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Caution in the forest: branches break, trees can fall

January 20, 2021 tunews editorial

Currently, walkers should not go into the forest or should at least stay on the path and avoid closed areas. This was asked by the forestry office of the district of Tübingen. The reason is the very wet and heavy snow that has fallen so far. Due to the low temperatures, it is frozen to the branches of the trees. If too much heavy snow is lying on the branches or treetops, they break. Because of the heavy weight, even trees can fall over and strike walking people or bury them under it. This has already happened in the south… Read More

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Caution in the forest: branches break, trees can fall

January 17, 2021 tunews editorial

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„3 in One”: skating, bike trail and parkour

November 10, 2020 tunews editorial

Since September 26th, the “3 in One exercise and leisure park” in the Jahnallee under the B28-bridge in Tübingen is open. “3 in One” is a new meeting place for children and teenagers. There, they can skate, bike and parkour. They can try new sport activities in the fresh air or underneath a roof if it should rain. The location is ideal. The teenagers can do their favourite sport close to their school, without disturbing their neighbours. The exercise and leisure park is a joined project between the city administration, the municipal utilities and the Tübingen companies Supz Nutrition, Kost… Read More

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Fun and games after school

October 10, 2020 tunews editorial

Children from the first grade to teenagers can now play and do handicrafts every Thursday after school. The Tübinger Brückenhaus in the Werkstraße 8 invites them to do so. The “After School” offer runs from 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is free of charge. There is a theme for each meeting – for example, handicrafts with leaves, chestnuts and stones. But also, a parkour activity where the children jump, run and balance outside, or a joint treasure hunt. tun092907 Impressionen zum Leben in Zeiten der Corona-Pandemie: Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL; Mostafa Elyasian, 10.10.2020 Latest information on Corona: Click here 919 total… Read More

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Children in Rottenburg are learning to swim

August 6, 2020August 10, 2020 tunews editorial

Children from the age of 5 onwards including teenagers with a KreisBonusCard from Rottenburg and the surrounding area can learn to swim free of charge. At the end of the summer vacation, the “Schwimmen für alle Kinder” (Swimming for all children) initiative is offering three courses for beginners in the outdoor pool. The courses are from Monday through Friday, from August 31st till September 4th and from September 7th till September 11th. Each session lasts 55 minutes. Course 1 starts at 9 a.m., course 2 at 10 a.m., and course 3 at 11 a.m. The trainer is Marjolin Kutz. She… Read More

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Practice swimming during the summer vacation

August 6, 2020August 18, 2020 tunews editorial

Children and teenagers with a KreisBonusCard can improve their swimming skills free of charge during the summer holidays. The “Schwimmen für alle Kinder” (Swimming for all children) initiative is offering two dates for swim practice in the Tübingen outdoor pool (Tübinger Freibad). Practice will take place Monday through Friday, for 55 minutes, led by Adrian Wendt. The prerequisite for both courses is that the participants can already perform basic swimming movements. The first course is from August 17th till August 28th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for age group 5-9 and from 11 a.m. till 12 p.m. for age… Read More

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Media workshop for children and teenagers

August 3, 2020August 18, 2020 tunews editorial

The Pixel media workshop has been offering space to learn and relax again since mid-June. Children and adolescents as young as ten years of age can use free WiFi, computer workstations and printers in Pixel. They can also get support in dealing with hardware and software, as well as tips on the operation and safe settings of cell phones and smartphones. Help with internet research is also offered. There is also space and time for internet surfing, chatting, air hockey or playing mini table tennis. The Pixel Media Workshop is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm to 2.30pm… Read More

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A lot going on during the big holidays

July 24, 2020August 24, 2020 tunews editorial

The Rottenburger program for the summer holidays is taking place outdoors due to Corona. The Youth Department of the Cultural Office has put together 72 events for children this year. The offers range from sport – inline course, climbing, self-defense – to creativity and experimentation – pottery, experiments with magnets, cooking and baking – to excursions such as a morning at the Icelandic Horse Farm. Written registrations will be accepted until Wednesday, July 15th. The entire program is available online at: https://rottenburg.ferienprogramm-online.de. Parents can also register their children there. tun063015 Impressionen zum Leben in Zeiten der Corona-Pandemie: Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL;… Read More

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Summer vacation program in Tübingen

