Program Flowering Zijpe of April 3 to May 2, 2010:
| Activity | Date |
|---|
| Photo & art exhibit | Daily | | Flights | Daily | | Behind the scenes | Every Tuesday & Thursday | | Skate | Sunday, April 11, 2010 | | Painting workshop for childeren | Saturday. 17 April, 2010 | | Painting workshop | Sunday, April 18, 2010 | | Belevingshotel bulb for less mobile people | Saturday, 24, & Sunday, April 25, 2010 | | Bicycle route | Sunday, April 25, 2010 | | Hike | Saturday, May 1, 2010 |
Below you will find more information on the program of Flowering Zijpe 2010.
Photo & art expo
A unique photographic and art exhibition on bulbs in the community of Zijpe. In addition to the work of regionally known photographers and artists, you’ll find the works of students of primary schools in Zijpe.
If you want to take part, please enter your e-mail befor March 1st , 2010; e-mail to: kunst@bloeiendzijpe.nl
Photo and art exhibition is open daily from April 3 to May 2, 2010. Free entry from 11.00 to 16.00 in BolleNoord, Groteweg 9 ’t Zand.
Scenic flights
More information:
Brien van Wijk
T: 0031224 56 3240
M: 00316 2129 7540
E: ej.vanwijk@quicknet.nl
Behind the scenes
Always been curious where the flowers come from? Two flower growers open their doors during Flowering Zijpe and like to tell about the history of the bulb, but also about their family. Every Tuesday you can visit the Hulsebosch family at Ruigeweg 107A in Schagerbrug, every Thursday you can visit the Burger family at Groteweg 31 in ’t Zand.
Everyone is welcome from 13.30 to 15.30 hours. Adults pay € 5.50, children € 2.50. Subscribe via VVV Petten Tourist Office, VVV Callantsoog or the flower companies.
Skate tour
Skate a unique journey through the flowering fields of the community of Zijpe. It will be held on Sunday, April 11, 2010 and is 10.30. It is starting at camping Tempelhof in Callantsoog.
Participation from 11 years. There are different distances (13 and 22 km., Multiple rounds as possible). Approved helmet is mandatory, participation at your own risk. Cost: € 5, - per person (up to 16 years € 2.50).
Painting workshop
A large painting workshop in the middle of the flower fields. The workshop is given on Sunday, April 18, 2010 and expert guidance.
Enjoy bulbs for less mobile people
The bulb experience is a luxury version of the ’behind the scenes.
Participants will begin a tour and a presentation on the cultivation of flowering bulbs in a company. Then the less mobile people with scooters, walker or other device will get closer to the blooming flower fields than ever before.
Bike ride
This bike ride along and through the flower fields is a unique experience and part of the National Bicycle Day. The bike ride takes place on Sunday, April 25, 2010 and is 40 km. There are several starting points.
Admission € 5,-person (up to 12 years € 2.50). You can start between 9.00 and 13.00 hours. More information Tourist Office Callantsoog, phone 0224-581541 or info@vvv-knh.nl
Hiking
Once a year, the flower growers open their fragile land to the curious public and tell them proudly about their passion. This unique walking tour brings you very close to the flower fields.
Only Saturday, May 1, 2010 fifty landowners will give permission to cross their fields on foot. Rayon heads are appointed and the families of the bulb growers provide cakes and drinks along the route. They can also provide the necessary explanations about the bulb cultivation.
Distances: 7.5, 15, 20 and 30 kilometers. The different distances take the walkers through various sites and villages. An additional walk (40 km) is available through Zwanenwater (Swan Lake) which is a Natural Park)
(Please note that walking through the bulbfields is much heavier than average).
Start & finish location:
- 7.5 - 20- 30 miles:
Camping Tempelhof, Westerweg 2, 1759 to JD Callantsoog.
- 15 miles:
Camping Watersnip, Pettemerweg 4, 1755 KK Petten.
In both places there is plenty of free parking.
Departure:
- Nordic walkers: Between 7.30 and 8.00 pm.
- 20 and 30 kilometers: Between 8.00 and 12.00.
- 7.5 and 15 kilometers: Between 8.00 and 14.00 hours
Prices by register before 1 May 2010.
- Adults € 5,-
- Childeren between 12 years old € 3,-
Prices at 1 May 2010
- Adults € 7,-
- Childeren between 12 years old € 4,-
Click here to register.
Please note that dogs are not allowed!
Participants are requested not to pick flowers, so we can make this trip the following years also possible.
More information at: info@bloeiendzijpe.nl
Nearest railway station is Schagen. At www.9292ov.nl
you will find information about public transport.
Photo & poetry contest
Who makes the most unique picture or the most beautiful poem of Zijpe’s blooming flowerfields in the spring of 2010? These photographs and poems are not for commercial purposes. The best entries will exhibit at the Flowering Zijpe Photographic and Art Expo in 2011! The prize is a flying lesson or flight above the Kop van Noord Holland.
The photo must be taken in Zijpe. The minimum size is 20 x 30 cm.
Send your entry before June 30th 2010 to:
Bloeiend Zijpe
Groteweg 9
1756 CK ’t Zand
Holland
Indicate in your submission the following information: Name, address, telephonenumber, e-mail address, age. In one photo the title and where and when it is taken.
Please put your name on the back of your picture or poem. |
