
How to make an impact in the Netherlands if you don't live in the Randstad
Our buddy programmes run in the Randstad. Live further away? Join a city trip or the Bingo Boat, or look at NLvoor Elkaar.
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Hadia (27) and Toos (90) were matched a year and a half ago. It was a good match right from the start — neither would want anyone else.
Toos worked happily as a ticket clerk at Utrecht Central Station and as an announcer. Hadia comes by car every week so they can do groceries together.
Afterwards they have coffee with something tasty at the shopping centre. Toos is always downstairs ten minutes early when Hadia is due to arrive.
Hadia: "I'm often late." Toos: "Yes, she's never on time — but then we've already arranged to meet again at seven, so we'll see each other again soon anyway."
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