Tag: Netherlands

  • Preserving Tradition: A Visit to De Weervisserij

    Preserving Tradition: A Visit to De Weervisserij

    Our planned July activity was a great success, with 25 members taking part in this enjoyable excursion.On 22th July we visited De Weervisserij, an organisation dedicated to preserving the centuries-old tradition of anchovy fishing. This unique fishing method has been part of the history of Bergen op Zoom for more than 350 years, with records…

  • 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…

  • Winter Wonder: Celebrating the New Year Together

    Winter Wonder: Celebrating the New Year Together

    Following the great success of last year’s Winter Wonder Event, it was a real pleasure to host the second edition on 31 January 2026.Cold, snow, wind, or rain—nothing could stop us from gathering around the fire pits to enjoy hot drinks, delicious winter food, and sweet, heartwarming treats.It was the perfect opportunity to exchange New…