HOWDO April May 2018

edition 7 | April/May 2018

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edition 7 | April/May 2018

HOWDO the magazine for i n t e r n at i o n a l s

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Do you want to read more in Dutch, check out LICHT op Eindhoven!

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HOWDO is the English magazine for internationals in the Eindhoven area. Everything that Eindhoven has to offer is covered in HOWDO. Need information on culture, shopping, restaurants, events or other things to do, just open your copy of HOWDO and you are good to go!

You can get your free copy every two months at more than 300 places, including the High Tech Campus, the Holland Expat Center and a lot of hotels in the Eindhoven area. HOWDO is also available at 240 waiting rooms.and online at www.howdo.info.

Want to be part of the team? HOWDO is looking for photographers and writers to tell their story.

If you are interested in joining the team or advertising in HOWDO, just send an e-mail to contact@howdo.info.

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HOWDO magazine is Pers 040’s bimonthly publication.

Publisher Niels ter Haar Final Editor Joost Pool Media Advisor Nico de Jong, Marlon Kerkhofs, Chantal Loomans, Menno Stockmans Editorial Office Claudia Cavens, Bob ter Horst, Veerle Büchold, Joost Pool, Linde ten Broek Photography Eddie Mol Design EMG b.v.

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For € 14,50 a year you will receive the magazine once every two months.

Mail contact@howdo.info for inquiries.

Copyright and disclaimer All matrials and content is protected under Article 15 of the Copyright Act. Copying is prohibited. © 2018 HOWDO magazine Pers 040 B.V. is not liable for the content of the columns and eventual inaccuracies and/or typographical errors.

Joost Pool Final Editor After a four-year absence a much improved HOWDO is back by popular demand! HOWDO is the one and only magazine for internationals in the Eindhoven area. Bimonthly we will be informing you on all major happenings in and around this ever-innovating city. Each edition will be full of tips whether it be bars, restaurants, shows to see or museums to visit.

Being an expat in Eindhoven isn’t only about fun and games.

Therefore, we will also provide information on mortgages, rental homes, Dutch law, insurances and banking for example. Just a quick glimpse of this issue’s contents: The Hub for expats, swimming certificates for the young and old(er), PSV, short-stay apartments the Wall, the legendary DAF automobile and more, much more!

We hope you’ll enjoy this HOWDO. Of course, we are always open to suggestions so don’t hesitate to contact us! See you again towards the end of May. Till then, goodbye.

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Holland Casino Eindhoven is centrally located on the Markt in Eindhoven.

From the parking garage of shopping mall Heuvel you have direct access to the casino. Whether you are looking for delicious gastronomy, a great diversity of table games such as American Roulette or Black Jack or a wide range of slot machines, Holland Casino Eindhoven offers you the entire package! Come and enjoy games and excellent food in a fantastic ambiance!

SUN 1 APR

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA

'The Amen-Ra of Universal Hip Hop Culture' and 'Father of the Electro-Funk Sounds'!

FRI 6 APR

MIKE MASSÉ

Youtube legend comes back after cover fest extraordinaire in 2016.

SUN 15 APR

LEONARD COHEN TRIBUTE BAND

Hallelujah! A well deserved tribute to a legendary poet, songwriter and artist.

THUR 3 MAY

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EYEHATEGOD + CHURCH OF MISERY Doom and sludge fans unite! Incredible double bill by two mammoths.

Bed & Breakfast at the farm

FRI 4 MAY

LES NÉGRESSES VERTES This happy family celebrates the 30th anniversary of their debut album ‘Mlah’.

Spending the night at an authentic farm nearby nature reserve De Kempen and yet close to the city? It’s possible at De Laarhoeve!

De Laarhoeve is near the Genneper Parken and Waalre, where you can find numerous quality restaurants.

Many internationals, professional athletes and visitors of concerts have already found their way to De Laarhoeve since the High Tech Campus and National Swimming Centre De Tongelreep are just around the corner.

You can be accommodated in a room with shared facilities or have your own apartment. The farm has a meat store with meat from its own cows and an asparagus shop.

FRI 4 MAY

DR. LEKTROLUV

Dr. Lektroluv presents a frantic dance night with electro classics from Boys Noize, Tiga, Miss Kittin and more!

SUN 27 MAY

OBLIVIANS The Mikkers family is ready to serve you!

Laarstraat 63 | Waalre T 040 221 2480 M 06 1510 5878 fammikkers@planet.nl www.laarhoeve.nl

Legendary 90’s garage punkers return to rock the city of light.

Best Intermediair Real Estate: where the brain meets the heart Being successful is not just a matter of business.

Success is created in a combination of things and one cannot do without the other. So finding a great job in the Eindhoven area, known as the Brainport, is just a first step. But the success would not be complete if you (and your family) wouldn’t feel at home.

Imagine moving to an area you don’t know, you have to find your way. And as welcome you are and how friendly the Dutchies are it might be helpful to find a professional who can assist you to find that warm place you can call home. Because that is the base of everything.

Both for rentals as for sales our office can help you find this place and advise you about the areas you can choose from, about the nature, the facilities like the shops and (international) schools, and all other things of interest to you. Because no person is the same and your new home and area should fit you!

We have the experience (especially with expats) to find you a new house, but more important to match your wishes to the right place. And this results in a success all over.

And soon you will know the Dutch expression: Valkenswaardseweg 2, Leende

voor ons complete programma:

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SUN 1 APR AFRIKA BAMBAATAA 'The Amen-Ra of Universal Hip Hop Culture' and 'Father of the Electro-Funk Sounds'!

EINDHOVEN • MAASTRICHT • TILBURG FRI 6 APR MIKE MASSÉ YouTube legend comes back after cover fest EINDHOVEN • MAASTRICHT • TILBURG extraordinaire in 2016.

