If you have young children, then the chances are that they will at some point in their early childhood embark on a course of swimming lessons. But where should they go? If you ask around for recommendations among your friends, then you will start to see a common theme amongst the replies..."The water is too cold", "They don't speak English", or "The instructors won't even get in the water with our children!"
At La Lignière clinic in Gland, however, the swimming instructors at the Ecole de Natation have taken all these concerns on board, and are now offering private and small group lessons, which your children are likely to find infinitely more appealing!
Swimming instructor, Sarah Lailler, told knowitall.ch, "Since our pool is often being used for medical treatments, we keep the water temperature at 32 deg C every day. There is also a jacuzzi that the children can use which is kept at 34 deg C! So the children want to come in the water, rather than shirking on the side of the pool because they feel cold!"
As the ski season approaches, it's time to start thinking about getting your skis serviced. Don't leave it to the last minute - if you do, you'll probably find yourself standing in endless ski maintenance queues whilst your friends are out on the slopes having fun.
To make the job easier for you, Leave it to Me and Williams Services have come together to offer skiers from the Geneva area a unique and personalised experience.
Leave it to Me is a Geneva-based company that, amongst many other things, offers a concierge service to help busy individuals and families spend time on the things they really want to do. Also based in Geneva, Williams Services installs satellites and TVs and offers handyman services too.
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!
Enter our competition to win one of 7 family tickets being offered to knowitall.ch readers!
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.
- Information session this Thursday on historic event to be held in Rolle next spring
- Foxtrail invites urban treasure hunters to take on the challenge in Lausanne this summer
- Learn to dive with GO Dive and explore the hidden depths of Lake Geneva!
- Camps galore in Geneva, Vaud and neighboring France this summer!
- Exciting program of activities and events for kids and their families at this year’s Lilibiggs Festival in Bougy-Villars
- Great donkey activities for kids at the Elevage des Charmilles … or book your own donkeys for a special event!
- Gliss'en Ville giant water slide arrives in Geneva for one day only!
- Real life characters - from princesses to superheros - make your child's dream come true at Once Upon A Time Parties
- The Alimentarium launches a globally unique learning platform ahead of its reopening in 2016
- New temporary exhibition at The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum portrays the story of Ghandi through images of nonviolence
- Temporary exhibition at Château de Prangins explores creation of a new Switzerland at Congress of Vienna
- Behind the screen at the Olympic Games
- Learn how to make cheese over a wood-burning fire at La Maison du Gruyère in Pringy
- InterNations - a global organization with a local dimension helping to make life easier for expats
- Partybooker website helps you organize private parties or professional events in just a few clicks!
- Play soccer and help the street kids of the world
- Get your books signed at Payot for the official launch of Know-it-all passport and Education Guide Switzerland
- Bubble Football arrives in Switzerland!
- New Rugby Cup is launched in Geneva with the first official match of Servette Rugby Club
- Know-it-all Creative Camp 2014 for age 8-14
- Introduce your young ones to art and culture with the Petits amis des Musées
- Learn all about the traditional art of paper cutting at Château de Prangins
- Come and support your local ice hockey team at this weekend’s Genève Futur Hockey Challenge
- AIWC Geneva publishes new guide to skiing locally in the Alps
- “Time in the Mojave” exhibition of photographs by Julian Kilker focuses on the positives of decay
- Geneva Polo Club invites you to check out their clubrooms!
- Calling all girls for ice hockey ... this Sunday at Vernets
- Get to know your area: Divonne-les-Bains, France
- Get to know your area: Aigle, Vaud
- Get to know your area: Annecy
- Get to know your area: Chocolate!
- Location of the month - March 2011 - Fribourg
- Location of the Month - January 2011 - Megève
- Location of the Month - December 2010 - Montreux
- Location of the Month - November 2010 - Morges
- Location of the Month - November 2010 - Photos
- Location of the Month - October 2010 - Aix les Bains
- Calling all young musicians…..
- Giant corn maze provides great day out
- Let your hair down with MyBubbleCity!
- Location of the month - September 2010 - Gruyères
- Location of the month - August 2010 - Mont Mussy/Mont Mourex, Divonne-les-Bains
- Soap Box Derby in Versoix
- Coffee and Creations
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