Youth are being gathered by the Fraternity of Riflemen for the inaugural shooting event in Holzbüttgen.
News Article: Thomas Broich Supports Children's Shooting Festival in Holzbuettgen
Thomas Broich, a prominent figure, will be attending the Children's Shooting Festival in Holzbuettgen on August 5. The festival, a joint initiative by DJK, the Protestant and Catholic parish, the St. Sebastianus Shooting Brotherhood Holzbuettgen, and the city of Kaarst, aims to attract new members to traditional associations and foster enthusiasm for the shooting tradition among children.
The festival's closing event will see the participating children receiving an award from S.M. Stephan I. (Hedwig). Contrary to some speculation, it is not Thomas Broich who will be awarding the gingerbread hearts, but rather the Grand Master himself.
The idea for the festival in Holzbuettgen was not inspired by Thomas Broich, but by the Deputy Master of Ceremonies, Stefan Schüpper. Schüpper was inspired after witnessing a similar event in Grefrath.
S.M. Stephan I. (Hedwig) has prepared himself for all possible questions during the festival, ensuring a smooth and informative event for all attendees.
The St. Sebastianus Shooting Brotherhood, one of the organisers, has a comparatively healthy membership and an average age of 47 years. Despite this, the Brotherhood is still actively seeking to grow and maintain its membership.
The festival will kick off at 3 pm at the parish center, with a circus and acrobatics show scheduled for 3:15 pm. At 4 pm, a parade of children will begin, starting from the parish center, Koeningstrasse, and Marienstrasse, and ending at Marienplatz.
Thomas Broich's role in the festival, beyond his attendance and support, is not specified in the provided information. It is also not mentioned that his presence is an initiative to attract new members or foster enthusiasm for the shooting tradition among children.
Despite this, the festival promises to be an exciting and educational event for all, with the added bonus of Thomas Broich's attendance. Further details about the festival, such as the specific date of the event in 2022, are not currently available.
