Part three of our expanding groups and clubs section, listing sports clubs, theatre clubs, writing clubs and women's clubs.

• Sports Clubs
• Theatre  Clubs
• Writing Clubs
• Women's Clubs   

SPORTS CLUBS

American Baseball Foundation
Contact:  Mindi Bulter
Tel:  070-5146515
Email:  mindi35@aol.com
Website:  www.abfsport.nl
The American Baseball Foundation (ABF) is a non-profit volunteer organisation that has been providing sports programmes for all ages and nationalities for over 30 years. The ABF is an international organization dedicated to providing baseball, soccer and basketball to children (and adults) of all nationalities. Our members, now more than 600 families strong, come from in and around The Hague in the Netherlands. The ABF offers English speaking families the chance to remain active on the weekends and meet new people. At the ABF in Wassenaar you will find a warm international atmosphere where you and your family can enjoy yourselves while interacting with others.

Amsterdam Mixed Football Group
Email:  ams_football-owner@yahoogroups.com
Website: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ams_football/
We are a group of women and men who meet once or twice a week for a friendly kick-around; summers in the park and winters indoors. Ability is no issue - it's just for fun. We currently meet on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings (weather and numbers permitting). See our Yahoo site for more details.

Amsterdam Hash House Harriers
Contact:  Miriam Young
Tel:  +31 62 82 69 471
Email:  hare_ah3@yahoo.com
Website:  www.harrier.nl

Amsterdam-based kennel of the international drinking club with a
running problem. Meeting weekly on Mondays at 7pm in the summer, and
on Sundays at 3pm in the winter - see www.harrier.nl for each week's location. If taking the opportunity to multitask exercise with socialisng with other expats who don't take themselves too seriously appeals, then 'hashing' is for you. Trails take about 45 minutes to an hour to complete, depending on the  distance and the number of beer stops. Then we spend about 30 mins dishing out the various 'punishments' before going on somewhere for dinner/drinks. All ages and ability levels (in both running and drinking!) are welcome.

American Football Club Zwolle Warriors
Email:  warriors@jjelliff.dds.nl
Website:  www.zwolle-warriors.dds.nl

Amsterdam Gaelic Athletic Club
Tel: John on 06 13 28 14 68   or Andrea 06 46 21 37 07
Email: amsterdamgac@email.com
Website: www.amsterdamgac.nl

Amsterdam Gaelic Athletic Club is looking for new players and social members. All are welcome regardless of age, ability, background or previous experience of playing Gaelic games. It is looking for new male and female players for our teams. Training every week at Amstelveen Rugby Club, please check the website for up to date info on days and times, currently Wed night at 8pm. We also hold regular social nights and events, often with live Irish music and competitions to win prizes, so it is great craic and you should come along. All are Welcome!

Basketball Association BS Leiden
Contact:  Martijn Luykx
Tel  062 127 57 97   or 071 528 98 21
Email:  mjwluykx.asshuis@atriserv.nl

BS Leiden is a Basketball Association with a rich history and some 225 members. There are teams for ages 6 till seniors; for men and women.

American Football Team Delft Dragons
Website:    www.delftdragons.nl
Email:      info@delftdragons.nl

The Delft Dragons were founded in the 1980ties and managed two become second division champions in 1989. After difficult years new life was blown into the Delft Dragons in 2000 and since than we have  become one of the most successful clubs in the Netherlands. In 1994 we became Dutch second division champions and last year (1995) we reached the  play-offs of the Dutch first division. To join the team experience is not necessary although obviously abonus! Fundamentals and more advanced coaching is available from our existing coaching staff. Playing equipment can be hired from the club if necessary.

De Kieviten Cricket Club
 Contact:  John Colbran
Tel:  0 6-55377189
Email:  kievitencricket@hotmail.com
Website:  www.kieviten.nl/cricket

Cricket club with predominantly expat membership. Always looking for new players of all ages and abilities. Currently 3 mens teams and a womens team. The club also offers the possibility to play Golf, Hockey, Tennis and Squash and we have an indoor sports hall for Winter training. Please visit our web site on www.kieviten.nl for more details of the club. t's a great opportunity of meeting people away from the office. We also have an annual tour (this year we went to Malta) and a thriving social scene which continues through the close season. Winter Training is on Sundays, and  we have 2 teams playing Sundays in the league, as well as a more social Saturday team. Please come along and have a look for yourself.

