| Foundation STROOM DEN HAAG - presentations and informal exhibitions | ||||
| Activities for Expats at the Carlton Ambassador | ||||
| Monthly Expat Drinks - Dendy on Denneweg | ||||
| Guided tour Willemspark & 'Indische' Archipel | ||||
| Live jazz At Murphy's Law | ||||
| Willemsvaart boat trips along Archipel to Scheveningen | ||||
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11 September 2011 ‘Scattered showers’ is what the weather forecast promised us for Sunday 11 September.
But luckily they were few and far between and the intrepid Batjanstraat residents went ahead with their now traditional Batjan Braaj (Barbeque), accompanied by wonderful musical performances, a truly classical music quiz and coffee-to-go to mark the end of an unpredictable summer! Photos: Fred Rondeel
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Poet in residence in Archipelbuurt
Photo: Alexandra Gabrielli (second on left Hagar Peeters with her audience after a hard days poetry). Sunday afternoon 25 September 2011 - Hagar Peeters was the poet in residence in Malakkastraat as part of "Dichter aan huis 2011". She stood in at short notice for Lieke Marsman who was sick. Peeters recited among others her new poem in which she depicts herself as buddies with two fellow ports Ingrid Jonker and Sylvia Plath. | | |||
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The Archipelbuurt, built between 1870 and 1890, boasted a great diversity of residents. Members of the military and civil service of all ranks and positions, soldiers on furlough and repatriates from the ‘Emerald Archipelago’ and personnel populated the neighbourhood.
The differences in status clearly apparent in de 19th century are reflected in the wide avenues, narrower side streets and the hidden ‘hofjes’. The guided walks include the stables on Riouwstraat, Prinsevinkenpark, the Kazernesloot (the ditch that runs behind the former Alexander Barracks on Patijnlaan), the Damesleesmuseum and the guide will point out all sorts of other features that you would normally miss. See the Archipelbuurt with new eyes. Although these particular walks will be conducted in Dutch, you can contact the Gilde to arrange walks in English or other languages too.
For other city walks visit: www.gildedenhaag.nl; ring 070-3561281 (weekdays 09.30- 12.30); e-mail info@gildedenhaag.nl | | |||
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Towards the end of October, in cooperation with Lunchroom Hooistraat, Willemsvaart will be organising “Haagse Halloween cruises”. The tour guides will keep passengers entertained with grizzly stories, after which a delicious bowl of soup will be served on shore at Hooistraat 5 in Buurtschap 2005.
There will also be prizes for the two passengers wearing the most original Halloween costumes. General information Third season of boat trip along Archipelbuurt
The third season of boat trips between the city and Scheveningen has just started. A third boat has been added to the fleet and for the first time since 1968 it is possible to travel from Central Station to Haringkade. The dam in Koninginnegracht (Koningskade/Dr.Kuyperstraat) is no longer a hindrance to boat trips and can be used as both embarkation and disembarkation point. A great advantage to shops, restaurants and museums in Archipel&Willemspark as well as boat-trippers. Because of the success of last year, the Willemsvaart Foundation is again organising special tours in English for expats in the Archipel / Scheveningen area on Sundays. These tours start at 3pm on Sunday afternoons and run from from May-August. Enjoy hearing about the history of Willemspark and the Archipel, Scheveningen Woods and Westbroekpark/ Scheveningen. Theme trips and other special arrangements are also possible. For example stopping for lunch at De Waterkant on the edge of the Rosarium in Westbroekpark or a pirate boat for children's parties. 06 1985 32 80 More info about tickets from local tourist info desk Hofweg 1, The Hague | | |||
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Dendy Monthly Drinks event takes place every last Wednesday of the month. Intended for expats and internationals who are looking to expand their social network, this monthly initiative provides an enjoyable evening combining a refr...eshing selection of drinks, snacks and good company in a relaxed and stylish setting. You are welcome from 17:00 onwards. You are also welcome for à la carte dining in the restaurant. The perfect way to wind down after a busy day, make sure you get yourself to Dendy this month! See you at Dendy! Address: Dendy Bar-Restaurant Hooistraat
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Wijkbus Stap-In / Step-in Community Bus
If you would like more information ring 070 352 04 16 or 070 350 40 10. | | |||
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Dr. Kuyperstraat 7 Every Monday evening at 9 pm there is live jazz in Murphy's. It starts with a concert and ends in a great jam session. | | |||
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Hogewal 1-9, The Hague T
+31 70 3658985 Open:
Wednesday thru Sunday, 12 noon - 5pm Stroom Den Haag (an independent foundation established in 1989) is an active center for visual arts and architecture. Stroom has an active policy for artists from The Hague and also initiates a large number of (international) activities in the fields of visual arts, art in public space, architecture and design, in the broadest sense of the word. Stroom organizes exhibitions, manifestations and lectures, produces publications, has a library on its premises and develops special projects in the field of art in public space and architecture. The name Stroom was chosen because it stands for energy and movement. "The Knight's Move' is a series of lectures by eminent international speakers who stand out by their unusual, enlightening and inspirational visions concerning the city, urbanity, the public domain, and community." | | |||
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Activities
for expats at the Carlton Ambassador Every first Thursday of the month Expat Evening in Bar-Bistro Rubens Every last Friday of the month | | |||
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Guided tour through Willemspark & 'Indische' Archipel Contact: 't
Gilde Den Haag The story of The Hague historic city walk The
2.5 hour programme concludes here with a drink. When: Every Sunday at 13.30 h. Where:
The Hague Historical Museum, Korte Vijverberg 7, The Hague. Reservations: VVV (Tourist Information Office), Hofweg 1, The Hague. VVV Scheveningen (Gevers Deynootstraat 1134. Telephone Bookings:
070-3385800
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Wijkbus Stap-In has been providing transport for the elderly and less able
in the Archipel&Willemspark, Zeehelden and Duinoord districts for 20 years.