Stemm vun der Strooss August outing; Credit: Patrick Schanen

As every year, the traditional excursion day of the Stëmm vun der Strooss attracts many people; this year it took place on Friday 11 August, with around 270 people enjoying a day out to three separate destinations including the Walibi theme park in Wavre in Belgium, the Walygator theme park near Metz in France and the animal park in the Eifelpark near Bitburg in Germany. 

Beneficiaries of the social restaurants of Hollerich, Esch-sur-Alzette and Ettelbruck, as well as those who work there as part of socio-professional reintegration measures, enjoyed an exceptional day; the group set off from Esch-sur-Alzette at 09:15 with 131 people in total destined for the Walibi theme park. After a two-hour drive and a slight delay, the group, led by Christoph Contier, reached the park, where Patrick Schanen, a volunteer photographer, first took the traditional group photo. Then, full of energy and anticipation, they headed for the various rides and attractions.

The other two buses, which left early in the morning from the other Stëmm locations, arrived at their respective destinations in the morning. The group from Hollerich went to the Eifelpark, where 70 people spent an unforgettable day thanks to the various attractions, but it was above all the on-site animal park that impressed visitors. Good weather and a great atmosphere rounded off the day, which ended at around 19:00, back in Hollerich. The Stëmm from Ettelbruck also organised an outing to the Walygator theme park in France, with 70 participants.

Lunch was provided by the kitchens of the social restaurants, which were exceptionally closed that day, but beneficiaries were able to have lunch in Hollerich on Saturday and in Esch-sur-Alzette on Sunday.

The traditional outing is awaited with great anticipation every year by many beneficiaries of the Stëmm vun der Strooss and many can hardly wait to participate in the next outing, which will take place on 31 August to the Schueberfouer.

Stëmm vun der Strooss supports the homeless and marginalised members of society.