by the General Administration in an effort to stem the phenomenon that surged all over the French-speaking part of Switzerland. The cancellation of festivals and many other cultural or sporting events are thought to contribute to it. Several initiatives have been taken such as the "night captains" system. The City of Nyon and Police Nyon Region have increased their staff in the field and extended their joint prevention and awareness actions. These actions aim not only to inform and educate especially adolescents and young adults, but also and above all to strengthen their self-regulatory capacities so that they become the main actors of prevention. These measures are meant to curb the unrest and allow festive events to be organised in good spirits once again!

The results are in! Thank you for participating in the survey and helping us make the content even more useful and relevant to you. Over the month of August, we ran a survey to allow you as our readers to give your opinion and to provide you with content you are happy with. Here is what you like already: Local events, activities, and news came out as the top information you are currently getting out of our site Many of you rely on the newsletter as the first source of information and visit the site to read an article of interest if it is in the newsletter The local flavour in the English language appeals to a lot of you that highlighted this aspect specifically The variety of posts on the site   What you would like to see more of in the future: A massive 80% of you voted for more sports-related and extracurricular content Practical information on embassies, schools, etc - restaurant reviews - featured local businesses - local history and networking opportunities all came in high too. 65-72% of respondents answered they would like to see more posts related to these topics. Interviews with local personalities, family life, and self-development tips are not amongst the posts you would come to our site for More posts in general   What you would like to see an improvement in: The search function should be easier to find It has been updated and is now easily accessible on the right-hand side of the site Have the newer articles more accessible and archive the older ones Some more advance notice on upcoming events What you can expect: Monthly/quarterly articles providing information on the region in terms of the local economy and trends Monthly/quarterly articles featuring various local sports associations and events Communication on networking opportunities in the area Monthly picks of activity ideas in the area Featured local businesses and surrounding villages   As you know we are currently in transition, and there will be some changes to the Living in Nyon organisation internally. I will e sharing some more on this very soon but I am already happy to announce we will have a small team of people collaborating to provide you with some great content, locals and expats alike!   Thank you all so much for your contribution to the survey, the comments, and some fantastic suggestions!   Mandy

The Cercle des Nageurs de Nyon (CNN), founded in 1912 in Nyon, is a well-known and well-established club for people of all ages interested in aquatics sports. CNN has over 600 members and (in a non-COVID 19 year), more than 2’000 people of all ages participating in swimming classes, aqua fitness courses and holiday camps organized by the ‘Ecole Aquatique’ of the "CNN".  The ‘Ecole Aquatique’ offers a variety of courses for people of all ages (from the age of four). Courses are given in French but most teachers are multilingual. The association consists of three main sections: swimming, water-polo and triathlon. Each section offers training programs for athletes to learn the respective sport and to develop according to personal abilities and objectives. The coaches also accompany individual swim and triathlon athletes who want to compete on a regional, national and even international level. The water polo section has 8 teams (girls and boys) from U11 to adult teams who compete on regional and national level. Amateurs and professionals are welcome, there is a water-related activity to be found for all levels! Last but not least, CNN also organizes a variety of public events such as the one organised on the first of august, the Open Swim Stars which is a swim meeting in the Lac Leman and has attracted more than 300 athletes from different nationalities. Are you interested in joining a swimming club, taking up water polo or one of the other options the association offers? You can have a look at their website for more information or contact them directly at secretariat@cnn-nyon.ch Now that the weather is cooling down and the swimming in the lake becomes harder, get your dose of swimming with them!

