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Seth And The Boyz

Great partnership with ReSeth Gym

Amaryllis' Conscious Exercise group had to move. This is because the gym at Cambuurplein where the boxing classes were previously held is being demolished. This search presented an unexpected opportunity for a great collaboration with local entrepreneur Seth from ReSeth Gym. After searching for some time, the initiators ended up at ReSeth Gym in Huizum-West. The owner, Seth...
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First Frisian Love and Sorrows streets in Vrijheidswijk

A first in Leeuwarden's Vrijheidswijk: on Wednesday afternoon 27 May, Friesland's first Love and Sorrow Streets officially started here. It was a special moment in MFC Het Mozaïek. With Love and Sorrow Streets, residents in a street receive a small budget together to pay attention to each other. At beautiful moments, such as a birth,...
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Amaryllis commits to digital support

An initial study together with NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences on experiences with digital support is positive. The study helps to further develop the method as a valuable complement to face-to-face support.
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Alderman Hein Kuiken and director of Amaryllis Wijtze de Jong open Amaryllis' new location.

New location Social Neighbourhood Team West

Social District Team West officially opened the doors of a new location at Valeriusstraat 61 in Leeuwarden on Tuesday 17 February. With this new location, the neighbourhood team is taking an important step in strengthening residents' resilience and further building the connection in the neighbourhood. The official opening was done by...
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Max Mobile in Leeuwarden stops

The Max Mobile will no longer run in Leeuwarden after 18 December. The main reason is that intensive use does not fit the capacity of the electric trolleys. The Max Mobile in Leeuwarden runs with volunteer drivers. Since 2023, Amaryllis has been doing the coordination. All the volunteers have happily transported dozens of residents who do not have their own transport...
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Social support for status holders to Amaryllis

We are proud that Amaryllis may carry out the social guidance of status holders in the municipality of Leeuwarden from 1 January 2026. We have been awarded the European tender for this. This offers many opportunities. A status holder is someone who has been granted a (temporary) residence permit in the Netherlands. This means they have the right to stay in the Netherlands...
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Opening exhibition Atelier Welgelegen in Fries Museum

Participants of Atelier Welgelegen exhibit 7 October to 2 November 2025 in the hall of the Fries Museum in Leeuwarden. The official opening is on Tuesday 7 October at 3pm. Everyone is welcome to come and see the works. Entrance to this exhibition in the hall is free. AtelierAtelier Welgelegen...
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Volunteer festival 10 October in Harmonie

Anyone curious about volunteering in the Leeuwarden region is welcome to attend the Volunteer Festival at Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie on Friday afternoon, 10 October. The Volunteer Festival is an initiative of Amaryllis. It is the place to taste atmosphere at different organisations and see what kind of volunteer work is available. Visitors can visit from 13.30 to...
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Front cover Public annual report Amaryllis 2024

View Amaryllis' public annual report

This short report captures how we helped residents participate, get by and do something for each other in neighbourhoods and villages in 2024.
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