This was in response to the large migration of people from the Netherlands in the 1950s. It was formed so that the migrants had a place to share experiences and socialize with people of similar backgrounds. In 1972 the club bought a property in Ouruhia, which was a Golf Club, and built clubrooms on this property. Both still exist and are managed by the Netherlands Society Christchurch Inc and the golf course is leased by the Everglades Golf Club. Our venue is for hire. We have full kitchen facilities and lots of space to hold events. Contact: Annie vd Dussen: 021 062 5656 or email Miryam: [email protected]
We have plenty of free parking on site. The Everglades Golf Club runs from the same premises, and parking for the golfers is at the back of the clubrooms. Today the Netherlands Society organizes social events on a monthly basis. Most are open to the public with the largest event being the annual St Nicholas Picnic held at 637 Marshland Road. There is also a very successful social club called The Youth of Yesterday, who meet on a Friday morning. Members receive a monthly newsletter and reduced entry to social events and a reduced rate to hire the venue. Membership in the Dutch Society is an annual renewal. The Club year is from 1st April to 31st March. The Club sends out invoices in the first week of April. Membership Fees
Single: $48.00 (Echo received by post) or $30.00 (Echo received by email)
Family: $60.00 (Echo received by post) or $42.00 (Echo received by email)
Our AGM is held every year in June. We are always looking for new members to join us in the running of the club, and to keep the club and our heritage alive. Contact: [email protected] if you are interested in joining the committee, at any time throughout the year. Dutch Market
The Dutch market is held at the clubrooms every 2nd Sunday of the month, from February to November. Stallholders welcome! When: 10am – 12.30pm
Where: At the clubrooms, 637 Marshland Road
Contact: Annie vd Dussen: 021 062 5656 or Lynda Smit – 021 137 9147 or email: [email protected]
Dutch Language Classes
The Dutch language lessons are a great way for anyone wanting to learn or practice the language to get together and speak some Dutch. When: 1:15pm, every 2nd Sunday after the Dutch Market
Where: At the clubrooms
Contact: Miryam Denny (email: [email protected])
Cost: $2 per person to cover coffee, tea, and printing costs
Youth of Yesterday
Maybe you would just like to get out of the house for a cup of coffee and a chat speaking Dutch or English and making new friends. There is a small charge of $2. A bottomless cup of coffee/tea with a speculaas biscuit is provided. Bring your own lunch. If you know of someone or a group who would like to come, bring them. There is plenty of room. There are 4 groups operating: cards - Klaverjas, adult colouring in, Rummikub, and golfers. When: Every Friday morning 9:30am – 2:00pm approx. Where: At the clubrooms, 637 Marshland Road
Contact: Lilian van elk 03 381 0218 or [email protected]
Cost: $2.00, and this covers a bottomless cup of coffee/tea with a speculaas biscuit
Toenail Culture Ale
Toenail Culture Ale has been running for over 20 years and is our very own drama club. It is the only 'Dutch speaking' drama club nationwide, and they travel NZ to bring their shows to other locations. Contact: Annie van der Dussen at 021 062 5656 for more information. Everglades Golf Club
The Everglades Golf Club runs as a separate entity from the Netherlands Society. They have their own clubrooms in the rear of the building. New members are always welcome. Members of the Netherlands Society get a substantial discount at the golf club. Contact: Secretary Sue Edkins, phone: 027 2055708; email: [email protected]
