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A grandstand for the blind during swimming competition in Eindhoven

Lila Mehrez
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A grandstand for the blind during swimming competition in Eindhoven

A grandstand for the blind will be used for the first time at an international competition in the Pieter van de Hoogeband Swimming Stadium. This has been happening in football for some time, but in swimming this is new in the Netherlands.

These are the qualifying competitions for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Liesette Bruinsma, Paralympic swimmer, thinks it is time for the blind grandstand to make its debut in swimming. The EQM qualifying tournament seems suitable for this. “The idea came from me and I tried to approach organisations and that was successful. Now we hope that we can reach the target group and allow people with visual impairments to enjoy sport,” says the five-time Paralympic champion.

Special grandstand

The special grandstand in the swimming stadium consists of VIP places. Normally that means Very Important Person, but during the competition it stands for Visually Impaired Person. With headphones, blind and partially sighted people can still experience the entire match. “A commentator reports on the match via headphones. There are special interpreters for the blind for that. For example, they say: ‘Someone is swimming to the right and then all the way to the left’. We think it is much more important that you hear someone who understands the sport and knows the different strokes, but can also bring enthusiasm,” Bruinsma explains.

Accessibility

The ultimate goal is to make the sport accessible to everyone. “This is another step closer to an accessible society. Everyone should be able to enjoy sports, even if you cannot see,” says Bruinsma. “Most children become interested in sports by watching, but that is not possible for everyone. I hope that other sports will also pick up on this.”

The blind stand will be used during the qualifying matches on April 13. There have been several registrations, interested parties can register here.

 

Source: Studio040

For Eindhoven News: Lila Mehrez

270 students celebrate new Zevensprong school building

Bob
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270 students celebrate new Zevensprong school building

On Tuesday afternoon, 270 students attended the official start of the new construction of Kindcentrum (child centre) De Zevensprong (seven-way cross) in Best. They took a look at the construction site where their new school building will be built.

It was a festive afternoon that councillor Rik Dijkhoff opened with a speech. The contractor and director also addressed the children. In between, the program was filled with songs from the children. At the end, a number of students, teachers and the councillor were allowed to leave a handprint in the still wet concrete.

Locations

The school currently consists of two different locations, but director Sofie Maas is pleased that it will now become one building. “I am so happy that there will be one new school building, for us as teachers, but as you can see here, the children are also enthusiastic and can’t wait for the school to be built”.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

Braincandies Large Live about Urban Dance

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Braincandies Large Live about Urban Dance

In connection with the Urban Dance Days Eindhoven 2024 you can be part of an expanded edition of Braincandies about “Understanding Urban Dance Culture” on May 5.

This special Braincandies Large Live event welcomes all, whether you’re a seasoned member of the HipHop community or a newcomer eager to dive in the world of urban dance.

Braincandies is a series of events where various (amateur) speakers climb the stage and are given the opportunity to share, teach and inspire about different subjects.

Braincandies Large Live about Urban Dance will be in Parktheater Eindhoven on Sunday, 5th of May 2024 from 15.00 to 17:00 (doors open at 14:30).

Speakers:

  • Tawatha Steendam – Leading a double life: academics with extraordinary second careers
  • Christian “Robozee” –  Discover Influence and Inspiration in Unlikely Directions
  • Xenia Sairento –  Empowering Urban Voices: Feminism’s Impact on Urban Culture
  • Andre “Drosha”Grekhov –  Hip-Hop dance Artistic Odyssey: from Inspiration to Transformation”

And that’s not all – after the talks, you can enjoy drinks and the rest of the activities happening at Parktheater (included in the ticket price)!

Tickets costing 18.30 are available for purchase by clicking on ‘Sunday Day-Ticket’ via this link.
In case you would like to come but you can’t afford the ticket? Let Christian Boscheri know and he will do his best to arrange a free ticket for you!

The show will be in English with 4 talks of 10 minutes each, with interactive activities between each talk.

Open business day 23 March

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Open business day 23 March

The Open Business Day (Open Bedrijven Dag) is the event where you can take a look behind the scenes of companies. On Saturday 23 March from 10:00 to 16:00, companies in the region will open their doors.