Den Haag Gaelic Football and Hurling Club
Email:  denhaaggfhc@yahoo.com
Website:  www.geocities.com/DenHaagGAA

Interested in playing Gaelic Football or Hurling in the European League? Then try out for Den Haag Gaelic Football and Hurling Club. The club is currently top of the European GAA League held annually in seven European cities. Football training is every Tuesday and hurling training is on Thursdays. Beginners are welcome, with training provided by qualified coaches. New clubs are also starting in Amsterdam and Groningen — contact the group for more information.

Eerste Hollandse Drakenboot Club - First Dutch Dragon Boat Club
Tel:  +31 6-51317985
Email:  info@ehdc.nl
Website: www.ehdc.nl

The club currently consists of 15 active members from a real cross-section of Amsterdam and the surrounding area. It is a co-ed (men & women) club, which ranges in age from 23-50. Although the club is based in The Netherlands, it also includes paddlers from Mexico, Japan and the US.  EHDC also plans several social events each year, including trips through the canals of Amsterdam in the dragonboat, stopping at local landmarks and eateries; barbecues, parties and camping trips. The club has a great atmosphere, with team spirit, dedication and fun!

Floorball Club Amsterdam Agents
Amsterdam
agents@amsterdamfloorball.nl
Website: www.amsterdamfloorball.nl

FB Agents is official independent sports club devoted to marvelous sport of floorball. Agents mission is to promote and develop floorball in The Netherlands and specially in Amsterdam area. The club was founded during 2004 spring by Ville Kulmala, Wouter Bakker and Cynthia Littooij.

Floorball
HSK Den Haag
The Hague
Website: www.hskdenhaag.nl

Do you want to join one of the fastest-growing sports in the Netherlands? Do you want to play this in The Hague, in a club comprised of more than 17 nationalities in the 15 to 50 age group? If your answer is yes to both, then playing floorball at HSK Den Haag may be the best decision you will make today. Floorball (or, as it is sometimes called, unihockey, innebandy or salibandy) is a fast-moving game played indoor with a floorball stick and a ball. It is a low-contact game, with five players and a goalie playing at the same time. It is an easy game to pick up, as the rules and the techniques are not as complicated as, say, field hockey or ice hockey. HSK has now some five teams playing at all levels in the competition: the first team has been Dutch champions several times, a junior team (16 to 19 year olds) has just started this last season and the club also fields a ladies and mixed team.

Flying Dutchmen Australian Rules Football Team
Website: www.devliegendehollanders.nl/
email: jasonvdven@devliegendehollanders.nl

The Flying Dutchmen are the first and only Aussie Rules team in the Netherlands, we play games against other European teams and in the EU Cup. We are always looking for more players of all ages and abilities. Training is every two weeks, alternating between The Hague and Utrecht. See the website or email Jase for more details.

The Hague Hash House Harriers
Contact:  Hugo Alberga  and Mattie Jackson
Tel: 020 6990 519    (Hugo); 0010 4761 235   (Hans)
Email: hwdijkhuizen@hotmail.com
Website:  www.haguehash.nl

The Hague Hash House Harriers, an International drinking club with a running problem, meets weekly.  In the summer every Wednesday at 7pm and in the winter every Sunday at 3pm. We welcome all levels of fitness, especially those with a sense of humour.  A typical Hash run is about 6-8km and lasts anywhere from 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Beer stops are a welcome site during a Hash run and in the circle after the run. You can expect singing of rugby songs, silly names and a bit of hoot 'n hollering.  We run in and around The Hague, exploring parks, forests and city streets.

H.C.C. Rood en Wit
Tel:  +31 23 528 70 85
Email:  info@roodenwit.nl
Website: www.roodenwit.nl

Rood en Wit Cricket Club in Haarlem plays cricket at the highest level in the Netherlands. Our third team is a team especially for expats from the British Isles (see: http://home-3.12move.nl/%7Esh287920/rw/homepage.html). There is a large youth department at which your children can get coaching. If you are interested, visit the website, email or phone us!