"I don't take pictures, I take emotions." These are the words of Chantal Zingg, born and raised in Nyon and the area, she wants to show her city in a way that we are not used to seeing it. Inspired by artists such as Andy Warhol, she takes pictures of the city and paints them in vivid colours, showing us an entirely different perspective of the scenery we pass by every day. She started out with her bright art because she was asked by Olivier Evard from AtelierPhoto to provide images of the city for an upcoming exposition. Not wanting to show the same images and pictures people can take by themselves in the city, she experimented with painting over the pictures, inspired by her daughter's colourful nail polish collection! As a creative person through ad through, this dynamic lady sees art everywhere, often taking snapshots of the scenery on her early morning runs as her canvases. You can visit the exposition that hosts Chantal's pictures until the end of October at the gallery of AtelierPhoto located in the heart of Nyon, also open on Saturdays until 13:00, or visit the Facebook page (in French) for some more pictures and information.

There will be a free screening of the film "Bikes vs Cars" (as part of the Green Film Festival) at 20:00 at La Vie-La, the new Maison de Quartier at Rue des Marchandises 1 in Nyon. Inscription necessary - phone Géa Bonetti on 079 675 31 68. More info - click here

Music is known to stimulate all areas of a child's development. The conservatory of Nyon has classes for even the smallest ones! The conservatory of Nyon offers music initiation to children starting from the very young age of 2 years old! Together with their parents, they go on a musical discovery by experimenting with all kinds of instruments. They also learn the magic of music through stories and games. These classes are held in Bussigny, Morges, Rolle, Gland and Nyon. Between the ages of 4 and 14 there are a variety of classes for children. They go from the traditional instrument lessons to music and movement - the so called "rythmique" classes. For these lessons, there is a choice between Nyon and Morges. Have a look at their website for more information (some parts of the site in English are under construction). Or get in touch with them for more information! Happy musical weekend!

What is the local housing market doing, and what impact has confinement had? What are the different types of property prices doing?  Thanks to Harriet Kibbe from Engel and Volkers Nyon , we have an update of the changes over the past few months and an idea of what to expect going forward. If you have any questions or want some more information you can always pass by their offices located by the lake in Nyon! "Since March 2020 many clients and partners have asked what we expect in terms of repercussions of the global pandemic on the local housing market. Our position has always been that we expect a slight change but nothing significant. The reason for this is the consistently high demand experienced in the Geneva area. Six months down the line we see that in fact, demand remains high and those waiting to see a drop in property prices have been sorely disappointed. According to the Swiss properly consulting firm Wüest Partners', mid 2020 transaction figures show a 14% nationwide increase in demand for single family homes. This is a direct effect of the confinement and has led to a 2% price increase in asking prices for single family homes as well as a 0.6% decrease in asking for apartments. Fear of a second confinement period, or a renewed appreciation of the quality of life at home, along with the normalisation of remote working, have all led to an increase in demand for secondary residences, with a 3.6% increase in asking prices. If you've been holding back on selling your house, we hope this news will reassure you. And if you have been thinking of buying a little getaway, you may want to do it quickly!"

The Vote From Abroad website ( https://www.votefromabroad.org/ ) is a non-partisan tool that assists United States (US) voters living abroad in registering to vote and requesting their ballots. Thanks to the VFA volunteers for this initiative and for this article. Vote From Abroad provides voting information for each of the 50 US states - a state by state/-specific voting guide that details each state’s primary and general election deadlines, provides its submission rules, and lists the local election officials. Importantly, the Vote From Abroad website helps US citizens vote from abroad by generating the necessary Federal form that must be submitted to request an overseas absentee ballot. Vote From Abroad volunteers will man a table in Place Saint-Martin, Nyon, on Saturday, 26 September 2020, 08h00-13h00 .  So, should you be a US citizen and have queries on the mechanics of voting from abroad, please stop by.  Alternatively,  for further information you may click the red chat logo at VoteFromAbroad.org, or write the Geneva-region coordinator for VFA Karin Holm,  Karinholm@bluewin.ch The Switzerland-based Vote From Abroad volunteers ask that all US citizens share this information on voting from abroad, and that non-US citizens encourage their U.S. friends to vote in the 3 November 2020 US Federal elections!

