Date: Friday, 13th March
Time: 19:00 onwards
Place: Molly Malone’s Irish Pub, Oudezijds Kolk 9, Amsterdam
On 13th March 2026 join us for the first joint event organised with the St Andrews Alumni Club in the Netherlands for an opportunity to make new connections and mingle with the Alumni from St Andrews.
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
When: Saturday, February 14th, doors open: 19:00
Where: Emile van Leenen’s Pianos, Lammermarkt 59, 2312 CM, Leiden
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, poetry, presentations, and maybe even a quiz… as we welcome you to the Society’s Annual Candlemas festivities!
As ever, it promises to be a fantastic blend of fun, inspiration, delectable food, and refreshing drinks, providing the perfect opportunity to mingle with both familiar faces and new members in a laid-back atmosphere. It’s more than just an event; it’s a chance to warm your spirits and banish those winter blues.
If you’re feeling inspired, we invite you to contribute to the festivities! Whether it’s reading a poem, organizing a quiz, giving a talk, performing a monologue, or playing music, your unique talents are welcome. Please reach out to Clym Stock-Williams at secretary.ocnl@gmail.com if you would like to contribute to the festivities. All arts and all levels are welcome and the atmosphere is informal and encouraging, so please don’t be shy!
As always, our traditional venue, Emile van Leenen’s Pianos at Lammermarkt 59, 2312 CM in Leiden, will play host to this exceptional evening. Convenient (paid) parking is available at Parkeergarage Lammermarkt (Molen de Valk) nearby, and the venue is just a leisurely 10-minute stroll from Leiden Central Station. Doors open at 7pm and proceedings start at 7.30pm.
Get your tickets, invite your friends and get ready for an evening that promises to be nothing short of magical!
When: Saturday, February 14th, Doors Open: 7pm
Where: Emile van Leenen’s Pianos, Lammermarkt 59, 2312 CM, Leiden
Ticket Price: 15 EUR pp
Date: Sunday, September 1st Feb
Time: 11:30 – 16:00
Place: Mastbos
Join us for a refreshing 14 km walk through Breda’s 500-year-old forest!
We’ll gather at Breda train station at 11:30 before setting off on another one of our relaxing, alumni-led walks. Take this perfect opportunity to connect with fellow alumni while enjoying the beauty of Dutch nature.
As always, family and friends are welcome, and members of the Oxford and Cambridge Society of Belgium are warmly invited to join us too.
To recharge during the walk, we’ll stop at a cosy local café halfway for a small refreshment. The society will cover one drink per person. For those who decide they want to head back earlier, there is a Sunday-service bus stop near the walking route, just after this cafe.
Practical information:
This is a wonderful chance to get some fresh air, enjoy good company, and catch up with friends old and new, and we hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, January 17th
Time: 17:00 onwards
Place: Meet at Central Station, Amsterdam
For members wanting to brave the unpredictable Dutch weather and the winter cold we would like to welcome you to join a walking tour of the light festival artworks. The walking route is about 6.5km which we will enjoy at a leisurely pace led by a fellow Oxbridge alum with access to the map of where the installations are located. At the end of the walk you are welcome to join us for a warm beverage or drink (first drink courtesy of the Oxford & Cambridge Society) to warm up.
Due to the nature of the event and to keep the group size manageable, the number of tickets is very limited.
See you there.
When: Saturday, January 17th, 17:00 onwards
Where: We meet at Amsterdam Centraal which will also be the starting point
About the Amsterdam Light Festival: Amsterdam Light Festival has been a yearly tradition for several years, lighting the city in the darkest months of the year. Edition 14 is dedicated to the theme of Legacy – both large and small. Legacy can mean major historical or environmental events that have a lasting impact, but also the continuation of family traditions, shared memories, and customs. What will we leave behind? Which stories do we pass on? How do we want to be remembered? Twenty artists from around the world explored these questions.
The Oxford and Cambridge Society of the Netherlands 