Hermes-D.V.S.
Contact Martijn Beijer
Phone: 06 51382794
Email: martijn.beijer@unilever.com

Cricket in The Netherlands – How’s that possible? Many expats are pleasantly surprised to learn that their beloved game of cricket can also be played in Holland. Only a 15 minute drive from the centre of Rotterdam will take you to one of the oldest and biggest cricket clubs in Holland; Hermes-D.V.S, founded
in 1884. At Hermes-D.V.S., cricket can be played at various levels; from very social to competitive (the first team plays at the highest national level). Competitions are played on both Saturdays and Sundays. If you like the game but don’t want to play during weekends, it is also possible to become a training member. At Hermes-D.V.S., where it is also possible to play soccer, squash and tennis, you are very welcome to attend one of the practice sessions in order to get a better view of the club, its members and facilities.

Hilversum Cricket Club
Tel:  +31 35 623 3930
Email:  hilversumcricket@hotmail.com
Website:  http://welcome.to/midwicket

The Cricket Club in Hilversum has a big international contingent, including members from, among others, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Belgium, Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, Suriname, USA, Canada and Holland. New members are always welcome. There are three men's teams, a veteran’s team, a ZAMI team, junior teams and one ladies' team. The top team is in the First Division. Lots of events and fun for all ages and all levels. Cricketing ability is not required.

Hui Nalu, North Holland Surf Club
Email:  doug@dgw-asd.nl
Website: www.crosswinds.net/~huinalu/

Hui Nalu is Hawaiian slang that stands for 'surfing club' and since July 1996 it also stands for the surfing in Noord Holland. The club's home is the beach at Wijk aan Zee. Hui Nalu offers it's members a lot of the purest surfing, a lot of fun parties and cheap surf-trips!

International Rugby Club of Amsterdam
Amstelveen RC 1890
ARC Clubhuis/Clubhouse, Sportlaan 25A, Amstelveen
Telephone:  020-6438979
Email:  info@arcrugby.com
Website:  www.arcrugby.com

Amstelveen RC 1890 (ARC 1890) is a friendly international rugby club conveniently located just 20 minutes south of the Amsterdam city centre, right next to Schiphol Airport and close to the business centres "Schiphol-Rijk" and "Amsterdam Zuid-Oost". As a club, we provide a happy, healthy environment for all who want to play, support, watch, walk or talk rugby. There is a place for everyone, from players at the very top of their career to those at a more a recreational level, from 6 to 60 (yes, we have some veterans playing from that vintage). Since the early '60s, the club has developed into a true meeting place for rugby enthusiasts Dutchmen and we are proud currently to have 13 nationalities represented among our members. The international rugby culture of our club has been a key characteristic since we started and is in many ways our secret to success. Both on and off the field! Amstelveen RC 1890 runs three senior sides - our 1st XV plays in the first division - and are starting up a COLTS side (under 19), an under-21 side and possibly even an Amstelveen Exiles side (comprising non-Dutch players at Amstelveen).

Martial Arts Amsterdam - Qi Kwan Do

Qi Kwan Do - Practical self -defence Martial Art for everyone.

Qi Kwan Do is a combination of yoga, self defence and cardio vascular movements making you flexible, fit and toned.  Each lesson is unique so that you remain motivated and stay with the programme to eventually reach Black Belt. As well as learning a martial art, self defence and getting fit, Qi Kwan Do has helps to reduce stress, increases energy and leaves you feeling and looking better. The style and training suits ladies and men of all sizes, fitness and abilities. All are welcome.

Address- Lizzy Ansinghstraat 88, 1072RD Amsterdam (Oud-Zuid). Tram 12 or 25
Times- 12.00 - 1.00 every Saturday
Contact: Helen Maynard-Hill
Tel; 06 2181 9957
email: helen.maynard-hill@qikwando.com
website : http://www.qikwando.com/aboutqkd.htm

