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Monday 14 December 2020

Understanding Belgium: A beginner's guide to getting settled here


 


Few countries are more complicated to explain than Belgium, with its many governments, parliaments, languages, regions and identities. It might seem baffling when you first arrive here, but it has always been a crossroads of business and culture, offering a warm welcome to foreigners.

Belgium is a constitutional monarchy and a federal state divided into three regions: Flanders, Wallonia and the officially bilingual Brussels- Capital Region. 

These regions have considerable powers: each has its own economic, trade, employment, housing, agriculture, environment, energy and transport policies, while the federal state takes care of foreign affairs, defence, justice, health and social security. 

Education, welfare and culture are the responsibility of the French, Flemish and German language communities, which each have separate administrations.

To read more about Belgium  CLICK HERE

Relate: Relationship Support

 

A survey by UK charity Relate found that nearly a quarter of people felt lockdown had placed additional pressure on their relationship. Lockdown created a 'make or break' environment, the charity says.

To help couples through the 'new normal', Relate have put together some useful relationship tips. For further help, relatehub offers 30 minute online chats with Relationships and Wellbeing Advisors, and access to online self-help resources.

If your partner makes you feel anxious or threatened, you should get help immediately and contact Refuge (for women) or Respect (for men) - see below.

 


Friday 4 December 2020

Things to do; Le Ronde Maison

 

An old go to favourite of ours, Ronde Maison. We enjoy these woods because they are close by, easy to get to and lovely any time of the year. They are a great choice for a pleasant, peaceful walk, bike ride, trail run or just general explore!
 
There are tables to sit down and have a bite to eat. This is a beautiful walk to do and discover.
 
Map - this will take you to the woods, there is parking there;
 
Dogs Allowed; Yes
 
Buggy friendly, Not really
 
Cafe and toilets; No

Distance from SHAPE; 15 minutes drive
For other things to do near SHAPE and Brussels; HIVE Blog Spot