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Leeuwarden's new arts and culture season kicked off on Saturday. Dozens of participants took part in performances and activities during the local Uit in Huis event. Visitors were treated to an inspiring start to the upcoming cultural year.
During Heritage Day, two Staverse Jol boats were highlighted in Workum. Young fishermen will be taking these traditional vessels out all summer.
A special clock consultation event was held at Museum Joure on Saturday. Clock owners were able to have the history and background of their timepieces researched. The story behind a clock often proved to be even more fascinating than the object itself.
The children's book 'Het meisje met de zaadjes in het haar' by Nancy Bosmans has won the Archeon Thea Beckman Prize. This award is presented annually to the best historical youth book of the year. The story addresses slavery through the journey of a 4-year-old Ghanaian girl abducted by slave traders.
A free event featuring a variety of artists and short performances is taking place in Leeuwarden tonight. The program runs from 21:00 to 23:15. The performances can also be watched live on Omrop Fryslân.
A climate march is taking place in Amsterdam today, while Céline Dion begins her new concert series in Paris tonight. The weather starts out misty and overcast in many areas, but the sun will break through later in the day.
Comedian Daniël Arends is temporarily stepping away from the stage after suffering a heart attack at the end of July. He is taking time to focus on his recovery and family. As a result, a scheduled performance on December 9 has been cancelled.
Thanks to an impulsive action by their mother, Tjeerd and Joost Inia (8) from Leeuwarden star in the wildly popular Netflix thriller series De Eetclub. The twins are not allowed to look further than the second episode.
The theme of the national Starting Sunday of the churches could not have been better chosen. Move along! has been what De Oase neighbourhood church in the Aldlân neighbourhood in Leeuwarden has been doing for fifty years.
It's a party at the bakery in Leeuwarden, because the cheerful saleswoman Carina has been behind the counter for 25 years. Customers and neighbours therefore surprise her with flags and gifts.
Initiators are collaborating with Tresoar to create an official archive for the Frisian band Reboelje. To build the collection, they are searching for photos, videos, and stories from the band's active years between 1987 and 2003. Reboelje was known for small-venue performances and unique music theater productions.
The Achmeatoren is one of the main highlights during the Frisian Heritage Day on Saturday. Other locations opening their doors include elevated spots in Sneek and Sint Nicolaasga, as well as an unusual castle in Blesdijke.
The 26-year-old coach driver Tirza Peters from Leeuwarden has been nominated for a Televizier-Ring. Through her YouTube series 'Tirza on Tour,' she gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at her journeys both in the Netherlands and abroad. In her videos, she shares both beautiful destinations and the challenges of her job on the road.
Tonight, Omroep Leeuwarden will broadcast the first episode of the new documentary series 'Van Eigen Grond'. In this series, creator Ana Wenzler talks to people who are active in allotment gardens. The program offers a look into growing and harvesting one's own vegetables and crops.
A Taizé service will be held at the Mennonite Church on Wirdumerdijk in Leeuwarden on Friday, September 25. The gathering follows an earlier reunion for high school students from schools including Comenius and Beyers Naudé. During the evening, students will perform polyphonic songs from their Taizé trip, accompanied by various musical instruments.
The exhibition 'Glyphs' opens at Kunstruimte H47 in Leeuwarden on September 30. Artist Frère Jadokkai transforms words into abstract visual shapes using fixed rules. The project explores how language is experienced when words are viewed rather than read.
On Saturday, September 12, various historical buildings and locations in Leeuwarden will open their doors for the annual Open Monument Day. This year's event focuses primarily on the Willemskades and the surrounding area. Visitors can follow a route past thirteen historic properties, two traditional ships, and the engine room of the Wirdumerpoortsbrug.
The Wilde Wijk initiative in Leeuwarden focuses on bringing neighborhood residents together to combat loneliness. The cultural meeting place organizes various regular activities to achieve this. According to Froukje from Wilde Wijk, the main goal is to encourage social interaction and resident-led initiatives.
The program is from 21:00 - 23:15. In those more than two hours, a variety of artists and mini-shows pass by.
Young people will soon receive a 25-euro book voucher to encourage reading. However, research and feedback from a local bookseller suggest that book prices are not the main obstacle. Factors such as motivation, freedom of choice, and the influence of schools and parents play a more significant role in youth reading habits.
Youth Circus Saranti is hosting an open day in Leeuwarden on Saturday, September 12, for young people aged 7 to 18. Under the guidance of trainers, visitors can participate in workshops and try out various circus skills, such as juggling, tightrope walking, and aerial hoop. The event gives youth a chance to experience what goes into circus training and performance.
The religious community De Deur is leaving its location on Wirdumerdijk in the city center of Leeuwarden. Their church services and other activities will move to a new venue on Zwemmerstraat.
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1 pts · 5 played · 0W 1D 4L · 6–18 (-12)
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| # | Club | P | GD | Pts |
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| 15 | FC Utrecht | 5 | -9 | 2 |
| 16 | Willem II | 5 | -9 | 2 |
| 17 | Cambuur | 5 | -12 | 1 |
| 18 | ADO Den Haag | 6 | -10 | 1 |
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