Tag Archives: Nijmegen

Celebrating the Launch of ‘The Palliative Horse’ by A.S. Williams

Posted on November 10, 2025 by ASWilliams

It did boost my spirit to sell all my book copies and have such engaged visitors. The morning after I awoke to a house full of flowers and warm memories. So much so that I remarked to Frank that I felt happy. Waking up in a positive mood is not always easy after a terminal diagnosis so the distraction of writing the book, publishing and celebrating it has done me a world of good. Weekly chemotherapy keeps me on my feet for now, as do enjoyable and nourishing activities. Continue reading →

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How cool is Nijmegen? – Article from BBC Travel website

Posted on March 24, 2023 by ASWilliams

If you’re wondering where to spend a few days in the Netherlands then instead of the over touristy Amsterdam, why not choose my hometown Nijmegen? It has loads to offer in terms of culture and open countryside. I am not the author of this article but wanted to share it here with you. Hope to see you IRL in my neighbourhood soon! Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Posted on December 21, 2022 by ASWilliams

Dear Readers, Thank you for your patience! I have let my blog posts slide a bit this year for reasons better known to themselves. But just to update you a little I am posting a list of shiny things in … Continue reading →

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She is most definitely worth many Tuppences…

Posted on March 6, 2022 by ASWilliams

Here it is then, the long-awaited news about our new family addition, puppy named Tuppence. She is six-months old now. Sire, pictured below, the fabled blue mini JRT, Louie, of Much Wenlock; dam the even-more-fabled patterjack, Faith, of Herefordshire. Late … Continue reading →

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10 Remarkable facts about Nijmegen

Posted on September 13, 2021 by ASWilliams

It’s my new home town but asides from that there is much to discover about this city which is built on the banks of the River Waal on the Dutch/German border. It’s the oldest city in the Netherlands. Its Roman … Continue reading →

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Artists, Saucy Boxes, and Konik Ponies

Posted on July 1, 2021 by ASWilliams

What do artists, Konik ponies and saucy boxes have in common? Read my blog to find out. Continue reading →

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Bargain Hunting in a Snowstorm

Posted on February 8, 2021 by ASWilliams

Dear readers, sorry for the radio silence. But what with the lockdown and commuting between Amsterdam and Nijmegen, and spending far too much time on Marktplaats sniffing out bargains, I have let my blog slide. So I thought, why not … Continue reading →

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