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‘Angry Birds’ Scheveningen by Raquel Ruyz

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Interview Robin Haase Haase, now 25, played his first tournament when he was five years old. Dorine Schreiner interviews Robin Haase

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Chief Editor: Reina van Nieuwkerk-Rácz Editorial Advisor: Jane Dean Senior Editor: Josephine Kay Music Editor: Keith Powell Intern: Dorine Schreiner Communication Advisor: Nataly Parson Sales: Wendy Mamott Advertising: sales@theunderground.nl Chief Photography: Charlotte Meindersma Contributors: Miki de Best, Nick Tulinen, Monika Lovric Raquel Ruyz Full biographies of all of this monthʼs contributors can be found online: www.theunderground.nl

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Letter from the Editor I once lived in Scheveningen, many years ago with my parents. It was the early 80’s and my father was on a home posting. Whilst looking for a house to buy, my parents had thought it might be fun to live close to the beach for a bit. They had rented a small former fisherman’s house just two minutes from the dunes.

Later, when we moved to the more sedate Benoordenhout, I realised that the time we had spent in Scheveningen had been unique. I missed the daily windblown walks on the beach. I missed the serenity of the dunes and the contrasting buzz of the boulevard. But most of all, I missed a sense of feeling at home. In Scheveningen I knew the baker, butcher and man from the fish shop by name and they knew me.

No one was bothered that I wore colourful batik dresses and Indian leather flip flops, so very trendy in Pakistan, so very unacceptable in Benoordenhout.

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Today the locals in Scheveningen worry they are losing their unique identity. Even though Scheveningen today is officially part of The Hague, never call a true Scheveninger a Hagenaar. They are good and kind people, but there is a limit!

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We have dedicated this issue to Scheveningen and its inhabitants, giving you a small glimpse into this extraordinary place.

Reina van Nieuwkerk-Rácz Chief Editor editor@theunderground.nl

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Reina van Nieuwkerk-Rácz is impressed by Haarlem ‘Come on!’ I say optimistically to our son who is walking behind us, dragging his disproportionately large feet at a glacial pace. ‘Do the Harlem Shuffle!’ his father adds. We roar with laughter, but the joke is lost on our eleven-year-old. We’ve just spent a day exploring Haarlem and we’re tired.

I’d received a tip-off from a reader. ‘Go visit Haarlem’, she’d said, ‘It’s not far from The Hague and has some nice architecture.’

We had found a parking garage, ‘Raaks’, on the Zijlvest 45, smack in the middle of a rather unattractive shopping centre. It’s only a few minutes walk from the splendour of the Grote Markt square, with the vast St. Bavo church and the beautiful old town hall. Haarlem is an architectural gem!

Meandering through the side streets of the old town centre we came across some unusual doorways, seemingly squashed inbetween 16th and 17th century buildings. Dates conveniently engraved on the lintels revealed their age, one was from 1395. The entrances lead to the hofjes, or courtyard houses, former almshouses for the poor. Today, the pretty courtyards are open to the public (closed on Sundays and festivals). Haarlem once boasted forty such hofjes, most of them attached to a church and financed by wealthy, God fearing citizens. They represent an important part of the town’s social history.

On Spaarne (street) we noticed an impressive building with a façade that screamed wealth and grandeur. It was the Teylers Museum, Hollands’ first, oldest, and seemingly, most stunning museum and a treasure trove.

Pieter Teyler, was a prosperous banker and devoted member of the Mennonite denomination who had bequeathed his fortune for the advancement of religion, art and science. The museum was built in 1784 to house exhibits legated by him. A stroll through the museum takes you from fossils and minerals to prints, drawings and paintings. From scientific instruments to coins and medals all exhibited in beautiful, historical display-cases lit by natural light.

You’ll be exhausted afterwards, but it’s so worth it!

Teylers Museum: www.teylersmuseum.eu

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NEW! Challenge Wicked Wendy...

I love my birthday, every year I’m just so pleased and surprised to have made it this far. Now having just reached a certain age, 39 for the umpteenth time, I felt an itch to do something different. And being financially challenged and having no idea what I wanted to do I realised that I may need some help.

Having read that The Underground is you, or in this case me, I decided to take advantage and rang Simone. The result is that here I am asking all you people out there to think up a challenge for Wicked Wendy. It could be a physical, mental, musical or even an edible challenge. Every month we’ll pick out the craziest or most unique challenge and I will give it my all.

So please help me out and send your suggestions for an awesome challenge to wendy@theunderground.nl remember it has to be in The Hague region, printable and at no cost to me.

If you happen to be near ‘t Beestenspul city farm in the Tivolistraat on 10 June you can see me do my first challenge during the sheep shearing party!.

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Exhibition Pierewaaien Return on Invest Is it the Peace Palace? Is it the Hofvijver?

Test your knowledge and learn more about The Hague and Scheveningen at this creative photographic exhibition Pierewaaien – Kijken in Beeld, a 100-metre long photo exhibition on the Pier in Scheveningen.

Photographers Jacintha van Beveren and Dorine Kleinloog joined forces to create an interactive compilation of workshops, a treasure hunt and a photo competition.

The exhibition runs from 30 April – 1 December and is free of charge.

Want to know more? Visit www.kijkeninbeeld.nl

The Knight’s Move: Ângela Ferreira Ângela Ferreira is one of Portugal’s most engaging contemporary artists. Over the last twenty years Ângela Ferreira has created an extensive body of work in which she interrogates geo-political, art historical and gender issues related to given cultural contexts. Her installations frequently include sculptures that evoke modernist vocabularies, combined with text, semi-documentary photographs and videos. Born in Mozambique in 1958 (when it was still a Portuguese colony), Ferreira studied in South Africa and has since the early 1990s divided her time between Portugal and South Africa. Her complex background constitutes the root of all her work. Her in-between status, inherent to the identity of many Portuguese, drives her intense exploration of different universes in centers and peripheries, highlighting the importance of perspective.

Thursday 21 June 2012,20:00 Location: Hogewal 1-9, The Hague Entrance: E5,- (or pay in Time/Bank Hour Notes) Language: English Reservation: www.stroom.nl

The exhibition Return (working title) presents a selection work by nine artists from The Hague who received a Stroom Invest subsidy over the past years. The contribution of these young, creative and driven artists is of major importance for a blooming art climate in The Hague.

Money is one way to express economic value; time, luck, or talent are other ways. Funding is merely one word to describe the government support of the arts; investment is the other. It is for a good reason that Stroom Den Haag named the grant that enables young artists from The Hague to develop their practice, ‘Invest’.

According to various economists, in times of crisis, investment in innovation is a necessity.

For the government, completely contrary to the zeitgeist, this implies a stronger commitment to culture, which after all is the department of research & development of our society. A commitment that will generate a self-renewing, open society.

Stroom Invest Program De Stroom Invest subsidy is a grant for young, recently graduated artists helping them in the further development of their career and stimulating their active participation in the art scene in The Hague. In order to give these artists an extra push Stroom organizes an annual Invest Program, which comprises a program of studio visits by (inter)national curators, presentations, and informal meetings.

2 June - 9 September 2012 Opening: Friday 1 June 20:00 Extra: launch Premium publications Gamal Ez, Arianne Olthaar, Thom Vink Location: Hogewal 1-9, The Hague Open: Wednesday thru Sunday, 12-5

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Headlines from The Hague Online Daily news and views for the international community w w w. t h e h a g u e o n l i n e . c o m study of the local area.

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Jeweller shot dead 7. Scottish Highlanders released in An armed robbery took place at a jewellery shop in The Hague’s Beeklaan. During the incident, the owner of The Hague the shop, 46-year-old Ruud Stratmann, tried to stop the Highland cattle have been released in The Hague’s Westrobber and was shot. Police officers were able to resuscitate him. He was taken to hospital but later died of his wounds. Police conducted a large-scale search of the area, the robbers have been caught.

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The Hague’s Fair Rent Team Residents of The Hague who believe they are paying too

much rent can now contact the municipal Fair Rent Team (Huurteam). If you think your rent is disproportionately high, The team will investigate and act on complaints of alleged excessive rental charges. The Fair Rent Team provides free advice and assistance. If your rental property isn’t properly maintained, you can also call on the Fair Rent Team’s help.

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New benches on Spuiplein The first of three large stainless steel benches were placed on Spui Plein. The benches are the creation of Belgian artist and designer Sebastien Wierinck.

The construction of these benches allows for hard impact use with the advantage that the stainless steel also remains cool on sunny days. Two more benches will be added to the city later this summer.

The benches are an initiative of The Hague’s bid to become the European Cultural Capital in 2018.

duin Park. Two cows and their two calves will now call the dune region at the end of Savornin Lohmanlaan at Kijkduin their home. Alderman Sander Dekker told a large group of residents at the Egel opvang (hedgehog sanctuary) that the highlanders would help keep the dune park in its natural state.The release of the cattle is part of the city’s commitment to the EU Natura 2000 environmental project. Natura 2000 aims to protect the native flora and fauna diversity within EU countries.

8. Van Gogh painting of The Hague latest museum purchase The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has acquired its

first Van Gogh in five years. The work is a watercolour called Pollard Willow, which the artist painted in The Hague in July 1882. The work shows a road with a ditch alongside it and a pollard willow growing on the verge.

