On Monday there was a very useful forum in Amsterdam jointly hosted by the Amsterdam gemeente and the British Embassy. Part of a series held across The Netherlands to obtain feedback from UK citizens in The Netherlands. You can see…
Our ambassador Sir Geoffrey and Lady Mary Emma joined us to say farewell as they return to the UK. Friday June 16 2017 Click on images below to view in full page gallery mode.
Lots has been written over the past few days about the election, so do accept my apology for the following summary of the UK election, and what needs to happen next. – We don’t like the divisive, jingoistic, Little England…
Dear CADS, The consulate has advised us that the Amsterdam Open Forum Brexit meeting with Ambassadorial and Consulate General staff will be held in Amsterdam on 19th June at 1730. To register and obtain details of the venue, please email Laura…
Dear CADS, There has been not a whit of response to our concerns regarding future trade between The UK and The Netherlands. Theresa May is utterly incompetent as Prime Minster, and I have written the following letter on our behalf…
Dear CADS, Today I received the following reply from the UK government to our letter outlining our concerns about Brexit. As you will see, it is content-free, and fails to address any of our concerns. Most irritatingly, it suggests that…
Mike’s Badhuistheater brings a brand new play to the stage: Blackadder Goes Forth. Blackadder is a high level comedy that ruthlessly denounces the cynicism of politicians. The style of Beckett’s Waiting for Godot can be spotted in the brilliant sarcasm.…
It was a moving occasion. Yesterday’s lunch turned into a charity funfest, with Sue the Hulphond being introduced to Peter van der Linden, and to the rest of us, by her foster family. She will likely be placed as a…
At midnight on 17th June, thousands of people will join the “Nacht van de Vluchteling” walk in Amsterdam, and Louise Hunter will be joining the 10km walk to raise funds and awareness for refugees. If you would like to join…
CADS the Commercial Anglo Dutch Society
