Saturday, April 4th – The Boat Race Brunch and AGM

Date: Sunday, April 13th
Time: 12:00pm onwards
Place: Ode aan de Amstel, Amstelboulevard 1, 1096 HH Amsterdam

The Committee of the Oxbridge Society NL is excited to invite you to the Watch Party of The Boat Race 2026 at Ode aan de Amstel, a restaurant-café, quite literally, on the Amstel. 

The event will kick off with a two-course brunch, before we start out AGM. Following that are the main events, the women’s and men’s boat races.

Schedule of the day

12:00 Brunch 

13:30: AGM

14:00 Start of Boat Race coverage

14:21 Women’s Race

15:21 Men’s Race

16:30 Event End

Brunch menu (TO BE CONFIRMED)

The brunch includes mineral water + coffee/tea. Other drinks must be paid by attendees individually at the end. 

Ticket price:  30 EUR – Member | 39 EUR – Guest or First-time attendee (non-Member)

Booking deadline & cancellation policy. The last day for obtaining tickets is 1st April. Please note that ticket cancellation is only possible until 26th March for a refund. Tickets may well be cancelled after, however, there will be no refund. We will operate a waitlist, so these types of cancellations may be refunded if a suitable replacement is found.

For any questions, please email us at info@oxbridge-nl.com

Friday, March 27th – Taste of France

Date: Friday, March 27th
Time: 19.00 onwards
Place: Maison Champenoise, Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat 12h, 1052 LC, Amsterdam

The Oxford and Cambridge Society of the Netherlands would humbly invite members and guests to our first culinary event of 2026. We will take a journey through the Champagne region of France as we transition into Spring in an informal setting. 

We will get to enjoy some hearty pâté croûte, a French classic pie they felt resonated naturally with the Dutch food culture, much like the beloved sausage broodje, familiar, comforting, and meant to be shared. This will be accompanied with a glass of champagne or soft drink of your choice.

Choice of Pies:

La Classic: Veal and pork marinated for 24 hours with garlic, shallots, white wine, and parsley

Chicken: Chicken, Estragon & 12-month aged Gouda

Vegetarian: Carrots, onions, mushrooms, goat cheese and ras-el-hannout

When: Friday, March 27th, 7:00pm
Where: 
Maison Champenoise, Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat 12h, 1052 LC, Amsterdam
Prices:
 Members – 10 EUR (Pie + Soft Drink)/15 EUR (Pie + Champagne) | First Time Attendees and Guest of Members – 15 EUR (Pie + Soft Drink)/20 EUR (Pie + Champagne)

Tickets are limited, given venue capacity and booking closes a week in advance of the event. Hence, early booking is recommended! Cancellations with a refund are only possibly up to a week in advance. Past this date only possible ticket swaps may be possible. 

We hope you can join us for this lovely social food experience in Amsterdam.

About Maison Champenoise
:

Maison Champenoise was founded by Lema and Thomas, two childhood friends born and raised in Reims, in the heart of the Champagne region, whose friendship spans more than 15 years 

Driven by a shared passion for food, hospitality, and craftsmanship, their paths first evolved separately. Thomas built his experience as an entrepreneur in the sports and events industry in Paris, while Lema developed over seven years of experience in hospitality, working closely with guests and service.

Maison Champenoise aims to bring a taste of Champagne to Amsterdam through a concept rooted in tradition, yet casual, approachable, and contemporary.

Friday, March 13th – Informal Drinks with St Andrews Alumni Club

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

Saturday, February 14th – Candlemas 2026

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