The rolling stock depot of the former Rijnspoor station in The Hague can be seen in the background. Van Gogh discovered this spot on one of his many walks in the vicinity of his house on the Schenkstraat. The museum bought the watercolour a few months ago at a London auction for more than € 1.5 million. The acquisition was made possible by the support of a number of funds, including the BankGiro Lottery, the Rembrandt Association and the Vincent van Gogh Foundation.

5. New bike lane for the Laan van 1. Unique Marilyn Monroe memora- Meerdervoort and the Javastraat 9. Jazzin’ The Hague Cancelled Cyclists will soon be able to ride in both directions on the The Jazzin’ The Hague Festival scheduled to take place on bilia unearthed - in Scheveningen 1-2 June has been cancelled. Advanced ticket sales were A box of papers and photographs from the 1950’s, entire Laan van Meerdervoort and Javastraat. This route bought by the owner of a shop in Scheveningen, turned out to contain a unique collection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, the Volkskrant reported. The box, kept under a desk in the office of Bennies Fifties shop for 20 years, contained the archive of the Blue Book Model Agency, the agency where Monroe began her modeling career. Agency founder Emmeline Snively took the young Norma Jean Dougherty under her wing in 1945.

‘Correspondence in the box shows that years after Marilyn’s death, she had tried to sell the archive to writers, journalists and film makers but without success,’ Astrid Franse, who bought the box, told the paper. Franse has now contacted auction houses in the US about selling the items and one is sending over someone to view the collection. ‘But I don’t want to split it up and just sell off the rarities – the unpublished photos, negatives and signatures,’ she added.

is one of the busiest in the city, but the bike lane currently only goes in the direction of Wassenaar causing cyclists to cycle on the pavement in the Javastraat in the direction of Kijkduin. This is dangerous and reveals the need for a two-way bike lane, say the City. The municipality would like to make the Laan van Meerdervoort and Javastraat a comfortable and safe biking lane. One traffic lane will be converted into the new bike lane.

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Counsellor Smit opens exhibition Counsellor Smit, from the Den Haag Gemeente officially

opened the Year 5 Local study exhibition at the BSN, Junior School Leidschenveen campus on Thursday 10 May. Year 5 children at The British School in The Netherlands, Junior School Leidschenveen had been carrying out a

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too low, says the organisation.Of the 12,000 available tickets, only 2000 were sold. All artists have been called and those who have bought tickets, will be refunded.

Some of the artists scheduled to appear at the festival were Alain Clark, Hans Dulfer, Macy Gray and Rita Reys.

Jazzin’ The Hague was the third in a line of failed attempts by the city to stage a jazz festival for The Hague.

It follows the departure of North Sea Jazz to Rotterdam in 2006 and the bankruptcy of The Hague Jazz in 2011.

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The Sound of The Hague Marco Raaphorst puts his ear to the ground

More than twenty years ago, Robert Jan Stips (keyboard player with the Dutch band The Nits) told me he hardly ever listened to music at home anymore. Obviously, he was listening to music all day at the studio, but at that time I could not imagine someone not listening to music at home.

As a young Hagenees we didn’t have YouTube, Spotify or iPods. All we had was a record player (in Dutch confusingly called a pickup), a radio and a cassette-player.

Although I have bought many vinyl-records in my life, I was a huge fan of cassette tapes because I could make recordings of stuff broadcasted on the radio.

I remember the invention of the Sony Walkman. A revolutionary small cassette-player that made music portable. You could now listen to your favourite music while shopping or cycling. It also made the listening experience very private. Nobody knew what you were listening to.

Almost all the music I played on my Walkman was recorded from radio shows. I had many recordings of the North Sea Jazz Festival, a jazz festival that was founded and organised by the legendary Paul Acket.

Between 1976 and 2005, The Hague had been the site for this well known international festival. It was held at the World Forum Convention Center, a fantastic location. I once heard that the Center made two thirds of their annual profits during the three-day festival. Scheveningen was also happy with all the foreign visitors who flew in from America and other countries just to see Miles Davis or Oscar Peterson performing live.

Unfortunately, the Municipality of The Hague decided Europol needed a better building close to the World Forum Convention Center and the famous Tuinpaviljoen, a large tent outside the World Forum Convention Center, could therefore no longer be used for North Sea Jazz. In 2006 the organisation decided to move the event to Rotterdam. I was very upset. How could the Municipality of The Hague let this happen? Had they planned it? Did they really prefer Europol over culture?

For many people like me, music functions as the soundtrack of their lives.

At the office a radio was always playing, at home we played our favourite records and even on a bus, a train or on our bikes, we listened to music. But something has changed for me over the years. I tend to listen to music, less and less. The music I listen to now is often functional; the soundtrack for a movie or bits of music added to videos and podcasts. I almost never go outside and play music on my Smartphone, probably because I listen to a lot of my own music all day long ....

Foreign correspondent and local radio programme producer LilyAnne Stroobach reviews news that puts The Hague in the world (and local ) spotlight

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ith former head of state Charles Taylor found guilty by the International Criminal Court last month, The Hague was once again the focus of the international media.

A new law in the south of the country that requires marijuana users to carry a ‘dope pass’ also drew worldwide attention, and closer to home well-loved theatres face closure following subsidy cuts. It’s been a busy time for Lily-Anne.

‘Taylor-made’ International Justice After a five-year trial, Charles Taylor became the first former head of state to be convicted by an international court since the Nuremburg Trials of Nazis after the Second World War, when he was found guilty last month. The international media was there en masse as the two hour long verdict was read by Judge Richard Lussick at the UN-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone in The Hague.

Taylor was convicted of aiding and abetting war crimes committed during the Sierra Leone civil war 1991 - 2002. At that time, Charles Taylor, who was president of neighbouring Liberia, backed the Revolutionary United Front rebels who killed tens of thousands of people.

I watched him closely when he was found guilty beyond reasonable doubt in connection with 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Dressed in an elegant dark blue suit and a red tie, Taylor, the man who allegedly presented super model Naomi Campbell a pouch of ‘blood diamonds’, looked dapper and showed no emotion. Once again, a strong signal has emanated from The Hague, that there will be no impunity for those found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Up in Smoke The Dutch reputation for tolerance towards the moderate use of recreational drugs that has millions of socalled ‘drug tourists’ flocking to the Netherlands on an annual basis, took a hard knock last month with the introduction of the ‘dope pass’.

The new law means that local cannabis users who frequently visit ‘coffee shops’, now need to register with these outlets before they can purchase this substance.

The law is aimed at discouraging drug tourism, but locals say that having to register at coffee shops stigmatises them too. They feel that it is discriminatory

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towards their EU neighbours and an infringement of their privacy.

To gauge public opinion in The Hague, I dropped into a number of coffee shops in the Weimarstraat. After stating my business, I was turned away at the first two coffee shops, and was just beginning to think that a ‘dope pass’ might not be such bad idea, when the third coffee shop manager I approached actually welcomed the opportunity to air his views. I was offered a cup of coffee (they actually do serve coffee too!) and seated between two regulars, the debate opened up and I must admit they were soon making good sense to me.

Was my judgment being influenced by the cloud of cannabis smoke my head was swimming in?

The law is now only in force in the province of Limburg, but will be enforced throughout the Netherlands next year. A recent appeal against the ‘dope pass’ by coffee shops in Maastricht has failed.

Final Curtain Call A last ditch attempt to stave off subsidy cuts for the performing arts failed last month and it may literally mean the curtain coming down for some of the smaller theatres and orchestras in the city.

In an interview with DutchbuzZ, the director of The English Theatre Foundation (STET), Elske van Holk, said, ‘Several theatres face closure when the subsidy cuts come into force next year. STET annually brings a dozen or so English language productions to the Netherlands and theatre lovers in The Hague have come to look forward to these quality performances. STET will not be subsidised by the municipality next year and is going to need audience support if it is going to survive.’

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Having just got back from a brilliant performance of a STET import, The Dentist, I’d like to give Elske my support and that of DutchbuzZ in her efforts to keep the English language theatre thriving in the city that is making a fervent bid for the title of ‘European Capital of Culture 2018’ Lily-Anne Stroobach is the editor of DutchbuzZ, an English radio programme with news, views and interviews broadcast every Tuesday at 19:00 on Den Haag FM 92.0. The podcast of the programme is available on www.dutchbuzz.nl. Lily-Anne works as a foreign correspondent in The Hague.

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Tell us where we can find this statue and the name of the maker& win an introductory surflesson for two hrs at Scheveningen beach for 2 people. Sponsored by surfles.nl Email:sales@theunderground.nl Competition ends June 24

Marco Raaphorst is the editor of Hofstijl.nl Horseriding on the beach won by Aurimas Butkevicius . sponsored by www.stalhouderij-hetfjordenpaard.nl Answer May competition: QS Serafijn’s statue “John Wayne”, 2010

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Neal McClimon : ADO NEWS DEN HAAG

Neal McClimon is a writer and photographer who has covered many sporting and cultural events in and around The Hague for the past four years with his own www.itpphotography.com website.

