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Delft MaMa reaches out to the local international community and offers a helping hand to parents. We are looking for help with organising events and running Delft MaMa.
We would really appreciate your help and support! Contact us if you are interested.
 
Current positions:
  • Webmaster. The role is to make sites easy to use, attractive and secure, also to ensure the functionality and efficiency of web infrastructure.
  • Playgroup Coordinator. Organise and lead a group of playgroup assistants in service to hosting regular and reliable playgroup events - for Delft MaMa members and non-members alike.
  • Newsletter Editors. Be part of the team that plans and creates written materials for the bi-weekly DMM Newsletter to be published on the website, social media, and sent out to DMM newsletter subscribers.

We also accept open applications if you have a good idea! Download the form here.

To our volunteers, their work for Delft MaMa means networking, fulfilling a dream or a goal, helping others, learning new things, having fun, being creative, and many more.

What are you waiting for? Join our team!

Are you a member of Delft MaMa community on social media but you have never joined our offline activities? Check out our people, facts, figures and events in this infographic.

 

You can learn more about Delft MaMa by visiting our website www.delftmama.nl and/or meeting our community members in some of our offline activities – night outs, playgroups and special events.

Tip of the Week

 
If you are considering to give your loved ones Valentine presents or planning sweet activities, take a look at some ideas here:
  • No time for preparing a gift in advance? Check out this last-minute presents, compiled by Indebuurt Delft.
  • Make your own gifts and be creative! Find some inspirations from The Spruce Crafts or The Woman's Day.
  • Cooking or baking together can mark a sweet Valentine day at home, too! Get recipe ideas from The Good Housekeeping or Tasty.
  • Romantic dinner in Delft? Check delightful dinner recommendations by Indebuurt Delft.
  • Fall in love with Delft (again) by taking a walk with your family to the city centre or nature. In case you have not seen it, visit the gray concrete viaduct under the A13 from Bieslandsekade to Korftlaan (within the direction to Delftse Hout) that has been painted by the local artist Micha de Bie. Read the news here.
  • Call your families and friends all over the world. Get closer although you are phisically in a distance. Need an interactive platform? Join Peekabond's workshop and have some fun!

The previous blog posts feature a struggling topic for mothers-to-be: miscarriage. Read the touching and inspiring personal story of Ameneh Deljoo Let's talk about miscarriages.

Despite all challenges faced in 2021, the DelftMaMa community remained together and as strong as always! In the first blog post of 2022, Renée Tentori honored all Delft mamas: Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022! Celebrating our community!

New in Delft? Here is an overview of Parenting in Delft.


If you would like to contribute or share your story, please contact us!

Editor's Pick


What is so special with the 14th of February?
We might remember it as the day people send each other some cards, flowers or chocolates. Yet, it was also the same day, in 1876, where Alexander Graham Bell applied a patent for his breakthrough device: the telephone. Thanks to his invention, we can now easily get in touch with our loved ones. Distance is less likely a challenge anymore. Hey, that means we can easily make a call or drop a message to express our love, can't we?


Happy Valentine's Day!
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(Image from Stefan Kuhn from Pixabay)

COVID-19 Updates

Since 26th of January the government has opened most locations, services and events until 22:00 and under certain conditions. Find more details here.

Basic rules must still be followed and face masks are still mandatory at certain places. The government also advises people to use disposable face masks. Furthermore, working from home and doing a self-test before going on a visit are advised. Check the current measures in brief. Are you planning to travel abroad? Keep updated with the EU policy here and the reopening plan here. Also, check which protocols you should follow here (in Dutch). Find the updated measures in brief here and the latest news here.

Follow weekly updates on COVID-19 on the RIVM website. Anyone who experiences coronavirus (mild) symptoms can be tested by appointment. It is possible to get a test even if you have no symptoms but are at increased risk; for instance, if you get a notification from the CoronaMelder app. Call 0800 1202 (08:00-20:00) to make an appointment or do it online. Municipal Health Authority GGD Haaglanden opened a corona test site at the Bieslandsekade 68 in Delft. Other test locations are in Nootdorp, Den Haag, Naaldwijk and Leidschendam. Find more information on testing on the GGD Haaglanden website (in Dutch) or the government website (in English). Steffie provides details of COVID-19 in an interactive way.

Source: RIVM, Government of the Netherlands, Gemeente Delft, GGD Haaglanden

COVID-19 Vaccine

Stay well informed about vaccination to make a good decision for yourself, your family, friends and vulnerable people in your surroundings. Everyone aged 12 and over in the Netherlands got invited for vaccination against COVID-19. The total number of vaccines that have been administered can be checked from here.

Already got vaccinated? Get your coronavirus entry pass with the CoronaCheck app and check the validity of your entry pass. Want to get a vaccine but has not registered yet? Just visit the nearest walk-in center. Remember, even after you get the vaccine, keep following the coronavirus rules. Learn more about the vaccination and its related aspects here.

To increase protection against the Omicron variant, everyone aged 18 and over is invited to receive a booster vaccination. Make your appointment online. Not sure how to do that? Ask someone to help you, e.g. your family member of the staff at your local library. You can also come right away without appointment; check the nearest location and opening time here. In Delft you can go to:

  • Voetbalvereniging Delfia (Mozartlaan 664, 2625 CZ) every Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 - 14:00
  • Municipality of Delft office building (inside Delft station, Stationsplein 1A, 2611 BV) every Tuesday, 12:00 - 17:00.

