Peace and space

It is nice to live in "Smerdiek" as the local population traditionally calls the village. Natives and outsiders all enjoy the relaxed village life. The “Smerdiekenaars” appreciate the tranquility and the proximity of the polders and nature (“just look at the 'Pluumpot' or look at the Oosterschelde from the dike”). Daily life in Sint-Maartensdijk is very social. People greet each other and in the village you will always meet someone you know with whom you can have a chat.

Simply good living in Smerdiek-West

Smediek-West is a pleasant neighborhood in the west of Sint-Maartensdijk. Here, old rental homes make way for modern and energy-efficient new construction. There will be owner-occupied and rental houses, terraced houses and apartments. Suitable for families, starters and seniors. Sustainable, energy-efficient and life-resistant living are paramount. Smerdiek-West will be a neighborhood where it is simply good to live. The social living environment with good facilities is ideal for young families and current residents. The children will soon be able to walk to the new community school, shops are within walking distance and the Pluimpot Medical Center , residential care center Maartenshof , the sports and community center and the swimming pool are always nearby. Whatever your housing wish is, you will find it in Smerdiek-West. Are you interested in living here? For owner-occupied homes, please contact Bouwgroep De Nijs-Soffers. More information about the rental properties can be found at citylander.

New park

Simultaneously with the construction of the new homes, a park is also being built in Smerdiek-West. Alderman Frank Hommel: “This park contributes to the quality of life in the core. It is not only there for Smerdiek-West, but for the whole of Sint-Maartensdijk. People can meet and relax here. It is also good for the diversity of birds, insects and flowers in the district.” Benches, playground equipment or a jeu-de-boules court?

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Pluimpot Medical Center

In April 2021 it will be brand new Pluimpot Medical Center opened at Rädda Barnenstraat 7. The general practitioners of Sint-Maartensdijk, Scherpenisse, Stavenisse and Poortvliet practice here. The center has a clear regional function, with, in addition to general practitioners, also physiotherapy, speech therapy and a pharmacy. In addition, you will find practices for osteopathy, physiotherapy, exercise therapy, podiatry and a dietician in Sint-Maartensdijk.

Care counter Smediek

Care counter Smediek brings Smerdiekenaars together. Residents with a need for help can call on one of the volunteers. For a job or errand, transport to the hospital, or a nice cup of coffee or a walk. The care counter makes a care card, which is distributed door-to-door. It lists all institutions that are active in the field of care and welfare. Smerdiek care desk is currently closely involved in the Empowercare project. This project is aimed at helping the 65+ and the chronically ill aged 55+ to continue living independently for longer. The care desk works with volunteers. Do you want to know more? Then send an email to: Zorgloketsmerdiek@outlook.com or look at their Facebook page.

Care farm An de Diek

Care farm An de Diek is a daytime activity for elderly people with dementia, psychological, mental and/or physical problems. The care farm is part of Schutse Zorg Tholen. More information can be found here, or mail to: info@schutsezorgtholen.nl.

Maartenshof residential care center

Residential care center Maartenshof is beautifully situated on the edge of the village. Here you can live independently with care nearby. There are also two group homes for people with dementia and a meeting center. From the residential care center you can easily reach the center of Sint-Maartensdijk. Maartenshof has a cozy recreation room and a weekly GP practice is available.

Village table Sint-Maartensdijk-Scherpenisse
The Dorpstafel is the mouthpiece for the inhabitants of Smerdiek. De Dorpstafel has been active for many years and is involved in various matters in the village. Think of topics such as public space, filling in certain areas in the village, construction of homes, vacancy. The Village Table provides solicited and unsolicited advice to the municipal council and also to politicians. For example, the Sint-Maartensdijk Nature Playground was created, where children can play to their heart's content with natural materials. And partly due to the efforts of the village table, the swimming pool is currently being completely renovated. The Dorpstafel also focuses on the future. What do we as a village community want our village to look like in 10 years? To gain insight into the wishes, the Village Table is developing a village vision. The opinion of the residents is very important in this regard. Do you want to know more or share your vision? Mail to Dorpstafel@zeelandnet.nl or look at the Facebookpagina

Salvation Army, Shed 3
The Salvation Army is located in the service center Loods 3 on Sportlaan. It offers help in the social field and provides support in places where it is needed. It is a place where people can meet each other while enjoying a cup of coffee (in 't Trefpunt) and buy used items at reasonable prices at the thrift shop and at clothing store Gaaf en Goed. People in emergency situations can also get food, furniture and clothing. You can go to the social office with questions about benefits or taxes. And for life questions you can turn to social services

Heart to Heart Tholen Foundation
Heart to Heart Tholen Foundation helps families who, for whatever reason, are in financial difficulties. They help with basic necessities. This is done by putting together and distributing food packages. For material goods there is a collaboration with the Salvation Army.

You on Tholen
The neighborhood sports coaches and youth workers of You on Tholen organize many activities for the youth together with the inhabitants. The aim is for all residents to become active in the sporting and cultural field. Look here for an overview of the activities. Young people who need support can also come here. This can be in the form of a listening ear, an activity or a conversation. Youth work is ready for questions about the young person themselves, friends, home, school, work or the corona measures. You on Tholen also organizes a Mama café and activities for carers and volunteers.

To do together
To do together is a savings program in the municipalities of Tholen and Bergen op Zoom. With Doing Together, points can be saved at participating local retailers, entrepreneurs and institutions. Besides for yourself, savers also save for a savings goal. This can be an association, club or another maatscharitable, local purpose. You can choose for which charity you want to save.

senior web
Are you already digitally mobile? The corona time has taught us that we can be much less mobile physically. We have started to make more use of digital options such as video calling, image meetings, image work, image school and image purchases, shopping through web stores.

Old age can also lead to physical mobile limitations, making us more dependent on other possibilities to communicate, for example for a digital outing or to entertain ourselves. The computer, tablet or smartphone can help us with this. It is important that we can handle these resources a bit. We in Maartenshof have been working for years to help the elderly deal with these substances. senior web helps people individually with their questions about working with a laptop, smartphone or tablet.

Narrowstad, connected with Oranje

Sint-Maartensdijk is mentioned in Dutch historiography as early as the 13th century. At the end of the 14th century, the Van Borssele family acquired the castle north of Sint-Maartensdijk. This castle was also the home of Lord Frank van Borssele and Countess Jacoba of Bavaria. Alienora van Borssele, Frank's sister, gave the place city rights in 1485, allowing the narrow city to be reinforced with ramparts, fortresses and three gates. Via the first wife of William of Orange, Anna van Egmond – better known as Anna van Buren – Sint-Maartensdijk Castle came into the possession of the Oranges in the 16th century. It was finally demolished in 1818 after a period of decay. Archaeological excavations of the remains were carried out in the 60s. Today only the moat is still visible, on the edge of the village.

Since the sixteenth century, Sint-Maartensdijk has been one of the eight Zeeland narrow towns. These are smaller towns with city rights but without a seat in the States of Zeeland. In Regional Museum De Meeeloos you can find more information about the bond between Sint-Maartensdijk and the Oranjes, a bond that still exists. For example, Queen Beatrix visited Sint-Maartensdijk in 1996 and King Willem-Alexander is currently Lord of Sint-Maartensdijk.