Morris dancing
Utrecht Morris Team & Maids of the Mill
www.utrechtmorris.nl/umt/english.php (for the men's side)
www.utrechtmorris.nl/maids/ (for the women's side)
The Utrecht Morris Team (UMT), founded in 1979, is a team of men who perform traditional Morris dances from the Cotswolds in the southern Midlands of England. In 1984 a women's side called the "Maids of the Mill" was founded within the same association. This means that Utrecht has the only women's Morris side on the European continent except Great Britain! Only men dance as the UMT and only women dance as the Maids, but on a number of occasions the two sides dance together. Both the UMT and the Maids are friendly pleasure clubs that meet once a week in the city of Utrecht to practice. However, regardless of how much fun it is sometimes, real hard work goes into practicing the Morris dances before they can be performed in public. Both sides perform numerous times during the course of a year, sometimes at their own initiative, but also regularly when requested or booked. It goes without saying that they go to England at least once a year to meet and dance with other Morris sides. In 1991, the UMT became a member of The Morris Ring, the English umbrella organisation for men's sides. The Maids are a member of The Morris Federation, an association of self-governing Morris clubs which aims to encourage and maintain interest in the practice of morris dancing by women and men of all ages. Anyone who is interested in the Morris (dancer or musician, beginner or experienced) and wants to come and take a look on a practice evening, please get in touch with the Bagman. Visit our website for more information.

PGS/VOGEL Football club
Contact:  Phil Loughton
Tel: 062 705 1820
Email:  phil-loughton@euronet.nl
Expat football team based in The Hague. Matches are on Saturdays and training is on Wednesday night at 8pm. New players of all levels welcome.

Randstad Harings BSAC Dive Club
Email:  webmaster@randstad-harings.demon.nl
Website:  www.randstad-harings.demon.nl
The only Holland-based branch of the British Sub Aqua Club is open to all members of all grades of diving.

Te Werve Rugby Club
Contact:  Benoit Wach
Tel:  06 23976227
Location: The Hague
Email  WachB@Ferro.com
Website  www.rugby-tewerve.com
Te Werve RUFC is renowned in the Dutch rugby world for being an "expat" team. More than 20 nationalities are represented on and  off the  field. We  currently have  two teams: In 2003-2004, our firsts just got promoted to the  First Division, our second team finished 3rd in the Third Division.  We respect all aspects of our sport, especially the social side of it!

Utrecht Rugby Club
Tel:  030 666 20 25
Email:  urc@tte.nl
Website:  www.tte.nl/urc/

Contact:  Mike Vroom
Telephone:  +31 70 320 2905

URC has two men's teams and a ladies team. Tight knit club with serious rugby players on the pitch and serious fun going people off the pitch. Welcomes all new members with open arms. Excellent way to meet new people and interact with some great Dutch people. Good pitch, training facilities and clubhouse.
Voorburg Cricket Club

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THEATRE CLUBS

AATG
Email: membership@aatg.nl or publicity@aatg.nl
Website:  www.aatg.nl
English speaking drama group with a multinational membership in Den Haag. Very active with four productions per year including a panto, play readings and social events.

IDEA
Contact:  Martin Smit
Tel: 0168 327940
Email:  mr.m.smit@zonnet.nl

International Drama group of English speaking Associates (IDEA) that has about 25 members from Ireland, English, Scotland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the US. IDEA was formed by English-speakers with a love of the "arts" and has been active for about 10 years in Dordrecht and Drechsteden. The group produces an average of two shows a year: a typical English pantomime in January/February and a smaller show in May/June.

In Players

Email:  in.players.amsterdam@gmail.com
www.inplayers.org/
Amsterdam's oldest English-speaking theatre company. The group's distinguishing feature is its innovative approach to a broad repertoire, ranging from modern classics to musicals and Christmas pantomimes, and including original plays written by members of the group.

MAKALA
Contact:  Ywan
Tel:  062 157 89 52
Email:  a.minderhout@chello.nl
French theatre group aiming at improvisation sessions, play readings and events organisation. Non-Frenchies more than welcome.

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WRITING AND SPOKEN WORD CLUBS

Wordsinhere
URL:  www.wordsinhere.com
Email:  info@wordsinhere.com
A collection of continents, the word on your shoulder. Amsterdam-based lit group bringing the Netherlands and the world Versal lit mag, The Open Stanza performance night, and much more. Online listing of Netherlands-area literary events and resources.

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WOMEN'S CLUBS

Aglow International
Contact person:  Carolyn Jones/ Dianne de Jong
Tel:  079 351 0340
Email:  eurenglishaglow@yahoo.com/ dsdejong-nearhoof@freeler.nl
World-wide inter-denominational organisation of renewed Christian women.