ANY QUESTIONS? SUN 15 APR LEONARD COHEN TRIBUTE BAND CONTACT US TODAY! Hallelujah! A well-deserved tribute to a legendary poet, songwriter and artist. r +31 (0)40 238 6777 THUR 3 MAY EYEHATEGOD + CHURCH OF MISERY Doom and sludge fans unite! Incredible double bill by two mammoths.

FRI 4 MAY LES NÉGRESSES VERTES This happy family celebrates the 30th anniversary of their debut album ‘Mlah’.

FRI 4 MAY DR. LEKTROLUV Dr. Lektroluv presents a frantic dance night with electro classics from Boys Noize, Tiga, Miss Kittin and more!

SUN 27 MAY OBLIVIANS Legendary 90’s garage punkers return to rock the city of light.

ANY QUESTIONS? CONTACT US TODAY! hollandexpatcenter.com r +31 (0)40 238 6777

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voor ons complete programma:

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A general description of EINDHOVEN NEWS? That’s what HOWDO magazine asked us to write.

Well, what do we do?

We provide daily news, events, and background articles about Eindhoven and its surroundings, in English, on our website www.eindhovennews.com. Most of our articles are also posted on our Facebook and LinkedIn pages.

We’re active on Instagram and Twitter, and our news is also broadcast via the public screens at the High Tech Campus and aired on Radio4Brainport. These are our primary channels for ensuring that non-Dutch people too, can stay updated on what’s happening in their neighbourhood.

Why do we do this?

Being internationals ourselves, we know what it’s like to feel like outsiders. When you are in a new place and don’t speak the language, it is also difficult to stay informed through local Dutch newspapers. To get through daily life and contribute to society, you need to know what

is going on around you – who’s in town, what’s on, new developments, future plans or is there any crime? That is why we offer news in English.

Eindhoven News is public and not attached to any organisations or marketing programs, which means we provide an objective viewpoint on the Brainport region.

Who are we?

Co-founder and manager Irene Martens lived the expat life for twenty years, moving from one place to another around the globe. “We made our own magazines and newsletters to keep our community updated of local happenings and events,” she says of her travels.

“Sometimes we used nicknames for national officials because of censorship in the countries where I lived.

Luckily, we don’t have to do that here. Moreover, we want to respect all cultures and are not for or against

any culture, nationality, or group. We like to give a voice to people who don’t speak Dutch (yet), so they can tell us who they are. On the other hand, we see that local citizens and organisations also like to reach out to people from abroad who live here in big numbers. We provide this platform, and it’s there for everyone to use.

Send us your input!”

Eindhoven News has about fifteen active team members who work to keep this valuable website running. This includes daily translation, editing, IT support, PR, marketing, and development. Lately, more and more reporters are joining us to write fresh news and opinion pieces from an international point of view.

It’s a lot of work, but with the help of our team - who come from the UK, US, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Singapore, China, Tunisia, Greece, Mexico, Korea, and elsewhere - we continue our mission: connecting new citizens with the in-crowd.

Since we began in 2009, many international volunteers have contributed in some way. Most have gone on to find paid jobs or other meaningful activities. Eindhoven News always tells new volunteers: “We’re grateful for your help, so how can Eindhoven News be of value to you?” Examples of this include interviewing companies you’re interested in, or learning a new skill to add to your CV.

Through this goodwill, as well as the support of many local organisations, Eindhoven News has survived for almost ten years. Multiple sources allow Eindhoven News to edit or translate their content for publication on their website, such as corporate or social pages, or their main source, local broadcaster Studio040.

Who are our readers?

Mainly educated new citizens, aged on average between 30 and 35. But we say: “We’re here for whoever wants to read about Eindhoven in English.” When you consider the fact that there are approximately 18,000 people from abroad in this region, you can imagine the need for information in English. We cover this gap, at least until internationals are fluent enough in Dutch to read local newspapers.

Thank you, HOWDO, for giving us this space in your new magazine. And good luck with informing many nonDutch speakers about life in Eindhoven!

Eindhoven News: your daily newspaper in English, online.

Anything for publication on our website? Send a mail to eindhovennews@gmail.com www.eindhovennews.com https://www.facebook.com/eindhovennews/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/10118100/admin/updates/

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Cultural differences We had an expat family coming to the Netherlands. The husband had a top position in the company and his wife joined him. Their children remained in the US as they were already studying. We did a house search and found a house in Veldhoven they both liked, with plenty of room for the children when they came to visit.

Everything went smoothly. The removal company moved them in, paperwork was completed and the registration done. Now it was time for the partner. She wanted to find a job. After a couple of months I received a call that she had found a possible job and was invited for an interview. She wanted to know what she needed to ask and arrange. We spoke about the employment process here and I gave her some tips and tricks.

Mariëlle Owen-Duffels Eindhoven and surrounding areas Tulip Expats Services BV

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ROB PEETOOM EINDHOVEN LICHTTOREN 2 5611 BJ EINDHOVEN 040 296 27 48

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postal address: P.O. Box 82301, 2508 EH The Hague + 31 (0) 6 53147086 headoffice + 31 (0) 70 2208156 marielle@tulipexpatsservices.com tulipexpatsservices.com

The day came when she had her interview. I sent her a mail in the morning to wish her good luck and asked her to let me know how it went. She called me that evening… She’d had her interview and all did go well however she did wonder about one thing. They never told her what she was going to earn and that puzzled her. In the States it’s the first topic of discussion…

I explained to her that in the Netherlands we first talk about the position and what the candidate could bring to the job and later, during the second or third interview, the salary is discussed.

One difference between cultures… But despite the difference she got the job!

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The Hub Eindhoven: The place to be for expats and locals!

