Once again this year, the Commune de Mamer, in collaboration with Patrimoine Roses Luxembourg, organized a rose pruning course. Around 40 people took part.

After a theoretical introduction given by experts Pierre Lauwers, expert and gardener in charge of green spaces for the town of Le Roeulx (B), and Amandine Marinx, member of the jury of the Royal Concours International de Roses Nouvelles in Le Roeulx (B), participants moved on to the rose garden behind the Mamer Schlass for the practical part. Participants were very interested and asked a lot of questions.

At the end of the afternoon, a conference was again on the program, during which listeners were given lots of interesting information on rose diseases and pests.

Over 200 people took part in the International Women’s Rights Day hike organized by the Communes of Mamer, Kehlen and Steinfort. Starting from Mamer and Kehlen, participants made their way to the Engelsratt forest, where the three Colleges of Aldermen, with their Equal Opportunities Commissions, offered an aperitif and a Bouneschlupp.

Mayor Luc Feller, together with Aldermen Roger Negri and Ed Buchette and Alderwoman Francine Closener, praised the Commune of Mamer’s commitment to equality, rewarded this year with the Best Communal Practice Award from the Ministry of Equality and Diversity. He stressed that this award shows that local initiatives can have a real impact, but that there are still steps to be taken towards full equality.

The municipality of Mamer, in collaboration with the European Climate Pact, has launched the “Tree Planting for Transition” initiative in the Bambësch forest in Mamer.

Cycle 3 pupils from Kinneksbond School got the ball rolling by enthusiastically planting the first trees in a project that will see 5,000 trees planted.

The municipality is now inviting citizens to join in this action in favor of the climate.

Planting will take place until Friday, March 6, 2026, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Registration and information:
https://tinyurl.com/2frmvzt6
welcome@mamer.lu

Over the Christmas period, children from Kinneksbond School in Mamer enthusiastically took part in the Sapin de l’Espoir project in support of the fight against rare diseases.

Thanks to the sale of 1 euro arrows to decorate small Christmas trees, 2,850 euros were raised.

A Cycle 3 class symbolically handed over this amount to representatives of the Luxembourg Lions Club, who will donate it to the Telethon for research into rare diseases.

When the cheque was handed over, Mayor Luc Feller and aldermen Roger Negri and Ed Buchette congratulated the children on their commitment.

For the second time, the commune of Mamer has been awarded the “Best Communal Practice Prize” by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Diversity.

Mayor Luc Feller and Alderman Ed Buchette received the award from Minister Yuriko Backes, in the presence of Vanessa Tarantini, President of the Equal Opportunities Commission, and Bled Bekteshi, head of the Maison Citoyenne.

This distinction underlines the municipality’s concrete commitment to gender equality. The initiatives implemented have been recognized as good practice and serve as inspiration for other municipalities.

In addition to Mamer, the communes of Mondercange, Leudelange, Roeser and Schuttrange also received awards.

Mamer is one of the first municipalities in the country to have signed a charter for equality between men and women in sport.

A total of 14 local sports clubs (KC Avenir Holzem, FC Mamer 32, Tennis Club Online Cap, Mamer Chess Club, Pétanque Club Mamer, DT Amicale Mamer, Karate Kamigaito Wado Ryu Mamer, Vëlo Club Mamerdall, Mamer Warriors, Trispeed Mamer, Volleyball Club Mamer, Pétanque Club Capellen, Härenéquipe FC Mamer 32, BBC Mambra) signed the document in the presence of Mayor Luc Feller, Aldermen Roger Negri and Ed Buchette, Alderwoman Francine Closener and members of the Commission for Equal Opportunities and the Commission for Sports and Leisure.

Of course, the entire aldermanic college also signed the charter. In his speech, Luc Feller emphasized that this charter reflects reality on the ground. It is the result of effective cooperation between the municipality, the Maison Citoyenne, the relevant commissions and the clubs. Equality in sport is a shared responsibility and value that must be promoted, insisted the mayor.

The audience enjoyed a wonderful evening in the Holzem festival hall at the performance of “Illusiounen”, interpreted by Susy Lentz and Al Ginter. The theatrical and musical evening, organized by the Commission for Cultural Affairs, was well attended.

This sensitive satire on love, dreams and illusions, punctuated by songs by Josy Christen, blended humor and emotion. With their authentic, energetic performances, the artists won over the audience from start to finish. This successful evening will long be remembered.

For several years now, the Capellen school has been raising funds for a good cause during the Christmas period. Once again, the event was a resounding success. The Capellen school donated a cheque for 833 euros to Téléthon Luxembourg. And non-perishable foodstuffs and hygiene articles were donated to the Cent Buttek association.

The cheque and donations were received by Michel Kneip (Lions Country Telethon delegate) and Avelino Dinis Gomes (manager of Cent Buttek in Beggen). The president of the Capellen school committee, Maryse Baden, pointed out that this event has now become a tradition, and is always very well received.

