155th anniversary

Neubeuern Castle – part of the local community

The fire brigade’s 150th anniversary was originally due to be celebrated, but the coronavirus pandemic prevented this. It was therefore decided to use the unusual number 155, which is now embroidered in gold-coloured thread on the blue anniversary flag. The flag was donated by Neubeuern Castle with the support of the local alumni association and will from now on feature at all celebrations organised by Neubeuern’s local clubs and societies.
This gesture was greatly appreciated by the Neubeuern community. Our ‘Löschgruppe Schloss’ has long since become an indispensable and recognised part of the Neubeuern Volunteer Fire Brigade and fosters a strong bond between the village and the castle community. Thanks to the initiative of this year’s A-level graduate and youth representative of the ‘Löschgruppe Schloss’, Jannick Titz, our castle community decided to donate the flag and take part in the festive parade with a small delegation. With courage and appropriate dignity, Jannick delivered his speech at the flag-presentation ceremony on behalf of Neubeuern Castle. The rest of us were all very proud and felt the strong sense of solidarity within the Neubeuern community, in which our international boarding school also holds its rightful place. The pupils, who took part in the procession between Neu- and Altenbeuern in temperatures of nearly 40 °C, marched confidently in step whilst holding our Neubeuern flag aloft with equal confidence. Although it had turned out a little too small due to time constraints, it shone in its own way through its modesty. For our girls and boys, it was an impressive experience to be surrounded by so much tradition and to feel themselves part of it. This will certainly shape them for the rest of their lives.