Expat and local, everyone is welcome at The Hub! In this social club, people from all over the world and with all sorts of backgrounds can meet, make new friends, get to know Eindhoven, learn something new and just have fun.

It started out in 2007 as an initiative

by Lin Pender, later joined by Joost van Dijck, who wanted to organize events for expats and internationals in Eindhoven to help them develop a social network in the city. They set up the foundation called The Hub Eindhoven for Expats in 2011 and were allocated a permanent location by the municipality in 2012. This is the location at Vestdijk 25, right in the city center, where The Hub remains today. As Lin and Joost were already organizing many activities in local bars and restaurants, it

was only logical to keep up the great work in this new location. So the building was renovated by the volunteers and became suitable for different kinds of activities.

Nowadays The Hub still focusses on organizing and hosting many events, classes and workshops weekly for expats/internationals as well as locals. Through these various activities The Hub wants to connect expats to Eindhoven and make them feel welcome. For locals, The Hub is the perfect opportunity

to submerge yourself in different cultures and make friends from all over the world. Every week there are about a dozen regular activities; language classes, music sessions, game and movie nights amongst many other events. In the upcoming two months, for example, there are English Comedy Nights, Syrian Dinner Parties, Open Mic Nights and Pub Crawls. Dates, times, and specific info are communicated via The Hub’s Facebook page. Feel free and welcome to join in on one (or more) of The Hub’s activities.

“Make friends and get to know Eindhoven at

The Hub!”

Vestdijk 25 | Eindhoven T 040 845 1475 www.thehubeindhoven.nl

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A HIGH-QUA LI TY P ER S ONAL APPRO AC H TO LEG A L I S SU E S As one of the largest family law firms in the Netherlands, our office is home to high-quality, well-renowned attorneys and divorce mediators. We offer a personal approach to legal services across a whole spectrum of family law and/or inheritance law disputes, both to international, as well as Dutch clients.

Every day we advise and represent our clients in family and inheritance law matters. Our services are based on a personal approach, never losing sight of the human dimension of a case. We are at your side in difficult times, but also when you settle in the Netherlands and want to be informed about the family law-related consequences.

If you are interested in no-nonsense advice on obtaining a decent out-ofcourt settlement or a court decision, we look forward to hearing from you.

For more information please visit our website or send an email to cvandervegt@scg-advocaten.nl.

WWW.SCG- ADVOC ATEN .NL AMSTERDAM OFFICE

EINDHOVEN OFFICE

De Lairessestraat 151 1075 HK Amsterdam Tel +31 (0)88 909 49 20 Fax +31 (0)88 909 49 99

Parklaan 54 5613 BH Eindhoven Tel +31 (0)88 909 49 00 Fax +31 (0)88 909 49 99

If you are talking to an Eindhovenaar about cars, chances are he’s going to mention DAF. Van Doorne’s aanhangwagenfabriek (DAF) is THE name in Dutch car industry.

Huub van Doorne started a little machine factory in Eindhoven in 1928. He was joined by his brother Wim and in 1932 they started their famous trailer factory which evolved to be DAF. Initially DAF focused on making trailers and undercarriages for lorries and trucks.

Right after WWII cars and lorries were very scarce. Van Doorne saw this as an opportunity and the first truck was produced in 1949. The name then changed to van Doorne Automobiel Fabriek. Throughout the 1950’s DAF was also one of the major providers for the Dutch army and the company continued growing.

In 1959 DAF produced the world’s first car with the continuously variable transmission, the DAF 600.

This car was very popular. More four-seater cars were built and they all used the new variomatic transmission system. Initially these

family cars were a success and many were ordered. DAF continued to make a wide series of passenger cars. In 1975 DAF sold its passenger car division to the Swedish Gian VOLVO to focus entirely on lorries.

When the production stopped in 1991 over 1.3 million cars had been sold. Little DAF cars were famous for being able to drive just as fast in reverse as forward.

DAF merged with Leyland Trucks and became known on the stock market as Leyland DAF. But in 1993 they went bankrupt and restarted as DAF trucks. In 1996 PACCAR acquired ownership of DAF trucks.

But it was still allowed to produce trucks under the DAF-name.

Nowadays DAF still has its head­ quarters and manufacturing plant in Eindhoven. Together with Philips, DAF created a lot of jobs in Eind­ho­ven and contributed to the growth of the city.

“DAF cars were famous for driving just as fast in reverse as forward” If you are interested in DAF and its history, you can plan a visit to the DAF museum.

DAF Museum Tongelresestraat 27 | Eindhoven T 040 244 4364 www.dafmuseum.nl

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“Learn Dutch, and while you’re at it, make new friends!”

Eindhoven Library The city ’s living room Eindhoven Library - the city’s living room where everyone is welcome! It’s the place for enrichment, for gaining and sharing knowledge. It’s also the place for inspiration, for meeting and relaxation.

(Digital) reading and listening Are you a keen reader? The ‘Witte Dame’ has a varied collection of English novels and thrillers. It also has plenty of English books for children and young adults. Do you prefer to read using an e-reader, or to listen to an audiobook? Check our extensive collection of e-books and audiobooks on our website.

Access to the world Catch up on world news over a good cup of coffee. The library has newspapers from all around the world. Or use PressReader, which gives you online access to more than 6.000 newspapers, from 100 different countries in more than 60 languages. The library computers and Wi-Fi also provide access to

other databases in English, such as the leading art encyclopedia Grove Art. Plenty for children The youth section has an extensive collection of books: picture books, first books for learning to read and challenging books for the advanced reader. There are also DVDs, ma­ga­

zines and games. The youth section is right next to the library café. So, mum and dad can enjoy a drink or tasty lunch, whilst the little ones play in the children’s corner.

come to the Language Café on Thursdays from 10:00 to 12:00. Chat about all kinds of things, at ease within small groups and in a relaxed environment.

