Saturday, February 14th – Candlemas 2026

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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

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Sunday, February 1st – Winter Walk – Mastbos

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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:

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • Bring water and some snacks or lunch for the walk.
  • The total distance is about 14 km and will take several hours at a moderate pace.

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!

  • When: Sunday, February 1st at 11.30am
  • Where: Mastbos
  • Meeting Point: Breda Railway Station

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Saturday, January 17th – Amsterdam Light Festival Walk

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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.

https://amsterdamlightfestival.com/en

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Tuesday, 9th December – The Annual Harvard & OxBridge Christmas Dinner

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Date: Tuesday, December 9th
Time: 19.30 onwards
Place: Humphrey’s Utrecht, Stadhuisbrug 3, Utrecht

Members Enjoying the Christmas Dinner 2023 at Humphrey’s, Utrecht

The Harvard Alumni Club and the Oxford and Cambridge Society cordially invite their members and guests to:

The Harvard & OxBridge Annual Christmas Dinner 2025

The traditional annual Christmas dinner – where alumni from Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge come together with their guests is almost around the corner. This year for the dinner we will be back at the restaurant Humphrey’s in the heart of Utrecht (less than a 10 minute walk from Central Station). We will commence the 3-course meal and drinks at 19:30. This event is a long-standing tradition between our clubs and is always sold out. So get your tickets soon!

A great way to catch up with our friends from Harvard, ringing in the festive cheer together.

When: 9th December, Tuesday 19:30 – 22:30                                                                                                Where: Humphrey’s Utrecht, Stadhuisbrug 3, 3511KP Utrecht
Dress Code: Festive with a touch of red or green                                                                                       Prices: Harvard Alumni/Guests – €66 | OxBridge Member – €60 | OxBridge Guest €66

Menu: The menu consists of three choices per course (fish, meat or vegetarian). Please indicate your choices when purchasing the ticket. If you have allergies and/or dietary preferences, please indicate this in the space provided and the restaurant will provide a suitable alternative.

STARTERS

  • (VEGAN) PARSNIP CHESTNUT SOUP – SAGE – WATERCRESS – CROUTONS
  • BEEF CARPACCIO – ROCKET – GRANA PADANO – SUN-DRIED TOMATOES – TRUFFLE MAYONNAISE
  • CRISPY-FRIED SALMON ROLL – EDAMAME – PICKLED GINGER – SWEET & SOUR CHINESE CABBAGE – YUZU DRESSING

MAIN COURSE

  • BAKED COD – ALMOND-OLIVE  CRUMBLE – MASHED POTATOES – GRILLED TOMATOES – WHITE WINE SAUCE
  • (VEGAN) SWEETHEART CABBAGE ‘EN CROUTE’ – CURRY – STIR FRIED MUSHROOMS – PAK CHOI – GOCHUJANG TAHINI SAUCE
  • BOEUF BOURGUIGNON – MASHED POTATOES – SWEET & SOUR TOMATOES – PARSLEY

DESSERT

  • VANILLA STRUDEL – APPLE – HAZELNUTS – VANILLA ICE CREAM
  • LIGHT & FLUFFY CREAM CHEESE MOUSSE – BLACKCURRANT PUREE – OREO CRUMBLE – DARK CHOCOLATE SHAVINGS
  • TIRAMISU – AMARETTI BISCUITS – CARAMEL SAUCE

Note that this event is open only for Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge alumni, and their guests.

Please arrive as close to 19:30 as possible as the restaurant will be full before this time. Cancellations with a refund are only possible up to a week in advance. Tickets are limited, and this event has sold out every year. Hence, early booking is recommended!

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