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The Mandemakers Stadion (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɑndəmaːkərs ˌstaːdijɔn]) is a multi-use stadium in Waalwijk, Netherlands. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium is able to hold 7,500 people and was built in 1996. The Mandemakers Stadion replaced the Sportpark Olympia stadium that was able to hold 6,200 people and opened in 1940. Sportpark Olympia is the name of the multi-use sports park in which the Mandemakers Stadion is located. Derde Klasse-side VV Baardwijk is one of many clubs in the sports park.

Waalwijk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋaːlʋɛik] ) is a municipality and a city in the southern Netherlands. It had a population of 48,815 in 2021 and is located near the A59 and N261 motorways. The villages of Capelle, Vrijhoeve-Capelle, Sprang (the former municipality of Sprang-Capelle) and Waspik together with the city of Waalwijk form the municipality of Waalwijk. The city has an old town center, which has recently been modernized.

Heusden (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦøːzdə(n)] ) is a municipality and a town in the South of the Netherlands. It is located between the towns of Waalwijk and 's-Hertogenbosch. The municipality of Heusden, including Herpt, Heesbeen, Hedikhuizen, Doeveren, and Oudheusden, merged with Drunen and Vlijmen in 1997, giving the municipality its current form. The middle part of national park the Loonse en Drunense Duinen is located in the municipality of Heusden.

Genderen is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It is located in the municipality of Altena. The village was first mentioned in the late-11th century Ganderon, and means "settlement on the Gander River". Genderen is a stretch out village which developed in the Middle Ages along the Bergse Maas and was part of the Land van Altena.The Dutch Reformed church dated from the 13th century, but was destroyed in 1944 during World War II. It was rebuilt in 1953, but the tower was constructed from the ruins of the medieval church.Genderen was home to 499 people in 1840. Genderen was a separate municipality until 1923, when it was merged with Eethen. Before 1908, the name of the municipality was Heesbeen, Eethen en Genderen.

Oudheusden is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It is in the municipality of Heusden, about 1 km (0.62 mi) south of the city of Heusden. The name Oudheusden literally means "Old-Heusden", from the Dutch "oud" (English: old) and is used to distinguish from Heusden. Oudheusden was first mentioned in between 1108 and 1121 as Hysdene.Oudheusden was home to 858 people in 1840. Oudheusden was a separate municipality until 1935, when it became part of Heusden. After World War II, Heusden wanted to expand and demolish its fortification, however the Dutch Monument organisation prevented their demise. It has resulted in an extension of the city into the village.

Duinrand is a defunct restaurant in Drunen, in the Netherlands. It was a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in 1985 and retained that rating until 1995.First owner and head chef was Menno Huybrechts. In 1992, he sold the restaurant to Wulf Engel.The restaurant closed down in 2002, due to bankruptcy.

Kaatsheuvel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkaːtsˌɦøːvəl]) is a town in the province of North Brabant, Netherlands situated along highways N261 and N628. With a population of roughly 16,600, it is the largest town in and the capital of the municipality of Loon op Zand, which also consists of the villages of De Moer and Loon op Zand. As Kaatsheuvel is a municipality capital, it has a town hall, located in the town centre. The town hall was torn down in 2010 as part of an ambitious plan to build a lively new town centre. A new town centre has been built, with the title Bruisend Dorpshart (Sparkling Village's Heart). Kaatsheuvel is internationally known for the Efteling theme park and as a gateway to National Park Loonse en Drunense Duinen.

Heusden Castle is a ruined major castle in Heusden.

Drongelen is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It is located in the municipality of Altena. The village was first mentioned in 1270 as de Drungele, and might mean "open forest near the Drongel river".The church of Drongelen was destroyed by a flood in 1509, and not rebuilt until 1700. In November and December 1944, almost the entire village and the church were destroyed during the fighting between the Allied Forces and the German army. A wooden church was donated by Sweden as a temporary church. In 1951, a new church was rebuilt. The wooden church was moved to Amstelveen where it burnt down in 2000.Drongelen was home to 358 people in 1840. The school closed in 1984 and became the village house. There is a free car ferry between Drongen and Waalwijk.Drongelen was a separate municipality until 1923, when it was merged with Eethen. Before 1908, the name of the municipality was Drongelen, Haagoort, Gansoijen en Doeveren.

Drongelen, Haagoort, Gansoijen en Doeveren (or "Drongelen c.a.") is a former municipality in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It included the villages of Drongelen and Doeveren, and the two former hamlets Hagoort and Gansoijen. The two hamlets Hagoort and Gansoijen were destroyed in the construction of the Bergsche Maas canal in 1904. The municipality changed its name to just "Drongelen" in 1908.

Besoijen is a former village in the Netherlands. Until 1922, it was a separate municipality, but it is now a neighbourhood of Waalwijk.

Eethen is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It is located in the municipality of Altena. The village was first mentioned in 850 as Atina. The etymology is unclear. Eethen developed on a sand hill in the Middle Ages and part of the original ring road is still visible.The Dutch Reformed church dates from the 12th century. The tower was added in the late-14th century. In 1944, it was severely damaged by World War II and was restored and reconstructed between 1948 and 1951.Eethen was home to 310 people 1840. Eethen was a separate municipality between 1923 and 1973. It was formed by the merging of the municipalities of Drongelen, Genderen, and Meeuwen, and became a part of Aalburg in 1973.