Make your child a member of the ‘Pink & Pienter’ club, the library’s free youth club! The ‘Pink & Pienter’ newsletter keeps you upto-date on the many creative and technical workshops and theatre performances throughout the year.

There’s story and craft time every Wednesday from 15:00 to 16:00.

Become a library volunteer and pick up the Dutch language as you go along, with the help of a personal “buddy”. It’s a great way to meet new people. Send an email to vrijwilligers@bibliotheekeindhoven.nl.

Learn Dutch Get started with Dutch language study books or practice with ‘Leeslicht’: reading books in plain Dutch. Curious about Dutch food and culture? You’ll find plenty of books about those in our collection.

Would you like to learn Dutch by practicing it in conversation? Then

Memberships Make free use of workspaces with Wi-Fi, or just relax and read a newspaper. Enjoy all the library perks you like with one of its three memberships: Budget: for €18 per year you can borrow a number of books, do free online courses and get discount on activities.

Comfort: for €45 per year you can borrow an unlimited number of

books and have access to thousands of e-books.

Deluxe: for €66 per year you can reserve books free of charge, borrow DVDs free of charge and get free delivery on your first six home delivered books.

Children’s memberships are FREE.

Eindhoven De Bibliotheek Eindhoven De Witte Dame Emmasingel 22 | Eindhoven T 040 260 4260 www.bibliotheekeindhoven.nl Eindhoven Library is open 7 days a week.

For the exact opening hours, please see our website.

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How to let your home without worries?

“We take care of all steps of the rental and management process�

Whether you are moving abroad and looking to lease your home in the Netherlands or if you want to lease your second home for the short or long term, Stoit is there for you! We help you find the right tenant and manage your property throughout the rental period.

Stoit Groep has been an industry leader for 30 years in the rental of high quality properties with a focus on the expat community. We have a large international network and work fast, discreet and transparent.

Stoit Groep advises on the feasibility of renting out your home, the furnishings and the results. We also minimize the vacancy periods and take care of all management aspects down to the very last detail. Stoit Groep has its own service department, which is responsible for inspections, maintenance activities and transference.

Reliable tenants Stoit Groep finds the right tenant for you. We personally screen potential tenants and take care of contracts and payments. You can just walk in, there is always someone happy to speak to you. Or you can make an appointment to discuss the lease of your property, no strings attached.

You are also welcome at Stoit Groep if you are looking for a house to rent!

Vestdijk 23 | Eindhoven (right next to The Hub) T 040 2140 660 info@stoit.nl www.stoit.com

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Olympia Employment Agency: it remains people’s work!

The right person in the right place, it sounds simple but there is more to it than meets the eye.

Doing business with a personal touch and with know­ ledge of the labour market is what we stand for. We are very passionate about helping people and organizations achieve their (growth) ambitions. We do this by con­nec­ ting offline and online.

The power of Olympia Employment Agency Veldhoven is that we work with our own entrepreneurs. This enables us to recognize the needs of our customers.

Dasja Hendrikx, local entrepreneur of Olympia Employ­ ment Agency Veldhoven, has a team that consists of eight women who combined have more than 20 years working experience.

within our working population can’t be summarized.

All kinds of cultures, backgrounds and languages come together at our employment agency.

ACTIVE CLUB EINDHOVEN

FITNESS WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH Certainly not BASIC and definitely not for FREE! But you really get a lot MORE! Make the commitment to yourself and the Active Club Eindhoven: we guarantee you get fit! Unlimited personal training for € 125 or once a week for € 75 per month! Including a personal daily menu to lose weight and get slim before this summer.

For years ASML has been one of our clients for whom we mediate candidates with higher professional and university diplomas. In addition, on a flexible basis we have a group of people working at ASML who meet other competences. More about that next time....

TRY OUT FOR FREE, CALL 040-843 6154 or send an email to eindhoven@activeclub.nl

Olympia Uitzendbureau Veldhoven Burg. Van Hoofflaan 167 | Veldhoven T 040 255 4868 veldhoven@olympia.nl // asml@olympia.nl www.olympia.nl

personal training . physiotherapy . pilates . yoga . boxing. online coaching . medical training . crossfit . outdoor training . bootcamp

Active Club Eindhoven Kleine Berg 12 | Eindhoven T 040 843 6154 eindhoven@activeclub.nl www.activeclub.nl

By now we have a very varied mix of customers, large and small, in technology and logistics. The cultural mix

Welcome to your new favourite hotspot: BOCA! Boca is: delicious Food, enough G&T’s to have a different one every visit, a great diversity of Beers, our taste in Wine is fantastic, and last but not least, we love to give you, our guest, a little bit extra!

Mix all that and Boca is a great experience.

We dare you to come and try.

Booking a table will only be necessary when you are planning to come with party of five people or more. You can do so by telephone or email.

Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your ideas .

We are experienced in celebrating everything that needs to be celebrated!

Kleine Berg 83, Eindhoven 040 760 0097 info@boca-ehv.nl

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Are you ready to PULSE? Educational program (20 weeks) for international participants The Fontys PULSED team stands for Pulse Education. It stands for power and dynamics and it relates to emotions, heartbeat, attention, change, energy, di­ vergence, convergence and creation in the learning process that we facilitate.

In order to continue to develop yourself as a world citizen and a lifelong learner, you need a number of basic skills, tactics, human knowledge, cultural understanding and other tools. We believe that this requires a new balance in the current educational system. A balance in which natural talents are recognized, acknowledged and developed, and are the starting point to master generic competences.

“Develop your natural talents, share your knowledge and make new friends!”

