In the run-up to the festive season, the Commission for Family and Third Age organized its Christmas baking workshop at the Maison des Associations in Holzem.

Under the guidance of Laurent Baudouin, teacher at the Hotel school, participants made mini Yule logs with buttercream. After preparing the dough and filling, they learned how to roll and decorate their pastries, guided by the professional’s advice.

In a convivial atmosphere, the workshop provided an opportunity to share culinary traditions and moments of exchange, launching the festive season with gourmet delight.

The St. Nicholas market at Capellen’s fundamental school was a hive of activity. The organizers had concocted a varied program for the event. For example, the most beautiful little Christmas tree was elected. Children could take part in craft workshops. Visitors could also do a good deed by helping to decorate the Telethon Christmas tree.

And of course, St. Nicholas and his companion, the bogeyman, didn’t miss the opportunity to spoil the schoolchildren. As a token of their thanks, the pupils gave the Holy Man a beautiful concert.

Alderman Ed Buchette also celebrated with the children and their parents. The atmosphere was excellent, and more than a few of them left immersed in the magic of Christmas.

Eric Lamhène’s film “Hors d’Haleine”, screened at Château de Mamer during Orange Week, attracted a large audience, including several members of the local council. The film tells the story of Emma, who leaves behind her ordered life to take refuge in a shelter for women in distress.

After the screening, the Commission for the Equality of Opportunities and Maison Citoyenne organized a round table discussion on domestic violence. Interest was high, and many questions were asked. Experts Eric Lamhène (director of the film), Esperanza Martin González-Quevedo (actress in the film and victim of domestic violence), Julie Schonne (assistant at LOG-in) and Christopher Witry (Ministry for Gender Equality and Diversity), were able to pass on a wealth of information to the audience, raising awareness of the issue.

To mark its 10ᵉ anniversary, the Pétanque Club Mamer organized a major tournament in September on its field next to the CIPA in Mamer, involving 16 teams from the commune as well as a team from Leudelange and one from Bertrange.

The event raised around 2,100 euros. The club then rounded this amount up to 2,500 euros. All proceeds go to Télévie. Télévie coordinator Diane Wunsch therefore travelled to Mamer to receive the cheque. She warmly thanked the club’s management.

The commune was represented at the cheque presentation by Mayor Luc Feller, Aldermen Roger Negri and Ed Buchette, Alderwoman Francine Closener and members of the local council. In his speech, the mayor underlined the social role of clubs and praised the dynamism and solidarity of the commune’s associations.

The Kinneksbond Cultural Center was a hive of activity as children awaited St. Nicholas and the bogeyman. Arriving from the “heavenly country” by train at Mamer station, they were warmly welcomed. Due to unstable weather conditions, the procession was cancelled and everyone was taken by bus to the cultural center.

St. Nicholas and his companion were greeted by mayor Luc Feller, alderman Ed Buchette, members of the town council and representatives of the Syndicat d’initiative et du tourisme, organizers of the event, while the Gemeng Mamer brass band provided the musical welcome.

In the main hall, children waited with their parents. The large UGDA children’s choir sang traditional carols. From his golden throne, the “Kleeschen” handed out well-stocked bags, while the gloomy but calm Père Fouettard kept his rods in his sack.

Every year, the Commission for Family and Third Age organizes a Christmas party in the CIPA village hall in Mamer. Again this year, there was plenty of dancing and laughter. Of course, the traditional Polish dance through the hall was not to be missed. Many people took part. The atmosphere remained excellent throughout the afternoon. Jeannot Conter played on his keyboard to keep the party going.

The municipality was represented by Mayor Luc Feller, Alderman Ed Buchette, Alderwoman Francine Closener and members of the local council. Representatives of the Senioren Amicale Mameranus and Club Haus am Brill also made the trip to CIPA to celebrate with the seniors.

In his speech, Luc Feller emphasized the importance of the elderly in society. In Mamer, the different generations work very well together, contributing to a particularly dynamic community fabric. Luc Feller also gave an overview of Winter Moments and the projects that will benefit seniors too.

After a good dance, the seniors were served a delicious menu.

Saint Nicholas and the bogeyman paid a visit to the schoolchildren on the Capellen school campus, where excitement was running high among the pre-school and kindergarten children. For several days, they had been preparing songs, decorations and drawings for Saint Nicholas and the Houseker.

Accompanied by mayor Luc Feller, alderman Ed Buchette, Nadine Schmid, president of the school board, and members of the Tourist Board, Saint Nicolas and his faithful companion arrived all smiles.

As no complaints were received about the Capellen and Holzem children, they handed out bag after bag of treats. Even the Houseker, busy helping out, forgot about the yards left in his bag.

The community of Mamer has a new village hall. There were nothing but satisfied faces at the inauguration of the Wëllebau in Mamer. Mayor Luc Feller, aldermen Roger Negri and Ed Buchette, alderwoman Francine Closener and members of the local council represented the municipality at the inauguration.

