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16. June 2026

Education and culture16. June 2026

The special film "Yellow Letters"

German-Turkish political drama // Screening on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 at 8 pm at the Kinodrom // Admission: €7.

As part of the "KINO Bocholt - the special film" series, the drama "Yellow Letters" will be screened on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The film depicts the impact of state repression on a married couple of artists. The loss of their professional livelihood is followed by the danger of losing each other as a couple. A universal story, starring Tansu Biçer and Özgü Namal and directed by İlker Çatak (The Teachers' Room)....

15. June 2026

Education and culture15. June 2026

Anniversary: 10 years of BOHJazz concerts

10th anniversary of the jazz series // In the annexe at LernWerk, Herdingstr. 5, entrance from the Aa side // Free entry

Jazz guitarist Christian Hassenstein's trio performs every two months at the Appendix, the annexe of the LernWerk. As part of the tenth-anniversary celebrations of the popular BOHJazz series, German jazz trombonist Ludwig Nuss will be appearing as a guest soloist on Thursday 2 July. The concert begins at 8.00 pm; admission is free. Visitors can look forward to extraordinary sounds and the unique dynamics of this...

Family15. June 2026

Bocholt Health Days offer a varied programme of activities

A varied programme of events from 28 June to 4 July 2026 // Yoga Day and dance event in Langenberg Park, as well as activities in the local neighbourhoods

From 28 June to 4 July 2026, the City of Bocholt is hosting the Bocholt Health Days, featuring a wide-ranging programme focusing on exercise, relaxation and healthy eating. The activities are aimed at all age groups and will take place in Langenberg Park and at local community centres. Residents can take part in the various hands-on activities free of charge and without prior registration.

Climate and environment15. June 2026

The town of Bocholt is trialling a new method to combat invasive plant species

Participation in the inter-municipal LEADER project // Controlling Sakhalin knotweed on a trial plot on Ostring

- The town of Bocholt is taking active steps to combat the spread of invasive plant species and is launching a targeted control programme on a test site near the Ostring. As part of an inter-municipal LEADER project, efforts are being made there to control Sakhalin knotweed using a combined method of repeated cutting and soil replacement. The project will run until 2028 and is intended to provide practical...

Planning and building15. June 2026

Leopoldstraße will be closed due to hydrant replacement works

Work scheduled to take place from 22 June to 22 July

Leopoldstraße will be closed to motor vehicle traffic at the end of the month, immediately at the junction with Münsterstraße. This is due to the need to replace a fire hydrant, which is expected to take place between 22 June and 22 July 2026. No diversion will be put in place for this work.

Traffic15. June 2026

Paving work on a section of Nordstraße

22 June to 7 August 2026 // Construction work in the pedestrian zone

Paving work will take place on Nordstraße between house numbers 36 and 40 from 22 June 2026. The works are expected to continue until 7 August 2026.

12. June 2026

Public policy12. June 2026

Municipal crisis management team rehearses for an emergency

Disaster response exercise by the SAE of the City of Bocholt // Organised by the Institute

The City of Bocholt's Emergency Response Team (SAE) has now carried out an emergency drill at the fire station on Dingdener Straße. As part of a theoretical hazard drill, around 30 participants coordinated the complex procedures involved in a simulated evacuation following a serious accident involving hazardous substances in the city centre. The realistic simulation served to further optimise internal processes...

Planning and building12. June 2026

Repairs to the power line at Gasthausplatz

Parking remains available // No impact on the weekly market

On Monday 15 June, stadtwerker GmbH will be carrying out work on a power line at Gasthausplatz.

Economy12. June 2026

A warm welcome for new residents, including a guided tour of the town

At the welcome event for new residents, 15 newcomers to Bocholt had the chance to explore their new town, make new friends and experience Bocholt's warm hospitality.

Bocholt. On Thursday evening, Bocholt's Economic Development Agency, in collaboration with the City of Bocholt, once again welcomed residents who had moved to Bocholt over the past year to a special reception followed by a guided tour of the town. The new residents received the invitation to this evening after registering at the Tourist Information Office. A total of 15 new residents of Bocholt, together with...

Planning and building12. June 2026

Moltkestraße: Temporary road closures due to fibre-optic works

The junctions at Moltkestraße and Reygersstraße and Moltkestraße and Yorckstraße are affected // Pedestrian access remains unaffected

As part of the fibre-optic network roll-out in the Bocholt town centre, road users should expect temporary restrictions on Moltkestraße from mid-June. Two junctions along the road will be closed in turn to allow for upcoming groundworks.

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