Farewell to the Uckermark: A reporter looks back on two years

Farewell to the Uckermark: A reporter looks back on two years

In today's time of change and commitment, it is time for a well-known reporter from the Prenzlau editorial team to say goodbye. December 23, 2025 brings not only personal changes, but also an impressive journey through the Uckermark. How nordkurier.de reports that he is leaving the region due to family obligations as his father is in need of care. This step was not easy for him, as he received a warm welcome in the editorial team from the start.

The collaboration with his colleagues was always positive and the conversations with readers showed him that his articles were well received. Over the years he reported on many topics, accompanied local developments such as the cycle path between Prenzlau and Templin and experienced both conflicts and successes in the energy transition. He got to know many people - from committed musicians to artists to fighters for strong voluntary work in churches and clubs.

A celebratory occasion in the region

Amidst these personal challenges, there is also reason for joy. The winners of the ideas competition “machen!2023” were announced on Tuesday barnim-aktuell.de reported. A total of 850 projects took part in this important competition, which is organized by Carsten Schneider, the Federal Government Commissioner for East Germany. Six projects from Uckermark and Barnim were among the winners, with the hiking pub Nordwestuckermark winning first place in the category “Commitment to a better quality of life and good coexistence”.

• 1. Platz: Wanderkneipe Nordwestuckermark
• 2. Platz: Demokratiebündnis Rutenberg
• 3. Platz: Glashaus Mobil Prenzlau
• Besonderer Preisträger: Virtuelle Wasserburg Gerswalde
• Sonderpreis: Freundeskreis Haus Paul aus Schwedt/Oder

The prize money was up to 10,000 euros for first place, which supports such initiatives even more. This award shows how important commitment to rural areas is.

Commitment as a supporting pillar

Volunteering is a coin with two sides - it brings joy and connects people, as a current study on the topic shows. This analysis, which involved over 4,000 rural women, demonstrates the importance of commitment to social cohesion in rural areas. Women often show a strong need to get involved, like that German Country Women's Association reported.

The study paints a picture of the complexity and diversity behind the commitment. The central motivations are the desire to make a difference, community experiences and the positive influence on local events. At the same time, there are hurdles, such as the compatibility of commitment and everyday life, that require special attention in order to make it easier for women to participate.

In conclusion, it can be said that the Uckermark is experiencing a colorful mix of farewell, success and solidarity. It remains to be hoped that future initiatives and committed citizens will also contribute to keeping this region lively and attractive. The reporter concludes with thanks for the trust and the wonderful time in the Uckermark and hopes to perhaps return one day.