In his speech, the mayor retraced the building’s history. Its walls had been the venue for a number of festivities and balls. It was also the rehearsal hall for the “Wëll”, as the musicians of the Harmonie Union Mamer, the predecessor of the HGM, were called. But first and foremost, it was a meeting place for local residents, right in the center of Mamer,” emphasized Luc Feller, adding that the reallocation was aimed precisely at preserving this role. That’s why it was decided to install a village hall and a brasserie in the Wëllebau. He wished the building’s operator every success. In addition, it was important that the design of the protected building should reflect its historic use. The people behind the project have succeeded in doing just that,” emphasized Luc Feller.

During the evening, guests were given a close-up view of the renovated premises. Three clarinettists from the Harmonie Gemeng Mamer provided musical accompaniment to the friendly reception.

The auditorium at the Kinneksbond Cultural Center was packed for the ceremony honoring deserving athletes. A total of 268 athletes were honored for their outstanding performances. Among them were 86 women and 143 young people.

Mayor Luc Feller, alderwoman Francine Closener and Tom Kerschenmeyer, Chairman of the Commission for Sports and Recreation, presented the gifts: two microfiber towels. Members of the local council had also made the trip to the cultural center. Marc Feltgen, member of the commission, introduced the sportsmen and women honored, listed their merits and conducted a few short interviews with some of them.

In his speech, the mayor praised Mamer’s dynamic community life and said he was impressed that some 2,500 residents were members of sports clubs. He also thanked the athletes’ entourage for their daily support. The President of the Commission for Sports and Recreation, Tom Kerschenmeyer, was also delighted to see so many people, especially young people, taking part in club sports. He emphasized that community life helps to promote social cohesion.

During the interval, gymnasts from the Rythmo-Cats club drew rapturous applause with their performance.

For many years, Kleiderbörse Asbl in Mamer has been offering second-hand clothing, toys and everyday items in good condition, which are either resold or redistributed through donations to people in need.

To gain a better understanding of the association’s work, Minister Max Hahn visited the Maison des Jeunes in Mamer, where the “Kleederstuff” is located. Accompanied by mayor Luc Feller, aldermen Roger Negri and Ed Buchette, and alderwoman Francine Closener, the government representative for Family, Solidarity, Intercultural Living and Hospitality received explanations on how the association supports people in difficulty.

In addition to the “Kleederstuff”, the Kleiderbörse organizes a large second-hand market every spring and autumn, well known beyond the municipal borders. Further information: www.kleiderboerse.lu

As part of the National Day of the Tree, Cycle 3 pupils from the fundamental schools of Mamer and Capellen planted hedges once again this year. The Bambësch in Mamer was a hive of activity. More than 120 pupils planted shrubs under the guidance of forest ranger Fabrice Reuland and his staff. In all, several hundred hedges were planted on the site.

Aldermen Roger Negri and Ed Buchette were on hand to ensure that everything went smoothly.

But the students didn’t just learn how to plant: the experts also gave them a wealth of information on nature conservation. After taking part in the hedge planting, the pupils were able to keep their strength up for the rest of the day with pastries and drinks provided by the local authority.

At the 7th edition of the Festival de l’Inclusion, visitors took part in workshops offered by associations active in the social field, discovering tools designed for people with special needs. The evening, organized by the Commission for Social Inclusion and the Citizen’s House, also featured the prize-giving ceremony for the Cycle 2 drawing competition.

Mayor Luc Feller, Aldermen Roger Negri and Ed Buchette, and Alderwoman Francine Closener visited the stands and chatted with those in charge. The commune also thanked the participating associations with a cheque for 500 euros each.

The event highlighted how initiatives designed to meet specific needs can improve comfort and safety for all, giving inclusion a concrete, shared dimension.

As every year, the Syndicat d’Initiative et de Tourisme (SIT) invited the parents of the newborns of 2024 to plant a tree in their child’s honor in the Bambësch forest in Mamer.

Mayor Luc Feller and SIT president Claude Lang presented the families with a souvenir diploma, in the presence of Aldermen Roger Negri and Ed Buchette and members of the local council.

Guided by forest ranger Fabrice Reuland and forest workers, the parents planted species resistant to climate change.

The planting ended with soup and hot drinks, welcome in the cold, wet weather.

The Stiftung zur Förderung junger Künstler in Luxemburg presented this year’s Prix Mameranus to Alexandrie Chrétien aka Axipixi, a representative of the ninth art (comics), in the Salle des Fêtes at Château de Mamer. The prize has been awarded to promising young artists since 1990.

Around 70 guests attended the ceremony, including Mayor Luc Feller, Alderman Ed Buchette, Alderwoman Francine Closener and several members of the local council.