We as PULSED carry out a 20-week educational program for international participants. These students will learn to behave as social entrepreneurs and make a better world with future solutions. We facilitate a learning environment you can be part of if you want to share your knowledge or just want to make friends and have a great time as a foreigner in Eindhoven.

You are most welcome at our location on the TU/e site (De Lismortel 25, building S3, floor 3). For more information visit www.pulsed-edu.com

But if you want more, we also challenge you to get started with future solutions and to shake up the participants and widen their view by confronting them with your world.

Or mail to j.goedhals@fontys.nl or contact us by phone on 06 8398 0675.

Become a Social Entrepreneur who • can think like a tech-philosopher; • is a creative maker of prototypes; • act solution and action oriented on global challenges.

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My Jewellery

Jewellery - Accessories - Clothing Every day My Jewellery inspires hundreds of thousands of fashion lovers through social media with the latest trends in jewellery, accessories and clothing. Since 2016, My Jewellery has been opening atmospheric boutiques in selected cities in the Netherlands. Recently, the sixth boutique opened its doors right here in Eindhoven!

Sharon Hilgers is the founder of this dynamic company, which started as a jewellery label and hobby and has grown into a leading e-commerce company. She is supported by more than a hundred fervent employees.

They all work with heart and soul on the development of the brand.

Sharon: “I have a passion for crea­ting beautiful things and this is clearly re­ flected in the collections of My Jewel­lery: colourful, portable and on trend. I think it's important to res­ pond to the latest trends as quickly as possible and that is why you can find these items at My Jewellery.”

Boutiques “Through the boutiques we are able to get in touch with our customers and get to know them better. In a physical shop a brand really comes to life and this way we also transfer the entire My Jewellery-experience

to our customers. Our employees are always happy to give customers styling advice while enjoying a drink. Also, we regularly organize fun events in our boutiques that we communicate via the website, newsletter and social media.”

Pure Beautycenter

Eindhoven “Eindhoven is a beautiful and cosy city and there had to be a My Jewel­ lery boutique! On the Kleine Berg, where the new exclusive shop is located, you will find a nice mix of trendy eateries and stylish shops.

The My Jewellery boutique is deco­ rated with beautiful authentic and modern influences.”

Whether it is to celebrate something or just to escape everyday life for a moment. In preparation for a special day or just because you deserve it!

Come and visit this new hotspot for fashionista’s and My Jewellerylovers!

At Pure Beautycenter you are wel­come for a skin reju­ venating treatment, hair extensions, perfect manicure, modern haircut, relaxing massage or an extensive pedicure.

My Jewellery Kleine Berg 3 | Eindhoven F @MyJewellerycom www.my-jewellery.com

You can make an appointment online any time of day.

Three days a week we are open until 9 pm.

Just walk in or call us if you have any questions, we are happy to give you more information!

Sometimes there is nothing better than treating yourself and getting pampered!

Opening hours: Monday 10:00-21:00 Tuesday 09:30-18:00 Wednesday 12:30-21:00 Thursday 09:30-18:00 Friday 09:30-21:00 Saturday 09:30-18:00 Sunday Closed Pure Beautycenter Vestdijk 131 | Eindhoven T 040 202 9998 www.purebeautycenter.nl

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Did you know......................

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The drugstore ETOS, which stands for Eendracht (concord), Toewijding (dedication), Overleg (consultation), and Samenwerking (collaboration) was founded in 1918 by Philips?

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At the end of the nineteenth century, most citizens of Eindhoven worked in the cigar industry?

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Erotic Massages Erotic body to body massages with HP. Look at our website for special prices and our beautiful girls.

www.yumi.nl

Leenderweg 135 | Eindhoven | T 040 212 5669 | info@yumi.nl | www.yumi.nl

4 You can find three silver horns on Eindhoven’s coat of arms? These refer to the Lord of the city in the thirteenth century, Willem van Horne.

©Collectie Regionaal Historisch Centrum Eindhoven

PSV’s mascot is called “Phoxy”?

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The towns Tongelre, Woensel, Strijp, Gestel and Stratum were conjoined in 1920 to create Eindhoven?

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a good story Our goal is to train people that have a distance to the job market. In this target group every person has his or her own story, whether they come from a broken family, an unsupportive environment or a war zone. In most cases these people are very willing to fit into our society, however they are not given opportunities to do so.

Stories offers these people a chance to get used to, adapt and learn, without prejudice, and in this way realize their ambitions. We offer customised edu­ cational programs to give them the theoretical and practical knowledge required, supplemented with ap­ pren­ticeship positions with our business partners. In the end a paid job becomes a realistic possibility.

Chapter 3 Strijp-S is a former Philips district which has trans­ formed into a cultural hotspot by entrepreneurs and creative minds. Stories is located on the ground floor of the former Philips factory ‘Apparatenfabriek’ (Devices Factory). The design is both industrial and botanical.

Stories is open for breakfast and lunch every working day.

Chapter 2 We tell stories, especially about what we offer. What do we eat exactly? Who created the dishes? Where do they come from? Stories tells you what you are eating and drinking. Our street food menus offer you a trip through culinary stories and experiences from all over the world.

That’s what makes Stories memorable. Will you pass on the stories?

Events Stories is perfect for your get-togethers, receptions and parties. We can host a maximum of 300 persons. Just contact Stories and we will tell you all about us and the possibilities for your event!

Open on workdays 08:00 – 17:00. Stories is also available for events outside normal opening hours.

Torenallee 22-02 | Eindhoven T 040 780 5077 www.stories-eindhoven.nl info@stories-eindhoven.nl

Notariskantoor Broekmans.

Your notary.

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Because you’ve found your dream home

All-inclusive Short-Stay Residence The Wall Smart City Lofts is a concept development by Bakkers Hommen Waerdevast BV. The company mainly transforms vacant buildings into lofts, which are then offered as rentals under the name Smart City Lofts.

