European voting takes place next Sunday

All Europeans should take the chance to vote next Sunday. You may be happy or un-happy with current European Union, but if you do not vote, then don't complain.

Improvements will only happen if YOU make a little effort, be a good European and vote.

Local Leberkäse

One advantage of living in the countryside is the quality of local food and beer. The local village butcher (Metzgerei) called Sturm, has an excellent Leberkäse and sausages.

Congratulations on your Birthday, 60 years old

60 years ago on 23rd May 1949, the Federal Republic of Germany was born, so Happy Birthday Germany.

Garden Bonfires, do you really need to this?

Drachselsried permits the burning of garden rubbish two periods a year. From April 15th till 31st May and October 1st until November 15th, between 8.00am until 18.00pm, Monday to Saturday. No Sundays and not on public holidays.

The local Drachselsried council strongly suggest taking all rubbish to the village recycling centre, which helps limit damage to our wonderful climate. If you see a fire like this, just consider what is happening all over the world.

The first childrens' and family day in Drachselsried

Saturday June 13th, is the first time in Drachselried this special day has been held for children and the family. There will be a "Flea Market" just for children and the local Fire Service will make a presentation.

Children and Family day

Drachselsried is holding a Children's and Family day at 13.00pm on 13th June at the Dorfplatz, all are welcome.

Prince Charles and the Rainforest Project

Prince Charles has launched his YouTube video about the rain forest. It is the same message that applies in Drachselsried and the Bayerischer Wald as well. Please take time to view and tell other people, the more people that see the Youtube video the better.

Visit his main website at http://www.rainforestsos.org/

Drachselsried Flea Market (Kirchweih)

Every month, except in the winter, Drachselsried has a Flea Market held on the Edeka supermarket car park. Here are the remainder of this years markets.
16th May, 20th June, 18th July, 15th August, 19th September, 17th October and 21st November.

The biggest street market is the Kirwa (Kirchweih) held Saturday 29th August, useally with more than 200 stalls, and the beer hall is also open with music.