American-Netherlands Club of Rotterdam
Contact: Lillian Maas   
Tel: 010 433 4355
Email: haraldmaas@hotmail.com
Website: www.ancorotterdam.com
The purpose of this club is to promote and encourage friendship and understanding between women who are citizens of the US and women from The Netherlands, as well as women of other nationalities who reside in The Netherlands.  English is the the language of the Club. ANCOR supports various charities through the Club's Philanthropic endeavors.

American Women Club of The Hague
Tel: 070 350 60 07
Email:  info@awcthehague.org
Website:  www.awcthehague.org

For almost three quarters of a century, the American Women’s Club of The Hague (AWC of The Hague) has been providing a home away from home for many Americans and other expatriates alike! Founded in 1930 as a vereniging organisation, our 400+ members work hard to provide a very comfortable and inviting club house and organize numerous activities, tours, classes and fundraising events during the year for all ages. We are a non-profit organisation; as such our primary goal is to serve as a support network for American women living and working in The Netherlands. However, at the AWCH we strive to not only support you but make you feel welcome and help you make the most of your experience living abroad.

American Women's Club Amsterdam
Tel:  020 644 3531   (answering machine)
Email:  membership@awca.nl
Website:  www.awca.nl

Founded in 1927, the club now has approximately 550 members from the greater Amsterdam area. At the monthly meetings, featured speakers present topics of political, economic or cultural relevance. Newcomers are always welcome to attend. In addition, gatherings of various kinds are held in each of our four regional areas: Amsterdam, 't Gooi, Haarlem, Lakeland; making it easier for members to get involved in their local communities. As an AWCA member you will receive our monthly magazine, Tulip Talk, and have the opportunity to take part in classes and lectures, community service projects, newcomer activities, cultural events, tours, Moms, dads and tots events, day and evening social events (some with partners and families) and of course, share in the expected cup of coffee and friendly laughter. Legally registered as Dutch Vereniging with non-profit status. Membership 500 plus. Groups and events include art on the move, book clubs, excursions family events, gourmet groups, idea salons, moms, dads & tots; night group, Stitch groups. On-going Newcomers group with monthly meetings and activities.

American Women's Club of The Hague
Nieuwe Duinweg 25 2587 AB The Hague
Email:  info@awcthehague.org
Website:  www.awcthehague.org

Legally registered as a Dutch "vereniging", (association) which is non-profit; Donations to the club are tax deductible and it's possible for our club to contribute to charities both in and out of The Netherlands. We have a beautiful clubhouse in historic Scheveningen, the fishing village which is now part of The Hague. The clubhouse includes a library, café, nursery, gift shop, art gallery, general office, and magazine offices.

American Women's Club of Rotterdam
Postbus 34025, 3005 GA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Contact:  Lillian Maas
Email: membersec@ancorotterdam.com
Website:  www.ancorotterdam.com

To promote friendship and understanding between women who are citizens of the United States of American and women of various other nationalities who reside in the Netherlands.

Australia and New Zealand Womens’ Club
Online: www.anzwc.nl
Contact email: membership@anzwc.nl

The Australia and New Zealand Womens’ Club is an informal and friendly social group based in Den Haag. We currently have over 120 members, some of whom live in other parts of the Netherlnads. We combine daytime and evening events to enable the wide cross-section of working and non-working members to attend. We currently have a very active babies and toddlers group. We represent the Australian and New Zealand Community at many official celebrations and functions such as ANZAC Day, Waitangi Day and Australia Day. Our primary focus is on getting together and having a lot of fun with other Australians and New Zealanders. To be eligible to join you must hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship.  

British Club of The Hague
Tel/Fax: 070 346 1973
Email:  office@bwclubthehague.demon.nl
Website:  www.bwclubthehague.demon.nl

The British Club of The Hague has a large and mixed membership of all ages. Most members are British or Commonwealth by birth, naturalisation or marriage. We also welcome other nationalities as Associate Members. The age group of the club varies from young mums with toddlers to seniors, all of whom are equally welcome. It is a valuable meeting place and everyone can expect a friendly greeting.

Crafty Expat Ladies In Holland
E-mail: craftyexpatlady@gmail.com
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Crafty_Expat_Ladies_In_Holland

Are you a woman who also happens to be an Expat living in the Netherlands? Would like to have somewhere to share your craft ideas with and make a few new  friends who share in your love for crafts? Please grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair and join us!

