Winter Walks: The Cabinet of Public Disorder
Starting in November, Yves Bondue heads back into the dark months for a new series of Winter Walks. Now in its 23rd edition, these walks are officially older than many of the carports, veranda extensions, and poorly planned additions that will be discussed along the way.
This year, we’re shining our flashlight on a phenomenon every Fleming knows but rarely dares to name: the unstoppable urge to quickly build something extra.
The Cabinet of Public Disorder
Our Westhoek is a beautiful region. Nevertheless, many a back corner looks somewhat like the training ground of a psychotic hobby contractor with ADHD. In itself, there is nothing wrong with that; the Fleming simply does what his DNA cannot avoid. Though since time immemorial, it has led to ribbon development and colorful scenes featuring verandas, back kitchens, washrooms, garden sheds, bike huts, and pigeon lofts and potato cellars hammered onto those. Nowadays, these are gradually being modernized into ‘resorts’ with self-built carports, gabion retaining walls, and timber garden structures.
In this latest edition of the traditional winter walks, Yves Bondue tells us about the building craze of Bertje van de Brulooze and his new carport. About the solar panels on Father Lemire’s sacristy. About a new branch of Mario and Gina’s hair salon: Margikap extended. About the gas-powered windmill of Georges from Plumbing. And about much, much more…
All this is once again accompanied by a handful of songs, accordion music, and a drink along the way!
Afterwards, we will warm up our toes, hands, and other body parts again in ‘Nouter Bar, where a hearty meal awaits. Because walking is nice, but walking followed by eating remains a golden concept.
Dates:
- Sat. November 21, ’26 (6:00 PM)
- Sat. December 12, ’26 (6:00 PM)
- Fri. January 8, ’27 (6:30 PM)
- Sat. January 9, ’27 (6:00 PM)
- Sat. January 16, ’27 (6:00 PM)
- Sun. January 24, ’27 (11:00 AM)
- Sat. January 30, ’27 (6:00 PM)
- Fri. February 5, ’27 (6:30 PM)
- Sat. February 6, ’27 (6:00 PM)
- Sat. February 13, ’27 (6:00 PM)
- Sat. February 20, ’27 (6:00 PM)
Practical info
- Duration: approximately 2 hours
- Distance: 3.2 km
- We walk through meadows, forests, and over unpaved roads
- Not accessible for wheelchair users or strollers
- Sturdy footwear is strongly recommended
- Preferably bring an extra pair of shoes, so you can sit down at the table in ‘Nouter Bar with a clean pair
At the table in ‘Nouter Bar
After the walk, we sit down together for wild boar stew with almond croquettes and roasted chicory. Water and wine during the meal are included.
Prefer veggie or vegan? That is of course possible. In that case, we provide the monthly suggestion from ‘Nouter Bar. Please let us know in advance via club@nouter.be.
Out with a group?
The Winter Walk can also be booked for groups of 25 people or more on a date to be mutually agreed upon.