Glambeck celebrates: Ronny the stork brings happiness to the village and church festival!

Glambeck celebrates: Ronny the stork brings happiness to the village and church festival!

There is a lot of activity in the tranquil village of Glambeck, which has around 100 inhabitants. All eyes are on “Ronny”, the local stork. Since his return in April 2023, he is no longer the “problem stork” he was once known for. This change is reflected not only in his peaceful behavior, but also in his new role as father of three chicks, which he raises with his partner. The village has learned from its previous concerns about Ronny and his behavior and is now proudly celebrating his return and reproduction. maz-online.de reports that the village and church festival on July 19, 2025 will be the highlight of these celebrations.

This year the traditional festival will take place not only in the local church, but also on the grounds surrounding the church. Entry is free and residents and guests are welcome to enjoy the various attractions. The festival meadow also offers a culinary variety that visitors are sure to enjoy, with home-baked cakes, bratwurst and freshly smoked fish. The opportunity to take part in a church service and various cultural performances rounds off the experience.

The festival program in detail

• 14:00 Uhr: Gottesdienst in der Dorfkirche mit Predigt von Pfarrer Ralf Haska.
• 14:30 Uhr: Eröffnung der Festwiese mit allerlei Köstlichkeiten.
• 16:30 Uhr: Lesung von Autor Wilfried Hildebrand.
• 17:30 Uhr: Live-Musik mit Musiker Nick David – Mitsingen und Tanzen ist erwünscht!
• 18:30 Uhr: Disco unter freiem Himmel.

Families and children don't miss out either: craft and painting stands, a bouncy castle, an ice cream stand and a tombola await the young guests. There are sufficient parking spaces for all visitors around the church square.

Ronny's role in the village community

Stork Ronny, a true symbol of the village, has given life to an association aimed at strengthening local nature through his return. The white stork, also known as Adebar, has a great influence on the village community and is even considered a lucky charm in popular belief. Previously his behavior was not without problems; Ronny caused anger when he wrecked cars. However, he has changed since then and has shown a much more peaceful demeanor for some time. The wetlands around Glambeck are perfect for his feeding, which certainly helps him thrive. moz.de informed that Ronny and his partner have claimed a nest on the only nesting site in Glambeck.

The special thing about the white stork is that it breeds close to humans and often prefers high churches or towers as nesting places. This high location protects it from predators and offers a good overview of its hunting areas. The beak clattering that we heard from Ronny not only serves to communicate, but is also a sign of the couple's coexistence and the defense of their territory. environment.ebfr.de emphasizes that stork nests on churches are considered a blessing for the village and the preservation of this species also requires major protective measures.

With Ronny's return and the upcoming festival, the village of Glambeck shows clearly that it not only has a past, but also a future. It will be interesting to see how the villagers and their new little friends celebrate the festival and whether Ronny remains peaceful - after all, we can all use a little messenger of good luck like him!