Guests were welcomed by foundation president Fernand Weides. Claude Kremer from the National Literature Center then invited the audience on a journey through time and the world of the ninth art. The evening also saw the screening of three short films made by students at the Lycée des Arts et Métiers. The eulogy was delivered by Fernand Weides. In his speech, Luc Feller emphasized the importance of art and wished the artist every success for the future. Together with the Foundation’s Honorary Chairman, Alfons Schmid, he presented the prize to the young artist. Finally, Alexandrie Chrétien offered the public a glimpse of her work.

To mark World Menopause Day, the Mamer Schlass hosted the play “Game Ovaries”, a humorous, sensitive and light-hearted take on a subject that is all too often ignored.

Nearly 150 people, mostly women, attended the performance, which was both entertaining and enriching.

Through scenes from everyday life, the play highlighted the emotions, doubts and challenges faced by women during this period of transition.

Organized by the Commission for Family and Third Age in collaboration with Club Haus Am Brill, the performance was followed by a talk by Diane Elsen, certified menopause coach. She shed a sympathetic light on the physical and emotional changes associated with this stage of life, while encouraging an open, taboo-free dialogue on menopause.

Like every year, the village fair is back in full swing. Aldermen Roger Negri and Ed Buchette, Alderwoman Francine Closener and several members of the local council officially opened the festivities. The Harmonie Gemeng Mamer provided the musical backdrop, performing the “Hämmelsmarsch” and the song “Et ass Kiermes am Duerf”.

In his speech, Alderman Ed Buchette, on behalf of the municipality, wished visitors a lot of fun and fairgoers every success.

In the parking lot in front of the Nic. Frantz sports hall, young and old will find numerous attractions: bumper cars, merry-go-round, trampolines, darts stand, duck fishing… The Mamer fair continues until October 26, 2025.

At the traditional “Apeldag”, around 70 children from five classes in cycle 2.2 at the fundamental schools in Mamer and Capellen were able to make their own apple juice. They also learned a lot of interesting things about this appetizing fruit.

The pressed apples all came from a natur&ëmwelt orchard near the school. A total of 500 kilos of apples were processed. The students were supervised by school staff and members of the local natur&ëmwelt section.

The children were very committed, sorting, cutting, crushing and pressing the apples with great dedication. As a thank-you, each pupil received a bottle of delicious apple juice.

At the Mamer Schlass, another edition of the Smart Café once again demonstrated how enriching dialogue between the generations can be.

Under the coordination of the non-profit organization GoldenMe Luxembourg, young volunteers from the Maison des Jeunes patiently and enthusiastically guided seniors through the use of their cell phones, tablets and laptops.

The seniors appreciated this invaluable help, and were impressed by the young people’s mastery of and confidence in digital tools. For the latter, it was also a great experience of sharing, rewarded by the recognition and gratitude of the participants.

The Smart Café is much more than a technology workshop: it’s a place for exchange and mutual respect between generations. Organized by the Commission for Family and Third Age, other events are already scheduled for the coming months.

The Family and Senior Citizens Commission organized a conference with experts from the Hëllef Doheem Foundation in the Mamer Schlass village hall. The theme was the Senior Plus service. This is a prevention and advice service for people over 65 who feel isolated or unsafe in their own homes. The commune of Mamer signed the Senior Plus agreement in 2016.

Foundation representatives presented Hëllef Doheem’s offerings to participants and answered questions. Among the topics covered were safety, loneliness, mobility, nutrition, social life, work in and around the home and health services. The audience was very interested and asked many questions.

Alderman Ed Buchette also came to the Mamer Schlass to listen to the specialists’ explanations.

Workshops on intercultural living together at the Maison Citoyenne attracted nearly a hundred Mamer residents.

Invited by the College of Aldermen and the Maison Citoyenne, they discussed diversity and discrimination, expressed their points of view, proposed solutions and shared what they appreciate about their commune.

The initiative, organized with MiFa and led by state experts, was part of the Communal Pact for Intercultural Living Together signed in 2024 by the College of Alderman.

Mayor Luc Feller and Alderman Roger Negri were delighted with the turnout. Mayor Luc Feller reminded everyone that Mamer is a multicultural commune, where diversity is a source of wealth, and where everyone should be able to feel at home and flourish.

The Amicale des pompiers held its traditional family party to thank the members of CIS Mamer and their families for their commitment.

This year, within this framework, was also celebrated the 50ᵉ anniversary of the youth section of the firefighters of the commune of Mamer. It was founded in 1975 in Mamer. In 1999, when the Holzem and Mamer fire departments merged, the youngsters were also grouped together. Since 2011, they have always been accompanied by their mascot (Flammi Flämmchen) and, in 2013, they received their own flag. In 50 years, over 200 children and teenagers have signed up, almost half of whom have gone on to active service. Over the years, more than 8,400 young people have taken part in over 1,600 activities.

