Tag: THE BILT
Personal war memories from Camp Tjideng: ‘We were starved there’
Miep van den Bos stayed in various camps. She can especially remember the train journey to Batavia. “We were put in cattle wagons, they didn’t say where we were going.…
What went wrong at the Fraterhuis? Piled up garbage bags, no internet and too few staff
In addition to the staff shortages, there were also problems with the internet, the garbage and the cleaning service. This all had to do with financial problems. The internet was…
Healthcare organization takes over care of Fraterhuis: ‘Huge relief’
Teunieke van de Werfhorst of BOAT, who used to work at Zorg van Toen, is happy with the takeover. “It’s a huge relief. The future is smiling on us again,”…
End of World War II in the former Dutch East Indies commemorated throughout Utrecht
Every year on 15 August, the official end of World War II in the former Dutch East Indies is commemorated. All victims of the war against Japan and the Japanese…
The end of the Second World War in the former Dutch East Indies is commemorated throughout the province
In Soest, the commemoration is traditionally held at the Resistance Monument on the Verzetsplein. The ceremony, organized by the Stichting Comité 4 en 5 mei Soest en Soesterberg in collaboration…
It’s going to be this tropically hot: drink plenty of fluids, avoid the sun and take it easy
It will probably not only be the warmest day of the week, but also the warmest day of the year so far, Weeronline expects. “A weak to moderate wind from…
Living in a squatted villa: this residential group has been doing it for 44 years
The characteristic pink woodwork has a different colour now, but the ‘pink Villa’ Sandwijck is still a familiar sight in De Bilt. The country house is located between three major…
Serious shortcomings at home care organization in De Bilt, inspection imposes penalty
For example, healthcare providers do not always have the right diplomas and there is no policy on education within the organization. Different forms of reporting are also used or care…
Sjoerd Potters resigns as mayor of De Bilt and leaves for Helmond
Potters has been mayor of De Bilt since 2017. His second term of office started on April 4, 2023. He was actually supposed to remain mayor of De Bilt until…
Van Hesteren returns to SCHC: ‘Hockey is my passion’
In the summer of 2023, Gilles van Hesteren stepped down as coach of the men of Bilthoven’s SCHC. “I want to free up more time to orient myself more broadly…