ADO Den Haag ended the season with a disastrous run of form, which ended with them finishing just one point and one place above the relegation play-off zone. The last two games were nightmares. A 5-0 defeat away to PSV Eindhoven followed four days later with a shocking 3-5 defeat at home to eventual relegated side De Graafschap.

It now looks as though there will have to be a lot of serious thinking amongst those in authority at the club, as ADO really struggled at the end. Players will be leaving and some new players have already arrived.

Next season, at least things will be sorted way before the pre-season training begins, unlike last season when it was panic. In theory, next season the club should be more settled and better from the start.

The ladies team at ADO have gone from strength to strength. They claimed their first championship title after a 4-2 win at home to Telstar after which there was a presentation and on-field party.

The last league game for the ladies was against FC Twente, who had been their closest rivals for the title. The game was a real thriller, Twente obviously having something to prove. ADO ladies however came out as the 4-3 winners in front of a crowd of €1,300.

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At the time of going to press, ADO was due to play VVV Venlo in the cup final, which had been moved from Den Bosch, to ADO’s own Kyocera stadium. A report on this will be in next month’s paper For more information on tickets, club cards, match reports and all ADO news in English, visit www.adoforexpats.com.

The ADO ladies with the championship trophy. © itpphotography.com

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areas. Dogs are not allowed on the beach at Scheveningen between 15 May and 1 October. If you want to walk your dog on the beach in high season, you can do this on the Noorderstrand(north of the Carlton Beach Hotel) in the direction of Wassenaar or the Zuiderstrand (close to Westduinpark).

The Municipality of The Hague has loads of amenities and free-run areas for dogs but at the same time ‘pooper-scoopers’ are mandatory everywhere in the city.

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By Brigitte Spiegeler

Summer will be here soon, then the holidays for the lucky ones. In order to enjoy as much as possible the free time and the sun (hopefully), here are some basic and practical rules that apply in the Netherlands, more specifically in Scheveningen.

For all the dog owners, nearly all beaches require you to clean up after your dog.

Dogs are not allowed off the lead, especially in dune

If dog owners do not apply this rule, they will face a fine of €100. Dog owners who are caught without their dog on a lead in non free-run areas or who cannot produce their pooper-scooper risk a fine of €70. And finally if they let their dogs out in an area where dogs are not permitted, they should be prepared to pay a €100 fine. Quite a pricey bill.

In particular areas of the city, the centre and Scheveningen, for example, dog waste left behind illegally is vacuumed up due to the high concentration of visitors: poop-covered streets and sidewalks give the city a bad name. As a well prepared dog owner you can pick up the poop-scoop bags at the local submunicipal offices and city farms (stadsboerderijen).

Another rule that is tempting to violate during summer time is drinking on the beach. There is a ban that forbids people to either drink alcoholic beverages or smoke marijuana in public areas for an unlimited period throughout the entire city centre and parts of Escamp, Haagse Hout, Laak, Loosdu-

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inen, Scheveningen and Segbroek, in the so-called ‘hotspot’ locations. These are sites in the city where there has been a lot of crime and nuisance over a longer period of time and where the municipality is vigorously cracking down. Sidewalk cafes and hotels, restaurants and bars naturally do not fall under the alcohol ban.

Alcohol and marijuana bans are a means of tackling alcohol and drug-related incidents. People are not allowed either to be in possession of any open bottles, packs or containers of alcoholic beverages or drugs in these locations.

The fine for contravening the alcohol ban is €50.

Up to now the alcohol and marijuana bans seems to have been successful. In the areas where a ban has been in place over a longer period, for example Zuiderpark and the Scheveningen boulevard, residents and business people are encountering fewer nuisances from people drinking alcohol.

Summer time goes hand-in-hand with barbecues.

Unfortunately, this is not the case for the beach as it is not allowed to barbecue nor have an open fire on the beach of Scheveningen. During summer it is however tolerated by the police on the Zuiderstrand.

As long as you do not cause any trouble and clean up after yourself.

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So now, enjoy the beach and save money by following these practical rules

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Armed with a grand sense of curiosity and a dash of adventurism, our writers wander the city’s every corner, slowly unravelling all the hidden gems that The Hague has offer, sharing their discoveries with you.

The posts in The Studentground are divided into four main categories:

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Where we advise you on how to make the most of your student status in the Netherlands.

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Kids page by Alina Olteanu, Alina visited The Hague for the first time 5 years ago. It was love at first sight, so one year later she quit television and returned, to stay. Now she does what she loves best: working with young children and writing.

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Journey through the human body – Corpus Experience

Everyone from eight-years upwards can have a ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ moment in Oegstgeest by strolling through a human body.

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by Taylor Crownover (age 10)

Son There once was a son, who liked to have fun.

One day while he was eating a bun, he went outside to play in the sun.

That was the son who liked to have fun.

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Combining an amusement park with a health education museum, Corpus Experience is a 35-metre fiberglass building in the shape of a man. Enter through his knees and feel like you’re in Lilliput exploring giant body parts. You can see the blood factory in action, watch 3D animation or the 5D organ theatres.

The eye-catching museum offers a five-dimensional interactive anatomy lesson to remember.

We are giving away 2 tickets Email: Corpus to sales@theunderground.nl before June 24

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Lost and Found-Identification for children All parents know the terrifying moment - you’re out with your child, you look away for just a second and he’s gone! To avoid panic, put your information on hand bands, necklaces, hats, t-shirts, or label personal objects.

You can order them online: www.goedgemerkt.nl (SOS DogTag - €8,25 big and €6,95 small; Safety Tats - €9,95; Allergy Labels €1,75 )www.kidsos.nl (wristband, helmet sticker, dogtag - €16,40)

Book Corner Scary Bedtime Stories Remembering Maurice Sendak

8 May was a sad day for all those who grew up with Maurice Sendak’s books. The author and illustrator may no longer be among us, but he will definitely continue inspiring readers both big and small. ‘The king of wild things’ wrote and illustrated more than fifty children’s books. His works are famous for their outsized monsters, goblins and snotty brats, the very characters of nightmares. Sendak’s last book Bumble-Ardy, released last September, was the first book the author had both written and illustrated in more than thirty years. Bumble-Ardy evolved from a Sesame Street segment years ago, to an amazing picture book about an orphaned piglet.

The piglet is nine and has never celebrated a birthday. He decides to throw a birthday party and invites all of his friends. As expected, the wild masquerade quickly gets out of hand.

‘Bumble-Ardy’ - € 17,99

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MAKE A Fancy Butterfly You will need: • 2 small squares of coloured tissue paper (one should be slightly smaller) • 1 clothes peg • glue • a small piece of pipe cleaner • a couple of markers for decoration

Instructions: • Place the smaller tissue paper on top of the bigger one.

• Gently bunch the tissue papers in the middle and clip them together with the peg.

• Fold the pipe cleaner in half to form the antennae and glue it onto the end of the peg.

• Decorate with markers.

You’re done! You can attach some string in the center of the butterfly and hang it from your ceiling or on the wall.

DENTAL PRACTICE DENTAL CARE 4 YOU Piet Heinplein 50 Zeeheldenkwartier +31 70 346 86 56 www.dentalcare4you.nl

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It’s a F.A.S.T. way of Chillin’

The Free Architecture Surf Terrain (F.A.S.T.) has the same chilled out surf vibes that places such as Southeast Asia, California or Australia are known for. Except, this surfer’s paradise is right here, on the North Sea coast.

‘Some people just live for the ocean,’ says Geert Verhoeff, the general manager of F.A.S.T. ‘they just wake up and go surfing. Maybe work a bit. Surf again. Eat. Chill out. And do the same thing the next day.’

But there is more.

On the F.A.S.T. terrain is a small, quirky village made up of brightly coloured containers, located on the boulevard in Scheveningen, by the northern jetty. Besides the surf school, surf shop and board storage, F.A.S.T. offers accommodations, a restaurant, art projects, an open-air theatre, a bunker museum and unforgettable parties.

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By Dorine Schreiner photo by Nick Tulinen ‘All these things combined into one project make it unique ... There’s even the opportunity for people to rent a container and start their own company,’ says Verhoeff.

‘F.A.S.T. is fun and creative. ‘A beautiful concept,’ says Hans van den Broek, owner of Surfles.nl in Scheveningen. ‘Its power is the creative madness.’ Van den Broek, who is also a volunteer at the Holland Surfing Association, estimates that the Netherlands is home to about 10,000 surfers, not including those who only surf in countries such as France for a week, each year. ‘Although the North Sea isn’t one of the top surfing locations in Europe, it’s not bad for those who come for the day. Or for those who want to learn,’ he says.

The camp site and hostel at F.A.S.T. are incredibly popular. Verhoeff says people visit from all over. Guests can camp at the €15 tent or four camper pitches for €15 per person per night. The hostel, for €20 per person per night, can accommodate up to 50 guests on bunk beds.

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Residents, friends and anyone else who feels like joining in, get together for a dining feast at the restaurant every Tuesday.

‘Everyone is always welcome,’ says Katja Jellema, who works at the bar and kitchen. ‘This place has a great vibe. People make music. People go skating.

There’s room to try new things.’

David Bender couldn’t agree more. F.A.S.T. has given him the chance to launch a bicycle rental company: We Recycle. But for him it’s not all business.

‘It’s always fun around here. They throw great parties.’

