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Tribute to first female counsellor

Lila Mehrez
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Tribute to first female counsellor

Few know who she is, Janna van Bekkum-van Gorkum. Yet she has been of great significance in Eindhoven. She was the first woman on the city council exactly 100 years ago. Her great-granddaughter and the municipality are now reflecting on that.

Van Bekkem-van Gorkum was a member of the municipal council from 1923 to 1926, not long after women’s suffrage was introduced. She was an ambitious woman. In addition to political work for the Social Democratic Workers’ Party (SDAP), she was also the mother of four children in a socialist family.

Pride

“I am very proud of my great-grandmother. It was very special what she did, in a real man’s world at the time. I am proud of her ideas, perseverance and ambition. She was also a very sweet mother,” says great-grandchild Inge Wessels.

 

Source: Studio040

For Eindhoven News: Lila Mehrez

VVD member Daan de Kort in the race for inclusion award

Lila Mehrez
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VVD member Daan de Kort in the race for inclusion award

Daan de Kort from Veldhoven is in the running for the Ctalents Diamond Awards, a prize that recognizes people and organizations that excel in the field of inclusion. The visually impaired VVD member has been committed to people with a visual impairment for years.

That is why the member of parliament has been nominated for the Ctalents Diamond Awards in the leader category.

As a politician, De Kort is committed to people with a visual impairment. In addition, Daan has worked in the European Blind Union in the past for the accessibility of elections within the member states in Europe. He has also been an ambassador for the Eye Fund for many years.

Limit

His commitment to people who are visually impaired does not come out of the blue. Daan de Kort lost about ninety percent of his eyesight in 2008. He has personally experienced what it is like when authorities want to determine for you how you should organize your life, according to the organization behind the awards. That is why the VVD member is now spreading the message that people should not be limited by their disability.

You can vote for Daan de Kort until 29 March.

 

Source: Studio040

For Eindhoven News: Lila Mehrez

Easter bunny hunt for people with little money

Bob
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Easter bunny hunt for people with little money

Adults looking for Easter bunnies in the garden of Petruskerk (Petrus church) in Eindhoven. It was a remarkable sight on Saturday afternoon, but it really happened.

It was something new that Hugo van Rooij from Stichting (Z)onderdak ((with(out) roof foundation) had come up with to give people with little money a happy Easter. Everyone was allowed to hand in one Easter bunny they found and it had a number on it. That number could be exchanged for a prize.

“I had gigantic Easter bunnies as a prize, but also money”, De Rooij said. “The main prize was even €50”. He was not afraid that people would attack each other for such cash prizes. He was right, every participant was happy with his or her gift.

Like a child

The thirty to forty participants meet every Saturday afternoon in Petruskerk. They then get soup and sandwiches. This time De Rooij had come up with something extra to get these people in the Easter mood: looking for Easter bunnies.

Participant Hans with his reddish curls felt like a child again when he searched the ground for hidden Easter bunnies. “This is so much fun, a bit of treasure hunting. It’s great that this is being organised”.

After handing in, his find turned out to be worth a gigantic chocolate Easter bunny. “Great! Then I won’t arrive empty-handed tomorrow at my three adult sons”, he beamed. “I’ll give this Easter Bunny three minutes and it’ll be gone tomorrow”.

Benefactor

70-year-old Joke was also very happy when she came to hand in her found Easter bunny. “I’m so curious to see what I won”. She impatiently unpacked her envelope with the prize she had won and could hardly believe it. The envelope contained €50.

“I’m going to give them to the homeless. I’m going to buy socks and underpants and I’m going to buy cups of coffee for them”. She said she doesn’t need the money. “Making other people happy makes me happy. They need it more than I do”.

Meanwhile, Danio unpacked his winning envelope. “€20, wow, that’s what I’m going to eat from today and tomorrow. I don’t have that much money so I’m very happy with this”.