Canadian Women's Club of The Netherlands
Postbus 89, 2240 AB Wassenaar
Contact:  canadian_lady56@hotmail.com
Website:http://groups.msn.com/CanadianWomensLeagueoftheNetherlands-Membership/canadianwomensleaguecontactinfo.msnw
 As the name suggests, the Canadian club for women.

CONNECTing Women
The Hague
Contact:  Jill Wraight
Email:  information@connectingwomen.nl
Website:  www.connectingwomen.nl

The organisation was established in 1997 to provide a forum for motivating and supporting professional and internationally aware women, in the paid and unpaid sectors, through the exchange of information and resources. English is used as the common language. Meeting Location: Benoordenhout Cultural Centrum, Bisschopstraat 5, Den Haag. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month except in August and January.

English Language Bond of Women
Dordrecht
Contact:  Joyce Francis
Telephone:  +31 78 618 3681
Email:  elbow@wanadoo.nl
Website:  http://home.wanadoo.nl/elbow/index.htm

E.L.B.O.W. is a social organisation based in Dordrecht in the Netherlands. It is intended to allow women from Dordrecht and surrounding areas whose mother tongue is English (or otherwise approved by the E.L.B.O.W. committee) to meet each other in an informal, social atmosphere.

The European Professional Women’s Network in Amsterdam

Website: www.europeanpwn.net/

European Professional Women’s Network is a vibrant growing pan-European federation of more than 15 women’s network. Our common objective is to provide women with the tools, networks and support they need to assume leadership. We aim to share knowledge across Europe, and are participating in several Europe-wide initiatives. We combine a sophisticated online networking platform, linking several thousand business women across Europe, with regular, offline events in many cities including Amsterdam.

International Women's Contact, Amsterdam
Email:  iwc_amst@euronet.nl
Website:  www.iwcamsterdam.nl

The aim of the IWC is to facilitate and foster friendship between women of all nationalities, living in and around Amsterdam. We help members who come to Holland to settle in, enjoy their new environment and gain a better understanding of Dutch life and culture. Our Welcoming Committee is on hand to help newly arrived members make contact with women from their own countries, and give help and information on life and living in the Netherlands.

International Women's Contact in Enschede
Contact: Eleni Antonakou
Email: EleniKTG@gmail.com

  A small bunch of new friends from all around the globe with equally international partners and friends. Even after years it remains hard  to make local friends in this region, so we ended up finding each ther and "do the expat thing", though some of us are actually Dutch. Being the partner of someone from some another country makes us too exotic to the locals, it seems. On top of this, Enschede it not exactly Amsterdam, so places to meet are also more limited once you have passed study age (we are 30 and 40 somethings). So whoever is stranded in Enschede and would like to make new German, Greek, Canadian, Australian, Rumanian, Ecuadorian and Dutch friends (and wherever you/your partner are from), get in touch.

International Womens Club Eindhoven
Andrea van de Vijver
Email: andrea-eric@planet.nl
Website:  www.iwce.nl

The International Women's Club of Eindhoven (IWCE) is an organisation that promotes networking between English speaking women, enabling members to get information about the Eindhoven area, make new friends, and feel more settled by having contact with other women in a similar situation.  Monthly meetings are held (usually) on the third Thursday of the month from September to June.  Childcare is available on the premises.  In addition to the monthly meetings, a number of special interest groups (e.g. Dutch conversation, English conversation, book club, walking group, choir, film club) are offered by the Club and enable members to pursue their interests while forming new friendships.

International Women's Club of South Limburg
South Limburg
P.O. Box 4240
6202 WB Maastricht
Contact: welcome@iwc-sl.nl
Website: www.iwc-sl.nl

The International Women's Club of South Limburg in the Netherlands was founded in February 1985 as a non-profit organisation. The primary purpose of the Club is to bring together women of all nationalities living in the area of South Limburg, promoting friendship, sharing mutual interests and extending support and information to newcomers.

