Holland Festival
The Belgian Club will be present at the Holland festival on Saturday 20 February this year. Come and say hello, sign up as a member, test your knowledge of famous places in Belgium, browse through our Tintin merchandise and marvel at a real Minerva car and Belgian model trains. We are looking forward to seeing you!
At the Holland festival you can also play sjoelbak, find out where you can learn Dutch in Victoria, buy and eat food from home, enjoy live entertainment for young and old and experience traditional carnival atmosphere.
The festival will take place at Sandown Entertainment Complex in Sprinvale (Vic) from 10 am till late.
For more information visit the official Holland Festival website.
Bushwalk
You are invited to join us on a bushwalk in St. Andrews on Saturday 20 March. There will be a choice of walks for both more and less energetic walkers, as well as a late afternoon walk to watch kangaroos.
The walks will be led by Georges Bernard, a Belgian from Antwerp who has lived in this bushy part of Melbourne for 20 years. He is a CFA fire fighter and has in-depth local geographical knowledge of the area.
St Andrews is a township that nearly suffered a total wipe-out in the Black Saturday bushfires. On Saturdays a market is held, the bakery is open as well and refreshments are available at the Hotel and the market.
Please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information and to sign up.
Other events coming up
§ Belgian National Day on 17 July
§ Visit to Bruno’s Sculpture Garden in Marysville
§ Minerva Car Rally
§ World Championship Cycling in Geelong
Check the website soon for more information or become a member and receive personal invitations in your mailbox.
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