'Fish and Chips for the Soul' magazine | June 2015
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Due to a minor hand injury, the Zine Magazine has been temporarily replaced with our swimmingly cool “Fish and Chips for the Soul magazine”, which this month reports back from the deep blue waters of the Britsoc underworld.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to a trapped nerve in the designers hand, we are unable to bring you the full glossy version of his month’s digital Zine magazine. Never one to miss an opportunity out of the misfortune of others, John the Editor has kindly put together a simpler version of the magazine called ‘Fish and Chips for the Soul’. It has all the great writing and insights of the glossy Zine magazine, but with the added benefits of audio and video. We think our sponsors will like the added attention and links as well.
Chairman's Message
June 2015 
info: Dear members,
Read this month's chairman's letter here.
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Nick's Nosh Cooking Class
With Mik the Chef info: This month our Nick wanders into the kitchen and learns how to cook from Mik the chef.
Feed Me 
Britsoc Advertiser
Kingsalmarkt World Famous Foodstore info: Taste Life!
Kingsalmarkt, the world-famous foodstore!
Visit us for your favourite American cornflakes, brownies and soups, British jams andhoney, Mexican tortillas, Spanish tapas and ham, Italian coffee and pasta and French cheese.
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Shot of the Month
Photography Lesson #11 info: Let children, above all, be themselves.
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Beth’s Book Blog
June Books 2015 info: Flood of Fire, the long-awaited third book in the Ibis Trilogy of Amitav Ghosh, has just been released and I am eagerly devouring it – while trying to savour every word of this impeccably researched tale.
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The International School of Amsterdam 
info: Setting the stage to excite and develop young minds
At ISA, we believe that great facilities can set the stage for great learning.
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Texel Island Discs
June 2015 info: Marooned for eternity on Texel Island in the north of Amsterdam, David Raleigh from AngloInfo chooses his favourite 10 discs to take with him.
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The Beer Hunter
Cafe Gollem info: The Beer Hunter reports back from his selfless pursuit of great places selling great beers.
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Amsterdam International Community School info: Amsterdam International Community School (AICS)
The Amsterdam International Community School is a Dutch International Primary and Secondary School offering international education in English.
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Cooking Coach
Roast Pumpkin Salad with Goat’s Cheese and Herb Dressing info: Cooking Coach Karen Vivers gets our mouths watering with Roast Pumpkin Salad with Goat’s Cheese and Herb Dressing.
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A Day In The Park
Vondel Park Series info: Britsoc Sponsor
British Language Training Centre 
info: Welcome to the British Language Training Centre located in the heart of Amsterdam
Your centre of choice for English and Dutch courses as well as Cambridge Examinations, Business English, International Legal English, International Financial English and Teaching English (TEFL) qualification courses
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ARTZUID 2015
Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition info: Running from 22nd May to 22nd September, ARTZUID is an outdoor Sculpture Exhibition that takes place every two years in Amsterdam South. It extends for 2.5 kilometres along the Apollolaan, the Minervalaan and as far as Zuidas.
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Art as propaganda or reality?
The Kim Utopia exhibition info: After an hour of studying the paintings and watching a documentary about North Korea in The Kim Utopia exhibition a restless feeling seeped under my skin. My western mindset found the paintings of ecstatic workers, sublimely pretty traffic wardens and tranquil farm scenes far too surreal.
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The British School of Amsterdam info: Small classes and personal attention.
We provide an all-round education that develops the whole person and delivers academic success.
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Home is where the art is
Art in our homes info: I am happy to admit that I am something of an Ignoramus when it comes to ‘Art’. Each day I look at it I see something different and the colours make my soul sing. Gosh, I sound like Sister Wendy Beckett, and if a picture can make you do that, it’s got to be Art! Hasn’t it?
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A Day at the Keukenhof
Flower Photography info: It may be due to the cooler start to Spring but the flowers in the gardens were in superb condition with vibrant splashes of colour wherever the eye strayed. We hope that you enjoy the pictures!
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The British School in The Netherlands 
info: Internationally Curious
Nurturing every child’s natural desire to investigate, question and inquire - developing it into a skill that will help them thrive anywhere in the world.
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Expat Poetry
One Last Push info: 
Coffee Festival Amsterdam
Fresh young musical talent info: Starring three singer-songwriters, hot from a freshly brewed pot of young musical talent.
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Britsoc Advertiser
Benjamin Arthur Photographer info: The British Photographer in Amsterdam
WEDDINGS | CORPORATE EVENTS | PORTRAITS | PARTIES | WALKABOUTS | CHILDREN’S PORTRAITS | EVENTS | FINE ART
Read More Expat poetry
Feral Nuns info: Expat Poetry
Hardknott Pass info: 
Britsoc Sailing Season 2015
From Kaag and Loosdrecht info: Hello Sailors,
The 2015 Britsoc Sailing Season is hereWe’re more social than serious racing types so beginners are welcome. We sail from Kaag (12.00 ) and Loosdrecht (10.00 ). Read More
Food From Home
Missing British food? info: Missing British food?
Living abroad you often miss the simple things from home, such as the food. No longer. Here is a guide to the shops selling expat food products in the Netherlands.
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Amsterdam Expat Golf
Amsterdam Hogedijk course, near the AMC and IKEA info: Spring is in the air.
And Britsoc Amsterdam Expat Golf is on the course.
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Britsoc Classifieds
Buy/Sell your stuff here info: Sell your past. Make space for your future. Browse our Expat classifieds. Have a job to advertise? An apartment to rent? A car to sell? Post a Classified Ad.
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