The idea for F.A.S.T. was initiated by Roland Verbiest, the former director of DOEN Evenementen, which is a big event company in The Hague. ‘[Verbiest] gets these crazy ideas all the time,’ says Verhoeff. ‘He’d seen these kinds of villages around the world when travelling.’

Local government licenses for the terrain in Scheveningen were granted in 2009.

‘The location and atmosphere are unique. Moreover, you pay triple the price for a drink at any other place on the beach,’ says Eva de Koning, a raft instructor at Dutch Water Dreams in Zoetermeer.

Unfortunately, the surf village dream won’t last forever. From the beginning, the project was deemed temporary, meant to run for about five years. There are plans for a three-star hotel to be built on F.A.S.T.’s current location.

De Koning knows what she’s talking about. She actually lives in one of the containers, just like five other residents of F.A.S.T.

‘The idea is to move F.A.S.T. somewhere else in a few years. We knew this when we started,’ says Verhoeff. ‘We’ll have to leave this spot ... We’ve developed a great atmosphere on the terrain and we’re checking out options.’

‘Because I work at the bar here I get a special price for my container.’

De Koning doesn’t have a toilet, so she has to walk across the terrain when nature calls. ‘It’s warmer out now, so it’s not really that bad,’ she says.

But for now, it’s still there. And it’s not to be missed

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Meet the Artisans...

Durke’s Handcrafted Longboards On the F.A.S.T. terrain in Scheveningen’s surf village, Dirkjan van der Zaal produces handmade skate- and longboards from environmentally friendly bamboo. The passion for longboarding evolved from an interest in surfing and with a background in industrial design the next logical step was to start producing them.

‘By experimenting with different materials and processes, we try to make the boards better, cheaper and more environmentally friendly’ Our original target group consisted primarily of either surfers or boarders. But the longboard virus has spread beyond that scene, and is gaining in popularity. Besides making boards, I also want to focus on helping people build their own boards. There’s nothing like skating on a board you have made yourself, it’s an experience I would like to share with others!’

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The Ball is in Robin Haase’s Court A taste of Dutch?

OPEN DAG 13.00- 18.00 h Mini lessons

Language Test

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Saturday 23 June 2012 Direct Dutch Institute Laan van Nieuw Oost-Indie 275 Teaching Dutch to the international community since 1985

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he Hague is known for its tribunals and criminal court. But for Dutch tennis star Robin Haase; the tennis court is his playing field

Robin Haase always knew becoming a professional tennis player was just the next step.

‘I’ve been playing tennis since I could walk and hold a racket,’ he says. ‘I’ve always been convinced I would make it at a higher level.’

Haase, now 25, played his first tournament when he was five-years-old. At the age of ten, he was the highest-ranking Dutch tennis player under the age of 12.

‘When I was 14, I realised I had the skills to compete in European tournaments,’ says Haase. ‘At 18, I felt I could play at world-class level. I knew I could compete with professional adult tennis players, not just juniors.’

Spending part of his youth in Germany, Robin moved to The Hague with his family when he was six. He attended the Deutsche Internationale Schule Den Haag (DISDH) in Scheveningen until he was 16, followed by the Segbroek College. During his youth, his parents and older siblings all played tennis.

As a former member of tennis club HLTC De Metselaars in Scheveningen, Haase has always been active within the sport. He says life ‘pretty much took place at my house, my school and my tennis club.’ When Haase wanted to go elsewhere with friends, he always asked someone to cycle with him.

‘That way I wouldn’t get lost. Even at age 17 I couldn’t name the major streets of The Hague,’ he says.

Three years ago, Haase moved to Turnhout, Belgium. He says he’s hardly ever at home, as he frequently travels the world, hopping from one tennis tournament to another. In his free time he tries to divide his time between his girlfriend in Rotterdam and his family in The Hague.

Haase states that his busy schedule doesn’t allow much time to be a party animal, but when he does go out, it’s usually in The Hague. ‘I meet up with friends and go to the Plein. You can find me there about three times a year.’

His hard training and devotion to tennis has paid off.

In April 2012, Haase was ranked number 45 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Haase says his personal career highlight up to this point was winning his first ATP-tournament in 2011, beating Spanish player Albert Montañés at the Austrian Open Kitzbuhel. ‘Winning in Austria was a special moment. There are higher ranked tennis players who haven’t won an ATP-final.’

It’s impressive. Especially when considering that Haase was injured for almost two years, reducing his professional career from six to four years. But he’s hungry for more. His mission is clear. ‘I’m hoping to continue at this level, or higher, during the next five years,’ says Haase. ‘After that, I have no plans. We’ll see’

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Ut Haags Notûh Festival Ut Haags Notûh Festival, which takes place around the Grote Kerk on 10 June, is tagged as ‘Where amateur bands from The Hague get to perform.’

Organisers have put together a diverse line-up of over 50 artists on the eight stages in the festival area.

Indeed, the programme seems to be an eclectic mix of the different cultures that make up The Hague. Here is a quick overview of the showcasing artists. Times and stages may change from the time of this writing so check the festival’s website (uthaagsnotuhfestival.nl) for more current and complete information. Entrance is free so there is really no reason not to spend an afternoon getting to hear your neighbours play. It’s also an opportunity get to know your city’s cultural makeup better.

Jazz seems to be well represented, with three big bands all in a row on podium 3 starting at noon:T he Swing Time, Woodstreet and Residence. It will be interesting to see how each band interprets the big band sound.

Mak Wolven & The Insiders photo by Bram Meijer

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The Underground’s own Mak Wolven will bring his brand of down-home Americana to podium 4 at 15:00.

Do concert bands here do ‘The Baby Elephant Walk’? You’ll have to check out the Metro Concert Band at 14:45 on podium 2 to find out.

Those looking for their classical music fix will find lots to discover as well with the festival featuring among others, the KMD Brass Quintet and Gravendaags Symfonie orkest on the Torenkamer and Grote Kerk, respectively.

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I’m not sure what they have in store but the Bones Trombone Kwartet will be on hand at the Torenkamer at 16:30 to continue their mission to bring trombone music to the widest possible audience Ut Haags Notûh Festival 10 June, 2012 FREE

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Parkpop Preview •

By Keith Powell

Being the largest free festival in Europe, Parkpop (June 24) certainly commands attention. The past few years have seen such artists as Elvis Costello, Buzzcocks, Alpha Blondy, as well as one infamous cancellation – Snoop Dogg - who had to cancel because the local authorities believed his appearance would provoke gang activity.

This year’s edition brings a few new buzz bands as well as a re-creation of a classic indie rock release. Here are our highlights for the festival.

Bettie Serveert, the seminal Dutch indie rock band will be recreating their classic debut release Palomine, on the Jupiler stage at 16:55. Released in 1992, this record made them the darlings of the day for a while before they settled into a respected career. They used to be compared to Superchunk a lot, perhaps because they used to tour together. If you’re at Parkpop, you need to see this.

If you missed Blaudzun (photo left) at the Bevrijdingsfestival on the Spuiplein on 5 May, then you missed out because he and his band absolutely nailed it. The Utrecht-based singer-songwriter’s music sits somewhere between folk and arty pop that owes at least some debt to bands like Arcade Fire, with dark and powerful melodies along with the use of unconventional instruments like the xylophone and I think I heard kettle drums at some point. His most recent release, Heavy Flowers, was released back in January and is definitely worth a listen. He is scheduled for the Staedion Stage at 16:00.

It’s nice to see Adam Ant back. While the British musician may be considered a one-hit wonder in many parts of the world (that one hit would be Goody-Two Shoes for those not around in the early ‘80s) his career was constantly derailed by frequent battles with mental illness. But now he is back touring and has a new recording, reportedly called Adam Ant Is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner’s Daughter. It is scheduled for release sometime this year if the rumours are true. His Parkpop set will be on the Jupiler Stage at 19:35.

For something a little different, you may want to check out the New York by way of Ghana hip hop artist Blitz the Ambassador. His bio subtly describes him as having a ‘lightning-fast mind, the political boldness of Chuck D, and the sixth groove sense of Fela Kuti.’ I’ll leave it to you to assess those claims for yourself but, on the other hand, his act promises a horn section so his act might be funkier than the average hip-hop act.

He will be strutting onto the Staedion Stage at 18:55.

Finally, Amsterdam’s Wooden Saints deserve a mention. What I thought was interesting is that they made their record without any thought to how it would be performed live. On their website they list at least 10 members, with each having a role to play. On one hand their music is fairly gentle acoustic indie rock – Iron and Wine came to mind. But on the other, with a large and diverse line-up you would expect a little more bombast. Head out early to the Jupiler stage as they play at 13:00

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A Blast from the past Martin van Zaanen chats to a Scheveningen widow Standing beside the statue of De Vissersvrouw (The Wife of a Fisherman), Martin van Zaanen looks out to sea.

There’s no place on earth where the wind blows harder than on the Scheveningen boulevard. Try cycling against the wind; you’ll be out of breath before you know it and in dire need of a break.

And where better to stop than beside the monument of this Scheveningen woman near the Keizerstraat with the Oude Kerk, diagonally behind her.