Creative locals are invited to participate in our 5th Know-it-all Marketplace 2020 in Geneva. Thanks to Lisa from the Know it all Passport , there is a great opportunity for our creative community! Lisa is currently seeking vendors for the 5th edition of Know-it-all Marketplace that will showcase local* creative people who have a passion and love to share this passion. Between 50-65 vendors can be hosted in a 250m2 space! Even with Covid-19 as our new norm, we know that between masks, hand sanitizer, and social distancing, we will be able to maintain a fun and healthy environment. Planète Charmilles registered an increase of sales in July this year compared to 2019... people are still buying and wanting to have a normal life. This 5th edition pop-up shop (temporary shop) will be held in Planète Charmilles, a central Geneva location, for the weeks leading up to Christmas. If you dabble in any creative areas and you would like a chance to sell your products, contact Know it all and ask for an application form. Read the rest of the article here for more information.

Keep an eye out for these lesser-known but important interview mishaps. Be sure to put your best foot forward and succeed! It's that time where summer is over and the job market starts to pick up again slowly but surely, despite the continuing COVID fears. With the job market seeing an ever-increasing number of people job-seeking and most companies keeping hiring at a minimum, making the most of the interview you have lined up is essential. Nevertheless, an interview in the French part of Switzerland can bring with it some surprises if you are a first-time job seeker in the area. First organise your thoughts with the interview preparation matrix   from B-inspired to know what is relevant and not. Then consider these points for the discussion itself. Over the course of my career, I’ve seen many, many good candidates with potential who, to their own great surprise, fail to get the job following an interview. Often there are some subtle, almost unnoticeable messages sent, meant to support an application, but that end up doing more harm than good. Watch out for these: You are too nice Your Behaviour: You are simply a nice person, and you want to get the job. You come across as friendly, agreeable, and pleasant. This is one of the biggest and most invisible pitfalls! Invisible because it is highly unlikely the diplomatic Swiss will point this out to you, it’s not a nice conversation to have and they in no way want to hurt or embarrass you. What the interviewer feels: Who are you really? In all likelihood your future employer cannot identify what exactly to expect from you, and therefore has trouble visualising you in the company. Furthermore, he/she is also wondering whether you are able to stand your ground when faced with a situation involving conflict. Solve the issue: Know yourself well, and don’t be too modest or insecure about showing who you are. Clarify what can be expected of you and what will you do when faced with difficult situations. Be specific and have examples to back up your claims. Your nature as a nice person will always be felt regardless, but now your substance will too. You talk too much Your Behaviour: Some of us are very focussed on “convincing” a future employer we are the perfect match for them. Except that we assume we know their criteria, which of course we rarely do. What the interviewer feels: Bored. They are listening to a monologue and they can’t get a question in to find out what they really want to know. They are uncomfortable interrupting you and stop trying after some time and put an end to the interview, leaving you feeling like you got your point across. Solve the issue: Train yourself (over and over until you get it right) to answer the question well , and then stop. Just stop! If the answer was not complete enough you will be asked to elaborate. Don’t worry about the silences, just let them sit. Sometimes the interviewer is digesting information or trying to formulate the next question. Sometimes you are being tested. Silence is golden! You have no faults Your Behaviour: You are asked for your weaknesses, and you come up blank. This is a traditional question and is often asked. What the interviewer feels: This person’s faults are so big he/she doesn’t dare mention them or this person thinks they are perfect. Neither is a winning scenario Solve the issue: Simply be honest. Think about it during your preparation. If you are having trouble here’s a hint: often our biggest strengths turn into our weaknesses – depending on the situation, they tend to get taken to the negative extreme. State your weakness, give examples as to why it is a true weakness, and not a hidden strength you are trying to sneak in, and leave it at that. Nobody is perfect, not you, and not the person sitting in front of you. When interviewing for a new position, it is normal to come across roles that simply are not suited to you. But if you are left feeling like you don’t understand why you were not chosen despite the fact that the role did seem to be a match, hopefully, this list can provide some hints. This article is an extract from the article "6 common interview pitfalls" that you can access here if you would like to read the full version. All the best of luck!