Fort Vreeswijk is a central meeting point for residents of the Vreeswijk district of Nieuwegein. The Fort has a social function, in which the themes of care, welfare and culture play a central role. In concrete terms, we offer neighbourhood residents a central place where care providers are available (including GPs, physiotherapists and community care), and where activities are organised for different groups of people. Young and old can come to us.
"The Village Hall is there for everyone. Want to meet other people, take part in an activity, visit one of the care providers or offer an activity yourself? It's all possible at our place."
Volunteers keep everything running
The daily management of Fort Vreeswij...
Fort Vreeswijk is a central meeting point for residents of the Vreeswijk district of Nieuwegein. The Fort has a social function, in which the themes of care, welfare and culture play a central role. In concrete terms, we offer neighbourhood residents a central place where care providers are available (including GPs, physiotherapists and community care), and where activities are organised for different groups of people. Young and old can come to us.
"The Village Hall is there for everyone. Want to meet other people, take part in an activity, visit one of the care providers or offer an activity yourself? It's all possible at our place."
Volunteers keep everything running
The daily management of Fort Vreeswijk is carried out by local residents. A team of administrators is responsible for keeping the Village Hall open properly. They do this with great success. Together with the other 100 volunteers, they ensure that all neighbourhood activities can take place.
The volunteers work together with the (care) professionals who use Fort Vreeswijk to offer their activities and services.
History
The history of Fort Vreeswijk begins as early as the 16th century. A fortification was erected there to provide protection against Spanish troops. In later centuries, this fortification was further expanded. The current fort dates from 1855 and, with its rampart, was an important part of the New Dutch Waterline.