The Wall is a project of Smart City Lofts with 170 units, located at Beukenlaan 143 in Eindhoven. It is a brand new, all-inclusive residence and offers affordable, comfortable and fully furnished accommodation for expats and young professionals from all over the world. The complex has facilities such as a gym, sauna, cooking area and more. Everything you need is present in the building.

The Wall lofts are rented on basis of Short-Stay! The minimum rental period is three months and the maximum rental period is six months, for both national and international residents. Unfortunately, The Wall lofts cannot be let to tourists.

The house of your dreams is the place where you and your family feel at home.

Do you envision yourself living in a house with a wide view or do you prefer to live in the heart of the city? Your notary understands that agreements between you and the bank must be properly recorded. We are happy to give you advice in Dutch or English, or with the help of an interpreter, in any other language. This ensures that you fully understand which agreements you’re making. And it will also give you peace of mind so you can look forward to a wonderful future in your new home.

Your life. Your dreams. Your notary.

040 213 63 60 Like us on Facebook www.jouwnotaris.nl

The lofts are fully furnished and of­f er enough space for one or two persons, with a living space of 25 m² to 50 m². Prices start at € 850,- all-in per month, which is very affordable for an all-inclusive complex like The Wall.

Are you interested? Please visit our website, choose a loft by viewing our floorplan and arrange a reservation!

We would like to hear from you!

“The Wall offers very affordable, all-inclusive accomadation!”

The Wall ‘Short- Stay’ Residence T 085 483 6030 www.smartcitylofts.nl www.thewalllofts.com

This is Victoria eindhoven

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Everyone can learn to swim!!

A swimming certificate is very important in the Netherlands. That’s because being able to swim is not only fun and healthy, it can save your life!

At swimming pools the Tongelreep and the Ottenbad, everyone can learn how to swim. "It doesn't matter how old you are. Or whether you speak Dutch or not. Everyone is entitled to a swimming certificate," says Roland. He is an instructor at both swimming pools.

"All our instructors speak Dutch and English.

Our lessons aren’t just for children, but for teens and adults as well. We even provide lessons for women only!”

More and more people realize the importance of a swimming certificate. "Many adults come here with their children but cannot swim themselves. Once here they realize how important it is to be able to swim and they decide to start taking lessons," Roland tells us. "It is my job to create a bond with them and make them feel safe in the water."

Not everyone has the same level of expertise when it comes to swimming but that’s not a problem for Roland. "Our lessons are tailored to the individual. Are you getting better?

Then we can step it up a level. Do you have trouble learning? Then we will let you practice a little longer."

discover the story & get discount www.thisiseindhoven.com

Discover how much fun swimming can be and obtain your certificate at the Tongelreep or the Ottenbad!

Visit www.tongelreep.com & www.ottenbad.com for more information.

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How Do you survive the ‘blue envelope’?

Needless to say, nobody is fond of doing their yearly tax return, let alone jump for joy once the blue envelope hits the doormat. For some, the Dutch tax authorities slogan; ‘we cannot make it more fun, but we can make it easier’, has the same effect as a red flag has on a bull.

However April 1st is coming and so it’s time for the administrative fun and games to begin. I therefore plea to the readers to take a moment, clean your kitchen table and start organizing your pile of loose paperwork. In order to avoid this envelope luring you into a depression, let us offer a helping hand with some tips and tricks.

However, have no fear; the Dutch tax authorities are gradually deve­lo­ping into a serviceorientated orga­niza­tion.

Man with the gavel The Dutch tax authorities impose, collect and monitor taxes. They are also responsible for the payment of benefits and regulate contributions towards the costs of rent, health insurance and raising children.

However, have no fear; the Dutch tax authorities are gradually deve­lo­ping into a service-orientated orga­niza­tion.

Paper vs Digital To ensure citizens can meet their obligations as easily and efficiently as possible, the paper form is electronically available as of 2010.

Filling out the form used to be tedious, but now everything is prefilled. You only have to check and upload it. Submitting the tax return electronically requires a personal code (so-called DigiD or pincode).

If you’re filing your first Dutch tax return, you will most probably need to use a paper form, but next year the digital gateway will be available to you as well.

In case you are liable to pay taxes in another country as well – for example because you are assigned to the Netherlands based on a net agreement or own property outside the Netherlands – it is advisable to have your personal situation assessed by a tax consultant.

Why Blue?

Official government correspondence has a palette of sixteen colors.

The color blue simply symbolizes the colorful Dutch landscape and pictorial arts.

Help!!!

Perhaps your employer has hired a tax consultant who will file the 2017 tax return on your behalf, but if

not then do rest assured: there are some tips and tricks that will ease your mind; • Do not start filing your tax return without having at least your (bank, employment) annual statement(s) at hand Deductibles • Some expenses, invoiced during 2013, are tax deductible. For in­ stan­ce; your main Dutch properties mort­gage interest, certain sick­ness or disability expenses, study or educational expenses, do­na­tions or annuity insurance premiums.

Keep in mind you have to meet conditions and in some cases a fiscal threshold in order to deduct the expenses you have made.

• Have you travelled by public­ tran­sport? You may be entitled to a tax de­duction if you fulfill the con­ditions.

Filing Deadlines • If you received an invitation to file your 2018 tax return then you are obliged to do so by law.

• Make sure to file before April 1st. you will be fined in case you fail to do so. You cannot meet the April 1st deadline? Then request

for postponement in time. In principle individuals may be given a 5 months grace period.

• The digital gateway to filing your tax return (www.belastingdienst. nl –) is available as of March 1st.

Outcome • If you filed before April 1st, then you will receive an assessment prior to July 1st.

