Full closure of Robert-Koch-Ring

From 5 June for an estimated 5 working days // Diversion for motor vehicles // Pedestrian bridge available

The Robert-Koch-Ring will be fully closed from 5 June for an estimated 5 working days as part of construction work. The residents have already been informed by the contractor. Motor vehicle traffic will be diverted with appropriate signage, pedestrians will be able to pass the site of the work. Bus traffic affected Bus traffic is also affected. The StadtBus line C1 will have to be operated without the...

Aalten's mayor Stapelkamp nominated for new term of office

Council of the Dutch neighbouring municipality recommends reappointment

Anton Stapelkamp may continue as mayor in the Aalten municipal council. He was nominated for a six-year re-election at the last closed council meeting. This council decision goes via the King's Commissioner to the Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations of the Netherlands. Ultimately, Mayor Stapelkamp is reappointed by royal decree. His current term of office ends on 22 December 2023.

Large ESB children's flea market is cancelled

The children's flea market planned for next Sunday, 04.06.2023 at the Entsorgungs- und Servicebetrieb Bocholt (ESB) is cancelled. Due to a tragic accident this week in which an ESB employee died, this event will not take place out of respect for the relatives and colleagues. According to the ESB, they will try to find an alternative date.

Belgian countrywomen visited Bocholt

Deputy Mayor Kroesen welcomed guests from the twin town

19 countrywomen from the twin town of the same name visited the European City of Bocholt from 1 to 2 June 2023. Deputy Mayor Elisabeth Kroesen officially welcomed the group at the Stadthotel Bocholt.

"My Bocholt" - cup - the reusable cup for less disposable waste

Bocholt for more sustainability // Cups now available at many locations

"Simply better with reusable cups" is the motto of the information stand of the Entsorgungs- und Servicebetrieb Bocholt (ESB) on Tuesday, 06.06.2023 on St.-Georg-Platz. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., waste advisor Karin Kalka-Freundt will be offering information about waste avoidance and especially about the Bocholt reusable cup.

Music school programme "Kita und Musikschule" successfully launched

Offer in three Bocholt kindergartens

Since January, three day-care centres in Bocholt, the Bekendorfsweide day-care centre, the St. Theresia family centre and the Rosengarten day-care centre, have been successfully participating in the "Day-care and Music School" programme. During a music lesson in one of the three participating day-care centres, Kai Enck and Kerstin Erkens from the "Stiftung der Stadtsparkasse Bocholt zur Förderung von...

Women's Finance Fair takes place on 17 June at Textilwerk

Focus on women's financial and professional goals // Register now

For Saturday, 17 June, the Catholic Women's Community Germany in the Diocese of Münster (kfd) and the Equal Opportunities Officer of the City of Bocholt invite you to the "Woman, Work & Money" fair at the LWL Museum Textilwerk (Spinnerei).

City history: From the early days of Bocholt football

Historical Photo of the Month June // Motif shows team of the "Bocholter Ballspielverein" (Bocholt ball club)

A motif from the early days of football in Bocholt is the historical photo of the month June.

Summer Reading Club 2023: Registration now open

Colourful programme during the summer holidays // Closing party with bestselling author

Registration is now open for this year's Summer Reading Club, where all participants can use the library during the holidays, take part in the programme of events and compete for the coveted "Oskars". All those interested can register on the spot or download the form on the SLC page.

FW Bocholt: Vacant farm in Lowick was in full fire

FW Bocholt (ots) - On the afternoon of Whit Monday, the forces of the full-time and volunteer fire brigades of Bocholt were alerted to a farm fire. As it was an empty building, fire-fighting was the main task. A neighbouring building could be protected. A total of 11 emergency vehicles with 41 firefighters were on the scene in Lowick. The fire is still being extinguished. The cause of the fire will then be...