If you’ve ever been to England at Christmas time, then you will know it is a magical time, one which conjures up images of turkey lunches, mince pies, carol singing, and crackers – not to mention all the shopping beforehand for presents.
This year, the town of Vevey has decided to bring its own version of an English Christmas to the shores of Lake Geneva. With a series of events taking place between 6 and 23 December, an English Christmas in Vevey consists of four main elements: a mince pie competition, Christmas lunch, high teas, and shopping. Throughout the 18 days of the festival, visitors to Vevey will be able to feel for themselves the warm ambiance of Christmas in England, which will of course include carol singing and lots of Christmas crackers!
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Now in its 7th year, Les Automnales is back in Geneva between 13 and 22 November, even bigger and better than before!
With nearly 700 exhibitors, spread out over 8 concurrent life-style exhibitions and situated across 5 different halls at Palexpo, this year’s fair is set to attract even more visitors than in previous years. Indeed, the event has become so successful that last year saw a 45% increase in attendance compared to 2009.
In addition to the six exhibitions that featured at last year’s fair:
- Les Jours Vintage, from 13-16 November
- Stock Armée, from 13-22 November
- Salon de l’art du mouvement, from 13-22 November
- Le Salon de la Voyance, from 13-22 November
- L’exposition Canine Internationale, 21 and 22 November
- L’exposition Féline Internationale, 21 and 22 November
there will be 2 new exhibitions this year, covering both nautical and holiday/leisure activities:
- Le Salon Nautique du Léman, from 13-15 November
- Le Salon des Vacances, Voyages et Loisirs, from 13-15 November
Photo: Swiss Netball
From 9 to 11 October 2015, Geneva will host the first ever international Netball test series to be played in Switzerland, comprising three matches between the national teams of Switzerland and Canada.
Netball, inspired by basketball, is considered the world's premier team sport for girls and women and over 20 million play the sport worldwide. An Olympic recognized sport and one of the major sports played in the Commonwealth Games, Netball was first introduced to Switzerland in 2007 and is now well established in numerous clubs and schools, where it is played by both Swiss nationals and internationals.
An information session will be held this Thursday to inform the public about a historic event that will take place in Rolle next spring.
With two days of festive entertainment planned for 4 and 5 June, Rolle 1900, Ah la Belle Epoque, will transport the town of Rolle, into the famous era of “the Belle Epoque”!
Everyone, including both residents and non-residents of Rolle, is invited to take part in the inaugural edition of this annual festive occasion, which will see the Grand Rue and port areas of Rolle transformed beyond recognition. With so many special animations planned for this momentous occasion, the organizers are inviting everyone from artisans, boatmen, singers and lace makers through to hairdressers, actors, shopkeepers, and cooks to join them at a special meeting to see where their skills can best be put to use throughout the festivities.
Following its huge success in Lausanne last year, the Foxtrail urban treasure hunt invites the public once again to take up the trail challenge this summer and attempt to decipher its cryptic clues laid strategically in and around the city.
Popular all year round with families, groups of friends, and work colleagues, Foxtrail allows participants to explore the city of Lausanne by embarking on a treasure hunt, which encompasses some of the most important highlights of the city. The “Citi” trail leads directly to the heart of the city, via historic landmarks and the Olympic museum. Hidden messages, doors that can only be opened with a special code, and intricate puzzles transform the tour into an exciting adventure for all ages!
