Wednesday, 08 September 2010
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Our directory is a growing resource for stuff of help to English speakers.
If you have found a person or business in the Netherlands of particular interest to English speakers, please e-mail us and we’ll add them to this list.
Business
Here is a selection of contacts for English-speakers doing business in the Netherlands:
British Consulate Amsterdam - Information for British citizens and passport department Koningslaan 44, 1070 AL Amsterdam
British Embassy in the Hague - Information for British citizens
Central Statistics Agency of the Netherlands
Chamber of Commerce - Site with information for doing business in Netherlands.
City of Amsterdam - Official site from the municipality, giving links to other web resources. Click on the words English Site.
Dutch Ministry of Finance - Offering on-line guide to Taxation in the Netherlands. Click the link saying English at the top
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Offering on-line guides "Coming to the Netherlands" and "the Netherlands in depth
Hebels Financial Website - Up-to-date information about the stock exchange, investments and other financial matters
Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce - Specialists in Anglo-Dutch trade promotion.
Nuffic - Guide to higher education, professional and vocational courses in the Netherlands, taught in English.
Children's Activities
Fun! Fun! Too much fun and sugar!
Apenheul - Apeldoorn - A zoo dedicated to Apes.
Archeon - Alphen aan den Rijn - An archeological theme park.
Cirque de Soleil - A circus/gymnastic act show of outstanding quality.
Diergaarde Blijdorp - Rotterdam. - A renovated zoo, with its huge undersea world exhibition.
Kids Gids English - A children s guide in English focusing on the Randstad area.
Militaire Luchtvaart Museum - Soesterberg - Aircraft museum.
Mum's Survival Guide - A handy survival guide
Pathé - For an afternoon at the cinema.
The Beach - Alsmeer - An indoor beach.
The Efteling - Kaatsheuvel. - A Childrens Theme Park.
The Robbeburg - We are an international not-for-profit playgroup run by Mothers for children aged 0-4. Meeting on a weekly basis in one of our nine sessions (English, Spanish, Japanese and Swedish language groups) this is a great way to meet others and make friends
TunFun Speelpark - An underground children's playground located in the heart of Amsterdam.
Church Services
For religiously-minded members
Cities
Local municipalities
Dentists
Other members have recommended the following:
Amsterdam English-language dentists
Food/Drink
Hunger calls
British Corner Shop - British food shopping delivered online
Dinner Site - Restaurants in Amsterdam
Eating Out in the Netherlands - by Mark Kathmann
Great British Treats - Online British Expat store offering 1000's of British products and hampers with worldwide delivery direct to your door.
Special Bite - Your guide to special dining
Thomas Green's - The best quality British Food in Holland
Language Courses
For language classes
BLTC (British Language Training Center)
Media
Multimedia offerings
DutchNews.nl - The top Dutch news stories in just five minutes a day
English Breakfast Radio - Tune in on 99.4FM Amsterdams only English speaking radio show! Weekdays 7 - 9 am
Family Matters Magazine - Bi-Monthly publication offering practical information and articles about family life in the Netherlands.
XM Magazine - Monthly glossy magazine covering many aspects of life in the Netherlands.
Other
Miscellaneous links of popular interest to members
amsterdamgac - Amsterdam Gaelic Athletic Club focuses on playing Gaelic Football in Amsterdam. The club has a number of different nationalities playing and hosts men's and ladies teams who play in the Iretex European Gaelic Football League.
Other Expat Organizations
Being away from your native country doesn't have to be so hard
English Speaking Contact Group of Haarlem - Members of all nationalities and circumstances are welcome to join, the common factor is that we all speak English.
ACCESS - Provides information in English on living in the Netherlands. Includes publications, counseling services, welcome services, events and courses, volunteers and information helpline.
Antwerp British and International Women - A meeting place for English speaking women.
Autism Association for Overseas Families (NL) - An English-language group consisting of parents and professionals who offer support and information to families of individuals with autistic spectrum disorders living in the Netherlands.
British Expats - The free online lifestyle magazine and community for British expats.
British Women's Club of the Hague - A valuable meeting place and everyone can expect a friendly greeting.
CONNECTing Women - A network for professional and internationally aware women, based in the Hague.
Dutch Hashing on the Web - The home of the Hash House Harriers in the Netherlands.
E-lynx - Information directory and activities for expat
Expat Exchange - Comprehensive source of expat information
Expat Solutions - For personal services for anyone moving to The Netherlands
Expatica - News and community for the expatriate in the Netherlands.
Expats Reunite - A site for all expats. International Jobs Section. Useful recourse on moving or working in another country. Find lost friends from around the world. Play the UK and Euro Lottery from anywhere in the world.
Go And Connect - Amsterdam - Amsterdam Connect. Useful information, telephone numbers, links.
IMAGES International Photography Club - We hold monthly meetings, in English, as well as field trips, visits to exhibitions, practical sessions and workshops, and social evenings.
International Baby Forum - A brand new online community of expat Mums and Dads (to-be) who exchange views and experiences of having a baby abroad - also a good resource on having a baby in NL.
Outpost - independent foundation of information centres for expats around the world.
Pickwick Women's Club of Rotterdam
Steven Pemberton's Internet Guide to Amsterdam
The Delftians - Casual drinks 2x a month for expats in Delft region.
The Hague Online - Everything that is happening in and around The Hague.
Out and about for Adults
Older folks like these kinds of things.
Easylaughs - Comedy improv shows every Friday at The Crea, Amsterdam
Health & Beauty Centre - Romana Health & Beauty Centre
Therman Lamer - Almere Haven - A Beauty Clinic located just off the A6 exit Almere Haven.
Places
Great places our members enjoy
Deventer - one of the Hanseatic towns (Dutch only).
S-Hertogenbosch (or Den Bosch) - All about 's-Hertogenbosch. Worth a visit (both the site and the city).
Schools
Education for the kids
Amsterdam International Community School
Universiteit Nimbas - Utrecht - For those interested in taking their Masters or MBA (part-time or full-time) in an English speaking environment within The Netherlands.
Sporting
For the competitive
Golf.nl - all about golf in the Netherlands
Travel
When you need to get away
Aerfares - Excellent low-cost airline search engine, will even plan connections for you!
Amsterdam Hotels & Travel Information - (including Amsterdam Public Transport Information)
Basiqair (Transavia) - For bargain flights between Amsterdam & London Stansted airport (commencing on 26th May 2003).
Country Advice (Know before you go) - Travel advice issued by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.
De Treinreiswinkel (The Rail travel shop) - The specialist for rail tickets and rail arrangements. Tickets to almost every station, round trip tickets, all discounts and special offers.
Dutch National Railways - including online timetables
EasyJet - The Web's Favourite Airline. Check their timetables and book your flights with them on the web.
KLM - Flight timetables, fare information and travel details. Click and go special offers for on-line booking and next day travel.
Schiphol airport - flight departure and arrival information and airport information.
Stenaline - Book ferry travel to Ireland, Britain and Holland at the official Stena Line website for the lowest fares online and special offers.
Visit Britain - Your official travel guide to Britain
