Thank you for your interest in the Anglo-Dutch Association.
The Association was founded in 1971 on the initiative of the Consul for the Netherlands in Southampton at that time. Membership is open to Dutch nationals and interested parties who have connections with the Netherlands, or the Dutch language. The Honorary Consul for the Netherlands in Southampton is still an honorary member.
The aim of the Association is to develop friendship between Dutch nationals and other interested parties residing in this area but above all to keep in touch with the Dutch language and its people for those who may wish to. To this end we organise activities on a regular basis, some outdoors, some meeting in varying venues to accommodate the event. Activities include: Pea-soup evening (combined with AGM), walks and cycle rides in the New Forest, 'Koninginnebal' or Queen's dinner (around the 30th April to celebrate the Queen's official birthday), barbecue in the summer, Bring-a-Dish and Nasi Goreng suppers, and a St Nicholas party for our youngsters. In addition, other events like video and quiz evenings, or visits/coach trips are organised from time to time.
A newsletter inviting you to these events is published regularly and also brings to your notice anything that may concern Dutch nationals, including national or European elections and communications from the Dutch Embassy in London. We exchange information and magazines at our meetings. The 'Roddelblad' produced by one of our members (and past president) John Miles, publishes news items and members are invited to send in their own items.
Honorary Consuls for the Netherlands are located in various parts of the United Kingdom, and will gladly deal with any queries or problems you may have, or attend to your passport renewals. Alternatively, this can be done at the Royal Netherlands Embassy, 38 Hyde Park Gate, London SW7 5DP (www.netherlands-embassy.org.uk). The Department for Press and Cultural Affairs also publishes a 'Dutcharts' leaflet announcing cultural events throughout the UK.
We would welcome you as a member and meet you in person. Please do not hesitate to come to any of our meetings and contact us. Membership is £6 (single) or £10 (family) per calendar year.
We hope to see you soon!