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

The Harvard & OxBridge Annual Christmas Dinner

Sat, 16 Dec, 8pm| Utrecht

A longstanding tradition continues, as Harvard, Oxford, and Cambridge alumni and their guests come together for the annual Christmas dinner. This year, the festive celebration is held at Humphrey’s restaurant in the heart of Utrecht. We welcome you at 20:00 hours for a three-course dinner including house wines, Hertog Jan draft beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea. Our Christmas dinner will conclude at 22:45 hours. Just in time to catch the last train.

When: Saturday 16 December, from 20:00 – 22:45 hours
Location: Humphrey’s restaurant, Stadhuisbrug 3, Utrecht
Price: Harvard Alumni/ Guest – 60 EUR | OxBridge (Soc Member – 54 EUR | Guest 60 EUR) 

Dress code: Festive – with a touch of red. 

Menu: The menu consists of three choices per course (fish, meat or vegetarian).For the main course, there are three side dishes including two salads and fries with mayonnaise. Moreover, we have multiple alternatives for vegans as well as allergies and dietary preferences

You will be able to submit your menu choice after sign-up (this will happen latest two weeks ahead of the dinner, once the December menu is announced). So please make sure to add valid emails for all tickets at the check-out!

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

Please arrive shortly after 20:00 hours, but not before 20:00 hours, as the restaurant seats another party, until that 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!

We are looking forward to a festive celebration together!

Workshop Klompen maken

Sat 11 Nov 2023 – 12-2.30 pm

Volendam

The Oxford and Cambridge Society of the Netherlands invites its members and their guests to a workshop:

Workshop ‘Make your own Clog’ (carving or painting)

Saturday, November 11th | Volendam 

The society would like to invite you to join us for a workshop, exploring an aspect of Dutch tradition. Whether you have just moved to the Netherlands or have been resident for a while, you do not want to miss this workshop to create your own traditional wooden ‘klomp’ shoe (klompen = clogs). There is flexibility of what you would like to do during the workshop & please give your choice at check-out:

• Option A: Carve your own clog from a piece of wood
  • You will be given a block of wood and will be able to carve your own clog under expert instruction
  • Note that the finished product will depend on your ‘skills’ and you may not be able to carve a full clog. However, this is why you can also paint your own small beer bottle opener clomp, if you wish to do so. 
  • You get to take home your wooden clog + the beer bottle opener. 
• Option B: Paint your own clog (14cm) 
  • You will be able to paint a finished clog, according to your own tastes. 

Duration workshop: ca. 2-2,5 hrs

After the workshop, there will be a small tour through the cheese factory. People may choose to take a small cheese lunch on location (there are plenty of food options).  You may also join us afterwards for a small walk through the close-by village of Volendam, known for its colorful houses and port (8 minute by bus), before returning to Amsterdam Centraal. 

Travel time: 30 mins from Amsterdam Centraal by bus, or for sportive attendees, a 1 hr bike ride.  

When: Saturday, November 11th, from 12-2.30 pm
Where: Simonehoeve Kaasboerderij en klompenmakerij -Wagenweg 2, 1145 PW Katwoude
Prices: Member EUR 30| Guest of Member OR First-time attendee EUR 33

We hope you can join us for this lovely outing, exploring Dutch localities and traditions. 

About Boerderij Simonhoeve is a traditional cheese farm with the added clog-workshop. It is situated close to Volendam. 

Brewery Tour & Alumni Mixer

Sat 4 Nov 2023 18:00 – 22:00

Brouwerij ‘t IJ – Proeflokaal de Molen, Amsterdam, 1018AL

The Oxford and Cambridge Society of the Netherlands invites its members to:

 Brewery Tour & Alumni Mixer | Saturday, 4th November |Amsterdam

The society would like to invite you to a brewery tour followed by informal networking drinks at Brouwerij ‘t IJ – Proeflokaal de Molen. Founded in 1985, the brewery is located next to the famed De Gooyer windmill, the biggest windmill in the Netherlands. Alumni from the following universities are also invited: 

• Columbia
• Harvard
• MIT
• LSE
• Chicago

The tour lasts about an hour and you will learn everything about the brewery and the beer brewing process. The tour includes a sample glass of beer, but no beer tasting or other beers. However, beer tasting, beers and light food are available to order after the tour in the taproom.