Wind in her face, she stands tall, solemn and proud, captured in bronze. The front of her brick pedestal reads: For those who sailed away and didn’t return And on the back: The sea, eternal taker, One day will return Those who remained [loyal] To him, who first escaped The lord of wind and water To [him], Christ the Triumphant She’s been here since Queen Beatrix unveiled her in 1982. A symbol for all the fishermen’s wives who, throughout time stood on that exact spot looking out to sea. She’s a woman of few words but, nevertheless, wise ones. When I asked her what she could see standing there all day, she answered: ‘Look yourself!’

I couldn’t argue with that and didn’t try. Instead, I gazed out to sea. It was foaming and churning wildly in apparent joy. An uplifting sight and I was grateful to be standing by the statue and not on the boat near the shoreline that looked like a plaything on the ever rising waves. I was starting to feel a chill and decided to carry on with the second half of my trip home. This time with the wind in my back.

Martin van Zaanen (1972) is a writer from Scheveningen. His second book, a European football championships survival guide for women has just been published.

Vlaggetjesdag Scheveningen A passion for raw herring is one of the rare things that visitors to Holland often fail to appreciate. Herring stands central to this country’s culture and is entwined with its history. One ritual pertaining to herring is Vlaggetjesdag Scheveningen first so named in 1947, however, the festive tradition dedicated to the start of the herring fishing season is much older. This year Vlaggetjesdag (Flag Day) will take place on the Saturday 9 June.

To celebrate the arrival of the first herring (Hollandse Nieuwe) hundreds of thousands of people gather in Scheveningen for the festivities. Fishing boats are decorated especially for the occasion.

In Scheveningen, the first barrel of herring is traditionally auctioned off the Thursday preceding the official Vlaggetjesdag Scheveningen, with the proceeds going to charity. There will also be numerous activities unrelated to fish, for both young and old. During Vlaggetjesdag Scheveningen, visitors can watch demonstrations by rescue teams, participate in old Dutch children’s games, admire famous artists, watch the Royal Navy, tour boats and old fire engines, enjoy demonstrations by artisans, watch famous chefs perform their magic, sing along with shanty choirs and enjoy the many colourful traditional costumes. Orchestras, bands, artists and old sailing lugers all contribute to the fun including miniature ships, sailing tours and the sampling of all kinds of fish. And if visitors want a break from the action, they can always stop at one of the many sidewalk cafés or go exploring in the historical village of Scheveningen.

White Parasol

by Sareen McLay

A wooden stool and a white parasol Easel, canvas, paintbox surround you Amidst the working fishing boats You sit in peace and dignity Sientje, how did it feel to you?

Capturing a moment in history Blend of land and sea and sky To be part of a glorious panorama?

What did you hear, see, smell?

Hours of painting in fine detail To be thanked, not by signature But included forever in this scene In the epic painting Panorama Mesdag, love-struck painter, Hendrick Mesdag painted his wife Sientje instead of his signature.

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vert de Niet doesn’t like Scheveningen. He loves it. In fact, he says he’s ‘emotionally involved’ with the area.

‘Scheveningen has its own culture. We have the harbour, beach, traditional costumes and even our own dialect,’ he says.

As a three-year-old boy, like all Scheveningen families during the Second World War, De Niet’s family was torn apart. His father was sent to a work camp in Germany. One sister was sent to a family in Deventer whilst their mother stayed in The Hague with their sick younger sister, who later passed away. De Niet was placed with a family in Aalten (Gelderland) for two years before returning to Scheveningen.

He never left again.

According to Statistics Netherlands, six out of ten people living in Scheveningen were born in The Hague. In Duindorp, an area in Scheveningen, it’s actually eight out of ten.

Not only is De Niet’s house in Scheveningen, Scheveningen is in his house.

‘My Scheveningen hobby is extremely intense,’ says De Niet of his collection that includes tiles, flags, antique fishing gear and traditional costume accessories.

While showing the hundreds of

photos, maps and postcards he owns, he admits, ‘It’s a good thing my wife is such a good housekeeper or everything would be a mess.’

He met his wife Cornelia, also born and raised in Scheveningen, at a dance school.

‘My parents hadn’t allowed me to join the dance school ‘til I’d informed them it was a Christian school,’ he laughs.

Forty-three years ago, the couple moved into their house on the Van Foreeststraat, renting it for just 62 guilders a month. Two years ago they finally bought it.

The couple’s three children and three grandchildren also live in Scheveningen.

Although he has a passion for Scheveningen, De Niet says he’s not proud of what it has become. Like many Scheveningers, De Niet feels strongly about Scheveningen being independent from The Hague.

‘We used to be separated by the dunes, now there are buildings everywhere. People don’t recognize the boundaries anymore. It’s just one big city. We’re losing our fishing village community feeling.’

According to De Niet, only four women still wear the traditional Scheveningen costumes on a daily basis. He adds that the clothes and accessories were always passed on within families.

The costly silver or gold hoofdijzers the women wore on their heads were essential.

‘It didn’t matter whether families could barely feed themselves; there was always a way to buy or make a silver or gold hoofdijzer.’

The brace, which curves around the back of the head, is usually silver. Even with the lace and the two boeken, broach-sized, decorative gold buttons attached to the top of the hoofdijzer, De Niet says it’s not too heavy for the women to wear on their heads.

Other Dutch fishing villages on the coast and around the Ijsselmeer have a similar headpiece as part of their traditional costume.

De Niet adds the women spent around 1,000 guilders for the hoofdijzers in the 80’s. With the increased value of gold, used to make the two boeken, he estimates the hoofdijzers are now worth €1,215 to €1,500, depending on whether they’re 18 or 24 carat gold.

Eight years ago, the De Niets’ realised that they could no longer fit the collection into their home, so they bought the house next door. Although the amateur historian doesn’t advertise or ask an entrance fee, his house is a miniature museum of historically significant collectables, some of which were even displayed at a Panorama Mesdag exhibition

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For more information about Scheveningen or De Niet’s collection, visit www.evertdeniet.nl

‘Scheveningen has its own culture.

We have the harbour, beach, traditional costumes and even our own dialect’

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June 2012

ARIES: March 21 – April 20

LEO: July 21 – August 20

SAGITTARIUS: November 21 – December 20

Waking up is hard to do – but there’s no way to avoid it when everything is telling you, it’s time. God knows what’s happening with you guys, because it could be anything. Being uprooted, suddenly wanting to move in a new direction, feeling like your fuse is shorter than it’s ever been, wishing you were anywhere but here – all of these things exist as possibilities. The thing to remember is this; sooner or later, depending on which end of Aries you were born, you’re going to have to address the need for radical change or be stuck with whatever’s going on right now.

You have enough on your plate to make it look stressful but you don’t seem to be having a problem with any of this. This is mind blowing, considering the amount of patience and time it has taken to deal with one particular so-and-so. If you’ve got better at holding your temper, it’s because practice makes perfect! Thank goodness you are no longer beholden to their petty machinations.

The realization that it’s your turn to make sure that everything goes the way it’s supposed to is about to teach you a lot about what it means to have compassion for other people.

You have finally figured out that life goes better when you do one thing at a time. It’s not as if you can’t handle everything, but the ‘all at once’ routine only works when you’re fully enlightened! Knowing enough to keep yourself on track has involved eliminating a lot of mindless social interaction. You don’t have time for it; and you’re noticing that you feel a hell of a lot better when you take care of yourself first. For the next few weeks, knowing this will serve you well and keep you from running to the rescue when the usual suspects need your help.

VIRGO: August 21 – September 20

TAURUS: April 21 – May 20 You have more than enough to keep you busy. There seems to be an abundance of everything right now. For the next few weeks the brass ring will be calling your name. It’s time to perk up and start paying attention to some of the greater opportunities that are floating around. As far as time goes, it needs to be managed with a clear eye to how much of it you have to give to one thing versus another. That will depend on what’s important to you. If it’s your work, you need to make hay while the sun shines; if it’s your love life, it’s your turn to start opening your heart.

GEMINI: May 21 – June 20

CAPRICORN: December 21 - January 20

Don’t worry about whether or not this new thing is going to work out. It’s never wise to second guess the way things seem to be going. What’s right in front of us is always what we need to be concerned with - what you’re looking at right now is the idea that you want your work to have some of you circulating in with the equation.

This business of sucking up to the man is getting old and you’ve got too many gifts to be playing games like this. Follow your heart and trust that whatever comes out of it is what it’s going to take to support you for the rest of your life.

Whatever’s going on, it’s more than enough, even for you. The need to juggle too many things at once requires a clear and centered approach. Nature is where you will find the strength to move through this period of time. In and around all the stuff and people that require your energy you need to be free to unwind. Within a month the pressure to perform and the sense of being boxed in by demands will be strong enough for you to wish there were three of you. Center yourself and give yourself whatever it takes to be the one who has to step up to the plate and do this.

LIBRA: September 21 – October 20

AQUARIUS: January 21 – February 20

Branching out used to be easy for you; at the moment it feels more like trying to balance a king size mattress on the head of a pin. Never fear! In a month or so you will feel like you have more than enough of what it takes to handle it all. In the meantime it would be good if you could eliminate every ounce of unnecessary BS, just to allow yourself space and time to get everything done.

Don’t waste your energy and don’t get caught up with anyone who sucks it up. You’re on a major roll. You don’t need to get involved with people who are only there to clip your wings.

