Calm has returned to the harbour. The marquee is coming down, the last things are being cleared away and slowly everything is going back to normal. But one thing is certain: the celebration of 80 years of Den Heijer will stay with us for a long time.

What an evening. What an atmosphere. What a party.

Together with business relations, colleagues, family, friends and everyone else involved, we marked a special milestone: 80 years of W.G. den Heijer & Zn. B.V. A family business with deep roots in the port of Scheveningen, built on craftsmanship, trust, hard work and a love of fish.

The words of our master of ceremonies Fred Zuiderwijk proved more than fitting. He announced an evening never to be forgotten, and that is exactly what it became. The atmosphere was there from the very first moment. There was laughter, catching up, toasting and above all enjoyment.

The anniversary celebration was one beautiful moment after another. From the welcome to the speeches, from the music to the special encounters, and from the festive decorations to the warm reactions of everyone who was there. Work is now under way on a compilation of the evening. We will of course share the aftermovie and photos soon, so that we can all enjoy it once more.

We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Although the reactions on the evening itself and the messages we have received since say it all. The involvement, the congratulations and the kind words meant a great deal to us.

And then of course there was that remark by the mayor. You heard it yourself: Den Heijer maakt je blijer, Den Heijer makes you happier.

On behalf of everyone at W.G. den Heijer & Zn. B.V., we would like to thank you warmly for coming, for your trust and for your part in this unforgettable evening.

On to the future. With the same passion, the same quality and the same Scheveningen pride.