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(Op uw) Gezondheid!

Aflevering 6 (slot): de stem van de patiënt (English below) TEKST EN FOTO PETER BAKENS Na vijf afleveringen met zorgverleners in de hoofdrol, eindig ik deze serie graag met de patiënt aan het woord....

Opening nieuwe kademuur Veenkade

Has peace been restored to the quay?

After years of protest and a year filled with activities, it is looking good: the Veenkade. On Thursday 12 October, the local inhabitants held a small party on their newly renovated quay. ‘Guests of honour’ were a few former inhabitants: chestnut trees, cut into benches, found a new home on the quay.

The Conscious Kitchen

The Conscious Kitchen: An argument against waste

While half of the world population has to eke out a meagre living with great difficulty, an enormous amount of food is thrown away in the Western world: almost a third of what we produce. The Conscious Kitchen tries – for the time on a small scale – to make a contribution to stop this waste, in its own way.

Dutch Laws

Know your rights: Air travel problems

Missed the plane, your flight delayed, denied boarding, baggage lost or damaged, and other air travel problems. Are you entitled to compensation (for damage)? A summary of your rights is given below.

From the Chairman: February 2017

From the Chairman: February 2017

Last week, the national newspapers informed us that crime rates in the Netherlands are much higher than indicated by the official figures. Unfortunately, we are also experiencing this in the ZeeheldenKwartier.

From the Chairman: december 2016

From the Chairman: december 2016

On 14 November, the annual Eland Meeting took place. During this meeting, the Stichting Bewonersorganisatie (residents’ association) Zeeheldenkwartier ‘De Groene Eland’ has reported what the association has done during the past year, and the residents have been able to respond and to propose ideas and points of interest for 2017.

Oranje Fonds award for ZHT Precious Plastic Project

Wheuk-flagn a street wins a Postal Code Lottery prize, the Oranje Fonds donates a sum of money to the district in which the winning street is located. The district administration then has to spend this money on a sustainable local project.