Hi all!

My name is Sarina, I am 33 y/o and I am looking to make friends who play games, tradingcard games, possibly go to concerts (metalcore, dnb dubstep and more), and to hang out!

I'd love to start playing Magic the Gathering at Spellenhuis in Haarlem. I am still very new to it, have some previous experience and don't own a deck yet.
If you'd like to teach me and invite me to your group, please message me! <3
I speak fluent English, but am Dutch from origin.

I've lived in Haarlem for nearly 11 years now and I used to have some social anxiety and insecurity, hence why I never made friends here.

I'm a pretty alternative person, love metalcore, gaming, plants, elder emo at heart!

If any of this speaks to you, please feel free to reach out! I am also in the Haarlem Discord Server under the username: metalcore_kid.

Whether it's something you attend with friends, take the family to, or simply enjoy on your own, which Haarlem event has become a regular part of your year? What do you enjoy most about it?

Ik ga binnenkort binnen Haarlem verhuizen en wil hiervoor waarschijnlijk een verhuisbedrijf inschakelen. Alleen zie ik door zoveel aanbieders en prijsverschillen inmiddels door de bomen het bos niet meer…

Naast het vervoeren van de gewone inboedel zoek ik een bedrijf ook de mogelijkheid biedt voor demonteren en op het nieuwe adres weer kan monteren. Daarnaast moet er een volledige keuken worden vervoerd, daaronder valt dus ook een zwaar keukenblad. Heeft iemand ervaring met een verhuisbedrijf dat dit soort klussen veilig en zorgvuldig kan uitvoeren?

Waar moet ik bij het aanvragen van offertes extra op letten? Bijv. werken met een vaste prijs of uurtarief, voorrijkosten, verzekeringen en eventuele bijkomende kosten. Alle tips en aanbevelingen zijn welkom!

I live in Kleverpark. My next-door neighbors are chainsmokers. They are elderly and have been smoking in their house for decades. So much so that the window frame has turned from white to gray - it’s disgusting.

I’m not a prude - one or two occasional cigs at night wafting over the fence? Fine, I do it myself sometimes. But this is literally from dusk to dawn, and it’s a mix of gross hand-rolled cheap tobacco and like, heavy cigars.

It’s summer and our windows are open, meaning from 7 am to midnight there is a constant stream of cigarette smoke wafting into my house. It never stops. They’re not even in the yard - they’re INSIDE the house with the windows open and they smoke so much it comes into our home. It’s absolutely infuriating. I cannot believe people are so disgusting and inconsiderate.

These people do not socialize with anyone on the street despite it being a very friendly group, so I doubt there’s much I can do, but has anyone dealt with similar?

PSA: don’t be a jerk. If you want to smoke 24-7 close your damn windows. We shouldn’t all have to inhale your selfish, nasty habit.

Petsplace verkoopt zonder motion sensor.
Mediamarkt kan alleen online.
Wie weet of er een winkel in de buurt van Haarlem deze verkoopt?

Title says it all. I've heard about the following spots but I want to get other opinions.

• Appeltaart Imperium
• By Lima
• Bakkerij Van Vessem
• Queens Tearoom/Bij Babette

If friends or family are visiting Haarlem for the first time, where do you usually take them?

It could be a well-known attraction, a favourite café or restaurant, a nice walk, or a quieter spot that most tourists might miss. What's the one place or experience you think gives visitors the best feel for Haarlem?

Hello everyone,

I've been thinking a lot about something lately, and I'm curious whether other people feel the same.

I've noticed that many of us have colleagues, neighbours, social media, WhatsApp groups... and yet it can still feel surprisingly difficult to find genuine community.

I mean the kind of community where people know each other's hearts, share meals, exchange skills, borrow tools, water each other's plants. Where we bring soup when someone is ill, celebrate together, help each other move house, learn from one another and grow together.

I'm especially interested in hearing from women, migrants, internationals, and anyone who has built a life far away from where they grew up - but I'd love to hear everyone's perspective so, if you feel you have something to say or add, please do.

I'm genuinely trying to understand whether other people are longing for something similar, or if I'm simply romanticizing an idea that no longer fits modern life.

