Category: Interest Group

  • A Night Out in Breda: Boules, Billiards and Good Company

    A Night Out in Breda: Boules, Billiards and Good Company

    On a very warm evening late May, a large group of us enjoyed a fun night out in the centre of Breda. We started with a shared-dining meal on a sunny terrace by the harbour before heading over to Le Boulerie. The pool table and the boules court were put to enthusiastic use.  This all…

  • Discovering the Worlds of Jan Toorop

    Discovering the Worlds of Jan Toorop

    Our activity for April was a visit to one of our favourite museums: the Singer Museum in Laren. This time, we visited the exhibition *The Worlds of Jan Toorop*. In addition to Toorop’s own work, the museum displayed pieces by painters he admired—such as Gauguin—as well as works by young artists who drew inspiration from…

  • Exploring History: A Guided Tour at Het Mastboomhuis in Oud-Gestel

    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,…