Tag: Duurstede
Many elderly people are satisfied with their lives, also in Wijk bij Duurstede: ‘I am very happy’
The Elderly Happiness Barometer shows that mental well-being is the most important factor influencing happiness in life. Health, social contacts, living environment and financial situation also make a big difference.…
Student transport in Wijk bij Duurstede still three days a week, major concerns among parents
Wijk bij Duurstede has a budget of 67 million euros. It is a big job, says councilor Hans Buijtelaar. “If you have to get more than two million out of…
Activists block coal ship in Wijk bij Duurstede lock
The owner of the lock, Rijkswaterstaat, says it will give the climate activists until 8 p.m. to leave. “Because as long as they have to wait, the skippers will suffer…
From New York to Paris: running sisters from Wijk bij Duurstede run the Olympic course
Wijk bij Duurstede – Berlin, Barcelona, New York and Chicago: twin sisters Valerie and Ilona Joesten (30) from Wijk bij Duurstede have already run at least ten marathons. After tonight,…
Hundreds of children go without student transport for months in Bunnik, De Bilt, Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Wijk bij Duurstede and Zeist
Utrecht was divided into parts. Willemsen-De Koning will be responsible for transport in Utrecht, Montfoort, Oudewater, De Ronde Venen, Stichtse Vecht, Woerden, Houten, IJsselstein, Lopik, Nieuwegein and Vijfheerenlanden. Connexxion has…
3 peregrine falcons born at the Wijk bij Duurstede lock: ‘Today they ate for the first time’
The first peregrine falcon was born on the night of April 24 to 25. The other two hatched one night later, Rijkswaterstaat announced today. That is quite special, because in…
Back to 1998: when Saint Nicholas arrived in an almost flooded Wijk bij Duurstede
Anton Houtsma, mayor of Wijk bij Duurstede, was standing in wellies with Aart Staartjes at his side waiting for Pakjesboot 12. A special role was reserved for Reinier Sijpkens. Utrecht…
VVD members Wijk Bij Duurstede leave party: ‘We no longer support the national VVD’
It took some getting used to during the first council meeting of Wijk Bij Duurstede. Councilors Sybren Van der Velden – Walda, Steven Verhaar and Wout Slijper submitted a motion…
Work on the much-discussed old town hall Wijk bij Duurstede resumed after ten months
This means that the end of a long-running farce is in sight. Initially, Museum Dorestad was promised a place in the town hall. But when it turned out in March…
Wijk bij Duurstede town hall remains in the hands of the municipality, the council is unanimously against sale
“The big choice before us was the question: do we sell the unique building from 1662 or do we keep it and renovate it,” says D66 faction leader Bart van…