‘Effe Buurten’ in Spijk: A Unique Experience by the Rijn
Live updates from Omroep Gelderland’s visit to Spijk, a charming village in the Gelderland region. Reporters Sylvia Willems and Esther Smolders are exploring the Liemerse village by the Rijn river. Stay tuned for their stories and adventures in this live blog. Have a tip to share? Email effebuurten@gld.nl.
At 19:00
Looking for a quick bite in Spijk? It’s a challenge, as the only option is on Tuesdays between 16:00 and 18:00 when Gerben brings his fryer to the village hall. The locals are delighted, and so are we.
At 15:50
Truus Maas visited our office with a fascinating story related to the Rijn river. Stay tuned later this week for an in-depth interview about her career and journey to Spijk.
At 13:30
People are starting to trickle into the village hall. Finding a public restroom in Spijk is tricky, but luckily, our office De Spieker is open for visitors. Curious about what brings them to Spijk? They are on a journey along the Rijn to map out the Jewish history along the river. And of course, Spijk is a must-visit spot on this route.
At 12:00
More visitors are stopping by our office De Spieker. Willem Jansen, a 64-year-old native of Spijk, shares his story. While he has worked in shipbuilding and brick factories, his true passion is making music with Meriam Bruggink, known as ‘Dubbelsolo’. They perform their original songs across the country. Watch and enjoy their latest track below. Thank you, Willem, for sharing your story! Have a story to tell? Let us know at effebuurten@gld.nl for a chance to receive a special mug.
At 10:00
Today, we have company at the village hall with a Rijnstate vaccination post every Tuesday morning. Annemieke van Asselt from Beek is administering vaccines to the locals. One of the recipients, 75-year-old Dien Koenders, shares, “It’s early, but it beats going to Lobith or Zevenaar. Even the local doctor doesn’t visit anymore.” If you need medical attention, Lobith is the place to go.
At 08:15
Back at our office De Spieker with better weather today as the sun is shining!
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