Due to the pandemic, our regular activities such as Delft MaMa Playgroup and Cooking Club have been suspended. However, we will really appreciate you sharing some ideas for future activities. Please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you!

Play Session Workshop with Peekabond


Our partner, Peekabond, proudly hosts a play session workshop where you can learn how to build a bond with children remotely. Suitable for moms, dads or other family members of young children. Anieke Lamers, the founder, shares not only the science behind developing social-emotional bonds and remote family bonding, but also the interactive fun activities! Take a look at her story in the blog post.

This free workshop will take place online on the 17th of February, 20:00. Register here. Create bonding moments and get closer from a distance!

Language Café Delft


Our partner, Language Corner Delft, proudly present their latest project:
 
Have you been learning a language, but you have no chance to use it on a regular basis?
Are you looking for a cozy environment where you can practise your language skills comfortably?
Are you longing for some social interaction that has been missing because of the pandemic?

Language Café Delft is here for you! Our certified teachers will be happy to welcome you and help you develop your speaking fluency. Make new connections and practise a language with the like-minded at the same time. Get quality training at an affordable rate!
 

Curious with what they offer? Email them to get more information.

Activities in Delft and Surroundings

What: Peppa Pig - World of Play When: Open from February 10, 10:00 - 18:00 (last entrance at 16:00) Where: Jasmijn 13, The Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, 2262 AN, Leidschendam Details: The first indoor playground from the famous Peppa Pig is finally open near Delft! A day ticket costs €25 for 1 child and 1 adult. Buy your tickets here.
What: Taalcafé When: February 16, 20:00 - 21:30 Where: DOK Centrum, Vesteplein 100, 2611 WG, Delft Details: Taalcafé Delft is back, both online and at the city library! Practice your Dutch casually by playing boardgames, jokes and fun discussions. Free entrance. Coronavirus entry pass is mandatory.
What: Vintage Kilo Kilo Sale
When: February 19 - 20, 09:30 - 15:30
Where: Loft Studio, Schieweg 15, Z1, 2627 AN, Delft
Details: Looking for vintage fashion and vibes? In cooperation with Students 4 Sustainability a quality vintage sale takes place for the first time in Delft by Kilo Kilo Vintage. Register yourself for €2 and get a 1.5-hour-window for the hunt! Each kilogram you take costs €20.
What: Indigenous Philosophy: The Ethics of Reciprocity When: February 22, 12:40 - 13:30 Where: TU Delft Library, Orange Room, Prometheusplein 1, 2628 ZC Delft Details: Antoin Deul introduces us to the ethics of reciprocity, a worldview based on the interconnections of people, animals, land, and spirit, as practiced by various indigenous peoples across the planet. Free registration here.
What: CoderDojo When: February 26, 14:00 - 16:00 Where: DOK Centrum, Vesteplein 100, 2611 WG, Delft Details: Free programming and website-making workshop for children 8-14 years old. If you have your own laptop, bring it with you. Register soon here; there are limited seats available. More info here.
What: De Nachtwacht life-size painting When: March 3 - 26 (follow the progress every Wednesday afternoon until March 3, 13:30 - 16:00) Where: DOK Centrum, Vesteplein 100, 2611 WG, Delft (OPEN's large studio) Details: De VAK is taking the challenge of painting Rembrandt's piece De Nachwatcht in real life-size in 4 weeks.
What: Speuren naar sporen When: Until April 03 (Opening time) Where: Duurzaamheidscentrum De Papaver, Korftlaan 6, 2616 LJ, Delft Details: The 'searching for traces' exhibition is an interactive exhibition for all ages. You can't always see animals, but they do leave traces. Free entrance.
What: Mario Kart Tournament When: February 25, 18:00 – 20:00 Where: The Student Hotel, van Leeuwenhoekpark1, 2611 DW, Delft Details: The Student Hotel organizes a Friendly Mario Kart Tournament for free. The best players will battle for the prize. Register here.
What: Stand up comedy (in English)
When: February 22, 19:00 - 10:30
Where: O. J. V. the Koornbeurs, Voldersgracht 1, 2611 ET Delft
Details: Standaard Comedy goes to Delft! An open mic stage to perform short sets in English. Free entrance. Register here. If you want to perform, sign-up starts at 18:30.
What: Sprokkelkunst
When: March 09, 14:30 - 16:30
Where: Knus, car park at P1, Zavelpad 3, 2616 LH, Delft
Details: Enjoy nature with your family! Collect branches, leaves, even stones and turn them into art. For children 5 - 12 years old. Register your kids here. A single ticket (€ 7.50) for 1 child with max. 2 adults.
What: Museum Kids at home
Where: Online
Details: Online exhibitions and fun games are available on your screen. In Dutch, for kids up to 12 years old.
What: Schaatsbaan Rotterdam When: Until March 4 Where: Toepad 95, 3063 NJ, Rotterdam Details: After practicing your ice skating skills in the "Funbaan", you will be ready to fly through the rainbow-like tunnel! Tickets from 7,50 euros are available here.

Fast Guide

Ongoing in Delft

Public places are open again. Check their website for new activities and updates:

Beyond Delft

Events in Den HaagRotterdam, and Family Outings in the Netherlands.

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