Since each tour has limited capacity, we have reserved two tours – one starting at 6pm and the other starting at 7pm. Please select the time that works best for you and your guest. After the respective tours, we will gather in the taproom for some informal networking (drinks not included). Please note: since Brouwerij ‘t IJ does not take any reservation aside from the tours, there would not be a designated space for us. 

When: Saturday, Nov. 4th, 6-10pm | First tour: 6pm | Second tour: 7pm | Informal Networking Drinks in the Taproom after 7pm
Where: Brouwerij ‘t IJ – Proeflokaal de Molen, 1018AL Amsterdam
Prices: Member EUR 6.50

For those who prefer to just join for the drinks, you may register under the free ticket option “Mixer at windmill taproom”. Those who register for the tour do not need to register separately for the mixer. 

There is a set limit of tickets for the tours. Therefore, booking early is recommended! Ticket booking will close on November 3rd and availability is on a first come, first serve basis. 

We hope you can join us for this unique tour and mixer opportunity in Amsterdam.

For more information about the tour and venue, please visit: https://www.brouwerijhetij.nl/windmill-tap-room/?lang=en

LOCATION

Brouwerij ‘t IJ – Proeflokaal de Molen, Amsterdam, 1018AL

The Oxford and Cambridge Society of the Netherlands invites its members and their guests to a special culinary event:

Diwali – A Taste of the Festivals of India | Saturday, 21st October |Amsterdam

Join the founder of Tasty Talks, Manasi for a Taste of Diwali as she takes you to the festivities of India through a food experience rooted in the different regions of India. The food in the whole of India during Diwali is always very special, and different in each household. Through this event, we will explore the diversity of Indian cuisine and go beyond the perception of Indian food as curry and butter chicken.
Join us as we discover how the cities and households of Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai, Punjab and Tamil Nadu celebrate Diwali through some of the most iconic dishes of their kitchens.

On the Menu:

A little taste of Street food:

• Dabeli – A delicious stew of potatoes, herbs and spices inside a bun – the perfect mix of salty, sour and sweet that leaves on wanting for more. (Mumbai)
• Dahi Bhalla Chaat – Dahi Bhalla is a famous side dish in the North of India specially in Delhi, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. This dish is like a bomb of flavors with dumplings made of split black lentils and topped with yoghurt and a lot of spicy toppings. It is a popular dish both in homes and on the streets.
• Idli – A taste of the south of India through its famous fermented rice and lentils steamed discs served with a refreshing coconut chutney.
  Mains:
• Panchmel Daal – A staple of Rajasthan, it’s a mix a 5 types of lentils spiced with a chilli tempering
• Matar Pulaao – Green Peas and Basmati rice cooked in ghee and spices – nothing gets better than this combination
• Dum Aloo – Slow cooked and smoked potatoes in a delicious gravy made of fresh onions and tomatoes with the creaminess of cashews
• Mini tawa rotis – Now this is something that you will always find in a home, never in a restaurant but this is the most common form of bread eaten throughout a
• Salad – To balance the flavors, there is always a salad on the side

Dessert: We will end the dinner with a traditional Indian Chai, gulab jamun and an assortment of ladoos and sweets which are a very common part of the festivities during Diwali.

When: Saturday, October 21st, from 5-8pm
Where: The Villy Rhapsody, 1061CW Amsterdam
Prices: Member EUR 50| Guest of Member EUR 55

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 festive food experience in Amsterdam! Dress code is colorful festive, as appropriate for Diwali.

About Tasty Talks: Amsterdam based social dining platform that carefully curates cultural food experiences across the city, helping people bond over delicious food from all over the world

LOCATION

The Villy Rhapsody, Amsterdam, 1061CW