Green classroom, modern sports field and new table tennis tables: The pupils at Rosa Parks Comprehensive School in Neubeckum can look forward to a completely remodelled schoolyard.
Texts were just the beginning: AI models have long been able to generate voices, videos and even music - at the touch of a button. In the 2nd lecture of the 3-part series "Unternehmen Familie ... between fun and crisis!", freelance media consultant Frank Schlegel talks about the world of generative AI.
Extensive forestry work is expected to be carried out in the area of the old mill on the River Werse from Friday and in the coming week. The aim is to maintain and stabilise the young forest stand and carry out the necessary safety measures.
Specialist presentations and dialogue: Around 40 company representatives came together at the invitation of the Ahlen, Beckum and Ennigerloh business development agencies at the premises of the Ennigerloh company L. B. Bohle Maschinen und Verfahren GmbH.
Shaping the strategic development of child, youth and family support as a manager? Or accompany young people on their way in school social work? The town of Beckum is looking for committed professionals.
The provisional election results were announced on the evening of the election. The election committee of the city of Beckum has now unanimously determined the results of the council, mayor and integration council elections at its meeting yesterday.
At the council meeting on Tuesday evening, electoral officer Thomas Wulf gave an initial summary of the 2025 municipal and integration council elections, expressing his sincere thanks to everyone involved.
The municipal daycare centre "Die kleinen Strolche" has recently embarked on a very special treasure hunt. However, it is not gold coins or precious stones that are being sought here, but the children's inner strengths and abilities.
Many people in need of care receive everyday support from home helps, friends or carers from the neighbourhood. A course will be held on 11 October, which is mandatory for the recognition of benefits. Register now!
Shortly before the end of the season, the 36,500th swimmer was honoured in Neubeckum. The Förderverein Freibad Neubeckuum e. V. presented regular guest Stephan Vogt with a voucher for a 2027 season ticket.
The town of Beckum is taking another important step towards climate neutrality: Energieversorgung Beckum GmbH (EVB) has been commissioned to draw up a municipal heating plan and is working closely with energielenker projects GmbH to this end.
The newly designed village square in Vellern was officially opened. Even though the final greening will not take place until autumn, the square already presents itself as the lively centre of the village - open, inviting and full of possibilities.
Little firefighters can now get to their missions faster: The playground near the Beckum fire station, between Münsterweg and Deipenbrede, is now home to a small fire engine, among other things.
A warm shade of green, larch wood benches, partly recycled aluminium and steel elements, an entwined pergola to provide shade - Neubeckum has opted for city terraces, which will be set up in two car parks in future and enrich the town centre.
The technical fault with the electronic release terminals has now been rectified. On Friday, there were problems with the activation of keys for municipal gyms and sports facilities. Access is now possible again without any problems.
The agreement has been signed, the ink is still fresh: the town of Beckum and the Heimatverein Neubeckum e. V. have concluded a licence agreement regulating the use of parts of the station building.
What is sexualised and interpersonal violence? How can clubs take precautions and intervene? This and more was discussed at an awareness-raising workshop organised by the city of Beckum and the city sports association.
7 very different concerts, always with top-class artists and always in a cosy vicarage: this is what the new season of the popular chamber concert series offers.
In 2025, the Beckum-Wadersloh Adult Education Centre underwent another quality development process test in accordance with LQW (learning-oriented quality testing in training and further education) and successfully passed it once again.
The new exhibition "Resentment and Healing" by the West German Artists' Association at the Beckum City Museum focusses on figuration in painting, graphics, sculpture and media. It was officially opened at the weekend.
The outstanding sporting achievements of 2024 were honoured at a ceremony in the old vicarage in Vellern. Stadtsportverband Beckum e. V., Sparkasse Münsterland Ost and the city of Beckum jointly honoured Beckum's most successful athletes.
On Monday, 8 September, work will begin on the redesign of the playground on Oppelner Straße. In spring, new equipment will be available there for children to discover and conquer.
Once again this year, the Verein zur Förderung von Familien in Krisensituationen Beckum e. V. (Association for the Support of Families in Crisis Situations Beckum), together with the Department of Youth and Social Affairs of the City of Beckum, invites you to 3 informative and entertaining lectures on parenting issues in the municipal theatre.
From 31 August to 26 October, the exhibition "Resentment and Healing" by the West German Artists' Association will focus on figuration in painting, graphics, sculpture and media.
As part of the traffic development plan, comprehensive measures to calm traffic and improve the quality of life in the Wilhelmsviertel district will be implemented from Wednesday, 20 August.
At the end of August and beginning of September, the town of Beckum is launching new and resumed parent-child programmes. The aim is to support families and offer free opportunities to socialise, play and share experiences.
