Saturday, 20th September – Oxbridge vs Harvard Alumni Regatta & Fundraiser

Date: Saturday, September 20th 2025
Time: 1-6pm
Place: Willem 3 Rowing Club, Amsterdam 1096 CN

Price: €10

The Oxbridge and Harvard societies would like to invite you and your guests to an afternoon of rowing at the Willem III Rowing Club in Amsterdam.

Join us for the Third Oxbridge vs Harvard Alumni Regatta to be held on the 20th September. Whether you plan to join one of the boats as a rower/cox or attend as a supporter – you will not want to miss this one! Spectators are welcome to use Willem III facilities and are also able to procure refreshments from the card-only bar throughout the event.

Charity Fundraiser

In addition, both societies would like to take this event as an opportunity to raise funds for their chosen charities. Donations can be made up until the event day (simply choose donation at the ticket checkout) for the teams as follows:

Oxford/Cambridge — Alzheimer Nederland: Alzheimer Nederland enables research into the causes of dementia and its prevention, cure, diagnostics, and treatment. People dealing with dementia and their families can also contact the Alzheimer’s telephone, the forum, or the 250 Alzheimer Cafés across the country.

Harvard — The Dutch Refugees Fund for Universities (UAF): The UAF has been providing support to refugee students and professionals in their studies and in finding suitable employment on the Dutch labour market since 1948.

Program of Events

  • 13:00 Event start
  • 14:00 Races begin
  • 15:30 Award ceremony
  • 18:00 Wrap-up

Ticket Types

  1. General Admission: Whether you come to cheer on the Harvard or Oxbridge boats – alumni are encouraged to bring friends and family to this event.
  2. Rowers & Coxes: All alumni with some rowing experience, either recent or in the long distant past, are welcome to participate. NB: The 250m sprints will be raced using mixed crews on C4+ boats. A C4+ is a coxed stern-loaded sweeping boat for 4 rowers.

To buy tickets and for more information please click link below! For further questions and to know about the charity being supported by the Oxbridge Society NL feel free to contact us via info@oxbridge-nl. 

Come enjoy, cheer on your team and meet other alumni! 🙂🚣

The organising committee (Anibal, Bastiaan, Ruth)

Refund policy: Tickets may be refunded until one week before the event. Unfortunately, the TicketTailor fee is non-refundable.

Oxbridge NL Tickets: This event requires Society membership to buy Oxbridge NL tickets. Hence, please make sure to become a member at https://oxbridge-nl.com/join/ if you have not done so yet. Membership allows us to run and subsidise our events throughout the year. Any member tickets held without active membership may be cancelled and refunded. For any questions, please email the Oxbridge Secretary at secretary.ocnl@gmail.com

Saturday, July 19th – Winery Tour & Wine Tasting Maastricht: Visit to De Apostelhoeve

Date: Saturday, July 19th
Time: 11:30am-3pm
Place: Maastricht
Price: €19.5 members, €23.5 guests of members

Join us for a unique visit to De Apostelhoeve, the Netherlands’ oldest and most iconic wine estate, beautifully located on the southern slopes of the Jekerdal just outside Maastricht, with roots tracing back to Roman times and a revival in 1970.

The wine estate of the Apostelhoeve currently consists of 20 hectares, where 5 different grape varieties have been planted: Müller-Thurgau, Auxerrois, Riesling, Pinot Gris and since 2020 also Viognier. At the moment, these grape varieties deliver seven beautiful, dry, white wines: the Müller-Thurgau, Auxerrois, Apostelhoeve Cuvée XII, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Gris Barriques and Viognier. In addition, the Apostelhoeve also makes two beautiful sparkling wines: the Riesling Brut and the Apostelhoeve Cuvée XII Brut.

During this immersive 1.5-hour experience, you’ll enjoy a guided tour through the vineyard, the pressing house, and the historic wine cellars. 

The tour concludes with a tasting of three carefully selected white wines, accompanied by local delicacies, served in one of De Apostelhoeve’s charming tasting rooms.

To make the most of the scenery, we will combine with a relaxed walk to the winery, which will take around 1 hr. You are welcome to join or go directly to the winery. Friends and family welcome, as always.

Details:

  • Saturday, July 19th – Tour start is 1pm @ the winery
  • If you wish to join the walk in advance from Maastricht station – we meet 11:30 and then take a nice nature walk to the winery. 

Discover a hidden gem of Dutch viticulture and enjoy the flavours on the rolling hills of Limburg in a picturesque setting. Perfect for wine lovers and curious minds alike! Click below to get your tickets.

Saturday, July 5th 2025 – Annual Society BBQ

Date: Saturday, July 5
Time: 3-6pm
Place: Den Haag, Vogelwijk
Price: €27.5 members, €30 guests of members, Children under 10 free

With summer almost upon us its time once more for a summer BBQ, a chance to gather one last time before the summer break. The BBQ will be held in the Vogelwijk, The Hague at 3pm on the 7th July chez Nick and Sophie Bowers. Food and drink will be provided including vegetarian options. You can choose mains (more than one choice possible!) from the below options at the checkout with a multitude of BBQ worthy sides on offer. 

Non-Vegetarian Options

  • Chicken Skewers
  • Sausages (with a choice of sauces)
  • Hamburgers (with mix and match condiments) 

Vegetarian/Vegan Options

  • Halloumi/Grill Cheese Burgers (with mix and match condiments)
  • Vegan Cheeseburgers (with mix and match condiments)
  • Vegetarian Skewers

Families are welcome and the beach is just a short walk away. A perfect opportunity to meet old friends, other alumni and a great way to enjoy a lovely summer day!

Prices: Member 27.5 EUR | Guest of Member 30 EUR | Children under 10 free

There are limited tickets available so please make sure to sign up using below link by 30th June! (checkout below). For further questions feel free to contact us via info@oxbridge-nl.com

We hope to see a lot of you there!

Friday, 27th June – Alumni Mixer hosted by The Oxford & Cambridge Society NL

Date: Friday, 27th June
Time: 18:30 onwards
Place: Hannekes Boom, Dijksgracht 4, 1019 BS Amsterdam

Join us for this relaxed alumni mixer hosted by the Oxford and Cambridge Society of the Netherlands at Hannekes Boom – something of a hidden gem of Amsterdam thanks to its slightly secretive location. Constructed from reclaimed wood and salvaged materials, this shack-style, waterfront cafe near Central Station a fine selection of drinks and rustic snacks exudes bohemian charm this is undoubtedly one of Amsterdam’s finest summer hotspots.

The Alumni Mixer is welcoming alumni of following societies:

  • Harvard
  • Columbia
  • MIT
  • LSE

A lovely outdoor location with hopefully good weather so feel free to come along as no sign-ups are needed. We are excited to see you there! For any questions, please feel free to email secretary.ocnl@gmail.com