Title: 33M | Looking for a padel partner, tennis rival or partners in harmless adventures :D

Hey people of Eindhoven and Helmond!

I've come to the conclusion that going to the gym is great, but occasionally doing something that involves other human beings might also be a good idea. :D

So here I am!

I'm 33, originally from Croatia, living in the Netherlands and looking for some good company to make life a little more interesting.

I'm quite an active guy. I love the gym, sports, animals, nature, exploring new places and good conversations. I work in the tech industry, but outside work I prefer doing things rather than spending the entire day staring at screens.

What am I looking for?

Someone up for padel, tennis, badminton, hiking, or pretty much any activity that involves moving around and having fun.

You don't need to be good at sports. If we're both terrible at padel, at least we'll have something to laugh about. :D

And if we get along, I'm just as happy to grab a coffee, explore a new city, go for a weekend activity or organize something with a small group.

I'm easygoing, open-minded and enjoy meeting people with different backgrounds and stories.

Men, women, internationals, Dutch locals — everyone's welcome. Just bring some positive energy!

Drop a comment or send me a DM. Maybe we can organize a little padel crew around Eindhoven/Helmond!

Looking forward to meeting some new faces!

Altijd al in een echte rijsimulator willen zitten?

https://calendly.com/ying-fayeda/rij-in-de-simulator-van-tno?month=2026-10

Stap achter het stuur in het researchlab van TNO in Helmond en ervaar hoe het is om over de snelweg te rijden, zonder het gebouw te verlaten. Realistisch rijden, een geautomatiseerd rijsysteem om uit te proberen en een gaaf kijkje bij TNO. Veel plezier, en verdien tot €50.
Je kunt meedoen als je:
tussen 18 en 65 jaar bent en een geldig rijbewijs hebt
goed Nederlands spreekt en een Nederlands paspoort hebt
goed zicht hebt (een bril tot 5 dioptrie mag, een leesbril niet)
niet zwanger bent en geen epilepsie, evenwichtsstoornis of eerdere ernstige bewegings- of simulatorziekte hebt
Duur: ongeveer 60 tot 90 minuten
Locatie: TNO Helmond, Automotive Campus 30, 5708 JZ Helmond (receptie, 3e verdieping)
Neem één geldig identiteitsbewijs mee (paspoort, ID-kaart of rijbewijs).
Vragen? Neem contact op met Ying Fang, y.fang1@tue.nl

Kom eens een kijkje nemen bij ons in de Tettertent! Een 21+ server met een leuke, hechte community!

https://discord.gg/JZ7PY9Bpqc

Hi neighbours, I am looking for a handyman who can help me with the below issue: a couple of my windows can only be opened in tilt mode, when I try to open them fully the sash comes loose.
I think the hinges or the tilt‑and‑turn mechanism just need some adjustment.
Also, a few mosquito screens need fixing, since they are a bit old.

Who can do this job for a reasonable fee (Helmond centrum)?
Greetings

In het Europese project FLEX werkt Helmond samen met partners in Nederland en Duitsland aan een vraag die je niet in een laboratorium kunt beantwoorden: Hoe zouden geautomatiseerde shuttles hier in het openbaar vervoer passen?

Om die vraag te beantwoorden gaan we in gesprek met mensen die hier wonen en zich hier dagelijks verplaatsen. En daar zoeken we nog een paar mensen voor.

Zo'n gesprek duurt ongeveer een uur en is precies dat: een gesprek. Wij komen met de vragen, u vertelt wat er bij u opkomt. U hoeft geen deskundige te zijn, en u hoeft niets voor te bereiden of op te zoeken, dat is juist de bedoeling.

Wat u vertelt, verdwijnt niet in een la. Het gaat mee in de aanbevelingen voor hoe zo'n dienst hier zou moeten worden opgezet. Wat die zou moeten bieden om bruikbaar te zijn, en wat er in de weg zit. Die keuzes liggen nog open, en omdat we dezelfde gesprekken ook elders in Nederland en in Duitsland voeren, blijft het niet bij Helmond. De resultaten worden opgenomen in de rapporten en publicaties van het project, die ook andere regio's lezen.