The conservatism that often shows up to keep you guys from going for it is a big issue right now. The difference between what you have and what you want out of it has you wondering why you keep following the rules. It’s hard to say exactly how this is playing out for you but underneath it all it’s time to stop making believe that you’re into this. Questions that have to do with whether or not someone else is going to come around are setting you up to play a waiting game at a time when you’re beginning to realize that you’ve had it up to here with both them and their nonsense.

Wrapping things up seems to be a theme. You are leaving something behind and preparing to move on to the next thing. From the looks of it getting all your ducks in a row will be easy because you’ve got a lot of support from the planets. At the same time it would be wise to keep a clear eye on where you stand with the people in charge. There are times when we have to take them into consideration. At the moment most of them see you as ‘the sweetheart of the rodeo’. Before you take off on this hiatus make sure that you are on excellent terms with all of them.

CANCER: June 21 – July 20

SCORPIO: October 21 – November 20

PISCES: February 21 – March 20

Many things are up in the air. All of it looks good, most of it is harmless, and it will all work out fine if you can just continue to adapt. The living situation couldn’t be better but guess what – it could change at the drop of a hat. As far as your love life goes; stay out of each other’s hair and it will be easier to love each other through changeable times. Do away with your expectations and loosen the sense that anything has to be a certain way. If you can manage to do this, the next few months will settle into a pattern that looks like an even better version of your wildest dream.

It wouldn’t hurt to slow things down. You have a tendency to keep striving. Sometimes it seems like you stretch it too far. And what’s going on right now requires a gentler rhythm. Before too long you will see that the need to impress yourself on anything, along with the idea that your intentions take precedence over anyone else’s, has to get whittled down to a clear and constant sense of what the greater good involves. Your private ambitions have their place and as you become better acquainted with your truer purpose it will be easier for you to keep them in it.

You’re in a situation that’s going up and down. It’s hard to tell where you’re at with it. If the need to draw boundaries has become an issue it’s because you don’t have any! For now, you need to do whatever it takes to draw a line between where you stop and other people begin – because the tendency to lose yourself in a situation that has too much of someone else and their stuff in it, doesn’t leave much room for you. You’ve been around the barn enough times to know what this pattern is all about. Pull yourself together. This will work if you can reclaim yourself.

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Food

June 2012

The Hague

Cucina Italiana restaurant • catering

Regentesselaan 24a 2562 CS Den Haag | 070 363 46 06 info@dabraccini.nl | www.dabraccini.nl Open woensdag t/m zondag

Honey and oat bar with chocolate and dried apricot topping

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Buy & Why

Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer

In my local Natuur Winkel they cleverly keep their chocolates and healthy snacks on the last shelves as you stand waiting to pay for your shopping. More times than not I find myself leaving the store with a granola bar or two in my shopping bag. While the shop ones do taste good, it’s always nicer to make your own, so the other day I left the store with a shopping bag full of ingredients to do just that.

As the healthy food movement garners pace, and more and more people turn to healthy, organic and vegetarian diets, some people might be left wondering what all the fuss is about.

Published in 2009, Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer, explores the many stories we use to justify our eating habits.

In the book, Foer examines topics such as by-catch and slaughterhouse conditions and gives us an insight into the truth behind the true cost of the food we eat.

Ingredients

For the base: • 20 tbsp of oats • 5 tbsp sunflower seeds • 3 tbsp of pumpkin seeds • 2 tbsp of sesame seeds • 6 tbsp of honey • 2 tbsp of maple syrup • 1 tsp of cinnamon For the topping: • 250 grams of dates • 200 grams of raw chocolate • 100 grams of dried apricots

Instructions:

1. In a frying pan, toast the oats and seeds until golden. Make sure to move them around a little with a spoon so that they get an even toasting.

2. While toasting the oats and seeds gently warm the honey, maple syrup and cinnamon in a pan until it is nice and runny.

3. In a mixing bowl combine the honey and oat mixtures together.

4. To make the base, line a container (I used two take-away containers – 4 x 6 x 2 in) with baking parchment. Spread the oat and honey mixture onto the paper so that it covers the bottom of the container snugly. Leave to cool.

5. Snap the chocolate into small pieces and pulse in a blender until powdered.

Do the same with the dates and the apricots. With the dried fruit you will end-up with a ball of gooey fruit pulp. Combine the fruit pulp and powdered chocolate until a firm dough is formed. Roll out the dough until it will cover the base. Lay the topping over the base and press it in with your fingers until it fits as snugly as the base. Leave to cool in the fridge.

6. To serve simply portion with a sharp knife and put the kettle on.

Wines of the Month.

What We Are Reading

Ooops!

In the April issue it was erroneously stated chai seeds ‘were used for centuries in South America’, whereas it should have read: ‘North America’. Our apologies.

Grape District For the ultimate summer feeling we recommend the Portuguese Vinho Verde. This is a light white wine; crisp, with a little green apple on the palate. And while the wine is not sparkling, there is a little zest on the tongue; petillant, as the French would say. It is the ultimate thirst quencher.

Grape District €5,95

Marrius - Domaine de l’Arjolle, Rosé de Cabernet. This Rosé comes from the Vin de Pays des Cotes de Thongue in the Languedoc, Published by Hamish Hamilton France. The wine is produced 341pages €9,79 using Cabernet Sauvignon (70%) and Cabernet Franc (30%) grapes. Fresh on the palette, the wine offers hints of strawberry and raspberry with a spicy finish.

What’s In Season?

Asparagus We might be fortunate enough to see this esteemed queen of the vegetables in our supermarkets throughout the year but asparagus does not travel well, deteriorating relatively quickly once picked and rapidly losing its flavour.

During its brief season, this is the time to eat asparagus at its very best.

Look for firm, tender stalks with closed tips and good colour and try to eat on the day of purchase.

Nutrition: Asparagus contains more folic acid than any other vegetable. It also contains glutathione, a phytochemical with antioxidant and anticarcinogenic properties.

Cooking tip: Grill and serve with green peppercorn beurre blanc.

Marius €7.55

Place of Interest Place of Interest: Van Kleef – The Hague Van Kleef is one of The Hague’s little gems. The last of the Geneva and liqueur distilleries to close in The Hague was originally founded in 1842 in the old centre of the city.

After the closure of the steam-distillery in 1986, the shop was renovated to its original 19th century appearance, preserving the materials and distillery equipment.

Black Garlic Black garlic has a long history in Asian cuisine. For some years now, this relative newcomer to the western market has been a favourite ingredient of some of the world’s top chefs. The melt-in-the-mouth texture of black garlic has an almost jelly-like consistency of dried or candied fruit. The flavour hints towards a depth of molasses or aged balsamic, followed by subtle undertones of roasted garlic. Reputed to be the new hip super food on the street, black garlic has twice the antioxidants of fresh garlic, while also containing the natural cancer preventative compound, S-Allycysteine. A fermentation process involving fresh garlic bulbs being stored in clay vessels at a constant temperature of 140˚C is responsible for much of the properties of black garlic, which takes 40 days to produce.

Today, as well as opening as a museum offering visitors a look into the history of the original distillery, Van Kleef welcomes visitors to sample their diverse selection of Geneva’s, bitters and liqueurs, all of them produced according to the original recipes from Mr van Kleef.

The shop is open for visitors on Monday, 13:00 – 18:00 and Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 – 18:00.

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Events

The Hague

June 2012 events@theunderground.nl Place: Circusstraat 4 Costs: € 29,50

www.pophotspot.nl/ Place: Grote Markt Costs: free entrance

Theatre & Dance

Kaderock 2012 The seventeenth edition of Kade Rock presents a mix of local artists and important names in pop music.

Date: 2 June Time: 12:00 Place: Musicon, Soestdijksekade 345 Costs: € 2,50

Wicked One of Broadway’s most famous musicals, in the Circustheater.

Date: 1 June Time: 19:00 Place: Circusstraat 4 Costs: from € 25,00

Parkpop Europe’s biggest pop festival, presenting Amy MacDonald, Blaudzun, Boyce Avenue and more.

Date: 24 June Time: 13:00 Place: Zuiderpark Price: free entrance

De Sunshine Show Esther Scheldwacht in a one-womanshow in Theater aan het Spui.

Date: 1 June Time: 20:30 Place: Spui 187 Costs: € 17

Music Gare du Nord New show from Gare du Nord, Lilywhite Soul Tour, at Theater Diligentia.

Date: 1 June Time: 20:15 Place: Lange Voorhout 5 Costs: € 22,50 Dr. Bernard and His Swing Orchestra Europe’s Nr. 1 swing band plays at the Jazzsocieteit Engels.

Date: 10 June Time: 16:00 Place: Koningin Emmaplein 5 B Costs: € 10

June 2012

Crosstown DH Crosstown DH presents a variety of dance styles in the Korzo.

Date: 8 June Time: 20:30 Place: Prinsstraat 42 Costs: € 12,50 Charlatans, a medicine show The show that put The Ashton Brothers in the Netherlands’spotlight, in the Koninklijke Schouwburg.

Date: 14 June Time: 20:15 Place: Korte Voorhout 3 Costs: from € 5,25

Exhibitions

Jake la Botz American blues singer-songwriter Jake la Botz sings in De Paard van Troje.

