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Eindhoven to celebrate women

Melinda

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28 February 2020

Next Sunday, 8 March, is Internation Women’s Day (IWD). Activities and celebrations will be held on that weekend across the globe. Here, in Eindhoven, it will be so too.

Eindhoven celebrates IWD on Saturday, 7 March 2020 in the large foyer of the Parktheater. People can attend presentations and performances, network, and simply meet other women. All in a relaxed atmosphere.

This year’s IWD theme is ‘Each for Equal’. “An equal world is an enabled world,” states the IWD website. “Collectively, each one of us can help create a gender-equal world. Let’s all be #EachforEqual.”

Women of various nationalities will present their creative talents at Parktheatre on Saturday. Visitors can also take part in workshops. There will be a ‘meeting point’ where people can connect with women who have developed special projects in diverse fields.

The celebrations will run from 13:00 to 18:00 and will cost €3 to attend. The afternoon is organised by the C.L.O. foundation (Latin American Centre for Orientation). They have partnered with Women Inc and the Alle Vrouwen in Eindhoven (All women in Eindhoven) platform. It is also part of Eindhoven’s centenary celebration.

Source: C.L.O.

Translator: Melinda Walraven

parkrun to launch in Eindhoven on Saturday

Rachael

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27 February 2020

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parkrun to launch in Eindhoven on Saturday

Saturday 29 February will see the launch of global running event, parkrun, in the Netherlands.

parkrun will launch in Eindhoven, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Nijmegen, Maastricht and Groningen this Saturday. It will then launch in Amsterdam and Leiden one week later, on 7 March 2020. There are also plans for events in The Hague, Harlem and Arnhem in the near future.

parkrun’s origins

parkrun was founded by Paul Sinton-Hewitt, a South African doctor living in London, in 2004. It involves walking, jogging or running a five kilometre route in a local park. Participants register online to receive a personalised barcode, through which they receive an online result after every event. Participation is completely free of charge.

After launching in Bushy Park, London almost 16 years ago, parkrun is now active in 2000 locations across 21 countries. This includes Japan, Australia, Germany and South Africa. The Netherlands will be the 22^nd country to host the event.

International community

Behind the launch is a team of volunteers that has been busy designing the route and promoting parkrun to companies, employers, schools, shops and government representatives throughout Eindhoven.

‘We are so excited to finally host parkrun in Eindhoven,’ the team of volunteers say. ‘parkrun is for everyone, no matter your ability. Everyone is welcome and there is no judgement no matter how fast or slow you complete the 5km.’

Many of the volunteers are themselves part of Eindhoven’s growing expat community, coming from Spain, the UK and South Africa. The group says that they hope parkrun will have a positive impact on Eindhoven’s international community, helping participants to connect with others and form friendships.

parkrun will take place at Karpendonkse Plas, close to TU/e, at 9:00am every Saturday. New participants are advised to meet 10 minutes prior to the start for briefing. The event is followed by refreshments at Eindhoven Athletics

Source: parkrun.co.nl

Written by: Rachael Vickerman

Weekendtips from Yvette

Yvette

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27 February 2020

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It’s the weekend in Eindhoven but where do you need to go? A great weekend to be in Eindhoven as there is a lot to do! You can dance the night away on Friday on some great latin music, go stargazing on Friday or Saturday, see some awesome English improv theater or get to meet the culture of beautiful India. Read more on Eindhoven News.

Friday: Calle Ocho

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Saturday: Chili Con Comedy

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Sunday: The Indian Experience

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Friday and Saturday: Stargazing

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About Yvette:
“I’m the manager of the biggest expat Facebook group in Eindhoven – Expats in Eindhoven. A group dedicated to help expats have a great time in Eindhoven, get to meet new people and answer their questions. Further I work as graphic designer for my own company STUDIO YDID. In my free time I like to go running, race cycling, go out with friends and family or listen to the band Queen. If you want to know more – feel free to mail me at info@studio-ydid.nl.”

Bad weather did not dampen Carnaval mood

Shufei

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27 February 2020

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Bad weather did not dampen Carnaval mood

Even though the weather was disappointing, the regional hospitality industry is satisfied with this year’s Carnaval. After five days of celebration, the carnival celebrants can relax, and the pubs can be cleaned up.

