Our March speaker is an old friend. He talked to us quite a while ago about The Magical World of Perfumes. This time he will introduce us to some different fragrances and their unique stories. The meeting room... Read More

Behind the Scenes at the Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library Hendrik Conscienceplein 4, Antwerp   Built in 1481, the Conscience Library spans more than five centuries of Antwerp and Flemish history. Today it contains more than 1.5 million volumes,... Read More

These days we hear and read a lot about asylum seekers and refugees but what do we really know about this topic? We have invited a staff member from Fedasil, the Federal Agency for the Reception of Asylum... Read More

  When German troops besieged and occupied Antwerp in 1914, a large community of German expats lived and worked here. The numerous German-owned businesses, schools, churches and charities showed how deeply-rooted these German expats were here. And their... Read More

Cherut is a Hebrew word meaning ‘freedom’ : the freedom to be yourself and to get the chance to discover who you really are.  Cherut Belgium is an independent organisation located in Antwerp offering help and support to... Read More

Wissekerke Castle A castle has stood at this site since the 10th century, but the present structure was largely built in the 15th century. Since then, it has been rebuilt and renovated; most of the architecture now is... Read More

  Date: June 5, 2018 Venue:  Café Imperial, in the  Paleis op de Meir Time: 11.30 for aperitif and canapes outside in the courtyard; 12.00 lunch inside. Cost: €40 for members; €50 for guests. Sign up with Kathryn... Read More

Where: Diva: Antwerp’s new Diamond Museum Suikerrui 17-19, Antwerp. When: Thursday June 21 at 2:30 PM   Diva, Antwerp’s new Diamond Museum, has just opened! As a special outing, ABIW will visit the museum on Thursday June 21... Read More

It’s that time of the year again. Hard to believe as this year has passed by so quickly. Our Tea-in-the-garden event always conjures up polite conversations, cucumber sandwiches (without the crusts), Victoria sandwich cake, porcelain teacups and saucers... Read More

We are most grateful to Carol Ribbens for so generously hosting our summer barbecue again this year. The menu will include a variety of meats and salads as well as some of Carol’s own delicious summer desserts. In... Read More