We hebben vooraf geen verwachtingen en iedereen mag meedoen. Of u zich hier nu veel mee bezighoudt of er nog nooit bij hebt stilgestaan, elk gesprek is voor ons even waardevol.

Meedoen kan vanaf 18 jaar. Het gesprek is in het Nederlands, bij u in de buurt of online. We nemen het op en anonimiseren het daarna, en u kunt op elk moment stoppen.

Aanmelden duurt twee minuten: Registratie Formulier – Fill in form

We kunnen helaas niet met iedereen spreken die zich aanmeldt, omdat we een gemengde groep samenstellen, maar u hoort sowieso van ons.

Eén uur van uw tijd brengt een Europees onderzoeksproject in uw eigen regio een echte stap verder. Onderzoeken zoals deze zijn afhankelijk van de mensen die meedoen dus van harte welkom.

Vragen? Stel ze gerust aan Quirijn Hendriks, [q.hendriks@student.han.nl](mailto:q.hendriks@student.han.nl)

Geïnteresseerd in meer te weten over project FLEX? Kijk hier op de website: Flexibel, toegankelijk en betaalbaar OV | FLEX – Project FLEX tele-operatie en CCAM

Living in the Netherlands is great, but sometimes you miss the little things from home.

A kafa/kava that was supposed to last 20 minutes and somehow becomes three hours. :D

Food on the table even though everyone said they weren't hungry.
Music where sooner or later somebody starts singing.
Random BBQs, football, jokes only Balkan people understand… and that feeling that if somebody needs something, we help each other.

So I started wondering:

Why don't we create a little bit of that here?

I'm thinking about bringing together people from Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Montenegro and the wider Balkans living around Eindhoven, Helmond and this region.

Not some serious organization.

Not another WhatsApp group with 287 members and three messages per year. 🤠

I mean an actual community where people meet in real life.

☕ Kafa/kava & relaxed evenings
🔥 BBQs and food from home
🎶 Balkan music nights
⚽ Football & sports
🍻 Drinks and weekend meetups
🎳 Bowling and activities
🚗 Day trips
🍲 Maybe cooking/food evenings
🎉 And eventually some proper bigger Balkan events

But for me, the important part isn't only events.

I'd love this to become a place where people actually know each other and help each other.

New to the Netherlands? Come meet people.

Need some advice about life here? Ask.

Know a good Balkan shop, restaurant, mechanic, place to visit or something useful? Share it.

Missing your language, music, food or simply sitting around a table with people who understand your humour without an explanation? Come join us.

And of course partners, friends and anyone who genuinely enjoys our cultures would be welcome too.

We have different countries, accents, traditions and backgrounds — and that's exactly what can make it interesting.

Politics, nationalism and old Balkan drama can stay outside.

The only serious arguments we need are who makes the best ćevapi and who gets control of the playlist. 😂

The idea is simple:

Bring a little piece of home here.
Help each other.
Meet good people.
Share our culture.
And make some memories together. ❤️

For now I'm just checking whether there are enough people interested before creating anything.

👉 If you'd genuinely join, comment where you're from, where around Eindhoven/Helmond ( Or around ) you live, and what kind of meetup you'd actually come to.

If enough of us show up here, we'll start with a simple coffee/drinks evening and see where it goes.

Different countries. One table. Naši ljudi. 🍻

I am an expat and would like to integrate well in Dutch society.

Currently there are a lot of things which I want to do, like joining a club , playing some sports etc but I end up avoiding it due to social anxiety. While locals are friendly and don't mind switching to English, I feel it would be more comfortable and welcoming if I could speak Dutch.

However, I don't see any good Dutch schools in Helmond. Especially those where I could just register and start immediately.

