Twente Branch
Events
| 22 September 2010 (Wednesday) |
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| "Goose Games" by Christine Sinninghe Damsté |
| Event starts at 19:45 hrs at Venue A (see below) |
| Remarks: The evening starts with our Annual General Meeting, and will be followed by the talk on `Goose Games` |
| 14 October 2010 (Thursday) |
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| "A photographic evening: The Antarctic Experience or The global climate change" by Julian Paren |
| Event starts at 19:45 hrs at Venue A (see below) |
| 18 November 2010 (Thursday) |
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| "Exploring Unexplained Mysteries, Global Cover-Ups and 2012 Prophecies" by Andy Thomas |
| Event starts at 19:45 hrs at Venue A (see below) |
| 18 December 2010 (Saturday) |
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| "Christmas Party" |
| Event starts at 0:00 hrs at Venue B (see below) |
| Remarks: Venue and time will be announced later. |
| 26 January 2011 (Wednesday) |
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| "De oratoria van Händel" by Ben Coelman |
| Event starts at 19:45 hrs at Venue A (see below) |
| 16 February 2011 (Wednesday) |
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| "Dutch Connection in British History: Dutch Lives in the Oxford Dictionary of Nat Biography" by Lawrence Goldman |
| Event starts at 19:45 hrs at Venue A (see below) |
| 10 March 2011 (Thursday) |
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| "A Stroll through the Axis of Evil" by John Pilkington |
| Event starts at 19:45 hrs at Venue A (see below) |
| 13 April 2011 (Wednesday) |
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| "Caste Howard (`Building it` or `Art collecting` or `Castle Howard and Brideshead`)" by Christopher Ridgway |
| Event starts at 19:45 hrs at Venue A (see below) |
| Remarks: The talk will focus on `Castle Howard and Brideshead: fact, fiction and in-between` |
| 20 May 2011 (Friday) |
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| "Wonderful Things: Museums and Galleries in London or Dickens in the 21st Century" by Florian Schweizer |
| Event starts at 19:45 hrs at Venue A (see below) |
| Remarks: The talk will be `Dickens in the 21st Century`. |
| Venue "A" | Bibliotheek Hengelo Beursstraat 34 7551 HP Hengelo |
| Venue "B" | Location to be decided Unknown |
The Twente Branch of the GNE was established in 1986 and comprises some 140 members. Practically every month throughout the season we have an illustrated lecture presented by a British speaker. We also try to keep room for the social element: promoting contact between members through group activities such as English conversation groups, book discussions on English and American literature, and a rambling group. In addition, every year there`s a Christmas party and, in the summer, an End of Season event which usually involves an excursion.
Subscriptions and admission
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
The membership year runs from 1 July to 30 June and the subscription is:
€ 25,- per person
€ 42,- per couple (married/partners)
€ 7,- young people of 25 or under
EVENTS AND LECTURES
With the exception of special activities such as the Christmas party and End of Season excursion, admittance is free for members. Non-members are welcome to attend our lectures too, but pay € 3,50. For non-members aged 25 or under, admission is just €1.- .
With the exception of special activities such as the Christmas party and End of Season excursion, admittance is free for members. Non-members are welcome to attend our lectures too, but pay € 3,50. For non-members aged 25 or under, admission is just €1.- .
If you’d like to know more or íf you’re interested in joining our branch, please contact our chairman:
Mr Hans Kräwinkel,
Boddenkampstraat 70,
7522 BZ Enschede
Tel: 053-4331839 053-4331839
Boddenkampstraat 70,
7522 BZ Enschede
Tel:
e-mail: hans@jeweha.demon.nl
Lectures: location and times
VENUE
Lectures are held at the Central Library in Hengelo (Ov), in the Beursplein building, Beursstraat 34. Close to the Central Station and various car parks, this modern venue is easily accessible.
Lectures are held at the Central Library in Hengelo (Ov), in the Beursplein building, Beursstraat 34. Close to the Central Station and various car parks, this modern venue is easily accessible.
There`s more information about the library and its activities at www.bibliotheekhengelo.nl. For a route description in Dutch, click `Klantenservice` and then `Routebeschrijving`.
If you come by train : go to the front entrance of the the railway station, facing the bus terminal, opposite which is the Rabotheater. From here, turn left into the Beursstraat. The library is on the left hand side, just beyond the theatre and `De Buurman` restaurant.
If you come by car
From the Enschedesestraat, the road takes a 90 degree left turn into the Beursstraat. The library is on the right.
Parking The nearest car parks are at the Bataafse Kamp (right turn off the Enschedesstraat), and the `multi-storey` on the Hofstedestraat, just behind the library. In the evening, parking in most designated areas (excl. the multi-storeys) is free, except on Thursdays (koopavond).
If you come by train : go to the front entrance of the the railway station, facing the bus terminal, opposite which is the Rabotheater. From here, turn left into the Beursstraat. The library is on the left hand side, just beyond the theatre and `De Buurman` restaurant.
If you come by car
From the Enschedesestraat, the road takes a 90 degree left turn into the Beursstraat. The library is on the right.
Parking The nearest car parks are at the Bataafse Kamp (right turn off the Enschedesstraat), and the `multi-storey` on the Hofstedestraat, just behind the library. In the evening, parking in most designated areas (excl. the multi-storeys) is free, except on Thursdays (koopavond).
TIME
Unless otherwise stated, lectures are held in the Bibliotheek Hengelo Beursplein, Beursstraat 34, Hengelo, starting at 7.45 p.m. in the College Zaal (ground floor).
Bulletins
Like other branches, we produce our own English language newslettter, the `Bulletin`, which comes out about six times a season and is sent to all members. It contains information on coming lectures, reports on past activities, news, notices and various other items of interest.
Contributions are most welcome, though of course we can’t guarantee to publish everything! Please submit articles and other suitable pieces to the editor, Ms Alison Morgan, email: info@alison-morgan.nl
The back numbers of the Twente Branch Bulletin listed below are published in PDF format, and can be opened with Adobe Reader. This free programme can be downloaded from the Adobe website by clicking here
Have a look at our latest Bulletin: May/June 2010.
Note: depending on the speed of your connection, downloading may take a few minutes so please be patient!
The following back numbers may also be downloaded:
Photos of events and excursions
Photos of some of our activities can be viewed at the sites below.
The CHRISTMAS PARTY
The END OF SEASON EXCURSION
NATIONAL DAY in South Limburg 2007
GROUP HOLIDAY (coach trip to England):
June 2008, GNE holiday 08.
Other activities
THE BBC AWARDS
The BBC-GNE Young Writers and Public Speaking Awards are annual competitions for secondary school students in the Netherlands. Participants prepare an opinion piece in English, taking their subjects from one of a number of given topical themes. The preliminaries and semi-finals of the public speaking competition take place in various parts of the country, culminating in an exciting and prestigious National Final before a large audience. The short-listed entries of the writing competition are also presented at the National Final.
The Awards are sponsored by the BBC and a number of other companies, and are supported by the British Ambassador to the Netherlands. The organization of the competitions is undertaken by a working group headed by Hans Kräwinkel, branch chairman of GNE Twente. One of his many tasks is to coordinate the activities of GNE volunteers who assist in the running of the heats and the Final.
History
The public speaking competition was initiated in 1988 to mark the William and Mary Tercentenary. The young writers’ competition was added In 1995, the 75th anniversary of the founding of the GNE.
For more information, please visit the website at BBC Awards.