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Monday 2 August 2021
Markets around Mons
Friday 30 July 2021
Things to do; Bois des Reves
Bois des Reves is about a 40 minute drive away from SHAPE, near Wavre. We went over the Easter holidays and had a great time. It has an amazing enclosed park for children, great for all ages. Lots of picnic benches. Great place for a dog walk, cycle, jog and generally enjoy an afternoon. It is free!
Thursday 10 June 2021
Heatwave - How To Cope In Hot Weather
Friday 4 June 2021
Things to do; Domaine de Claire Fontaine
Tuesday 1 June 2021
Summer Bucket List - over 100 ideas for children
For other ideas of things to do over the summer
https://www.facebook.com/thebestideasforkids/posts/1297250240684709
Thins to do; Huy Town, Citadel and Cathedral
The Citadel of Huy occupies a high position in the town, overlooking the strategic Meuse river. The current fort dates to1818 during the period of Dutch rule in Belgium and took five years to build.
The Citadel was frequently used to house political prisoners. The citadel was a Nazi occupied prison during
WWII holding over 7000 prisoners. Many were sent to concentration camps.
Huy cathedral has the largest circular stained glass window in wallonie. The museum is free entry. It was also the filming location for BBCs the missing with James Nesbit.
There is also a grand place with lots of cafes and shops to enjoy.
Pictures of inside the Citadel
Citadel Prices; Adults: €4; Children (6 to 12 years old): €2. Free for all on the first Sunday of the month and on July 21.
Opening times; 9.30- 6.00 every day
More details on prices and opening times; https://www.huy.be/loisirs/musees/fort/horaire-et-tarifs
Distance from SHAPE; One hour by Car
Toilets and Cafes; Yes available. Cafes now open to sit outside, there are many available in the Huy Grande Place
Friday 28 May 2021
Things to do; Belgian Beaches - De Hanne
Tuesday 25 May 2021
Costco Membership For The Armed Forces
Wednesday 5 May 2021
Women Veterans Only: Six Week Online Mindfulness Of Dream And Sleep Course
Thanks to funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, we have collaborated with Charlie Morley to deliver a series of six week online courses for veterans struggling to cope with the harmful effects that stress and trauma can have on the amount of time we spend asleep.
Courses will be delivered over the coming year and the first course will be for women veterans only and runs from 13th May to 17th June. If you would like to register for this course please email Paula Edwards at paula@forward-assist.com.
For more information please click HERE
Friday 30 April 2021
Things to do - Technopolis
Monday 26 April 2021
FREE Entry to Windsor Castle and The Royal Collection
Wednesday 7 April 2021
Things to do; Chateau d'Havre
Chateau d'Havre;
The Chateau is not far from Bois de Havre (nice woods for a walk). The Chateau is in need of some repair but there are some small grounds to wander around and a play park and zip wire. (Fine for an hour out with kids)
Map; CLICK HERE
Distance from SHAPE; 12 minutes
Address; Rue du Château, 30, B - 7021 Havré
Website; https://chateaudhavre.be/
Dogs; Yes, on a lead
Toilets; No
Friday 2 April 2021
Things to do; Abbaye de Villers
Thursday 1 April 2021
Things to do; Waux Hall Park
Waux Hall Park (Mons)
Waux-Hall is 5 hectares of landscaped parkland, home to many outdoor sculptures (19th to 20th century) located in Mons.
The park has been the property of the City of Mons since 1892, and offers many leisure possibilities: Boating, walks, small playground and tennis courts.
This is a space for leisure, relaxation, and nature for all the family. We visited here when we first arrived. Is a nice place to spend a sunny couple of hours for a young family. It is quite small.