The Open Day will be held on Saturday 23 March 2024 for the sixth time in a row. It has been a success for years with young and old alike. On this day, almost 100 companies from Kempen and Peel districts open their doors to the general public. From Tilburg to Asten, from St. Oedenrode to Bergeijk in Noord-Brabant.

It is a unique opportunity to learn about what is happening in the region in the fields of recreation, technology, construction and healthcare. All sectors are represented during the Open Day.

Whether you have yet to make a study choice, are thinking about a career switch or are just curious. The OBD is free and for everyone.

Find a list with more info and all participating companies here.

 

Henri van Waals exhibition in Van Gogh Village Museum

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Henri van Waals exhibition in Van Gogh Village Museum

Due to the expansion of the Van Gogh Village Museum in Nuenen, temporary exhibitions can now be held. The first will take place from 3 April. ‘Van Gogh achterna’ (‘chasing Van Gogh’) focuses on the works of Henri van der Waals.

Van der Waals (1904-1994) fell under the spell of Vincent van Gogh at the art academy in Antwerp. That’s how he ended up in Nuenen. There he stayed for a long time in the old parsonage with the Hofkes family and worked in and around Van Gogh’s former studio.

This is also reflected in Van der Waals’ work. In his drawings and paintings you recognise Van Gogh’s themes and style: people working in the fields, flower still lifes, farmers’ huts and landscapes.

Van der Waals preferred to make figurative and realistic work. His touch is rhythmic with loose strokes, as he sees in Van Gogh. The temporary exhibition in the Van Gogh Village Museum will be officially opened on Wednesday, 3 April. Start: 17:00.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

After one lesson from Mrs. Li, half the class speaks Chinese

Bob
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After one lesson from Mrs. Li, half the class speaks Chinese

Students from group eight of Eindhoven primary school Rapenland received a special prize on Tuesday: a Chinese lesson from the unsurpassed Mrs. Li.

“Ni hao!” the teacher, whose name is Mrs. Li, says in greeting. Most people know that word. But soon the material becomes more difficult. The digital whiteboard is full of Chinese characters and you can pronounce the word ‘Ma’ in five different ways. The class repeats everything in unison, just as Ms. Li requested.

Group eight won the prize after participating in a quiz. The lesson is offered by Stedelijk College (urban college), the Eindhoven school that has internationalisation as a spearhead. Chinese has been offered here as an optional subject for ten years.

“It’s quite interesting”, a boy in class, with a special German first name, says. “I’ve never been to China, but if I do go there, I now at least know what to say”.

Papiamento

The fact that internationalisation is making good progress on Rapenland primary school is noticeable in the classroom. “Which of you doesn’t speak Dutch at home?”, the teacher asks. A lot of fingers go up in response. Portuguese, German, Russian, Kurdish and Papiamento: students who only speak Dutch at home are almost in the minority.

The class can easily master the Chinese lesson. There are even students who stand up, introduce themselves out loud and then count to ten in the new language. Is it because of that internationalisation? Or by Ms. Li’s teaching style? After each correct answer, she looks as if she has won the lottery and makes the whole class applaud.

Fortune cookies

As a reward, Chinese fortune cookies are handed out at the end of the lesson. And this time the cultural diversity throws a bit of a spanner in the works. Because the fasting month of Ramadan has just started and most children are fasting, only a few can open and eat the fortune cookie.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

 

Pavement against senseless violence

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Pavement against senseless violence

A tile will be laid on Wilhelminaplein in Best next week as an action against senseless violence. The Mayor will unveil the sidewalk tile with a ladybug on it. “We hope to create awareness”.

“As a municipality, we believe it is important that senseless violence should have no place in society and therefore not in our village”, a spokeswoman for the municipality said. The municipality therefore supports the message of Stichting Zinloos Geweld (senseless violence foundation). “A stone is of course just a stone, but we hope to create awareness of senseless violence”, the spokeswoman said.

Unveiling

There have already been several requests for this gesture. Because Wilhelminadorp district has existed for 75 years this year, the municipality thought this was a good moment to combine the anniversary with the laying of the stone. The unveiling will take place on Saturday, 23 March, between 11:00 and 12:00. Mayor Hans Ubachs and a district coordinator are present. Residents are invited to join.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

 

Climate activists again occupy the TU/e building

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Climate activists again occupy the TU/e building

Climate activists are taking action again on the TU/e grounds on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. This time the students are occupying part of the Auditorium building on the university campus.