June 24, 2020July 2, 2020 tunews editorial

The city of Tübingen is organizing a summer vacation program for children starting from 25th July until 12thSeptember. The program includes many activities and events for children and young people between 6 to 15 years, such as sports, music, art, gaming, programming, dance camps and circuses. Due to the corona situation, however, it cannot be guaranteed that all activities will take place. The program is, therefore, regularly updated on the Internet. Registration takes place online. Participation cards must be picked up from July 14th to 16th and be paid in cash. Participation is free of charge for children with the… Read More

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Summer holiday programme in Mössingen

June 22, 2020July 17, 2020 tunews editorial

The town of Mössingen has been organising a summer holiday programme for children from Ofterdingen and Bodelshausen for more than 40 years. From July 23rd until September 30th, the city offers more than 200 events for children and teenagers, from the categories: art, sports, information and discovery, leisure time, teenagers, handcraft, theatre, baking and cooking. The participation is fee-based, the price varies from workshop to workshop. Children with a KreisBonusCard can take part in two events at no cost. One can also make a request for financial support at the city hall. Registration deadline for the summer holiday programme is… Read More

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Swimming season has started with restrictions

June 12, 2020June 24, 2020 tunews editorial

Public pools, thermal spas and swimming lakes in Baden-Württemberg are allowed to reopen from Saturday, 6th of June, with controlled access. This was decided by the steering group of the provincial government on Thursday, 4th of June. Nevertheless, there are restrictions: Only a certain number of guests may rest on lawns or swim in the pool at the same time – depending on the size of the area. Also, in the pools and swimming lakes, people have to keep a minimum distance of 1.5 meters. The operators have to prevent people from gathering in crowds and cuing in front of… Read More

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The youth centres are opening again

June 8, 2020June 24, 2020 tunews editorial

The city youth centres in Tübingen will gradually open their doors from Monday the 8th of June. Information about the services and how to register for them can be found on the respective websites and in the social media. “We are happy that after three months of shutdown, we can once again offer young people places outside their parents’ house and school,” says Mayor Dr. Daniela Harsch. The youth café Bricks is already open and is offering a punting boat sailing school in the second week of the Whitsun holidays. The Waldhäuser Ost Youth Forum will open on Monday, June… Read More

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Relaxed rules for festivals, culture and football

May 27, 2020June 22, 2020 tunews editorial

Birthday children and wedding couples will now benefit from the new relaxations of the Corona rules. Starting Monday, June 1st, up to ten people from several households can meet and celebrate in closed private rooms. This restriction does not apply to relatives. A maximum of 20 people can get together at a private party outdoors. Baden-Württemberg’s Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann announced this easing on Tuesday. Those interested in cultural events can visit cinemas, theaters, concerts or operas again, starting June 1st. However, less than 100 people are allowed in the hall together with permanent seating. Would you rather go to… Read More

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Limited training allowed in the gyms

May 27, 2020June 22, 2020 tunews editorial

Fitness or yoga fans can train again in studios starting Tuesday, June 2nd. The Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Culture has now announced rule relaxation for indoor sports. However, in addition to the minimum distance of 1.5 meters between the exercisers, other rules also apply. The athletes must come to the gym in their training attire because the changing rooms will remain closed. No direct physical contact nor crowding is allowed. Studio staff must note the name, date, length of visit including the address or phone number of visitors. The rooms must be adequately ventilated and the devices carefully cleaned/disinfected after each… Read More

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No swimming in rivers

May 22, 2020July 2, 2020 tunews editorial

Rising temperatures increase the temptation to swim in natural waters. The Corona Ordinance currently prohibits the general opening of swimming pools or bathing lakes. The health office in the district office in Tübingen also pointed out that no river or stream in the district is officially classified as bathing water. These are not examined for the criteria of the Baden-Württemberg Bathing Water Ordinance. Fecal bacteria were significantly above the limit and guide values in earlier random measurements. This also applies to Neckar and Steinlach. It is, therefore, recommended to avoid bathing in these rivers. The homepage of the State Institute… Read More

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Restaurants and leisure facilities remain closed

April 19, 2020June 24, 2020 tunews editorial

Baden-Württemberg will remain closed until further notice due to the Corona Regulation: restaurants, bars, clubs, discotheques, pubs and similar facilities. Theaters, operas, concert halls, zoological and botanical gardens as well as similar facilities must also remain closed . Fairs, cinemas, amusement parks and providers of leisure activities (indoors and outdoors), casinos, casinos, betting shops and similar facilities, prostitution centers, brothels and similar facilities are also not permitted. Sports on and in all public and private sports facilities, swimming pools and fun pools are still prohibited. Gyms and similar facilities remain closed. Playgrounds remain closed. Service companies in the field of… Read More

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