After Chiara and Dennis, the other storm called Ellen pummeled the Netherlands during Carnaval. Many parades were cancelled or postponed this year. “Because of the bad weather, people came to the city a bit later than usual,” says Jan Witmer, regional chairman of the Royal Catering Association. “But everything inside is even cosier.”

Storm and rain lead to empty streets but fuller pubs. “The real carnival goer cannot be stopped by bad weather,” says Jimmy Meijer, owner of the Proost and Dependance pubs in Breda. “Locals in Breda were looking forward to this year’s Carnaval. Their enthusiasm can be seen from how much they drink. The turnover is good; that says it all.”

Issues with fake money

Many pubs were alert for counterfeit money during Carnaval. According to Witmer, getting this fake money problem is unavoidable. “Where there are large groups of people, fake money always appears. Then you have got a few glitches here and there.”

Many hospitality business owners have neighbourhood Whatsapp groups. If fake money shows up at a pub, they immediately sound the alarm. “On Thursday, a pub sent a message that someone had been caught with counterfeit money,” Jimmy says. “Then everybody is on high alert right away.”

Source: Omroep Brabant

Translator: Shufei

Editor: Melinda Walraven

Yael Davids at the Van Abbe

Bob

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26 February 2020

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From Saturday 21 March, spread over ten rooms, the Van Abbe Museum in Eindhoven will be showing the work of Yael Davids, entitled Yael Davids: A Daily Practice.

This exhibition is linked to a specific moment in David’s career. In April this year, she will be the first Dutch candidate to complete a three-year research project entitled Creator Doctus (CrD), set up by the Gerrit Rietveld Academie. She was commissioned by the Van Abbe Museum to carry out this research. Her research is focussed on physical learning and is inspired by the work of Moshé Feldenkrais. Feldenkrais developed a method based on the principle that changing the way we move leads to a change in how we think, perceive and feel.

The exhibition Yael Davids: A Daily Practice can be seen from Saturday 21 March until Sunday 14 June at the Van Abbe Museum in Eindhoven.

Source: www.studio040.nl

Translated by: Bob

Carnaval parade cancelled

Ame

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21 February 2020

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The parade planned for Saturday in Lampegat (Eindhoven) has been cancelled. This was the decision made by the Eindhoven Carnaval Federation (FEC) after discussions with emergency services, the City Council and other parties involved.

The parade has been cancelled due to the poor weather conditions predicted for this weekend. The main culprit being strong winds.

The organisation made the decision to prevent accidents.”There is a big chance Carnaval trucks might be blown over by the strong winds,” comments an FEC spokesperson.

“Based on the current [weather] forecast, this is the only correct choice. To delay the decision would not serve the parade participants’ interests.” It is currently unknown if the parade will proceed on a different date.

The weather

On Saturday, strong winds with average speeds of between 29 and 49 km/h are expected. The winds could reach a speed of up to 75 km/h. This is cause for alarm regarding the planned Carnaval parade. Strong winds are also predicted on Sunday.

Mayor Jorritsma supports the Federation’s decision, saying “It is a brave decision on the part of the FEC and emergency services. I fully support it; safety comes first.” He also expressed empathy for the disappointment of volunteers and others involved.

Source: Studio040

Translator: Ame Harris

Editor: Melinda Walraven

KNCB to meet Noord Brabant cricket clubs

Melinda

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21 February 2020

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KNCB to meet Noord Brabant cricket clubs

The cricket association of Netherlands (KNCB) recently announced a series of meetings. These will be held with cricket clubs across the country.

The regional meeting with four major cricket associations in Noord Brabant will take place at the MOP Cricket Club in Vught on 25 March. The initiative is part of “strategy 2019-2023”. This strategy was laid out by the KNCB. Its purpose is to exchange ideas with member clubs in Noord Brabant and increase the popularity of the sport.

Strategy 2019-2023

The 2019-2023 strategy is a five-year plan initiated to strengthen the growth of cricket in the country. A major goal of the plan is to increase participation in the sport. To ensure this, youth development programmes like Cricket4Kids are being conducted in association with schools and municipalities. In addition, providing more support to be able to retain women cricketers is outlined as an action. To make the sport more sustainable, the national association plans to support regional clubs in various areas such as coaching, advice and workshops.