Mayor Luc Feller, accompanied by aldermen Roger Negri and Ed Buchette, also recalled the event. He congratulated the children and teaching staff on their commitment, and stressed the importance of social involvement in our society.

Funds for the Telethon were raised at the Christmas market in Mamer and at the Saint-Nicolas market at the school, thanks to the “Sapin de l’Espoir”. The Telethon supports research into genetic and rare diseases. Products for the Cent Buttek were collected as part of the reverse Advent calendar. Instead of receiving a gift, students brought something each day to put in the donation basket. At Cent Butteker, people on low incomes can shop at greatly reduced prices.

Around 200 people found their way to the Kinneksbond cultural center for the traditional New Year’s reception for the associations and advisory commissions of the municipality of Mamer.

Mayor Luc Feller, aldermen Roger Negri and Ed Buchette, alderwoman Francine Closener and many members of the town council took part in this wonderful celebration.

In his speech, the mayor underlined the importance of associations in a dynamic, lively and multicultural commune. He reviewed the projects carried out in collaboration with the clubs and for the associations of the commune. Luc Feller emphasized the good cooperation with the associations, who participate with great commitment in local events.

This was followed by a toast to the New Year by local officials and club representatives.

The CIPA (Integrated Center for the Elderly) in Mamer has been expanded and now also offers supervised housing in a new building located right next to the existing part.

Mayor Luc Feller was on hand at the open house to take a close look at the new infrastructure. He was accompanied by alderman Roger Negri, alderwoman Francine Closener and members of the municipal council.

CIPA Director Christophe Welter provided the local authorities with all the information they needed on the new Résidence Seniors. The visitors were certainly enthusiastic about the annexe. The infrastructure is managed by the HPPA (Home for the Elderly).

In this bright, modern building, 20 assisted living units have been created on two floors (twelve individual apartments and eight apartments for couples, all with balconies). Leisure and care facilities are also provided. The first floor houses a psychogeriatric center for 24 people, as well as the Mamer branch of the Hëllef Doheem Foundation.

Every year, the staff of the municipality of Mamer gather at the Kinneksbond Cultural Center to celebrate the New Year together and honor long-standing collaborators.

In his speech, Mayor Luc Feller, accompanied by aldermen Roger Negri and Ed Buchette, alderwoman Francine Closener and members of the municipal council, spoke of the many challenges facing a municipality, and emphasized that municipal staff play an important role in this context. He reviewed the major projects. Luc Feller also emphasized that Mamer is a dynamic and lively commune.

Next, the staff were honored. For 20 years of service to the community, Sven Tailger, Jeff Hoffmann, Luc Reichling, Claude Spilman, Sandra Mergen (community), Christian Bour, Lynn Wagner, Liette Collé, Dani Reuter, Christine Schmit and Nadine May (teachers) were honored.

Aldermen Ed Buchette, Christiane Hoffmann, Gilles Regener, Marc Feider, Aly Strasser and Fernand Heuertz were honored for 20 years of commitment to a commission.

Pascale Even-Wampach (administration) was greeted on the occasion of her retirement. The mayor also expressed his sincere condolences to the family of the recently deceased Franco Cimino, who would also have retired this year.

The chalet in the courtyard of the Mamer Schlass was well attended during the Christmas edition of the Babbelcafé. The Commission Communale du Vivre-Ensemble Interculturel, which regularly organizes this event, had come up with an original idea. Not only were participants able to get to know each other in a pleasant Christmas atmosphere, over a drink and some appetizers, but they also had the opportunity to try out different board games. And it wasn’t just the children who were enthusiastic about the idea.

Different cultures and languages were no barrier. The mood was upbeat throughout the afternoon.

Members of the local council also visited the chalet to chat and play with the locals.

Babbelcafés are held regularly in the commune. Their aim is to bring citizens together and strengthen social cohesion.

More than 320 senior citizens took part in the Christmas party organized by the Commune of Mamer, in collaboration with the Commission de la Famille et du Troisième Âge, at the Kinneksbond Cultural Center.

Mayor Luc Feller, accompanied by Aldermen Roger Negri and Ed Buchette, Alderwoman Francine Closener and members of the local council, presented a number of projects for senior citizens, thanked them and emphasized their essential role in the development of the municipality.

He also presented the new Guide Seniors, currently being mailed to residents aged 65 and over.

Finance Minister and former Mayor Gilles Roth was also present.

After the aperitif, a menu was served in a convivial atmosphere, with musical entertainment provided by the duo Lisa and Rol.

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.

In the run-up to December 6, Saint Nicolas and the Whipping Father made a stopover at Mamer’s pre-school and nursery school, following their visit to Capellen the day before.

The children, prepared with the help of their educational team, welcomed the visitors with crafts, songs and drawings. Mayor Luc Feller, alderman Ed Buchette, school board president Nadine Schmid and members of the SIT were also present.

True to tradition, Saint Nicholas consulted his ledger of children’s behavior, causing a few heartbeats – but in the end, no rods were handed out.

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.

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.

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