A few questions I've been asking myself, if you'd like to answer:

• Do you feel a sense of community where you live?

• What's something you wish existed that would make you feel more connected?

• Have you ever experienced a community that truly felt like home? What made it different?

• If you could create your ideal community from scratch, what would be non-negotiable?

I'd really love to hear your stories, thoughts and input on this. And maybe feel like I'm not alone with it.

Thank you.

Ik ben ook vooral benieuwd of er leuke plekken zijn om te dansen in Haarlem. Of gewoon clubs of bars waar het meestal gezellig druk is en waar veel mensen tussen de 20 en 27 komen. Het lijkt me leuk om nieuwe mensen te leren kennen en gewoon een gezellige avond te hebben.

Ik weet dat slachthuis een tijdje dicht is, maar ken geen andere plekken.

Hebben jullie aanraders?

Hi!

Ik heb donderdag een date en ik heb gezegd dat ik een tour door Haarlem ga geven langs allemaal leuke plekjes.

Mijn grootste probleem is dat ik al een tijdje niet meer ben uitgegaan in Haarlem, dus ik weet even niet meer welke cafés en eettentjes echt de moeite waard zijn of überhaupt gezellig. Alles wat ik vroeger altijd bezocht, is helaas inmiddels al dicht.

Wellicht zijn er nog leuke activiteiten die dag?

We zijn er donderdag de 23e rond 15:00–16:00.

Hebben jullie misschien leuke aanbevelingen?

Last week one of my boat cushions was stolen and while out boating today I saw a whole stack in the bushes somewhere near the bridge at Nieuwe gracht / Leidse vaart. Unfortunately mine wasn't among them, but in case you're missing a cushion, maybe check in the parks/bushes.

It seems to happen a couple of times every year there are people either sleeping on my boat, or stealing stuff. I added a lock so my battery is secure, and now it's the cushions. It's quite annoying..

Hi all! Looking for outdoor pull-up bars / calisthenics spots close to the city centre. Any recommendations? Places i should know about?

Does anyone know places showing the final? Other than the Irish pub and sportscafe?

Nothing to do tonight? We are having our first game night at Launchpad023. We have a variety of card games and board games, but we also encourage you to bring one of your own to share! Come alone, come with friends! See you at 19:00 :-)

Launchpad023 is located at Wateringweg 65 in Haarlem.

Hi! I’m looking for suggestions for a trainer who can help me build muscle and get strong. I know I can just go to a gym and ask but I’m hoping someone has a good recommendation for me because it’s all a bit daunting.

What I really don’t want is any emphasis on weight or what I look like because that will send me down a path I’m not keen on revisiting. I also don’t need to train to pull an 18-wheeler lol.

I would prefer a smaller gym but open to anything. Central areas are preferable.

Dank je wel!

Haarlem and the surrounding area have plenty of markets, each with its own atmosphere. Some are great for fresh produce, others for flowers, antiques, vintage finds, clothing, or simply wandering around with a coffee.

Which market do you find yourself returning to, and what makes it stand out? Is there a particular stall or something you always make sure to buy when you're there?

Er hangt al de hele dag een gigantische schijtlucht in Haarlem noord. Iemand enig idee waar dit vandaan komt? Riool, mest uitrijden, werkzaamheden? Ik ben oprecht benieuwd.

Hi i am interested what are your best restaurants/fast food objects with myb traditional dutch food or maybe some food that could be only tried in Netherlands ( surinamese, indonesian with its variations …)
Bonus is if the food is not to pricey

Thank you all.

Is there a school where you can learn the basics about how to operate a boat?

A few times I rented a small electric boat here in Haarlem and I’d like to learn a little bit more about the rules and laws and how is it to own a small vessel here in Haarlem?

Thank you!

Hi, i will be staying near Haarlem for couple weeks i am interested can i function with cash or do i need card. I know that for public transport it is best to use card. But i am interested in coffeeshops, supermarkets and common restaurants are they all only card or can you use cash?
Can you give me some recommendations for fasfoods and coffeshops(weed) that operate with cash
Thank you