Sport Relief Run 23rd March
The Sport Relief Run is at the Amsterdam Arena on 23rd March at 1500hrs. This is a 1 mile run to race money for the Sport Relief charity. It is organised by the British Embassy, and sponsored by CADS. We…
Joke of the day—Scottish referendum voting card
Thanks to John Donnelley
Cultural Events at The John Adams Institute
Interested in attending? Where: The John Adams Institute West-Indisch huis, Herenmarkt 97 1013 EC Amsterdam What’s coming: 06 Feb. 2012 Cullen Murphy 08 Mar. 2012 Deborah Scroggins 24 Apr. 2012 Patrick deWitt 31 May 2012 Martha Nussbaum 11 Jun. 2012 Gayle…
Britsoc Burns Night Ceilidh – Saturday, January 28th
It was a freezing cold night in January. What better way to warm up a cold, dark, dank night at the end of January than in the company of a Dutchman playing bagpipes and various part-time Scotsmen wearing kilts, and no…
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…
