A word of thanks

From humble beginnings over 36 years ago, the ACCESS organisation has been able to extend and continue its work in an ever-changing environment, and this is thanks to the many individuals whom we are privileged to have on our team.

From enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers in all the cities where we work - we are so grateful for all the work you do - to our wealth of partners, patrons, trainers, and counsellors. We also recognise our pool of talented writers, artists and contributors as well as our dedicated Board Members (Kim Jooste, Godelijn Boonman, Lucas Hendrikse, Roy Fu, Dorottya Bölöni and Inge Nitsche).

Contact

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@ helpdesk@access-nl.org

+31 85 400 03 38

Helpdesks

• The Hague - City Hall, Atrium

• Amsterdam - IN Amsterdam, World Trade Center

I-Tower, ground floor

• Amstelveen Municipality - Amstelveen City Hall, Laan Nieuwer-Amstel 1

• Utrecht - IWCUR, International Welcome Centre Utrecht Region, Stadskantoor Utrecht, Stadsplateau 1, 2nd floor

You all have our appreciation for the trust you give us as we endeavour to support you and your goals. We are proud that what ACCESS offers is of value to the local and international community across the Netherlands and take this opportunity to say a big thank you for making the ACCESS organisation what it is today.

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Publisher Stichting ACCESS

Editorial content editor@access-nl.org

Advertising 070 345 17 00 fnd@access-nl.org

Editor

Tracey Taylor

Proofreader

Nancy Kroonenberg

Design & Layout

M-space - graphic designers

Printer

Printall AS, Tallinn, Estonia

Cover image

Elisabeth Schettle, illustrizzy.com

Contents images (clockwise) Hans Veth, Aleksey Melkomukov, Jimmy Nelson, Natuurmonumenten - Sjoerd van der Wal, Jae Park

This issue of ACCESS magazine would not have been possible without the generous help, imagination, and dedication of Joanna Bouma. Olivia van den Broek-Neri, Lynette Croxford, Priyanka Dharmaseelan, Katarina Gaborova, L.T. Hitchcock, Giulia Quaresima, Molly Quell, Elisabeth Schettle, Sandra Silva, and Steve Voyce.

With special thanks to Nancy Kroonenberg, Marek Moggré, and Deborah Valentine.

2023 ISSUE 1

Vol. 36 No. 1

Circulation: 11,500

Also available online at: magazine.access-nl.org

Contents

6. The running of the wolves by L.T. Hitchcock

13. It started with a dog named Sunny by Molly Quell

18. Naturally Netherlands by Joanna Bouma

20. Year of the Rabbit by Sandra Silva

22 Schools

Heart of the Community

25. Dogs ‘n’ cats… and ferrets? by Steve Voyce

28. Alpacas make their mark by Olivia van den Broek-Neri

32. Fresh at home by Lynette Croxford

34. Live your best life by Katarina Gaborova

38. Between the Sea & the Sky by Giulia Quaresima

Copyright ACCESS 2023

All rights reserved. No part of the ACCESS Magazine may be used in any form without explicit permission in writing from the Publisher. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this publication was correct at the time of going to press. However, ACCESS and its writers cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information included.