Overjoyed

In the meantime, Eindhoven benefactor Hugo de Rooij looks back with satisfaction. “This makes me so happy. Let’s face it, these people deserve to have a happy Easter. And I never worried for a moment that it would get out of hand, because there is money to be won. Someone just said that he was overjoyed with his huge chocolate Easter egg, because money is just money”.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

 

Wednesday costume a hit in party shop ‘t Snabbeltje

Lila Mehrez
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Wednesday costume a hit in party shop ‘t Snabbeltje

26 more nights of sleep and then it’s time: carnival! Eliëtte de Haas of party shop ‘t Snabbeltje in Eindhoven has already bought a huge amount of costumes. The carnival jitters can already be felt among the customers: ”When they hear the carnival music in the store, people immediately get into the mood.”

According to Eliette, one type of costume is impossible to get hold of. The dresses from the Netflix series Wednesday are flying over the counter like hot cakes. It has been a huge success, especially with children. Fortunately, we managed just in time to order the suits from the suppliers.” In addition, the tracksuits are again very popular among adults this year.

From Pikachu to carnival jacket

In addition to the popular costumes, there is of course plenty of choice for other outfits. For example, a customer in the store tells us that she makes her own clothes for carnival. ”I still walk through the shops to get inspiration from costumes.” There are also children in the store. The young girl already knows exactly what she will be: ”Pikachu!”.

If you don’t need eye-catching costumes, you can always go for the carnival jackets. Eliette also has them in all colors of the rainbow. This year we have a new collection with a jungle theme or even with Greek Gods on it. Of course you can always opt for the standard black carnival jacket that you can decorate with emblems.”

On February 19, the carnival party starts in Brabant.

 

Source: Studio040

For Eindhoven News: Lila Mehrez

Pentecost Weekend Tips From Yvette

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Pentecost Weekend Tips From Yvette

This weekend in Eindhoven…. Yvette’s tips.

It’s the long weekend of Pentecost but where do you need to go? A great weekend to be in Eindhoven as there is a lot to do! My tips:

Friday:80s Anders

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Saturday: 3JS – Heroes of Music

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Sunday: Punksteren

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Monday: Horse carriage riding

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Saturday to Sunday: Step in the Arena

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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.”

Neighbourhood association voted for social award

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Neighbourhood association voted for social award

Neighbourhood association Gehurterbij (you belong with us) finished fifth in the public vote for the ‘Appeltje van Oranje’ award (apple of Oranje). The volunteer club from Son en Breugel brings together neighbourhood residents and the residents of SWZ Zonhove, an institution for people with severe multiple disabilities.

However, the competition is not over yet. Next Saturday an online ‘pitch round’ will follow, in which the contenders will present their project. After this it will be clear which ten nominees have reached the final round and are therefore competing for an Appeltje van Oranje*.

These are awarded every year by the Oranje Fonds (Oranje fund). Eligible are social projects that successfully connect different groups of people and ensure that they participate in society again. The theme for 2023 is ‘Bruggenbouwers in de buurt’ (‘bridge builders in the neighbourhood’).

The winner will receive a sum of €25,000 and a bronze statuette made by Princess Beatrix. The award is presented each year by the patroness of the Oranje Fonds, Queen Máxima. In anniversary years, King Willem-Alexander presents the award.

Participating in society

The Son neighbourhood association Gehurterbij actively involves Zonhove residents in the neighbourhood and organises joint activities, such as the Easter brunch, village quiz, neighbourhood lunch, Christmas parade and the garage sale. This gives them a chance to participate in society in an ordinary way.

For many this is special, but for Gehurterbij it is natural, chairman Jos Hölscher said. “We do it mainly because we enjoy it ourselves and the connection in the neighbourhood with both neighbours and residents of Zonhove feels good”.

Source: Studio040

Translated by: Bob

 

Winners of Eindhoven Culture Prize presented

Lila Mehrez
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Winners of Eindhoven Culture Prize presented

Het Stroomhuis, Ballroom Functions and Café Wilhelmina are the winners of the Eindhoven Culture Prize. The prizes were presented in the Effenaar on Wednesday evening.

Cultuurpodium Stroomhuis won the appreciation prize, Eindhoven Ballroom Functions received the incentive prize and Café Wilhelmina received the audience award.

Stroomhuis (Stream house)

The Stroomhuis on Fellenoord is a music venue that also functions as a breeding ground for makers. The place is used for various activities, as a meeting place and sanctuary for new music. The jury praises the authenticity and autonomy of the Stroomhuis.

