From August 8-11, 2025, the traditional Dernbach fair will take place. The funfair Altstars Dernbach e.V. invite you and look forward to a carefree weekend on our beautiful Rathausplatz. They draw particular attention to the fair parade (Sunday, 10 August, 2 p.m.; from 1:30 p.m. meeting point at the Silberstollen). At the Kriegerdenkmal, a commemoration of the dead also takes place on Sunday at about 11:30 a.m. (after the festive service). Further information about the fair can be found at http://www.kirmes-dernbach.de.
We join the wishes for beautiful fair days of the Kirmes Altstars e.V..
Last Sunday, the square under the lime trees was transformed into a lively meeting place for the community: More than 100 citizens followed the invitation to the citizens’ breakfast – in bright sunshine, in a good mood and with a rich breakfast table.
In a relaxed atmosphere we laughed, talked and enjoyed the time together. A heartfelt thank you goes to the Beethoven Dernbach choral family, which provided refreshment with chilled drinks, as well as the DLRG Playmobile, which thrilled the children with play and fun.
The 1st Associates Gerhard Prochnow (CDU) greeted the guests with a few introductory words before everyone rushed into the cozy get-together.
Thanks to the active commitment of the choir family, our community workers and several members of the municipal council, the set-up and dismantling went smoothly. A successful example of what is possible through local cooperation.
We are already looking forward to the next citizens’ breakfast – for even more exchange, proximity and community.
How is our forest developing? And how does sustainable forestry deal with the tension between recreation, nature conservation and hunting? During a public forest tour with the Wirges City Council and the Dernbach Municipal Council, around 30 participants received exciting insights directly on site – expertly accompanied by district forester Gesche Böbinger.
On Saturday morning, a total of 32 people gathered at Jagdhaus Kehrwieder to take part in a public forest tour together with Wirges City Council and Dernbach Municipal Council. Among the participants were also 10 interested citizens, This underscores the public interest in the event.
In the best weather, Markus Schlotter (Mayor of Wirges) welcomed those present and then handed over the floor to Forestry manager Gesche Böbinger, which expertly led through the approximately two-hour event.
The forester, Mrs. Böbinger, shows the participants the area of thinning
The tour began with a visit to a forested area. There, Ms Böbinger explained how specifically young trees are planted after harmful events or for ecological enhancement.
At the next station, a forest area was presented, which is deliberately left to itself in the regeneration. Such areas serve to preserve biodiversity and offer important retreats for animals and plants.
We then proceeded to a section that had already been marked for digging. Ms Böbinger explained the importance of the different markings for forest maintenance, logging and natural rejuvenation.
At the end of the technical part, the group visited another afforested area, which was equipped with protective measures against wild bites. Particular attention was paid to the close cooperation with the hunters in order to better protect young plants from wild damage.
Back at the hunting lodge, the hunting tenant reported from his practice and talked about the increasing challenges in the area. In particular, the high-traffic Köppelhütte (over 400 vehicles were counted on some weekends) makes game viewing and hunting considerably more difficult due to the increasing pressure on visitors, which in some animal species can only take place during the day. Mountain bikers, who drive across the forest, as well as night forest visitors, who use the shortest path to the parking lot, disturb the game in addition. A little more consideration for nature and the environment is advisable and in the interest of everyone.
Around 12:00 the instructive and impressive forest tour ended and the participants were able to strengthen themselves with a wild sausage. The event highlighted the importance of exchange between citizens, local politics, forestry and hunters in order to sustainably protect and shape our forest as a diverse natural, recreational and economic area.
The Dervish youth lounge – the youth room in Dernbach – gets a new impetus! Together with Alessa, Thomas Burchards (CDU) and Youth godfather Mario Geldner In a short time, new promotional material was created to bring the lounge back to the centre of village life. With fresh flyers, colourful design and targeted public relations, the lounge is intended to revive – to a place of encounter, leisure and community for young people from Dernbach.
The Dervish Youth Lounge is the perfect place for anyone between the ages of 12 and 18 who is looking for a place to hang out, meet people, listen to music or just have fun. Whether you have been living in Dernbach for a long time or have only recently moved here, you are welcome here. The lounge offers numerous possibilities to design your free time: A pool table, a music system, a big screen with projector, game consoles and cozy sitting areas for talking and relaxing are waiting for you.
The youth lounge is accompanied by Mario Geldner, Our dedicated youth sponsor. He always has an open ear, is happy about new faces and supports you and others in realizing their own ideas and implementing small projects or actions. Thus, the lounge not only becomes a retreat, but an active part of village life.
The Dervish Youth Lounge is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 18:00 to 21:00 in the building on Burgweg 3, directly at the castle sports complex. If you have any questions or interest, you can contact Mario Geldner (tel. 0171/7767419) turn around.
So: Come by! There is always something going on in the Dervish Youth Lounge, and the fun is guaranteed!
In the future, too, ‘Together für Dernbach“ together with Thomas Burchards and Mario Geldner actively work to strengthen the youth lounge and to maintain it as an integral part of village life. The focus is on new ideas, youth participation and an open, lively community. Because a strong youth is the best investment in a strong village community.
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