Upcoming Events
BRITSOC BADMINTON TOURNAMENT II (TWICE THE FUN AND TWICE THE EXCITEMENT
| Date: | Wednesday 14 May |
| Time: | 19.00 |
| Where: | SPORTHAL DE PIJP, LIZZY ANSINGHSTRAAT 88, AMSTERDAM |
| Cost: | FREE FOR CLUB MEMBERS; €5 FOR NON-MEMBERS |
| Contact: | LAURA COBLEY |
| Email: | Send email |
An undeniable success aptly describes tournament one.
However we at BritSoc feel that there is more to be done,
So we are going ahead and organising tournament number two,
To make this an even bigger success we once again need you !
Tournament one was fun and friendly and certainly fair,
As you may recall if you were one of the participants there,
Never fear however if you missed it the first time around,
14th of May is the date when you can recover lost ground.
Beginner, intermediate or an absolute whiz?
It matters not a jot – what your level is.
And if there is one more thing for which I could plead,
More female participants – it’s certainly you that we need !
It goes without saying of course like in tournament one,
That this time too there are great prizes to be won,
And once all the badminton games are complete,
There will not be far to travel with your weary feet.
Straight to the bar upstairs is where shall all head,
There is no better way to put this tournament(& season) to bed !!
| Date: | Friday 16 May |
| Time: | 20.00 |
| Where: | Sugar Factory, Amsterdam |
| Contact: | Andy Sceats Kiwi Expat Association |
| Tel: | 0630671455 |
| Email: | Send email |
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http://www.sugarfactory.nl/ Date: Friday 16 May Doors Open: 20.00 DJ (Olly de Jeu) 20.30 Time: main act 21.45 Doors close 4.00 Tickets Pre show: 11.00 Door: 13.00
For Preshow tickets, contact Andy Sceats(andrew@sportsmarkglobal.com)
After Opshop show is Etnisch Hysterisch, filled with sounds of sexy tango, balkan beats, and the latest in gypsy, Indian, klezmer, Arabic, Latin or African electronic dance music. With up-to-date, international DJ’s accompanied by top, live (ethnic!) musicians, Etnisch Hysterisch addresses the newest trends in global evolution of music with charm, joy, energy and modish hysteria.
Annual Brit Soc vs Expat Cricketers International Social Cricket Game
| Date: | Saturday 17 May |
| Time: | 13.00 |
| Where: | SportPark Toolenburg,Hoofdweg 863, 2131MB Hoofddorp |
| Cost: | Euro 12.50 (kids euro 7.00) |
| Contact: | Grant Holton |
| Tel: | 06-250 88 301 |
| Email: | Send email |
The British Society of Amsterdam is hosting its fourth cricket game in Hoofddorp on Saturday 17th May. The game starts at 13:00, we meet at 12:00 for practice and coffee. We are still looking for a few players to complete the final 22. Equipment: Extra pads, bats and equipment can be provided; all you need are sports shoes similar to hockey, squash or running shoes (no cricket spikes) as we play on a matted wicket. The emphasis will be on good social cricket, eating, drinking, laughs and a BBQ to end the evening hosted by real “SA Braai Chefs”. For partners & kids: the Cricket ground is opposite Speelkasteel, an indoor kids entertainment centre, plus HealthCity Fitness & Tennis Club & Spa and 8-10 minutes walk from the excellent Recreational Swimming lake in Toolenburg, Hoofddorp if you need some other distractions for the family.
BBQ expected to start around 17:30. Hopefully some prizes will be on offer for the best batting, bowling, dropped catches and Ducks.
RSVP is essential to cater for those attending. Please let us know ASAP.
Cost:EUR 12,50 per person (kids EUR 7,00) including lunch and BBQ. (Vegetarian meals can be provided as long as they are requested beforehand). Supporters are welcome.
How to get there: Train to Hoofddorp NS and we can arrange a transfer to the ground.
English Reformed Church Scottish Evening of Music and Dance
| Date: | Friday 23 May |
| Time: | 19.30 |
| Where: | Keizersgracht 566 |
| Cost: | €15 |
| Contact: | Gill Cowie 020 672 2288 or Fiona Campbell 06620411362 |
Happy Pentecost/Whitsun/Pinksteren. Dear Stephen, We will be holding a Ceilidh later on in May – we would be pleased if members of the British Society want to come along. Money raised will go to the Mulanje Mission School in Malawi. I’d be glad if you could give it some publicity. Yours, John
