Joke of the day—Circus Dwarf Couple are expecting a baby
A dwarf couple, who work in a circus, are expecting a baby. They go to the doctors for a checkup. The doctor says, “Everything is fine. But do tell me, do you want a boy or a girl? The male…
Suggestion for fixing the UK’s economy—Patriotic Retirement Plan
Dear Mr. Cameron, Please find below our suggestion for fixing the UK ‘s economy. Instead of giving billions of pounds to banks that will squander the money on lavish parties and unearned bonuses, use the following plan. You…
A very cool, 100th year anniversary lecture on Antarctica
Captain Oates. “I’m just going out to CADS January lunch. I may be away some time.” The January CADS lunch marked the 100 year anniversary of an event that has become a symbol of human endeavour, bravery in the face…
Wildlife Photographer of the year 2011 – Exhibition of Photographs
A selection of the winning photographs from the world famous Wildlife Photographer of The Year Competition, organised by the BBC Wildlife Magazine and the Natural History Museum in London, may be seen in the Museon, Den Haag. See the best…
Everest Climber Stephen Venables to visit The British School of The Netherlands
Everest & Beyond: Meet Everest climber Stephen Venables Stephen Venables was the first Briton to climb Everest without supplementary oxygen. The stories of his travels have enthralled audiences all over the world and The British School in The Netherlands is…
HM British Consul Benevolent Fund
CADS recently donated 1,300 Euros to the HM British Consul Benevolent Fund. John Cameron-Webb expressed his sincere gratitude to CADS. The money will be (sparingly) used to assist discretionary cases of real distress for UK residents or visitors in the…
Ugly but popular breeds of dog
The Pug has increased in popularity this year by 557% The Pharaoh hound which is the national dog of Malta The mexican hairless dog – a rare breed that can suffer from sunburn. The Japanese Chin otherwise known as the…
Astromuis the mouse taped to firework during New Year to be exhibited
A mouse that was taped to a firework rocket during Dutch New Year festivities and later died of its burn injuries is to be exhibited in a museum. Two 20-year-old men from the Frisian village of Drachten were arrested for…
Amsterdam elephant gets a contact lens
A 45-year old Asian elephant in Amsterdam’s Artis Zoo has become the first in Europe to be fitted with a contact lens. Win Thida, the oldest elephant in the zoo’s herd and a popular attraction, badly scratched her eye during…