• If the tax authorities concluded you are entitled to a refund then the money will be transferred before July 1st (as long as tax authorities have your bank account details).

• A refund of less than EUR 14 will not be paid by the tax authorities.

Have you already received a 2018 preliminary tax assessment? If so, please note that the parameters used by tax authorities do not comply with current law. You will therefore receive a revised version later on.

Any questions?

Feel free to consult the tax authorities’ experts online www.belastingdienst.nl or contact tax authorities Helpdesk by phone; 0800-0543 No rights may be derived from this publication.

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Dutch asparagus Asparagus in the Fields Between 16 and 30 May POP-UP RESTAURANT Starting from May 16th until May 30th, the

Are you planning a birthday party,

fourth edition of Asparagus in the Fields will

a business meeting or do you have

take place. A unique event where flavour

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and excellent service will meet in good

looking for a special location in the nature?

atmosphere in an extraordinary ambiance.

Would you like to experience a fantastic

During two weeks a stylish pop-up restaurant

3-course lunch or 4-course dinner in our

will arise in the middle of the asparagus

pop-up restaurant?

fields in the rural area of Eindhoven. Every

Please don’t hesitate to contact us for

day lunch and dinner will be served to our

further information and send an email to

guests, prepared at the spot with fresh

info@aspergesopdevelden.nl

asparagus directly from the field by top-chefs and renowned restaurants.

WWW.ASPERGESOPDEVELDEN.NL

The white gold In the Netherlands asparagus are mainly grown in Limburg, but you can also find numerous growers in Brabant. Generally speaking, asparagus are harvested from the second week of April until June 24th. During that period they are available at farmers and supermarkets. Restaurants often serve special asparagus menus this time of year.

Asparagus can be white, green or purple. The white specimens have grown under the ground, the green and purple need the sun to grow.

The white asparagus are the most common in Northwest Europe.

The traditional way of serving asparagus in the Netherlands is with ham, butter and eggs, but there are many modern culinary variations.

Asparagus must be peeled before cooking. It is best to cook them standing upright in a special (high) cooking pan where you leave the heads of the asparagus above water.

You can use the peelings of the asparagus to make a delicious and very healthy soup.

Asparagus have rightfully earned nicknames like ‘white gold’ and ‘queen among vegetables’.

The asparagus season is relatively short; about two months. So, hurry if you want to taste this flavourful vegetable!

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Frans Janssen is Commercial Director at PSV. He is married to Susan Janssen and has two daughters and a son.

The Eindhoven football club PSV has a lot to offer to internationals

We want you to feel at home in Eindhoven ‘We want you to be happy in Eindhoven’

“Eendracht maakt macht”, “United we stand”, is the well-known proverb of PSV. These words can be seen on T-shirts, in the club anthem and on one of the stadium entrances. Although it is a very old saying, it still gains importance. A lot of people work together, but do not really know each other. When you are an expat, a newcomer here, you are not familiar with everyone and can sometimes feel lost.

Frans Janssen: ‘I know how im­ portant it is that you organize things and enjoy time together with other expats in a new and strange country. It is essential that your family is happy. I was an expat for fourteen years. I lived in Stockholm, Budapest, Shanghai and Singapore.

I still remember that day as we left the plane together, my wife Susan and our three kids. The youngest was only a few weeks old. There we were, starting a complete new life in

Stockholm, we knew no one. It was a challenge for all of us.’

SPARE TIME Frans: ‘In those days I worked for DLL and had a full agenda, but my family had to find new beginnings, new friends and a complete new way of living. In the weekend we had a lot of spare time together. A lot of activities were around school.

That is the ecosystem when you live abroad with a family. I think I

know the questions a lot of people ask themselves in a new country.

“Where do I go? What kind of activities would I like to do? Where can I meet new friends?”’

THE ART OF WELCOMING ‘It is important that a city welcomes its new inhabitants and facilitates a social program for expats. PSV has so much to offer and we want to know where we can add our ideas to the existing projects. The companies

of our business partners employ a lot of expats. We really want to know what they want, what they need and how we can help them feel welcome in Eindhoven. This, of course, also counts for expats and internationals not working for one of our partners. We want to add value.’

THE EXPAT CLUB Frans: ‘We are thinking about a special business lounge for expats and a specific part of the stadium for expats, so they can enjoy the football games together but also meet on nonplaying days. What about lear­ ning Dutch or join culture classes here? The stadium as a living room where you can meet each other, have

a nice cup of coffee and something to eat. We want to offer special tours in the stadium for expats and work together with schools (EIS as well as local schools) and other organizations specialized in expats.’

‘We are very proud of our stadium and we want to share it with more people than the regular fans and ambassadors. The stadium is used every two weeks for the football games, but it can be used more sustainable by other organizations as well. I am sure PSV can offer internationals space and a place where they can meet each other, sport together and, of course, enjoy some football. ‘You are more than welcome here.’

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KING'S NIGHT & DAY EINDHOVEN April 26th and 27th

Maserati Experience for WTC·E Entrepreneurs of the year 2018!

WTCE announced with the 35th Anniversary Dinner in the Evoluon, the 'WTC·E entrepreneur of the year 2018' and 'WTC·E Young Professional of the Year 2018'.

During the 35th Anniversary Dinner at the Evoluon, WTC·E announced the 'WTC·E entrepreneur of the year 2018' and 'WTC·E Young Professional of the Year 2018'. Toon Jansen, director of A. Jansen BV was awarded the laureate of 'WTC·E Entrepreneur of the Year'. Ralph van Kroonenburg, owner of Delicious at Home, was awarded the laureate of 'WTC·E Young Professional of the Year'. This took place in the presence of 150 representatives from the business community, knowledge institutions and government.

