The Bise wind has now finally died down but it left some pretty spectacular sights in Nyon when it was here. Take a look at this video by Brian Thomas filmed near the lake during the very cold and windy spell this week. (Mute your speakers if you want the video without music). Meanwhile, a few icicles still remained around the area of the lake front.
Below is an eclectic mix of events and information for you all, plus details of the next Living in Nyon event
The next Living in Nyon evening event will take place on Tuesday the 6th April.
There will be a talk in English by Mr Jean Perret of Nyon's Visions du Reel film festival, he will explain all about the festival, the history about it, the story behind some of the films and what's on the agenda for this year. Spaces are limited for this event and there will be a small cover charge for room rental, however this is a great opportunity to meet other Anglophones and to chat after the event too. Please email cnp at bluewin.ch to reserve a place. This event will be held in a new venue near the lake called http://www.libresespace.ch/ The venue will be open from 19:00 and the talk is provisionally scheduled for 19:30 (to be confirmed).
GEDS is looking for space, a barn, garage etc.
The amateur volunteer theatrical group Geneva English Drama Society must leave its present storage and workshop area and is seeking 100-200 sq. metres. with ceiling height 4 metres and large door, with truck access. Preferably a disused barn, old double garage, hangar, etc. in Geneva countryside or nearby Vaud (not France), on ground floor, with electricity and preferably with running water. Will consider rental or purchase. Repair work or modernisation can be done either by GEDS or professionals depending on needs. Tel. 022 776 3675 until 23 March (r.williams@sunrise.ch)
after 25 March 022 345 8233 (h-hornfeld@bluewin.ch).
Bringing up Babies and Toddlers
The site Geneva Anglo Info has got many useful sections on living here that are packed with information check out their sections under "Family life and Living in Geneva". There is a also a section on "Having a baby in Geneva" and "Bringing up Toddlers".
This is what their publicity says
"This course, given in English by a wine specialist, is the ideal introduction to the subject of wine tasting. During the first evening you will learn to differentiate flavours and to describe the appearance of wines. Then you will train yourself to recognise the aromas and to comment on the bouquets. At the end of the fourth session, and after tasting many white, rosé and red wines, you'll be able to describe wines in an organised and precise way. "
Each session consists of one third of theory and two-thirds of wine tasting. Course material will be provided.
Duration of module: 4 sessions of 4 hours each Time: 18h00-21:5 Required requisite: None
Price : CHF 620.-
Dates: Session 1 : 15/04 - 22/04 - 29/04 - 06/05, 18: 00-21:15
Session 2 : 04/11 - 11/11 - 18/11 - 25/11, 18:00-21:15
Contact Romain Cellery Responsable Ecole du Vin Ecole du Vin de Changins CH-1260 Nyon
Tel : +41 22 363 40 50 Wine school site
Do you take beautiful or unusual photos? Would you like to see your photograph published in the new edition of Know-it-all Passport ® 2011/2012 due out at the end ofAugust this year?
Here is the table of contents for the 7th edition and they need one photo per section (8 in all). The photo will be used as a category separator. (See below for rules and prizes.)
1) YOUR HOME
Welcome to Switzerland! Know-it-all’s Must-Knows Calendar 2011/2012 Checklists To Rent or not to Rent? Make Yourself at Home Potentially Toxic Outdoor Plants Gardens and Gardening
2) TRAVEL
Getting Around Town Parking Outings and Trips Wineries, Breweries, and Farm Visits Holidays
3) FOOD
Night Life Restaurants Eating Out with Kids Specialist Food Shops Chocolate!
4) LEISURE
January through November Events December Festivities Entertainment The Arts and Creative Courses
Sport Stores, Lessons, and Clubs Swimming Pools and Lessons Winter Activities Museums
Parks and Playgrounds Holiday Camps and Workshops Birthdays and Parties Adult and Youth Clubs
Religious Groups
5) EDUCATION AND WORK
Schools and Universities Language Courses Special Needs Jobs and Money Matters
6) FAMILY
Health and Wellbeing Pre-Natal and Newborn Care Maternity Wear and Supplies
Parent and Baby/Child Activities Daycare and Babysitting Romance and Heartbreak Pets
7) SHOPPING
Clothes and Shoes Shopping in Switzerland Shopping in France Toys and Play Equipment Multimedia
Hairdressers
8) INFORMATION
Country Contact Information Index Geneva Map Lausanne Map Lake Geneva Map Index for Lake Geneva Map Map of Geneva/Vaud Communes Map of Switzerland’s Cantons Contributors
For details of prizes and rules see Know it All Passport
Saturday 13th March 14:00 -18:00 in 38 Rue de La Gare Tel 078 697 60 26 Opening of new centre in Nyon specialising in the Grinberg Method or see site of Jenny Kleinmail@jennieklein.com
Further afield
Event THIS weekend
Stained Glass Exhibition (using the Vitrail Tiffany technique ) this weekend over in Versoix
Vernissage: Friday 12 March 18:00 20:00
Exhibition Saturday 13 March, 10:00-19:00 Sunday 14 March, 11: 00 - 18:00
Maison du Charron, 6, rue des Moulins, 1290 Versoix See Ecole et Quartier Versoix
Visitors to the exhibition can take part in the demonstration in the cutting and mounting of glass
and further afield on the 22nd March Talk in Lausanne. "Understanding the Vaud School System" Organised by Léman Events