A cycling ghost with the sign "Change sides!" - This symbol can now be seen again on several cycle paths in Beckum. It has been freshly sprayed by Chief Superintendent Katharina Sikora and Police Superintendent Stefan Wellmann to remind cyclists and e-scooter riders of the ...
Several sewers in Neubeckum and Beckum are being rehabilitated in sections using the pipe-lining method. The work is expected to begin on 18 August and will run until the end of the year.
The eagerly awaited first day of school is fast approaching for new pupils. The School and Sports Department would like to inform you once again of the special school enrolment dates for Thursday 28 August.
When equipping playgrounds, the town of Beckum always ensures that the play equipment complies with the latest regulations. In recent months, for example, 6 slides that no longer met the prescribed standard were replaced.
The local elections and the election of the Integration Council will take place on 14 September. All eligible voters will receive notification by post by 24 August that they are eligible to vote in the election.
The 2025 award goes to Roland: this year, the town of Beckum will once again receive funding of 162,000 euros from the state programme "Structural and village development in rural areas". Funds were already approved for Vellern in the previous year.
The private-sector fibre optic expansion in the Neubeckum district has been successfully completed. GlasfaserPlus GmbH - a joint venture between Deutsche Telekom and the IFM Global Infrastructure Fund - laid around 44 kilometres of fibre optic cable between the end of August 2024 and mid-July 2025.
E-scooters travel at speeds of up to 20 km/h and are therefore quite fast. They therefore have no place in pedestrian zones and on pavements. To make sure everyone is aware of this, posters at the entrances to Beckum's promenade are now advertising more consideration.
8,000 square metres of new artificial turf, a newly aligned inrun track for the javelin throw and a completely renovated running track: The Jahnstadion has been expertly ploughed and built over the past three months. The area is now open to sports enthusiasts again.
The number of subscriptions to the cabaret series "Beckumer Spitzen" has risen by over 30 per cent compared to the previous season - a new record! This pleasing development is announced by the cultural office of the town of Beckum.
Many people underestimate how fast they really drive. In Roland and Vellern, new speed displays now show drivers their speed and acknowledge the appropriate speed with a smiley.
Nine employees of the city of Beckum were honoured for 25 or 40 years of dedicated work. In a joint ceremony, eight employees were also given a well-deserved retirement.
Green light for commercial space concept and sustainability strategy - transfer of wastewater disposal obligation off the table: these and all other points were unanimously approved at last Thursday's council meeting.
Shortly before the start of the summer holidays, extensive renovation work began at the Albertus Magnus Grammar School. The focus of the first construction phase this year is the façade of the inner courtyard and the installation of a lift.
A 27.7-hectare area in the south of Beckum has changed hands. The city of Beckum has purchased the parcel of land with several contiguous plots from a private individual.
More good news for Beckum: The city of Beckum has received a funding decision from the Münster district government for 2.94 million euros from the joint federal and state urban development programme.
The Lower Water Authority of the district of Warendorf has issued a general order prohibiting the abstraction of water from surface waters. This is according to a press release from the district.
There is now more space for dogs in Neubeckum: a new dog exercise area has been set up to the east of the Harberg sports centre, near the mini golf course. In future, four-legged friends will be able to run freely and off the lead in an area of around 900 square metres.
A financial boon for Beckum: The Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) has promised the town of Beckum funding from the "Natural Climate Protection in Municipalities" programme for the design of the "An der Steinbruchallee" district park.
Although the measure has already been approved by a large majority for over a year, there are increasing voices in politics in favour of preserving the Hellbach pond. In order to ensure planning security, the town of Beckum is now calling for a clear political commitment to the project.
This year, Beckum once again successfully took part in the district-wide city cycling programme and once again demonstrated great commitment to sustainable mobility.
Lots of great moments, interesting conversations, plenty of publicity for Beckum: The Beckum city marketing team can sum up two fantastic days at the 42nd Westphalian Hanseatic Day in Recklinghausen.
From Doc Esser to Zucchini Sistaz: the new cabaret season offers an exciting range and ensures 8 unforgettable evenings in the municipal theatre. Get your subscription and tickets now!
With a letter of intent, the city of Beckum is participating in the ReNET-EV funding project - regional grid-friendly energy networks in industrial estates. The aim of the project is the climate-friendly transformation of industrial estates in the Münsterland region through cooperative energy systems.
Greater road safety, more cycle traffic and a better quality of life in public spaces: these are the goals that the town of Beckum is pursuing with a six-month traffic trial to establish a cycle lane in the Everkeweg area, which starts on Thursday.
The city of Beckum has examined the possible transfer of the wastewater disposal obligation to the Lippeverband in accordance with the political decision. The result: the transfer does not make economic sense and is otherwise not necessary.
Whether as a gift or to enjoy yourself - from now on it's "Picknick3" in Beckum! As part of the project of the same name, lovingly packed boxes of flavours invite you to rediscover the culinary diversity of our region.
