Antoniushuis: Buurthuis in Oud-Noord, Amsterdam

Het Antoniushuis is a neighbourhood centre at Kamperfoelieweg 207 in Amsterdam-Noord, an easy place to walk into for anyone living nearby. People come here to meet, eat together, get information on social issues, or set up their own activity for the area. It is a place for residents rather than a destination for visitors from across town. The programme changes daily and comes largely from the groups based in the house, from the Ouderensoos for older residents to the Florakokjes. The weekly schedule includes gym for older people, a homework class and homework support, and dance lessons together with Prisma. There is also a food handout for local residents and a shared meal each week. The aim is a stage for meeting and creativity as much as a point of information. Rooms in the building can be hired, and the team can be reached by phone or through the contact form on the website. The online agenda lists each activity with its day and time. The house is run by Stichting DOCK as a Huis van de Wijk. There are five rooms for hire: the Grote Zaal for 100 people, the Kleine Zaal for 50, the bar room for 40, the Serre for 14 and a kitchen, and requests go through the DOCK website. The building is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible toilet. DOCK lists no fixed opening hours, as every day is by request, so check the agenda or email antoniushuis@dock.nl before you go.