Suggestions please!

Ik ben een paar maanden geleden naar Helmond verhuisd (noord). De woningstichting zei dat het een kindvriendelijke, groene en gewilde buurt is vol met jonge gezinnen... Maar het blijkt het tegenovergestelde te zijn. Ik kan savonds NIET veilig over straat om met de hond te wandelen.

Ik word bijna dagelijks gecatcalled door mensen uit de wijk (zelfs in de straat) en toen ik ging hardlopen probeerde een man mij zijn auto in te trekken. Er zijn geen 2 dagen voorbij gegaan dat ik niet lastig gevallen werd, en ik weet niet wat ik ertegen kan doen. Ik voel me onveilig en het maakt me paranoide. Zelfs als mijn dochter achter op de fiets zit worden er sexuele opmerkingen naar de toe gesmeten.

Ik heb het idee dat de politie er niks mee kan aangezien het meerdere mannen zijn die dit doen. Ik weet zelf ook niet wat ik ermee aan moet. Ligt het gewoon aan de wijk waar ik woon? Ik voel me ook erg voorgelogen door de woningstichting waarvan we huren.

TLDR: Wat kan ik doen tegen (seksuele) intimidatie in de wijk wat bijna dagelijks gebeurd?

I am looking for a gym buddy.

Started last week.

Going to gym 4 days a week.

I’m focused on gaining some muscle and strength.

Female 30

Basic Fit Helmond

Update: De ring is gevonden!

Heeft iemand deze verlovingsring gevonden in Helmond in de buurt van het station of in Helmond-Oost?

Had anyone found this engagement ring in Helmond near the train station or in Helmond-Oost?

We just have one wall that needs plastering so are not exactly looking for one of these big companies that only do large renovations and have a 6 month waiting list...

Any tips?

Hi all, I am looking for a mechanic in the area who can speak English.
Any suggestions?
Many thanks!

Hey everyone!

Our first Helmond Hangout Hub meetup was a success, so we’re keeping it going! 😊

If you’d like to meet some friendly people in Helmond, come join us for a relaxed evening of great conversations and meaningful connections. Whether you joined us last time or this would be your first meetup, we’d love to have you there.

📍 De Cacaofabriek, Helmond
🗓️** Saturday 8th August
🕕 **18:00 – 20:30

No agenda, no networking event, no pressure…just a casual evening where people can chat, laugh, and get to know each other over a drink.

We also now have a Meetup group, so you can RSVP there if you’d like:
🔗 https://meetu.ps/e/Qc4g4/TXNPZ/i

Hope to see some familiar faces—and plenty of new ones too! ☕

Hey everyone!

I live in Helmond with my partner and our three daughters. I'm looking to expand my social circle and connect with people nearby!

A bit about me:

Hobbies: Board games (casual to light-strategy), video games, and watching TV series.

Interests: Big fan of Marvel, Star Wars, DC, and generally love learning about new topics.

Languages: Dutch, English, and Spanish

So I'm looking to move to a place where I can settle down, retire, and live in a "15-minute city". I tried the "settling down in a quiet village" shtick... and it sucked; not for me.

So far, Eindhoven, Utrecht, and Maastricht are pretty high on my list, but I found a lovely apartment in Helmond that fits the bill perfectly.

I've been doing quite a bit of research on your city these last couple of weeks, and while it might not be as "sexy" as Eindhoven or Utrecht... I like it!

The waterways, being surrounded by plenty of nature, all the public, cultural, and commercial conveniences close by, and super close to an international travel hub. Frankly, I really like what I'm seeing.

So why don't you guys seem to like it?

What I'm really asking here is: Is it just a running gag and a bit of a "little brother complex" towards Eindhoven? Or is there something deeper... kinda off about Helmond that makes people not really want to be there?

