The Toyists have to move back to the Dennenoord location in Zuidlaren. The international art movement must make room for 35 Ukrainian refugees. Tinarlo Municipality and the Lentis Mental Health Foundation are still discussing the issue of providing shelters for refugees. But the intention is for the Ukrainians to act on July 1.
Lentis and municipality spokesmen point out that the refugee shelter in the Vridestein building has not yet been completed. They noted that “consultations are still ongoing.”
But for the Toyists, the adventure in the former women's ward came to an end after four years. Landlord Lentis has indicated that the building must be vacated before May 10. Artists are now assigned a different location on the Dennenoord website.
By accommodating 35 Ukrainians in the Fredestyn Building, which is located at the back of the mental health care site, Tinarlo Municipality is creating a third reception site for this group of refugees. For about two years, 215 Ukrainians have been camping at the Eswal campsite in Vrys and the Akenveen campsite in Tynaarlo. In Fris they live in hikers' huts, and in Tinarlo it's all about small houses. According to a municipal spokesperson, there are also 35 Ukrainians staying with individuals.
