Two ErePrijzen for 2009

10 January 2010 - Linda Fairwether Nash and Jaap Drijver are kept constantly busy with their work for the website and e-Newsletter.

The board felt that it was time to honour them with the Residents Association’s ErePrijs. Chairman Wybe Taekema did the honours during the New Year’s Reception in the Klokhuis.

(This is a prize, in the form of a decorative, silver pin designed and made by local resident Eva Drijver. awarded annually to a local volunteer who has given exceptional service to the community.)

ErePrijs 2009 - Jaap Drijver In gratitude for all his work for the Archipel & Willemspark website. As webmaster, Jaap has taken care of all the technical aspects of the website since the summer of 2003. He enthusiasm for solving technical problems has also been instrumental in the successful realization of the e-Newsletter (2008) and the digital billboard (2009). During community fairs and other events he is always happy to become involved and, with his relaxed manner, help make the occasion a success.

ErePrijs 2009 - Linda Fairwether Nash In gratitude for all her work for the Archipel & Willemspark website since its inception in 2002. With great meticulousness Linda takes care of the English-language section of the site, adding extra local news of interest to the many international residents in the community. Her expertise in graphic design is evident in many of the A&W productions: website, newsletter, digital billboard and the birthday calendar from 2004.

Digital billboard

Alderman Huffnagel launches A&W digital billboard

11 November 2009  - In the rain and in the presence of other council representatives, members of the A&W Residents Association, Albert Heijn employees and passersby, Alderman Huffnagel officially activated the Digital Billboard hanging in the corner window of the supermarket. Passersby will be able to alerted to all that is currently happening in the community and referred to the community website for further details. 

Launch of digital billboard - 11 November 2009

The A&W digital billboard was installed in Albert Heijn’s window on Thursday 5 November 2009. After a short proof run, Alderman Huffnagel will officially launch the billboard on Wednesday 11 November at 13.00.

The billboard displays various bulletins about upcoming events, activities and news in the community and also references to the kind of information that can be found on the community website: www.archipelwillemspark.nl. Another billboard has already been in service for some time in the Klokhuis Community and the Residents Association is looking for a third suitable location, this time in Frederikstraat.

June 2009 - Our Residents Association – like many other associations in The Hague – is busy making preparations for a community billboard or newspaper. The initial (test) versions can be seen in the Klokhuis Community Centre. A monitor will also be on display in the window of Albert Heijn and also somewhere in Frederikstraat.

The uninitiated probably think it is just a case of putting a few photos and announcements on the screen for people to look at. But it is not quite as simple as that!

To get things on the road, the website team and  board member Auke Bloembergen have been working on ideas and designs with a vengeance, but ultimately the idea is that a small working party should take over the running of this digital news source.

Who is the billboard for?

Naturally this new innovation is meant for all our fellow residents, but different groups have different requirements. First of all, there are those who read the messages at a glance as they pass by. Then there are those who would rather sit (in the Klokhuis) and take their time reading what’s on the screen. Then there is what we think is the “ideal” situation, those who use the Digital Billboard in combination with the Website. Although there is still a long way to go before everybody is computer literate, the Billboard still has an important role to play.

Word and deed

The Hague Council is helping the people who will be “filling” the Billboard pages in word and deed on the technological front (because it is no easy matter getting everything onto the screen just the way you want it!) and with practical tips like no long-winded text, keep it short and to the point, keep the words simple and check carefully for typing errors and indicate clearly any address or website where more information can be found.

When the Digital Billboard will be up and running throughout The Hague and here in our neighbourhood is still not clear, but every effort is being made to realize this as quickly as possible.

ED - Community Newspaper June 2009

Our community already boasts a wonderful website, www.archipelbuurt.nl. And now there is a digital newsletter too. You no longer have to browse for the local news, you receive it automatically. The e-letter is based on the Latest News column on our website, which changes regularly and is linked to the full story on the relevant webpages. The e-letter allows you to select the news that interests you with a click of the mouse. Simply register by sending an e-mail to: secretariaat@archipelbuurt.nl.

Available in English and Dutch just indicate which language you want.

Reactions to digital newsletter

Verzonden: maandag 25 mei 2009 10:47
Aan: Stichting Bewonersorganisatie Archipel & Willemspark
Onderwerp: Betr.: FW: ENG newsletter 4

Thanks so much for your newsletter. What a fantastic initiative for the
non-Dutch speaker in your neighbourhood!!!

Best,

Editor, www.thehague.com
Gemeente Den Haag/Municipality of The Hague

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Verzonden: maandag 25 mei 2009 10:58
Aan: Stichting Bewonersorganisatie Archipel & Willemspark
Onderwerp: Re: ENG newsletter 4

Beste bewonersorganisatie,

Hartelijk dank voor het toesturen van de newsletter.

Wat een leuke en goed verzorgde website is dit!

www.dutchforexpats.nl

Google on Archipel & Willemspark website

Searching for something on the A&W website is now a lot easier.

You will find the words SITE MAP on the homepage under the now familiar main menu in the curved blue area containing the Bankaplein fountain. Click here to go to an overview of the site contents. There is now a search engine function available top right of your screen. Type in your key word in the window next to “Google search” to bring up a Google list of what is to be found on the website.

The search also includes the English translation of various issues of the Community Newspaper.

Makeover for Archipel & Willemspark website

The two hubs of our neighbourhood:

top: Bankaplein; bottomt: Plein 1813

Photos: Olaf L. Schwenke

5 December 2007

After 5 years in the ether, it was time for a makeover for our Archipelbuurt website.

The website is maintained by a small group of volunteers. Are you a resident with an interest in the neighbourhood who would like to contribute? Then send in your news items and photos. Would you like to help  translate Dutch text into good English? Then please get in touch. Computer buffs willing to provide technical support/ backup are most welcome too.

All enquiries to website@archipelbuurt.nl

Specifically for the English language site: linda@archipelbuurt .nl