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SPORTS & LIFESTYLE New in town? Suffering a spontaneous allergy attack, a broken tooth or a bad hair day? For doctors, dentists, hairdressers and many more handy addresses read on.
Dance schools Factorium C-4, Koningsplein 11A, tel. (+31) 135 35 40
55, info@factorium.nl, www.factorium.nl. The Factorium is a beautiful building with modern facilities where classes, workshops and lessons are given in the field of performing arts. Tickle the ivories of a pipe organ, train your baritone voice, move your hips to capoeira or try your dance skills Bollywood-style. You can watch all of the action from the comfort of a beanbag before you decide which course to take. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. J
Dentists
Hairdressers & Barbers Hardy’s E-4, Piushaven 1-D, tel. (+31) 135 36 52 00,
info@hardys.nl, www.hardys.nl. Having your hair cut here might be more expensive than in similar places, but the stunning views of the Tilburg Piushaven from this hip hairdresser boat are worth the extra cash. Call or make an appointment on its website. QOpen 08:30 - 19:00, Mon 11:00 - 18:00, Thu 08:30 - 20:00, Sat 08:30 - 16:00. Closed Sun. J John Beerens Haarstudio H-5, Professor Gimbrèrelaan 45, tel. (+31) 134 670 360, info@johnbeerens. nl, www.johnbeerens.nl. You’ve come to the right place if you want to have your hair cut by a local Dutch celebrity. John, the bald barber, is one of the most well-known people in Tilburg. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Mon 13:00 - 18:00, Thu 09:00 - 21:00, Fri 08:30 - 21:00, Sat 08:30 - 17:00. Closed Sun. PA
G.H.M. van der Zand B-2, Spoorlaan 378, tel. (+31) 135 80 18 88. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00, Fri 13:00 - 17:00.
Medical & Wellness
Doctors
43, www.ggdhvb.nl. The address for vaccinations for long trips (and STDs), but come also here for a world of information about all kinds of (scary) diseases. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Closed Sat, Sun. J
Brands en Taminiau D-3, Heuvelring 138, tel. (+31) 135 42 37 34. Q J
Diving D-Diving L-7, Raadhuisplein 47, Rijen, tel. (+31) 682 04 71 20, www.d-diving.nl. This experienced dive team will teach you how to appreciate life under water in a variety of pools. Q
Karting De Voltage I-6, Groenstraat 139-391, tel. (+31) 135
80 00 07, fax (+31) 135 80 00 09, info@devoltage.nl, www.devoltage.nl. De Voltage was originally a part of the Volt factory, nowadays it serves as an indoor entertainment centre where you can have fun go-karting, playing laser tag or paintball, try a rodeo or sumo wrestling or even play bungee football. QOpen 15:00 - 23:00, Wed 14:00 - 23:00, Fri 15:00 - 24:00, Sat 12:00 - 24:00, Sun 12:00 - 23:00. Closed Mon. THEKW
DVD rental Cinematheek C-2, Willem II straat 6-A, tel. (+31)
135 43 26 79, balietilburg@cinematheek.nl, www. cinematheek.nl. For those who have trouble choosing, the Top-100 wall is a great source of inspiration and the staff are like walking film-encyclopaedias. QOpen 14:00 - 22:30. J
GGD H-6, Ringbaan West 227, tel. (+31) 900 463 64
Mediq Apotheek Julianastaete (Mediq Pharmacy Julianastaete) D-3, Heuvelring 212, tel. (+31) 135 42 63 52, fax (+31) 135 44 73 01, julianastaete.mediq-apotheek.nl. A centrally located pharmacy with all the medicine and vitamins you might need. QOpen 08:00 - 17:30. Closed Sat, Sun. PJA
Hospitals St. Elisabeth Ziekenhuis (St. Elisabeth Hospital) J-6, Hilvarenbeekseweg 60, tel. (+31) 135 39 13 13, www.elisabeth.nl. This hospital is the place to go in an emergency. Q PTULGK
TweeSteden Ziekenhuis (TweeSteden Hospital)
H-4, Dr. Deelenlaan 5, tel. (+31) 134 65 56 55, fax (+31) 134 63 01 96, www.tweestedenziekenhuis.nl. This hospital specialises in many fields of medicine. Q PTULK
Massage Pure L C-2, IJzerstraat 15, tel. (+31) 135 42 14 61,
info@pure-l.nl, www.pure-l.nl. This ayurvedic massagesalon has the perfect city centre location when the daily workload becomes pure stress. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Thu 10:00 - 21:00. Closed Wed, Sun. J
Fitness & Gyms Health City D-3, Heuvelpoort 380, tel. (+31) 135 32
51 00, info@healthcity.nl, www.healthcity.nl. This gym is located in the basement of the Heuvelpoort shopping centre. At first glance it doesn’t seem that big, but once inside you’ll quickly come the the conclusion that it’s actually a veritable work-out paradise. Exercising here isn’t cheap, but it does have some fringe benefits like a pool and a sauna. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Thu, Fri 07:00 - 23:00, Sat 09:00 - 20:00, Sun 09:00 - 18:00. JFD PUUR fitness H-5, Artemisstraat 6, tel. (+31) 135 90 01 40, info@puur-fitness.nl, www.puur-fitness.nl. This is by far the cheapest option for fitness aficionados in Tilburg. QOpen 08:30 - 22:30, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 16:00. PTFL
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