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Cheers to 55 Years of IWC Breda
On a sunny day graced by perfect weather, the International Women’s Club Breda gathered to celebrate an incredible milestone — our 55th anniversary! With excitement in the air and the sun shining down, the celebration began the best way possible: with coffee, cake, and candles, surrounded by 30 of our wonderful members. After weeks of…
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Exploring History: A Guided Tour at Het Mastboomhuis in Oud-Gestel
Stepping into Het Mastboomhuis in Oud-Gestel is like stepping back in time. Our recent guided tour through this hidden historical gem offered a fascinating glimpse into the life of its last resident, Jacques Mastboom, and the rich history preserved within its walls. Unlike a traditional museum, Het Mastboomhuis remains largely untouched, with its original furnishings,…
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Celebrating Women: Accelerating Action and Our High Tea
To honor International Women’s Day, we hosted a special High Tea event on March 8th, featuring an inspiring guest speaker, Stella Airoldi. Stella, a dedicated advocate for social change, has a background in International Law and Human Rights and is the founder of 22STARS, an organisation that helps rescue children from child labor and early…
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Winter Wonder Event: A Magical Start to 2025!
This month, we embraced the winter spirit at our first-ever Winter Wonder Event held in a member’s stunning back garden in Prinsenbeek! The holidays may be behind us, but the festive atmosphere continued as we gathered around the large crackling fire pit to enjoy mulled wine, apple strudel, and hearty soup. Some had a go at making…
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Festive Celebrations with the IWC.
This December, we thoroughly enjoyed a series of delightful Christmas events that truly captured the holiday spirit! ✨ Our kickoff of the festivities was our Christmas lunch at Restaurant Pierre Durand that brought us together in style for a cheerful daytime gathering. ✨ Dinner was at Restaurant Humphreys which was a cozy evening filled with delicious food, warm company,…
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Strikes, Sips, and Strolls in November
In November, our Club enjoyed a variety of fun and engaging activities that brought members together in the spirit of community and connection. We began the month with our Walking Group on the first Sunday, embracing the crisp autumn air while enjoying each other’s company. Next, we gathered for a warm and welcoming Coffee Morning at Herberg Het…
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October Highlight: Guided Tour of the Liesbos
October brought us closer to nature with a captivating Guided Tour of the Liesbos, one of the most enchanting forests in our region. This event was undoubtedly the highlight of the month, offering a perfect blend of history, nature, and camaraderie. Our group gathered on a crisp autumn day, ready to explore the Liesbos, located just…
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A Wonderful Start to the IWC Club Year 2024-2025: Celebrating 55 Years
The IWC has kicked off its 55th year in style, with a wonderful array of events in September! We began with a delightful Ladies Lunch at De Uitdaging, where nine members gathered to reconnect. Our first Coffee Morning of the year was a huge success, with a fantastic turnout and lots of laughter as members caught…
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Spring at the Strijbeekse Heide
The walking group enjoyed the beautiful spring weather last weekend with a walk at Strijbeekse Heide. A few overflowing lakes and muddy paths couldn’t dampen the spirits as the group enjoyed the glorious spring greenery and warm weather. The walking group meet each month on a Sunday to explore a new walking area in and…
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IWC 2024 High Tea
On a Saturday afternoon in February, 26 members gathered at De Uitdaging in Ulvenhout to enjoy High Tea. We had a great time indulging in delicious food and it was heartwarming to see so many members enjoying themselves together in a cheerful atmosphere.
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Exploring History: A Journey through Breda’s Old City Hall
In the heart of Breda lies a treasure trove of history, a place where the echoes of centuries past reverberate through its hallowed halls. Recently, IWC Breda had the privilege of visiting the old City Hall of Breda, guided by the esteemed members of the Gilde de Baronie. As we stepped through its doors, we…
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“September Salad” Cooking Club Edition
The Cooking Club’s first meeting of the club year was a delicious “September Salad” edition. The group savoured a variety of salads ‘al fresco’ as the late September weather was still warm enough to enjoy lunch from the terrace. The Cooking Club is a popular monthly event, sharing time with friends, enjoying great conversation and…
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Villa Mattemburgh
Villa Mattemburgh On Thursday 15 June six members of IWC visited the Villa Mattemburgh estate near Bergen op Zoom. We were taken on a guided tour through the beautiful gardens and the Neoclassical country house by a very knowledgeable guide. We heard interesting and entertaining stories about the villa and the people that lived and…
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Ladies Lunch at de Peer
A true summer lunch! June is the month to enjoy outdoor dinning and the IWC ladies took full advantage of the opportunity. Ten IWC ladies enjoyed the garden terrace at Windmill de Hoop restaurant in Bavel for the last ladies lunch of the club year. The weather was quite warm but the terrace had just…
Welcome to the IWC of Breda!
Connecting people of all nationalities through friendship, social events, and shared interests.
Activities
The IWC Breda offers a variety of events and activities each month. From our regular informal coffee mornings to exciting events like tours, museum exhibitions, and plus-one activities, there’s always something interesting on the agenda. We’re constantly looking for new and engaging activities to add to our schedule.
Interest groups
Each month members organize their respective interest groups. These are very intimate activities, usually in a private home and with a smaller group. These groups have proven to be very popular amongst the attendees. Some activities are designed for a few sessions and others are permanent.
Membership
As a club, we offer our members an informal way to meet international people of all ages, speak a common language, make new friends and acquaintances, and actively participate in the social aspects of IWC Breda.
IWC Breda 