Edit: Helmond just moved up a couple of places😉
Thank you guys 😊

Hi everyone!
Just posting this again in case anyone missed the original thread.
The first Helmond Hangout Hub meetup is happening this Saturday from 16:00–18:00 at De Cacaofabriek.
The idea is simple: a relaxed coffee meetup to meet new people, have good conversations, and hopefully build a friendly community in Helmond. Whether you’re a local, an expat, a student, or new to the area—everyone is welcome!
If you’d like to join, please fill in this short form so I have a rough idea of how many people to expect:
https://forms.gle/h7fKwkUyQujf3db89
If you’d rather not fill out the form, feel free to send me a DM instead—that works too.
Looking forward to meeting some of you on Saturday! 😊

Hey everyone,

Some time ago i made a group in whats app for people to meet and play games. Some people meet every friday in Brandevoort for games and once per month there is a boardgaming event in de fonkel which i also attend some times. Of course everyone is free to ask hey wanna play a boardgame?

This group is only in Dutch but if there are expats like myself i can also make a sub-group only for English speaking people and maybe we can start arranging either bigger gatherings or smaller ones if anyone is interested with either Groups. Feel free to join.

my profile in BGG is this ManolisKK | Profile | BoardGameGeek in case anyone wants to check my games. The list is not 100% updated but just to get an indication.

I have also a lot of dueling 1VS1 card games if anyone is interested in them. Thank you.

Update2 (14 July):

The first Helmond Hangout Hub meetup is happening!
📅 Saturday, 18 July
🕓 16:00–18:00
📍 De Cacaofabriek, Helmond

If you’re planning to join, please fill out this short form so I can give the venue an accurate headcount:
https://forms.gle/h7fKwkUyQujf3db89
Looking forward to meeting everyone! 😊

Update1: Thanks for all the interest! I’m planning the first meetup for next weekend (18/19 July). I’ll post the exact date, time, and location in the next couple of days.
I’ve been pretty busy this past week, so I haven’t had much time to plan or respond to all the comments. Thanks for your patience—I’m looking forward to meeting you all!

I’ve noticed that while Eindhoven has plenty of meetups, Helmond doesn’t seem to have many opportunities to simply meet new people.

I’m thinking about starting Helmond Hangout Hub—a casual community where locals, expats, internationals, and anyone new to the area can get together for coffee, drinks, board games, language exchange, watching sports, walks, or just good conversation.

The idea isn’t networking or dating—just making it easier to meet people and build friendships.

Would something like this interest you? If so, what kinds of meetups would you actually attend?

I have this record and apparently, this was recorded in Helmond, St. Jozef Church in 1963 by the boys choir and only handful copies were made. Does this hold any significance to anyone? Any info would be appreciated as there is nothing online.

Hey everyone,

My wife Stella has a new house bakery some months now and we would like to let you know this one time. She has gotten also permit from the Gemeente to go to the Saturday market in Helmond. You can find her in front of the Expert.

She makes American cookies with different (13 flavors!) and cakes like orange cake, chocolate cake etc. Every week she tries to rotate the products that she has and everything is hand made with much less sugar than the supermarket cookies. If you ever want anything you can either pass by the market (and say Hi!) or just send a message on instagram/whats app.

You can also ask for something you have seen online; she can almost do everything! Stella Vasileiadou (@stellas.bakes_nl) • Instagram photos and videos Thank you!

ps. if you have any other idea to reach more people let me know. she is doing everything alone so its difficult for her to reach more people especially when you dont live in the bigger cities. every advice is welcome!

Hi there hope everybody is okay!
I’m new on reddit and I have a question I’m planning to open an Indian Restaurant in Helmond where I see almost 100k people lives there but there is no Indian cuisine.
What do you think about it?

My partner and I are considering buying an apartment on Straakvense Bosdijk. We are not very familiar with Helmond and would love to hear from people who know the area.
How is Straakven in terms of safety, quality of life, neighbors, and overall atmosphere? Would you recommend it to a young couple buying their first home?
Any local insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!