Reaction from cricket clubs in Noord Brabant

Wanderers cricket club in Oss has confirmed their participation They will be attending the regional meeting with most of their board. According to their chairman, Ernst-Jan Sjamaar, “If the Wanderers want to be a part of the cricket community in the Netherlands, it is important to attend these meetings. The goal is to address the problems smaller clubs are struggling with – members, publicity, financial, coaches, grounds, councils, etc.”

MOP Cricket Club, who will host this meeting will be an obvious presence. From Eindhoven, the High tech Campus Eindhoven Cricket Association have confirmed plans to be present at the event. Eindhoven Cricket Club, originally part of Philips Sports Club, could not be reached for comment.

For Eindhoven News: Siddharth Chunduri

Editor: Melinda Walraven

All-new cycling challenge

Melinda

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21 February 2020

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Are you looking for a cycling event that a little different? Take part in the High Tech Mountain Bike (MTB) Challenge.

This is a unique opportunity to do altitude training in Eindhoven. It includes a renewed 15km trail, per lap. These laps have a 180m difference in altitude. You can cycle through parking garages and ramps, as well as on a single tracks.

Does this sound like something you would enjoy? Then come to The Colour Kitchen (the Strip) Grand Café at High Tech Campus on Sunday, 22 March. The MTB Challenge start between 09:00 and 10:00.

Entrance costs €12.50, of which half will be donated to the Dutch Cancer Society. You can buy tickets here.

One person’s junk is another’s functional object

Melinda

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21 February 2020

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One person’s junk is another’s functional object

The Kazerne Home of Design is organising a collection campaign for the recently graduated design-talent, Baiba Soma.

For her graduation from the Design Academy, Soma made beautiful new items and remarkable design objects from discarded goods. These included electricity cables, fridge-doors, and washing machine parts. “My aim is to show the beauty of discarded products by transforming them into new, functional objects,” explains Baiba.

A lamp and a tapestry from Soma’s “Expired Whites” series are part of Kazerne’s current Circular Materialists exhibition. Both leading and starting design talents show how they deal with the contradictory theme of sustainable design. The exhibition is on until Tuesday, 3 March.

Donate unwanted goods

Donations for Baiba’s works are welcome until the very last day of the exhibition. They can be brought to Kazerne, in Paradijslaan, Eindhoven. The show is open every day from noon and entrance is free.

At the end of the exhibition, from 17:30 to 19:00, there will a workshop. For €5, visitors, under the supervision of the designer, can transform the yield of the collection campaign. These can be transformed into unique lamps, wallhangings and other design pieces. If you are interested in this, please buy tickets here.

Weekendtips from Yvette

Yvette

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20 February 2020

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This weekend in Eindhoven…. Yvette’s tips.

It’s the Carnival weekend in Eindhoven but where do you need to go? A great weekend to be in Eindhoven as there is a lot to do! My tips and some extra as it is a longggg weekend:

Friday: Carnaval international

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Saturday: Parade

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Sunday: Confettival

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Monday: Strijps Kreiefeest

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Tuesday: Farmers wedding

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About Yvette:
“I’m the manager of the biggest expat Facebook group in Eindhoven – Expats in Eindhoven. A group dedicated to help expats have a great time in Eindhoven, get to meet new people and answer their questions. Further I work as graphic designer for my own company STUDIO YDID. In my free time I like to go running, race cycling, go out with friends and family or listen to the band Queen. If you want to know more – feel free to mail me at info@studio-ydid.nl.”

Event News

Eindhoven to celebrate women

parkrun to launch in Eindhoven on Saturday

parkrun’s origins

International community

Weekendtips from Yvette

Bad weather did not dampen Carnaval mood

Issues with fake money

Yael Davids at the Van Abbe

Carnaval parade cancelled

KNCB to meet Noord Brabant cricket clubs

All-new cycling challenge

One person’s junk is another’s functional object

Donate unwanted goods

Weekendtips from Yvette

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