Jan Willem

Family Spectacle: The Circus is Coming to the Neighborhood! Imagine this: the sound of drumrolls and the curtain rising. This is what you’ll experience on August 15, 16, and 17, 2025, as Blixembosch transforms into the stage for the spectacular Family Spectacle with the theme: Circus! As always, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Test…

First Running Dinner on the PlateauA Golden Evening of Connection On March 29, the very first Running Dinner took place on the Plateau of Blixembosch Buiten. An evening where new neighbors, people from different cultures, and backgrounds came together for a culinary and social journey. The theme? Gold – a symbol of warmth, value, and…

Choir: Singing You’ll Never Forget! “My daughter played the piano, and my father sang at the top of his lungs, belting out songs from The Sound of Music. For a moment, there was no fear, anger, or confusion. We just sang!” In Blixems, I’ve started a choir for people with dementia or memory problems, where…

SQUARE: BOUNDARIES AND BLOOMThat really made me happy. After the tree-planting day on March 19, our Ouvertureplein was thoroughly tackled with lots of manpower and heavy equipment. The flower boxes got a proper makeover. It happened during the week of spring fever. I’m not going to describe everything that was done—you’ve seen it yourself. Our…

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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…

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…