Jan Willem

The House Sparrow is Declining!Changes in nature often happen gradually. In the 1980s, it was commonplace to see the house sparrow. They were everywhere: searching for food on my doorstep and chirping together in our hedge. The house sparrows, with their familiar brown hues, were a natural part of our environment. But that certainty is…

Looking Back on King’s Day 2025This year, King’s Day was once again celebrated in grand fashion in Blixembosch. Several attractions were set up on the Ouvertureplein, providing plenty of fun for the youth: a bouncy castle and a mega inflatable obstacle course. Many children bravely jumped from a window in a simulated burning house! There…

Switching Gears…What a contrast in temperatures during the weekend of April 5 and 6. On Saturday it was around 20 degrees, but today – Sunday morning – it feels like 5 degrees due to a biting easterly wind. So, on goes the thick coat when walking the dog.In the Netherlands, the newspaper headlines read “Spanish…

Yes! Once again, the most fun camp in the neighborhood is being organized: The Blixemkids Children’s Camp! This year, the camp is calling for participants who have perseverance, are good at puzzles, have survival skills, are quick, agile, tactical, and social. All these skills will determine who the winners of: Expedition BlixenDon will be. This…

Saturday, March 22nd – Litter Cleanup Event The National Cleanup Day will take place on Saturday, March 22nd. Will you join us again to help keep our beautiful neighborhood clean? We’ll be picking up litter in the parks, gardens, green strips, and on the Ouverture square. We’ll start at 10:00 AM with coffee and cake,…

Family Spectacle Blixembosch is Looking for Partners: Together, Let’s Make It a Blast! The Family Spectacle has been the highlight of the year in Blixembosch for many years. A fantastic three-day celebration for young and old, filled with fun, music, and togetherness. To keep organizing this unique event, we are looking for enthusiastic entrepreneurs who…

The “Hart voor Blixembosch” working group is actively committed to making and keeping the Blixembosch neighborhood heart-safe. With 10 AEDs now installed, the 6-minute zone, in which an AED must be available within six minutes during a resuscitation, is covered in the neighborhood. However, this work is far from finished: the AEDs require regular maintenance,…

Attract Butterflies to Your Garden! Recently, the Butterfly Foundation reported that the number of butterflies has decreased by a staggering 40% since 1992! How can you attract butterflies to your own garden? The red list of butterfly species threatened with extinction is growing, just like it is with bees. There are now only 53 species…