Carnival after fire: Neuwied clubs start spectacular benefit campaigns!

The locomotive shed burned down in Engers on New Year's Eve, an incident that has hit numerous clubs. The cause of the fire could have been a New Year's Eve rocket. Five firefighters were injured in the assignment, they are good for the circumstances. The locomotive shed served as a warehouse for carnival cars, stage sets and huts for the Christmas market, which presents the affected clubs with considerable challenges, such as SWR Aktuell

To support the clubs concerned, the carnival clubs organized two benefit carnival sessions in Neuwied. The first session on January 31 was quickly sold out, while remaining tickets are still available for the second meeting on February 14th in the Heimathaus in Neuwied. The ticket price is 12.50 euros in advance and the proceeds will go to the affected associations. Boris Weber, the head of the Free Stage Neuwied, had the idea for the benefit events to help people in need. For the second session, up to 480 seats, and all contributors occur free of charge to maximize the proceeds.

support and planning for the future

The carnival clubs show solidarity and offer their support. The carnival president Ansgar Schunkert, who was on site on New Year's Eve, said shocked about the event, but plans that the carnival in Engers will take place despite the circumstances. The Elferrat of Oberbieber has offered to rent its own elf carpenter to help the affected clubs.

Mayor Jan Uninig emphasizes the need for a new warehouse for the carnival materials and ensures the clubs. Talks with insurance are underway and a damage report is created. In the long term, the construction of a new hall is planned to be smaller and more modern. As Die Rheinpfalz hope the concerned associations hope for a high level of help Community.