The students are holding a sit-down action in a lecture hall in the middle of the building. The campaign is running without any problems. The students planned to stay in the building at night, but that was not possible. “We have been told by the building’s manager that we are not allowed to stay overnight, though there were certainly people who were willing to be arrested. This would be a personal decision for who wanted to stay or leave after a claim”, Robin Kwakkernaat, spokesperson for the action group, said.

Cut ties

University Rebellion previously demanded that Eindhoven University cuts all ties with the fossil industry. Oil company Shell will be present again during the recruitment days on Tuesday and Wednesday. During a previous occupation, demonstrators were violently removed from a boardroom.

Impact

The action group regularly talks to the university’s executive board about making the school more sustainable. These conversations lead to positive developments, but it is not enough, the activists believe. “The board has already declared a climate crisis and they have said that they will only work together on renewable energy projects”, Kwakkernaat says.

Despite these commitments, students continue to resist. “We will stay here as long as we believe that the university participates in the destructive practices of the fossil fuel industry. We believe it is extremely important to create awareness among students about the impact of fossil energy on the climate”.

Not only sitting

Protesters who participate in the occupation of the lecture hall do not have to be bored. Lectures are held and food is distributed.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

 

Sexual harassment ‘the order of the day’

Bob
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Sexual harassment ‘the order of the day’

Sexual harassment may seem far-fetched to many Eindhoven residents, but in reality almost three-quarters of Dutch women experience it. “I don’t think people realise the extent to which gender based violence takes place in the Netherlands”, Juliana Bosch, of Feminist Wave Eindhoven, says. That is why the feminist action group is holding a protest in the city centre on Friday evening to create awareness.

According to Feminist Wave Eindhoven, gender-related violence has become normal in society. That would be the result of inequality between different genders. Women in particular would suffer from this. For example, a study by the action group shows that 13 per cent of the boys surveyed indicate that hitting their girlfriend is necessary to gain respect. “These figures come from the culture we live in. I think we should talk about what is happening in the Netherlands, many people are not aware of that”, Bosch says.

Reason for Feminist Wave Eindhoven to take action. The protest starts at 17:30 and lasts until 22:00 on March 8 at Dynamo. At the beginning there is a meeting and then a film is played showing figures regarding violence against women in the Netherlands. In the meantime, the action group is handing out flyers.

The organisation has been protesting on 18Septemberplein for the past three years. Now the protest will take place at Dynamo. “We hope to talk to many different people on Friday so that we create awareness about gender violence in the Netherlands”, Juliana said.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

TV chef introduces students to vegetarian cuisine

Bob
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TV chef introduces students to vegetarian cuisine

He is usually in front of TV cameras, but  on Tuesday he was at a school in Eindhoven. 24Kitchen Chef Mounir Toub gave a cooking course at Summa Plus. He introduced students to vegetarian cuisine. The lesson was organised in the context of the Nationale Week Zonder Vlees en Zuivel (national week without meat and dairy).

“We want to make students aware of the fact that you can make your own choices about what you eat and that those choices can have an impact on the world around you”, Mirjam van der Woude, teacher at Summa Plus, says. “In addition, food without meat can also be very tasty”.
That is why various activities are organised for a week to get students thinking about the use of meat in their diet. For example, cooking lessons are given every day, meals are cooked for the elderly from the neighbourhood and vegetarian spring rolls are handed out during the break. “Everything related to food this week is all vegetarian”, the teacher explains.

Environmental pollution

And not without reason. The National no meat or dairy week is organised to combat environmental pollution. The foundation wants people to avoid meat and dairy for a week, so that there is much less CO2 emission and it becomes easier to achieve the climate goals. The campaign started in 2018 as The National Week without meat. The non-dairy part was added this year.

Growing Food

The Summa students are also introduced to food production. They learn how vegetables and herbs grow and when to harvest for example. Also their use in the kitchen is explained.

studemts introduced to growing foods
Photo credit: Studio040

Summa College has a special class for refugees and other non-Dutch speaking youth. They appreciate the visit of Mounir Toub as he is originally also from outside Netherlands. Mounir is a famous tv chef.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

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