The International Women ' s Contact, The Hague
Founded in 1978, IWC The Hague is truly international club with over 400 members from more than 60 countries.Fundraising for donation to a variety of charities.

www.iwcthehague.nl/

Tel: 070 – 355 88 63
(messages only)
info@iwcthehague.nl 

International Women's Contact, Utrecht
Contact:  Carrie Van Zalk  
Email:  contactiwcu@versatel.nl
Website: www.iwcu.nl/
Tel: 035 621 4931

The International Women's Contact, Utrecht (IWCU) was established in June 1992 to promote contact between English-speaking women living in the Netherlands. Our purpose is to give women a chance to meet, exchange information and socialize. IWCU members come from a variety of different countries, backgrounds and environments - ranging from career professionals, mothers and housewives to retired citizens and students. All nationalities are welcome, although some level of English is helpful as all activities and materials are in this language.

InTouch
Rotterdam
Email: info@intouchnl.com
Website: www.intouchnl.com

InTouch is an informal, child-friendly group that aims to help
English-speaking women meet people and make friends in and around the
Rotterdam area. A quarterly newsletter helps keep members in touch with
local activities and general information. Our activities include the
following: child-friendly coffee mornings, a mother and toddler group
(meeting every Tuesday morning), a book club, a gourmet club, a tennis club,
festive children’s parties, and other social events.

Monday Club
Email: michellevr@live.nl

English speaking women's club in Zoetermeer, which meets every first Monday of the month. The object of the group is to provide a meeting place for native English speakers to talk in their own language and enjoy welcoming get-togethers with an emphasis on informal and fun social events. Members with longer experience of living in the Netherlands will provide a support network for newcomers to Zoetermeer and for those who need assistance in coping with life in the Netherlands.

MOPS In Holland (Mothers Of Preschoolers)
Email: coordinator@mopsinholland.org
Website: www.mopsinholland.org
MOPS exists for every mom - urban, suburban, and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single and married moms - all moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire: to be the very best moms they can be!  First-time pregnant moms and moms with preschoolers from 0-5 years are welcome at our meetings; childcare is provided.  MOPS is not a toddler playgroup - we exist to meet the needs of moms!

Petroleum Wives Club of The Hague
Contact:  Valerie Jack/Dina Hourihan
Tel:  070 514 4041/ +31 70 360 3117
Website: www.pwc-thehague.com/

The Petroleum Wives Club (PWC) is formed from a group of women whose husbands or partners are employed by, or otherwise are active for, oil companies and related petro-chemical industries. We meet regularly throughout the year for a variety of social, cultural and charitable functions including coffee mornings, guided walks, canal tours, museum trips, lunches, parties and fund raising events. Activities are communicated through a monthly newsletter and this website. We are a friendly and welcoming bunch of women!

Pickwick Women's Club of Rotterdam
Contact:  The Secretary
Tel:  0871 902 129
Email:  pickwick@onetelnet.nl
Website:  www.3kleur.nl/pickwick/index.pickwickclub.htm

The Pickwick Club of Rotterdam is a friendly social and cultural club for English-speaking women.  All nationalities are welcome although a reasonable command of the English language is necessary as all club activities are conducted in English.  Whether you have been in Holland for many years, or are here for just a short time, the Pickwick Club will have something to interest you.  During most months we organize four meetings; a meeting in our club hall featuring a speaker, a gardening/hobbies meeting, a literary group meeting and a cinema trip.  Come along and get to know us!

S-'Hertogenbosch International Women's Club
Email: hiwc@hotmail.com
Website: http://members.lycos.nl/hiwc/

A free and informal social club bringing international women together to share experiences, ideas and fun.  We meet mostly once a month, in the evenings or at weekends.  Email us or check out the webpage for more information.

Svenska Mammor i Amsterdam
(Swedish Mums in Amsterdam)
Contact: Ulrika White
Email: ulrika@svenskamammor.com
Website: www.svenskamammor.com
 
Women Out
Email:  info@womenout.net
Website:  www.womenout.net

Social club that organises venues for expatriate and Dutch lesbians and bisexual women to meet other women.

Women with Dutch Partners (WWDP)
Tel:  072-5622506Email: wwdp4u@yours.com

WWDP is a large active group of women who live in Amsterdam, come from all over the world and all have one thing in common - they have Dutch partners. The group meets every month (usually on the first Friday of the month) at one of its members' homes and have a pre-selected topic to discuss and exchange views on. WWDP Noord Holland meets in and around Alkmaar. There is a morning meeting on the first Friday of the month and an evening meeting on the second Friday. There is also a WWDP group meeting in 'tGooi and another in Haarlem

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[Updated June 2008]