Refugees now settle into life in Drachselsried
The local paper has published an article on our refugees Day 22. 17.03.2022 The trip to Colny Priestor in Slovakia to deliver humanitarian aid and bring back as many refugees…
Drachselsried is helping the Ukrainian refugees
Ukrainian refugees arrive back in Bavaria after 14 hour bus trip We arrived back late last night with 43 Ukrainian women and children, 1 baby and 4 dogs. Deggendorf took…
Leaving shortly to collect Ukrainian refugees
A bus full of emergency aid for Ukrainian refugees leaves on Sunday. Day 17. 13.03.2022 Finally, all the plans are coming together. People in Oberried and Drachselsried, via the Montessori-Kinderhaus…
Ukraine. What action is being taken, right now?
Day 14. 09.03.2022 Local Ukraine action plan Ukraine. Very pleased to report that the Drachselsried council ( Gemeinde) has updated their website with information on providing help and support for…
We must all help Ukraine in any way possible.
Day 12, 07.03.2022. We must do more to help Ukraine As individuals, we can do little to help the Ukrainian people, but collectively we can achieve many things. Ukraine needs…
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2019 Kirwa Festival starts this Friday
It is Kirwa time again August 30th till September 2nd is the time for this years Drachselsrieder Kirwa. With 2 breweries, each takes turns in hosting the event. Pictures and…
Moon seen over Drachselsried
Friday 23rd November This moon was seen low in the sky over Drachselsried around 07:00. The colour and detail was spectacular.
2018 Kirwa in Drachselsried is over.
Drachselsried Kirwa The Kirwa started on 31st August on a wet and cold day, but this did not stop the procession from the village centre to the Schlossbräu beer hall.…
Yellow Peril arrives
Yellow Blütenstaub arrives in Drachselsried Blütenstaub is the German word for pollen and this April arrives as one of the largest on record. The yellow powder comes from all the…