The president of the Amicale, Marc Mergen, and the deputy head of the young firefighters, Monica Dos Santos, gave explanations about the section.

The mayor Luc Feller, accompanied by alderman Roger Negri and members of the local council, stressed the importance of the next generation of firefighters, praised the dynamism and commitment of the Mamer fire brigade, thanked all participants for their work and wished them every success for the future.

Marc Mergen and youth leader Maxime Mirto were honored by the national youth committee for their merits.

Over thirty amateur artists and private craftsmen took part in the Syndicat d’Initiatives et de Tourisme (SIT) Hobbymaart, held every two years in Brill Park.

President Claude Lang was delighted with the large turnout, especially on the first day under clear skies, which also included an open-air cinema session. The weather then put a damper on the event.

Mayor Luc Feller, Alderman Roger Negri and members of the town council hailed the event, which was integrated into the park’s natural setting, as a real addition to the town’s calendar.

The stalls offered a wide variety of crafts, syrups and liqueurs, bags and clothes, paintings and jewelry, attracting a large and curious public.

Repair Cafés are a great success, even in the municipality of Mamer. They are regularly organized in Mamer, Capellen and Holzem by the Commission for Energy Transition, Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development.

The latest Repair Café took place at the Capellen cultural center. It was a great success. Many people came with their faulty appliances, including lamps, vacuum cleaners, cell phones, computers, etc.

While the experts tried to get the devices back in working order, visitors could enjoy a cup of coffee, a piece of cake or watch the repairmen at work. The experts had their hands full. And, in most cases, they succeeded in getting the devices back in working order.

The Commission for Family and Third Age once again invited guests to a tea dance in the Mamer Schlass village hall.

The event was a huge success. Crowds of people of all ages made their way to the Mamer Schlass to enjoy themselves. Many CIPA residents were also there to celebrate. There was a lot of laughing and dancing.

To ensure a good atmosphere, the Ever Dance orchestra (Marco Rech and Yves Schmartz) had prepared a fine program.

Mayor Luc Feller and members of the local council made a point of visiting the village hall to share a moment of conviviality over a drink.

The Lion King and Mama Mia were shown on the big screen, preceded by short films from the Film Fund and animated features.

The 300 seats were filled on both evenings, while other spectators took to the lawn. The first evening, in fine weather, attracted a large number of families.

The following day, despite the pouring rain, the audience stayed until the final credits, including Mayor Luc Feller and Alderman Ed Buchett.

Drinks were served by the Youth Commission, and a foodtruck rounded out the offerings beyond the traditional popcorn.

Photos: © Sunset Cinema / Philippe Schroeder and Gemeng Mamer

In glorious summer weather, the Mamer market celebrated its autumn season.

Alderman Roger Negri, accompanied by Alderwoman Francine Closener and members of the local council, kicked off the new season. It was already the 18th edition of this autumn season, an anniversary that particularly delighted Jeff Bourg, President of the Luxembourg Market Association.

In addition to the usual offerings – meat, olives, tapenades, plants and flowers, craft beer and Italian specialties – this year saw the addition of a number of novelties, including a stand selling fresh homemade pasta and different varieties of honey. The presence of a company offering information in the field of energy transition also aroused public interest.

Drinks and grills were served by the Harmonie Gemeng Mamer, while the Magic Jazz Band provided musical entertainment.

At the Mimmelsratt orchard in Mamer, the national “Yellow Ribbon – Here you can pick” campaign was launched by Martine Hansen, in her capacity as Minister of Agriculture and Food, alongside Mayor Luc Feller, Alderman Roger Negri and Alderwoman Francine Closener.

This initiative was created 5 years ago to concretely fight food waste and promote the value of local fruit. The commune of Mamer is taking part for the second time.

A yellow ribbon on a fruit tree means that picking for personal use is authorized and encouraged.

As it’s important to raise awareness of food waste among the younger generation, children from the Maisons Relais in Mamer and Capellen helped tie yellow ribbons to fruit trees.

In addition to the 71 participating municipalities in 2025, private individuals can also make their trees available.

More information at www.antigaspi.lu

Every year on Mayors’ Day, mayors from all over the country gather at the Schueberfouer to serve in the restaurants for a good cause.

The Mayor of Mamer, Luc Feller, also took part in the event once again, serving at the Kugener restaurant alongside his fellow mayors Lydie Polfer (Luxembourg-City), Carole Weigel (Wiltz), Jean-Paul Mathay (Goesdorf) and Lucien Meyers (Wincrange).

Finance Minister Gilles Roth, along with Mamer Alderwoman Francine Closener, members of the local council and commune staff, came as a guest and was served fish and chips by his successor at the head of the commune.

As every year, a cheque for €5,000, representing the evening’s profits, was presented to the Red Cross.