Peace Bridge to solve conflict at Brütten Primary

On Monday we went along to the new Peace Bridge which has been lovingly constructed out of beautiful wood at the front of Brütten Primary School. I think this was one of the ideas which came from the School Council to help solve disputes and conflict between pupils. What a lovely idea! And then on Wednesday the President of the Gemeinde Association came along to visit the school and were serenaded by the children. All the flags were out around the village - what an occasion to treasure.

And lo and behold - a Christmas tree!

Well, I'll be darned! Just a fortnight ago I was chatting to a fellow choir member in Brütten Singengruppe about how lovely it would be to have a carol singing event in the village square at Advent. I said we could of course gather around the little tree which is resident in the centre of the square, under which benches nestle but it would be great if we could have a nice big Christmas tree to stand around, something which, since I have lived here, has never featured in the village.

And lo and behold, only a few days later, I spied a group of people putting lights on a beautiful new Christmas tree in the square! And last Sunday we were invited to go along and help make some decorations and decorate it. It was so enjoyable. And the Gemeinde had even provided a gorgeous, little ride for the children, powdered by a burning furnace, free of charge.

I am now starting to wonder if I can wiggle my nose and make more great things happen around me...