Ballroom Functions

Ballroom is still a relatively new and underexposed art form in the Netherlands. This takes place every second Wednesday of the month in the Dynamo youth center. The ballroom scene is an originally African and Latin American LGBTQ+ scene in which competitions are held in art forms such as dance, drag and catwalk. The jury is full of praise for the commitment and ambition of the young initiative.

Café Wilhelmina

In addition to being a pub, Café Wilhelmina is also an independent stage and meeting place where many events are organized. The café has been a household name in Eindhoven for years in the blues and rock scene. Café Wilhelmina also offers a rehearsal space for choirs.

Money amount

The winners received an award and cash worth 7,500 euros. The culture prize is awarded every year to an artist or institution that has delivered an achievement in the field of culture that is of exceptional added value to the city.

 

Source: Studio040

For Eindhoven News: Lila Mehrez

Pile of flowers growing for migrant Uldis

Lila Mehrez
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Pile of flowers growing for migrant Uldis

The pile of flowers is growing at Uldis’ regular spot on Klein Tongelreplein. Many people want to pay their last respects to the beloved migrant, who died last week after surgery.

Right opposite the entrance to the Albert Heijn with his back against the apartment complex, that was Uldis’ regular spot. This way he could greet all visitors who came out of the supermarket. “Hey girl” he would shout. Or he looked after the dog when the owner went shopping.

People regularly left him something tasty to eat or drink. Or had a chat with the popular man who originally came from Latvia. He didn’t speak Dutch but seemed to understand almost everything. When his legs had to be amputated three years ago, Tongelre held a successful fundraising campaign for an electric wheelchair.

Last honor

Now that Uldis’ wheelchair has disappeared for good, a memorial place has been spontaneously set up on the stones. A photo of Uldis with a friendly smile, a candle and a large mountain of flowers. It grows every day: many residents pay their last respects to the positive migrant with the amputated legs.

Uldis will soon have a municipal funeral. Although he has indicated that he ‘does not want to go into the fire’, it is still unclear whether it will be a funeral or a cremation. The service also has a private nature: only three or four people can be present.

Statue

Uldis was so inspiring to many residents in Tongelre with his sunny character that he deserves a statue, says a lady passing by with a full shopping bag. And it is not unthinkable when you look at the many bunches of flowers. Who knows, maybe this will be a final fundraising project for Uldis after the electric wheelchair.

 

Source: Studio040

For Eindhoven News: Lila Mehrez

Park Hilaria is officially off limits

Bob
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Park Hilaria is officially off limits

The City of Eindhoven and Eindhoven247 have decided to officially cancel the 2020 edition of Park Hilaria.

The reason for this is that in the short period of time it could not be guaranteed that visitors could keep a distance of one and a half metres from each other. As a result, the municipality could not guarantee the safety and health of the visitors. It was therefore decided to cancel the event.

Before this decision was taken, the municipality looked at alternatives. For example, it  looked into whether it would be possible to start the event on a small scale, and start it later. Because of the short duration of Park Hilaria this turned out not to be an option.

The previous edition of the event attracted 450,000 visitors. The temporary amusement park is scheduled from 30 July to 8 August next year.

This year Park Hilaria was scheduled for 31 July.

Source: www.studio040.nl

Translated by: Bob

Durga Puja celebration in Eindhoven Oct. 12-14

Remco
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Durga Puja celebration in Eindhoven Oct. 12-14

“BongHoven” an Indian group (formed by Bengalis, from the eastern part of India) are celebrating the second edition of Eindhoven Sharad Utsav. 

Its the festival of autumn and celebrated in India, especially in Bengal for almost a week. Sharad Utsav, also known as Durga Puja is a religious occasion to worship the supreme goddess, Durga, which glorifies women power. But for Bengalis it is more about fun, socializing with family and friends. People dress up in new clothing, visit the decorated marquee, participate in the festivities, and feed of mouthwatering delicacies.

 This year the Eindhoven Sharad Utsav is celebrated from 12th to 14th October at wijkcentrum blixems (Ouverture 2, 5629 PV Eindhoven). Bonghoven is also organizing an Indian Food Festival on the 12th along with several cultural performances. The next two days would continue this fun with mouth-watering foods, more cultural and fun-events.

For Eindhovennews by Remco

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