In the run-up to Easter, the Commission de la Famille et du Troisième Âge organized its traditional cooking class at the Maison des Associations in Holzem. Alongside chef Laurent Baudouin, participants discovered ideas for preparing a festive menu.

The program included a starter of asparagus, smoked salmon and a soft-boiled egg, and a main course of lamb noisette with polenta, green beans and walnuts.

In a convivial atmosphere, participants shared a moment of exchange and tasting. In Luxembourg, Easter remains a time rich in tradition, marked in particular by meals with family and friends.

The Commission des Affaires Culturelles offered a very special evening with the investigative dinner “Ein mörderisches Erbe” in Holzem. Plunged into the Scotland of 1928, guests, including alderwoman Francine Closener, soon found themselves at the heart of a criminal intrigue surrounding the mysterious death of a lord.

As the evening progressed, the audience, often dressed in 1920s style, became actively involved, observing, questioning and cross-checking clues to identify the culprit, some even taking part in the re-enactment of the crime.

Suspense was maintained between the different courses right up to the final revelation. A successful interactive cultural experience, combining gastronomy and theater with originality.

The Mamer parents’ association, APEM, organized an Easter egg hunt at the Precoce and Preschool on the Kinneksbond campus.

Accompanied by Mayor Luc Feller and the President of the School Commission, Nadine Schmid, APEM members welcomed a very special guest: the Easter Bunny himself.

After the egg hunt, the children were treated to a bunny-shaped cupcake and had the opportunity to take photos with their visitor. APEM president Julia Fortes Lima thanked the commune for its support.

The Kinneksbond cultural center was a hive of activity as students from the UGDA music school in the West region received their diplomas and certificates. A total of 14 diplomas and 88 certificates were presented to the students by the regional music school management, Mayor Luc Feller and Aldermen Roger Negri and Ed Buchette.

But it wasn’t just the official presentation: music was also on the program. Various classes showed an enthusiastic audience what they had learned. Families and friends, who had come to accompany the musicians to the Kinneksbond, warmly applauded the auditions, including those of a children’s choir, an orchestra and a marching band.

In his speech, Mayor Luc Feller, who was accompanied by aldermen and members of the local council, gave a brief historical overview of theclose collaboration between the UGDA and the Commune of Mamer. The school’s success can be seen in its 1,100 enrolments and 600 pupils. Music must be accessible to all,” emphasized the mayor, who praised the commitment of everyone involved.

Music school director Micky Thein explained that making music is also a school of life. She also insisted that artificial intelligence could never replace the practice of music.

Over 300 residents and members of local associations took part in the spring clean-up of the commune, organized by the Commission for Energy Transition, Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development. Among them was Finance Minister and former Mayor Gilles Roth. Despite the cold, wet weather, participants collected garbage along roadsides, forest paths and country lanes.

The morning began in the Nic Frantz sports hall with FairTrade coffee and croissants. Equipment was provided by the commune and the children used small wooden tongs to collect the garbage. Over 500 kilos of garbage were collected. At noon, an aperitif and hot soups were served.

Mayor Luc Feller, Aldermen Roger Negri and Ed Buchette and members of the local council thanked the participants for their commitment to the environment.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.