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Intervention team sees ‘serious deficiencies’ in housing for migrant workers

Migrant Workers · Geldrop

Intervention team sees ‘serious deficiencies’ in housing for migrant workers

An inspection of places of residence for migrant workers in Geldrop revealed several abuses. Among others in the field of security. Municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo has made this known. The unannounced inspection was conducted by Dommelstroom Interventie (intervention) Team in cooperation with the municipality, the security region and the police. Two locations where migrant workers live were visited. Several “serious shortcomings” were discovered …Read Article

Mark Tattoos a Pack of Chocolate Pudding on His Arm Among the Rock Legends

When he was 11, his mother always put it on the table after the potatoes, slavink and spinach. Vanilla custard and chocolate custard, a dessert to die for. The latter was especially a favourite of Mark Versmissen (54) from Geldrop. The bowl was carefully scraped clean and he preferred to lick it clean. He still goes through five packs every week and drags them everywhere with him. The pack of chocolate custard is even immortalised as a tattoo on…Geldrop · Geldrop Read Article

Residents rally against XXL distribution center

Action groups ‘Distribution Centre No!’ and ‘XXL NO!’ are staging a large-scale protest on Thursday against constructing a massive distribution centre between Geldrop and Nuenen. The demonstration is expected to draw between 400 and 800 participants. Many Geldrop residents are outraged that the municipality has permitted three enormous warehouse halls. They fear major disruptions, including excessive traffic, noise pollution, and deteriorating a…Geldrop · Geldrop Read Article

Motorcyclist hits speed camera during emergency call and is seriously injured

A motorcycle police officer was seriously injured on Friday evening while on his way to an emergency call in Geldrop. The man lost control of the steering wheel on the Gijzenrooiseweg and crashed into a speed camera along the road. Several ambulances and police cars came to the scene of the accident. According to the police, the man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. It is not clear how the accident could have happened.Geldrop · Geldrop Read Article

Geldrop Estate near ‘Most Unique Garden’ title

Kasteel Geldrop Estate is one of the three finalists for the ‘Castle Prize’. Previously, the estate had already made it into the top ten, and thanks to public votes, it is now guaranteed a place on the podium. The theme of the competition is ‘most unique garden in the Netherlands’. The three heritage sites with the most votes – including the estate in Geldrop – will soon receive a visit from a jury, who will select the overall winner. Appreciati…Geldrop · Geldrop Read Article

Poker player Onno Marsman from Geldrop to finals

Poker player Onno Marsman from Geldrop qualified for the finals of the Open Dutch championship last weekend. He won the local preliminary round in Afferden and qualified directly for the national final. ONK (open Dutch championships) Poker is not only intended for experienced players. Also beginners can get acquainted with the game of poker. The atmosphere is relaxed, because sociability and fun are central to ONK Poker. The finals take place on…Geldrop · Geldrop Read Article

Péter Polt provided new information regarding the grenade accident in Újdörögd

Péter Polt has provided new information regarding the grenade accident in Újdörögd - The incident involving the loss of a hand occurred at the end of March.Geldrop · Geldrop See the Story

Large traffic check in Geldrop and Heeze

During a large traffic check in Geldrop and Heeze, dozens of drivers were caught. A total of 29 fines were issued and more than a ton of outstanding tax debts were collected. The police and the Tax Department checked the vehicles on the grounds of Rijkswaterstaat near Heeze. In Geldrop, a camera scanned the vehicles in advance. Arrests Dozens of drivers received fines for, among other things, driving with a phone in their hand or having a too no…Geldrop · Geldrop Read Article

Is water wheel in Weverijmuseum Geldrop coming to a halt?

The water wheel on display in the corridor at Weverijmuseum in Geldrop is in danger of shutting down. There are not enough volunteers to keep the Sagebien waterwheel running. Volunteer Hans Tielemans, manager of the water wheel, therefore hopes for help. “The so-called Sagebien waterwheel is a high-efficiency waterwheel that was developed in the mid-1800s for, what at the time, were large companies. In the watermill world it is called the ‘Rolls…Geldrop · Geldrop Read Article

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