Based on the September 1980 issue of De Hoogstraatse Gazet (nr 35),
Galerie "De Drie Berken" in Pulsebaan 50, Wechelderzande, held art exhibitions, highlighting the local commitment to culture.
Furthermore, agricultural challenges were present, with the fokveedag ( livestock day ) delayed due to foot-and-mouth disease ( morid- en klauwieer ), showcasing the precarious nature of rural life in 1980.
Theater and film in the region offered entertainment for locals, fostering a lively cultural scene. 4. The Challenges of 1980