Blog - NTAB - Association of National Trust Members in Belgium

NT trip to Devon & Somerset, Sept 2023

Some lines in verse by a Swedish poet

14 Sep 2023Past Events

Hercule Poirot

the Belgian connection in Agatha Christie’s novels.

16 Jul 2023Uncategorised

NTAB at sea

On Friday 23rd June we had an outing offshore. Our cruise to visit the wind turbine park at Thornton Bank took place in glorious weather.

4 Jul 2023Past Events

The castle of Modave and the city of Huy

From the terrace of the Modave castle we enjoyed a spectacular view on the valley of the Hoyoux, 60m below, and the surrounding nature.

21 May 2023Past Events

Sint-Truiden and the AGM

Margaret du Maine tells us about a great day, with varied visits and good company. Many thanks to Peter Dufaux and Emile Debacker for organising.

25 Apr 2023Past Events

Farewell to Max Osterrieth

It is with great sadness that we learned that our founding chairman, Mr Max Osterrieth, passed away on April 13th.

20 Apr 2023NT News

Spa, of worldwide fame

Carole Ducastel adds some interesting stories to our day out in Spa

26 Mar 2023Past Events

End-of-year gathering at Bozar and the UK Ambassador’s Residence

Tim Middleton reports on the event and reception to end the year 2022.

24 Feb 2023Past Events

Charleroi visit, Nov 2022

Didier Van Lerberghe reports on a most interesting visit of the city of Charleroi and the memorial & musea at Bois du Cazier. (French)

23 Nov 2022Past Events

Interesting discovery of an Oranjestad

Diest is a small town in the province of Flemish Brabant. It is known as Oranjestad and as the city of the para commandos. By Leo Nollet

27 Oct 2022Past Events

Wordsworth back to Grasmere

A wonderful gift of poetry, by Nelly Cock-De Clercq

18 Jul 2022Uncategorised

NT trip to Northern Ireland, June 2022

A report by David & Wendy Humphreys, and some lines in verse by a Swedish poet

15 Jun 2022Past EventsTravel Tips

AGM – Visit to Thuin and Lobbes

Bo Dahlqvist reports on an interesting and pleasant day together with National Trust friends.

23 May 2022Past Events

Springtime and beer brewing at its best

On 22 April, we gathered on the edge of the Hallerbos for what would be a memorable walk through an endless carpet of bluebells.

5 May 2022Past Events

Highlights of the prosperous Low Countries in Antwerp

In February we visited the Plantin-Moretus House and the Carolus Borromeus Church, 16C highlights of a thriving Antwerp under Spanish rule.

12 Apr 2022Past Events

New Chair of the National Trust

The National Trust’s Council has appointed René Olivieri as new Chair of the National Trust. René appears to have a special link with Belgium.

15 Dec 2021NT News

A lovely day in Bruges

Glorious weather, beautiful locations, perfect guides, fascinating historical references and the most appreciated preparatory scouting and perfect organization by André turned this day into an exceptionally successful outing.

21 Nov 2021Past Events

Tongeren, a place to revisit

On behalf of all participants, we thank Emile for letting us discover the rich heritage of Tongeren, the oldest city in Belgium

17 Oct 2021Past Events

The National Trust has needlessly provoked an ‘anti-woke’ campaign

Simon Jenkins, The Guardian columnist and NT chairman 2008-14, comments on a reassessment of colonial history of trust property.

15 Oct 2021NT News

Dinant’s Citadel and the Château of Freyr

Nick Fern reports on a lovely day out to Dinant and the Meuse valley

11 Oct 2021Past Events

Bouillon, a Summer Garden and a Fortress

André and Gerda Ceulemans thank the organizers, Carole and Emile, for a wonderful day in and around Bouillon

18 Jul 2021Past Events

Walk at the Zwin Nature Reserve

Jan and Carole tell us about a day out at the Zwin, one of the finest nature reserves in Flanders.

24 Jun 2021Past Events

Brussels Facades

Nick Fern reports from his cross Brussels walks.

30 Mar 2021Local News

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13 Feb 2021Suggestions

Resurrection of The Bulletin as an online radio station

Last month, The Bulletin launched its own online radio station. This English-language pop-up service targets Belgium’s international community.

14 Jan 2021Local News