PSG Welcome Guide 2012 - 2013 - UWC Maastricht

A.N.W.B. (Algemene Nederlandse Wielrijders Bond)
The A.N.W.B. (the Royal Dutch Touring Club) offers a wide range of services related to
roadside assistance and medical and repatriation assistance abroad, legal assistance, travel,
information products, insurances, selling travel related products and many other products and
services. By becoming a member, they provide free break down assistance via its 850 ANWB
“Wegenwacht” patrols and a total of around 50 dedicated battery vehicles. ANWB offices also
house a Tourist Information Desk (VVV) and a travel agent. They are located at Wijcker
Brugstraat 24, 6221 ED Maastricht.
APK (Algemene Periodieke Keuring)
The Dutch vehicle road worthiness test is a Periodic Technical Inspection or General
Regular Safety Inspection. The purpose of the test is to ensure that the vehicle is not a
hazard on the road (it is the equivalent of an MOT in the UK). For further details in English
click here.
BABY CLINIC (CONSULTATIE BUREAU)
The consultatiebureau is a health clinic and will be responsible for providing routine healthcare
and checking the development of your child from birth until primary school at the age of 4.
Groene Kruis Dominicura runs baby clinics in Maastricht and surrounding areas and can be
contacted on 043 - 3690 680. When your child turns 4 routine health care is taken over by
Municipal & Regional Health Service (GGD), Gelissendomein 8, 6229 GJ Maastricht
BABY-SITTERS (OPPAS)
Some families who have been here a little longer might be able to help. Some secondary
school students are keen to earn some extra pocket money and some families use university
students to help out. Please do check the notice board at school (near primary school office)
where students regular leave their details or the “Parent Info” page (school life → PSG →
Parent Info).
BICYCLES (FIETSEN)
Cycling is popular as a form of daily transport. Wearing a helmet is not required by law and
therefore still optional. For further information: biking in Maastricht and where to park your bike
in Maastricht. All bike parks are still for free, but a charge of 50 Euro cent per bike could soon
be introduced. You can rent a bike (both adult and children's bikes) at Orangebike, Sint
Jacobstraat 4. Interested in buying one, Maastricht has several bikes shops where you can buy
new and second-hand bikes. Fietsspecialist "Aon de Stasie" (Stationsplein 26) is a bike shop
next to Maastricht's Railway Station which sells”, rents and repairs bikes. Jules & You also
offers a used bikes buying and selling service.
Would you like to learn how to bike? Need a refresher how to stay on? Wondering about road
signs, the proper size of a bike or where to go for a nice trip? The Maastricht Bicycle School
offers an English course for both adults and children which consists of 3 parts: riding skills,
traffic rules and signs for cyclists (including how to drive safely and legal requirements), basis
bike maintenance (simple techniques for mending tires and exchanging inner tube). Price per
part amounts 15 Euro. For further details: bikeschoolmaastricht@gmail.com.
BIN LINERS / GARBAGE BAGS (RESTZAKKEN)
You can only use special red coloured city council bin liners or garbage
bags! Most grocery shops sell these bags at their customer service
counter. For further information: Maastricht's Waste Policy.
BIRTHDAY (VERJAARDAG)
Cake (Taart)
If you plan to bake your own cake you might like to know that Dutch supermarkets do sell icing
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