Date: 15 June Time: 20:00 Place: Prinsengracht 12 Costs: free entrance

The Hague Sculpture Date: Until September 2012 Place: Lange Voorhout Costs: free

As I am Willemijn Verkaik, best known from the hit-musical Wicked, offers a unique concert in the Circustheater.

Date: 26 June Time: 20:00

Pop Hot Spot Artists like MOKE, Chef’s Special, Bertolf, Jah6 and many more perform at the Grote Markt.

Date: until 3 June Time: more information on the website

Festivals

Time: 10:00 – 18.00 Place: Scheveningen harbour The Hague International Parade Multicultural parade with 1,000 participants will dance through The Hague showcasing the city’s cultural richness in terms of clothing, music and dance.

Date: 9 June Time: 14:00 – 21:30 Place: Park de Verademing - Newtonstraat

NEW Festival Theater De Regentes and the Koninklijke Conservatorium are celebrating together the fifth edition of the NEW Festival.

Date: 12 June Time: 12:00 Place: Weimarstraat 63 Price: more information on the website www.deregentes.nl Festival Classique A classical music festival with numerous outdoor performances for both young and old – it’s about making music more accessible.

Date: 15 June Time: 12:00 Place: different locations, please check website festivalclassique.nl I Love HipHop Festival Stichting Musicon and Stichting AIGHT organize a 10 days hip-hop marathon.

Date: 15-24 June Time: starting 11:00 Place: different locations, please check website ilovehiphop.aight.nu Vlaggetjesdag Scheveningen One of the biggest events of the year in The Hague that usually attracts some 200,000 visitors.

Date: 9 June

Rotary Club The Hague Metropolitan and

STET The English Theatre are proud to announce

A Gilbert & Sullivan Gala Concert performed by Charles Court Opera from London on Thursday 28th June at 8.30pm at the

Koninklijke Schouwburg (Royal Theatre) in The Hague Tickets for this unique and special event can be purchased from the Ticket Shop at The English Theatre - www.theenglishtheatre.nl €30, €40 and €50

All proceeds will go to supporting sick and homeless children at Sarnelli House (www.sarnelliorphanage.org), an orphanage in Thailand

Museums & Art Hoogtij #29 New cultural route initiated by artists, art galleries and art institutions.

Date: 1 June Time: 19:00 Place: different locations, check website hoogtij.net Costs: free entrance De Avonturen van de Alleskenner (The Adventures of the Know-it-all) An exhibition where artist Puck Verkade explores the blurring of boundaries within contemporary art Date: 2-3 June, 7-10 June & 14-17 June Time: 12:00-17:00 Place: Heden Hier, Weimarstraat 24a,

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Events

June 2012

The Hague

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June 2012 events@theunderground.nl Den Haag Costs: free entrance Masters of the Mauritshuis Over 100 pieces are included in the Masters’ collection of the Mauritshuis.

Date: until 2014 Time: Tuesday – Sunday / 11:00 – 17:00 Place: Korte Vijverberg 8, Mauritshuis Costs: € 13,50 for adults / Museumkaart free / Free for children How much is your privacy worth?

The Museum of Communication pays special attention to the issue of privacy.

Date: Until September 2012 Time: Tuesday – Sunday / 12:00 – 17:00 Place: Zeestraat 82 Costs: € 8,50 for adults / Free for children - Museumkaart David Batchelor The work of David Batchelor revolves around the colors of the modern city life.

Date: until 9 September 2012 Time: Tuesday – Sunday / 12:00 – 18:00 Place: Stadhouderslaan 43 Costs: € 6 for adults / Free for children - Museumkaart

Mermaid Race Date: 21 June 2012 Place: Scheveningen boulevard Costs: free

Nightlife Salsa Evening Salsa evening in De Boterwaag with DJ Franklin.

Date: 13 June Time: 22:00 Place: Grote Markt 8a Costs: free Tango-Café Dance the tango under the leadership of a live orchestra in Syndicaat.

Date: every Wednesday Time: 19:00 Place: Nieuwe Molstraat 10 Costs: € 2.00 Bachata Contest 2012 Exciting shows and workshops conducted by El Dueno del Swing in the Chicoleo.

Date: 16 June Time: 20:00 Place: Strandweg 155

Sports & Leisure European Beach Volleyball Championships The best beach volleyball players will come to The Hague to battle it out for the European title.

Date: until 3 June Time: 10:30 Place: Scheveningen Costs: free in the afternoon; starting € 2,50 in the evening Summer Spirit Tasting Events Celebrate the start of summer with the third Summer Spirit Tasting Event in the Grote Kerk.

Date: 9 June Time: 13:00 – 17:00, 19:00 – 23:00 Place: Rond de Grote Kerk 12 Costs: € 29,95 Shopping Night Date: 21 June 2012 Place: City Centre Costs: free

70’s and 80’s Rock Disco Go back in time with your favourite ’70’s and ‘80’s hits at the Vulcano Beach.

Date: 16 June Time: 20:30 Place: Strandslag 8 Costs: free entrance Bloemenkorzo Enjoy an evening full of live music, performances and teasers of new projects in the Korzo.

Date: 27 June Time: 21:00 Place: Prinsestraat 42 Costs: free entrance

This year, the festival boasting a world-class musical component, will be held on Sunday 3 July, in the Zuiderpark. Starting at midday and ending at 23.00.

The Hague African Festival is organised by the African migrant association, Stichting Sankofa, with the aim to build bridges between the African and Dutch communities. The Hague was chosen as festival location because of its international appeal as the city of justice and peace.

The festival location, Roggeveld in the Zuiderpark, also lends itself to expansion in the future, and the cosmopolitan city of The Hague is a major hub for the African communities of the Netherlands. The Hague African Festival offers a colourful and inviting window on the Africa of today, with a focus on the richness of the African heritage and contemporary developments within African cultures. Particular care has been taken to put together a representative programme of African music reflecting both traditional as well as contemporary dance music.

The festival organisers have chosen to immerse the visitor in ‘the African way of life’. Stalls selling a diverse range of African products and examples of the African cuisine will appeal to everybody’s taste and appetite.

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For the younger visitors there will be an interactive programme including workshops in the Kids’ Corner. The day will be a festive all-in experience for the whole family, with a varied programme •

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Classifieds

The Hague

Classifieds Please include the category, your name, phone number and contact details. Classified max.170 characters €10,-. Submit your classified by email; sales@theunderground.nl

Beauty & Health Psychotherapy Fernando Criado Gestalt (Boswijk) ‘Therapy via the emotions’ Charge according to income gestaltherapyfernandocriado. webklik.nl Phone: 015-3641425 Essential Beauty Manicure.Pedicure (American Style) Eye Lash Tint. Eye Brow Tint. Brazilian Bikini Wax. US certifi ed Beauty Specialist.

Kerkstraat 7. 2242 HA Wassenaar.

Phone: 06 27361603 or email: josanne018@hotmail.com

Cleaner Need help with your household chores?

Professional, reliable cleaning lady offering her services. Cleaning, washing, ironing. Mobile: 0649708343 Email: cleaning.kate@hotmail.com

Courses

June 2012

Workshop Art and Etiquette for children ages 9/12 at the Christus Triomfator Church, Juliana v. Stolberglaan 154, The Hague, starting Saturday morning, April 21,28,May 5,12,19,26 time 10:00 -12 00. Great programme, children will learn about art and decorum in a playful manner!

Great preparation for high school!

Manners are appreciated.

Call for more information, Park Avenue Art Studio, 06 52190872 or visit www. vandersluis.com to view full program Fresco techniques or oil painting, private classes, pls call for more information Park Avenue Art Studio, 06 52190872 or visit www.vandersluis.com Private art classes for children, at the studio or at the convenience of your home.

Please call for more information Park Avenue Art Studio at 06 52190872 or visit www.vandersluis.com

Handyman Services English speaking maintenance specialist.

Carpentry –painting –kitchen/bathroom – minor plumbing. For a free estimate call Ronald 06 55913888 Wish 4 Windows UPVC Windows & Doors Wish 4 Windows is a small family business situated in The Hague. We offer a personal approach and excellent customer service. Our records confi rm that 95% of our business is received through recommendations and repeat customers.

This shows we must be doing something right! To read what others say about Wish 4 Windows, please see our recommendations. Wish 4 Windows the glazing company you can trust! www.wish4windows.com

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Design Lisa Di Campli offers specialized glass panel design and creation that blends the wishes of the client and the architecture.

Many works include kiln-fi red glass painting, slumping, fusing. www.dicampliglas.com.

Driving Lessons Driving lessons given in English or German in the area of the Hague and surrounding towns.

Ron Keislair, for information telephone 06 44 302 594 or www.ronkeislair.nl

Cees Laseurlaan 1005. spacious living/ diningroom/2 bedrooms/ Located in Clingendeal/ near Wassenaar/close to shops /public transport 5 min. walk. Also rental possible E1495,- p.m Price: € 169.000 k.k.

Phone: +31 (0) 6 5495749

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I read about english driving lessons in the classified section of The Underground. It won’t be long before I am driving!

Holiday Home For rent in Statenkwartier, Van Slingelandtstraat. A large furnished 2 bedroom apartment with garden. The Frederik Henderiklaan around the corner. Near Europol, OPCW, ICTY, etc. Good public transport . 70m2, €995 p/m excl.

