Tag Archives: Westerpark

This Little Pig Likes to Frolic #Endthecageage #CIWF

Posted on October 22, 2018 by susancarey

Can I Play Outside? I grew up on a smallholding so the welfare of farm animals has always been an important issue to me. I believe farm animals should live without pain and discomfort and be able to fulfil their … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Art, health & diet, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Amsterdam, CIWF, Compassion in World Farming, End the Cage Age, Flexitarian, Healthy eating, Jantien Mook, Meat Free Mondays, Ode to the Pig, Sustainability, Westerpark | 4 Comments

More places to be cool – Amsterdam School

Posted on July 22, 2015 by susancarey

My last blog I complained about the general over-crowdedness of Amsterdam’s tourist hotspots but it’s easy to find other places of interest outside the city centre. So if you’re having an Amsterdam staycation, or are visiting the town and looking … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Amsterdam heritage, Amsterdam school, Amsterdam West, Amsterdamse school, Brick Expressionism, Het Schip, staycation, Westerpark | 2 Comments

Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three Bags Full!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by susancarey

Have you heard my latest? I’ve adopted a sheep! And not just any old sheep. Oh no, this one’s a rare breed. Ouessant sheep are named after the island, 18 miles off the west coast of Brittany. They are mainly … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Amsterdam, Amsterdam West, Bathsheba Everdene, Clun Forest sheep, Community projects, de buurtboerderij, Ons Genoegen, Ouessant Sheep, Westerpark | 7 Comments

Food on Wheels in the Westerpark

Posted on May 22, 2012 by susancarey

Thursday 17th May was Ascension day here and a Bank Holiday. To mark the occasion there was a three-day culinary event, ‘de Rollende Keukens’ (Kitchens on Wheels), held in one of my local parks, the Westerpark. This event featured a … Continue reading →