On April 26th and April 27th, the city of Eindhoven celebrates the King's birthday. When it comes to organising the King's birthday party, Eindhoven is the king of King's Day. With previously over more than 220,000 visitors, King’s Day in Eindhoven is one of the largest King's Day locations in The Netherlands.

During King's Day, the city of Eindhoven offers several activities, flea markets and feasts which are divided in themes such as Dance, Music and Family.

Maserati Experience With the appointment the entrepreneurs receive privi­ leges. These increase the awareness of the entrepreneur and his company regionally, nationally and internationally.

WTC·E founding member, Driessen Autogroep, surprised the "Entrepreneurs of the Year" with a unique Maserati Experience! A weekend of enjoying the pure passion and beautiful design of this prestigious Italian car. www.wtce.nl

Check for more information: www.eindhovenisking.nl/en

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agenda april & may

Our ticketing staff gladly assists you: 040 - 211 11 22 or create a website account and order tickets (attention: in Dutch)

NEXT THE HUB EVENTS REGULAR:

SPECIAL:

Monday Eindhoven News International Game night

23/03 English Comedy Night

Tuesday Introduction to Improv Dutch night English as 2nd Language Wednesday Speaking Dutch, a daytime Class Spanish Conversation Class Thursday Music with Strangers International Quiz Night @ Carrousel Launch Rainbows International Playgroup Friday & Saturday Special events Sunday (every other week) Latin Fitness Movie Night

24/03 Workshop: How to meet new people as an expat 27/03 Wine & Art workshop 29/03 Launch Rainbows International Playgroup 30/03 Salsa Workshop Open mic night 03/04 Winter & Art workshop 06/04 Welcome Evening with Holland Expat Center Salsa workshop TGIF! It’s Friday at The Hub! Pub crawl

19/04 Couchsurfing meeting 20/04 English Comedy Night 21/04 Workshop: How to meet new people as an expat Syrian Dinner Party 22/04 Cooking workshop 27/04 Kingsday @ The Hub 04/05 Welcome Evening with Holland Expat Center TGIF! It’s Friday at The Hub! Pub crawl 05/05 Syrian Dinner Party 06/05 High Street Secondhand Sale

10/04 Wine & Art workshop

16/05 Storytelling night: Ben Haggarty

13/04 Storytelling night: Peter Chand

17/05 Couchsurfing meeting

14/04 Photography course

18/05 English Comedy Night

17/04 Wine & Arts workshop

april 5th 2018 20:30

april 20th 2018

Are we not drawn onward to new erA

The Laughing Lizard 8

Just like its title, this performance is a palin­drome.

You can view it from beginning to end and from end to beginning. Because some people believe we are progressing, while others believe just the opposite. Some say the world is coming to an end, others say this is just ‘doomsday’ thinking.

Whoever among them is right, one thing is certain – in our continuous stride, we have definitively changed the world in which we live. But, are these changes irreversible, or can we undo them?

Tonight, the cozy Kameleon is The Laughing Lizard comedy café where you can enjoy comedy spoken in English. Each evening you will see different comedians. Who they will be is a complete surprise. Some come from America or England and are here on tour; others are Dutch or just living in the Netherlands. But regardless of where they’re from, their humor and jokes will all be in English. An audience member’s reaction from last season – "Fantastic evening lots of laughter. Will definitely come again!”

Starring Angelo Tijssens, Charlotte De Bruyne, et al. Directed by Alexander Devriendt Performed in English

WELCOME NIGHT FOR INTERNATIONALS All Laughing Lizards Performed in English

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preHistorisch Dorp opens its doors at Easter

Celebrate the Spring festival!

WINNING IN EINDHOVEN? USE THE CITYMAP FOR FREE ENTRANCE

preHistorisch Dorp starts this fresh and enjoyable spring with new historical experiences. Easter is one the most family-oriented holidays. Thousands of years ago the Germanic people hid eggs with hopes of a fruitful harvest. Will you find any in the Scary Forest? Enter the egg-race on the medieval market square.

AVAILABLE AT YOUR HOTEL OR: • BRANDSTORE EINDHOVEN • GOLF DE GULBERGEN • MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN • PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN

Visit the historical occupants in and around the medieval craft cottages, prehistoric farms and centuries old farmsteads. They challenge you to join the for 2018 developed activities such as wood cleaving and ‘new’ medieval games. Also check the film locations for Redbad. De Tijdkijker, an Augmented Reality-experience, has been expanded with historical photo filters. History really comes to life!

SPECIAL EASTER BRUNCH Join the Easter Brunch at the medieval inn, Den Bonten Oss

with your family. Even before preHistorisch Dorp opens its gates the inn keeper will welcome you to an atmospheric day. Delicious freshly baked bread will be served just like savoury pies, tarts and fresh salads. You choose what you like best. And to top it off you can search for the Golden Egg in and around the medieval market square and the surrounding historical houses.

Who knows, maybe you will win free tickets!

Opening weekend March 31st – April 2nd, 11 AM – 5PM

Admission €9.50 children until 3-years old, companions for dis­ abled an Museumkaart holders free.

Easter Brunch €23.50 per person.

Children until 3-years old free.

More information, direct reservations or program via www.preHistroischDorp.nl

• PATHÉ EINDHOVEN • PHILIPS MUSEUM

INCLUD ES DISCOU NT VOUCH ERS!

Fo r h a r dco re soup lovers

Fresh soup, prepared on the spot Delicious at lunch, richly filled, as a complete meal, or on the go.

- Vegetarian - Vegan - Mealsoups (Thai noodle, soto ajam)

- Soup to go - Best healthy lunch - Take-away - Catering service

Vershal het Veem (2 hours free parking) Torenallee 86 | Strijp-S | Eindhoven soeppa | soeppaehv info@soeppa.nl T 040 782 0850