For info call 070 7630408 or mail: thehouseofexpats@gmail.com

Portrait drawing and painting courses

by Maurice Heerdink. In 1982 Maurice Heerdink graduated from the Royal Art Academy in The Hague. He has been teaching for 15 years.

For more information: Tel: 070 3465138 email: mauriceheerdink@ziggo.nl www.heerdinkportretten.nl

FRANCE La Marteille Located near Pompadour/Dordogne in France. A lovely get away in the country for 2-4 people/2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms/ veranda/fully furnished/garden/wood burner/ etc Per week € 595,Bookings: www.micazu.nl/ vakantiehuis/ la-marteille-10437

JEWELRY MAKING COURSE: Learn to design and make your own beautiful jewelry using gorgeous beads and stones.

The course is one morning per week for 4 weeks and starts Monday 11th June, 9.30 am - 12.30 pm in Wassenaar. This is a fun way to learn a lifetime craft. www. pebble-gems.com or call 06 53262022 for more information.

Home Improvement Graham Montage Painting & decorating. Small joinery jobs in The Hague Area.

Mobile: 06 45 482 26 Email: graham7484@hotmail.com

For rent lovely 2 room apartment in Statenkwartier, Van Boetzelaerlaan.

Close to a popular shopping street the Frederik Hendriklaan, the harbour, beach and sea. This area is known for its safety. 2 room apartment, large terrace.

100m2, €1.250 p/m excl. For info call 070 7630408 or mail: thehouseofexpats@gmail.com

Essential Beauty Natural Solution for your Health and Beauty Manicure. Pedicure (American Style) Hand & Foot Massage Eye Lash & Brow tint Al kinds of Waxing and Brazilian Bikini Wax. --US Certified Beauty Specialist-Kerkstraat 7 . 2242 HA . Wassenaar josanne018@hotmail.com or Phone Josie 06 273 616 03 (Attending course from July 26-September 15)

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June 2012

For rent beautiful 1 bedroom apartment located on the Statenlaan near the shops, restaurants, cafes, and the Museum “Museon.” Public transport (tram 11, 17) to city centre and station in front.

Unfurnished with spacious living.115m2, €995 p/m excl.

For info call 070 7630408 or mail: thehouseofexpats@gmail.com For rent spacious house in Statenkwartier, van Beuningenstraat. Well decorated corner apartment with sunny terrace.

Near the popular shopping area, Frederik Hendriklaan. An unfurnished, renovated apartment with 2 large bedrooms. 115m2, €1200 p/m excl.

For info call 070 7630408 or mail: thehouseofexpats@gmail.com For rent furnished apartment in Scheveningen, Haringkade. This apartment is a short walk from the renowned Scheveningen beach with all its restaurants, shops and beauty for nature. Also close to Sea Life, swimming pool ‘de Blinkerd’ and a large park namely ‘Westbroekpark’, which is adjacent to the magnifi cent dunes. The Apartment contains two lovely, smart rooms, a suite and a small balcony Price exclusive p/m: € 1075 m2: 70 For info call 070 7630408 or mail: thehouseofexpats@gmail.com For rent unfurnished large apartment with 4 rooms in the Centre of The Hague, Nieuwe Haven next to Spui. Located in the middle of the Hague shopping centre, it has all you expect from a big city! Cinemas, China town, many specialized shops, great restaurants and much more. The Holland Spoor and Central Stations are both within walking distance, from which you can travel speedily in any direction. Price exclusive p/m: € 1850 m2: 170 For info call 070 7630408 or mail: thehouseofexpats@gmail.com

For rent modern furnished 1 bedroom apartment in Statenkwartier, Willem de Zwijgerlaan close to international org. like, Europol, OPCW, ICTY, etc. Good public transport to city centre, station and beach. 80m2, € 1100 m2: 80 For info call 070 7630408 or mail: thehouseofexpats@gmail.com

For rent lovely spacious 2-bedroom apartment on the Badhuisweg in a beautiful environment, located near to Scheveningen beach. Very close to Madurodam, also several woods and parks in the surrounding area. If you love nature and the beach than this apartment is defi nitely the place for you. Price exclusive p/m: € 2000 m2: 105 For info call 070 7630408 or mail: thehouseofexpats@gmail.com

For rent lovely spacious 2-bedroom apartment on the Badhuisweg in a beautiful environment, located near to Scheveningen beach. Very close to Madurodam, also several woods and parks in the surrounding area. If you love nature and the beach than this apartment is defi nitely the place for you. Price exclusive p/m: € 2000 m2: 105 For info call 070 7630408 or mail: thehouseofexpats@gmail.com For rent modern fully furnished 3-bedroom apartment situated in the area of Segbroek, Segbroeklaan. Situated nearby are the International school and the Fahrenheitstraat shopping centre. This area is also lovely for cycling or walking because of the older houses, woods and dunes. There is a lot to discover due to the variety of housing, buildings and unique architecture. Price exclusive p/m: € 1250 m2: 80 For info call 070 7630408 or mail: thehouseofexpats@gmail.com For rent Kanaalweg Den Haag - €3,200 p/m (excl), available mid July 2012. Stylish ‘herenhuis’ walking distance from the French school (Lycée Français) and the German school, Westbroekpark, Scheveningen, public transport (tram 1&9; bus 21) and international organisations such as OPCW, UNICTY, Europol and Shell, and situated at the quiet end of Kanaalweg. This house consists of 10 rooms, divided over 280+m² with beautiful original features. Toilet on each of the main four fl oors, with three bathrooms. Garden and 2 rear terraces - all facing directly south.

All stairs and landings newly carpeted in 2012. All windows double glazed. This is truly a perfect family house that can also easily accommodate a live-in nanny with private fl oor. To view please contact: +31(0)70 326 27 26

Looking for Deborah Group in Groothandelsgebouw Rotterdam seeks fl exible co-renter for all-in modern 2 room furnished offi ce w/ balcony/view/WiFi/fax-printer etc: info@deborahgroup.nl A student looking for a room to rent in The Hague area. From middle/end of May. Please call 0649708343 or email me at vaida.statke@gmail.com.

The Underground received this request from Erik appealing to us to publish his letter. Read it to fi nd out why we couldn’t refuse. Is it You? If you remember Erik and want to get in touch contact us by mail at info@theunderground.nl.

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“We met Monday morning (7th May). If hitting you slightly with my bicycle can be called a “meeting”. I was rushing to work, when you appeared out of nowhere as I was cycling past the Conservatory. I think I hurt you but instead of the reaction I was expecting you just smiled at me, said “no worries” and disappeared.

Since then I can’t put you out of my mind. I wish I had asked you to go for a coffee at the time. I hope you read this and remember me. If you do “Can we go out for a cappuccino and a chat sometime?” Erik This letter got us thinking that maybe there are more of you out there that would like to connect to someone that managed to slip away before you got the chance to exchange details. Well, Grab your chance and post your message in The Underground. Who knows where it could lead?

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Drums & Percussion Lessons Aldo Aranda. Master Degree graduate from the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp, Belgium and The Hague, Netherlands.

Fluency and experience in all kinds of percussion instruments and all kinds of music styles such as, Classical, Jazz, Contemporary, African, Latin American, Rock & Pop. All ages and levels are welcome. Languages: English, Spanish & Dutch (70%). Free Trial Lesson!! www.aldoaranda.weebly.com www.sindicatosonico.be Email: aldoarandacruz@gmail.com Mobile: 06 18 43 79 89 Harp and Music lessons with Sarah Nichols, a graduate from the Royal Conservatory of The Hague in harp and pedagogy. All ages and levels are welcome. Lessons can be in English, French or Spanish.

Free trial lesson!! www.sarahnicholsharp.weebly.com Email: nicholsharp@gmail.com Mobile: 06 41 48 32 19 Music lessons in the zeeheldenbuurt in Den Haag by highly qualifi ed teacher with many years of experience.

Instruments: double bass, bass guitar, trumpet, piano, arranging, jazz singing or band coaching.

More information see www.nielstausk. com or phone 06 55362295.

Services Martijn’s Bicycle Service!

Bicycle Repair everywhere!!! Give me a call at 06 33 91 75 10 and I will fi x your bike wherever you are!! Or email to MBS@telfort.nl Legal Advice for small and creative businesses. Charlotte is an affordable lawyer who specializes in Intellectual Property Law and Contract Law. Need legal advice for your business?

Contact Charlotte at www.charlotteslaw.nl. The fi rst coffee is on her!

Cleaning Shop ‘La Sartoria’ Dry Cleaner Clothing Repairs & Alterations Piet Heinstraat 55 2518 CC The Hague Phone: 070-3455263 Good service and a good price!

Come and enjoy the liberating feeling creating art gives you!

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Art lessons for adults Art lessons for kids Creative workshops Birthday parties Holiday workshops kids Thomsonlaan 65 The Hague 070-3921672

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Chiropractic therapy can help with: headaches neck and shoulder pain computer/desk posture problems You only have one body, so please don’t take it for granted.

Contact us and feel better soon.

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President Kennedylaan 19 Den Haag 06-5369 77 39 chiropractienoordzee@gmail.com