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Sea shanty choir De Raddraaiers in distress with only seven members: 'We are looking for men who enjoy singing'

Sea shanty choir De Raddraaiers in distress with only seven members: 'We are looking for men who enjoy singing'

The sea shanty choir De Raddraaiers is facing a membership crisis with only seven members remaining and is urgently seeking new male singers. Their performances feature a diverse mix of cheerful and melancholic songs focused on traditional seafaring life.

The luxury of a whaler on Texel: People still sleep in the box beds of the Whaler’s Cottage

The luxury of a whaler on Texel: People still sleep in the box beds of the Whaler’s Cottage

't Walvisvaarders Huisje in Den Hoorn on Texel is a small, volunteer-run museum featured as a unique historical gem with limited opening hours. The site offers visitors a glimpse into the past, where historic box beds are still maintained and used for sleeping today.

Broad coalition collapses early: Zelfstandig Bloemendaal quits negotiations. 'Informateur's recommendations brushed aside'

Broad coalition collapses early: Zelfstandig Bloemendaal quits negotiations. 'Informateur's recommendations brushed aside'

The formation of a broad coalition in Bloemendaal has collapsed following the withdrawal of the Zelfstandig Bloemendaal party from negotiations. The party alleged that its potential partners, VVD, D66, and CDA, failed to respect recommendations made by the appointed informants and explorers.

Maaike van der Plas looks at her phone and sees a cryptic note: ‘Last seen at 13B bottom left’

Maaike van der Plas looks at her phone and sees a cryptic note: ‘Last seen at 13B bottom left’

Maaike van der Plas records cryptic notes like "13B low left" on her phone to keep track of where she parks her bicycle at the station. These reminders help her quickly find her bike among the thousands of others during her daily commute.

Marijke Smit-van der Weide of D66 Heemstede: Achieving something in four years is naive, you need staying power

Marijke Smit-van der Weide of D66 Heemstede: Achieving something in four years is naive, you need staying power

Marijke Smit-van der Weide of the D66 party is one of several new members joining the Heemstede municipal council. In an interview, she discusses the realities of local governance, emphasizing that achieving significant political goals requires a long-term commitment beyond a single four-year term.