Polish News Translated – Torun, Zagan & Boles Jan. 23

Turning the guitar around - a rock evening in Toruń

Toruń will soon become a center of musical emotions thanks to the extraordinary performance "Zawrócanie gitary". This unique event will take place in the Cultural Hub of Bydgoskie Przedmieście on Friday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. and is completely free for all lovers of good music.

Three charismatic hosts will appear on stage - Łukasz Gorczyca, Marcin Kusy and Grzegorz Kapołka, who will present well-known and popular songs, combining them with colorful stories and anecdotes about the most legendary bands in the world. Their performance is not only music - it is also a journey through history, in which every sound has its meaning, and every story adds depth to the performance.

The event is for anyone who wants to know which band didn't want brown M&M's in their dressing room or why Slash never joined Poison. Which band put live animals on stage and another couldn't handle attacking pigeons? You can find the answers to these and other questions by visiting "Guitar Turnaround"!

When and where?

The event will take place on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Cultural Hub of Bydgoskie Przedmieście in Toruń - a place known for creative initiatives and an extraordinary atmosphere. The organizers invite you to a concert that will not only get the audience moving, but also enrich it with interesting facts about the world rock scene. It is worth coming early to reserve a good place and fully feel the atmosphere of the event.

Why is it worth it?

The event will be hosted by well-known people associated with the music and radio industry. One of them is Łukasz Gorczyca, a musician, composer, bassist and music producer, who collaborates with big names in the stage world, e.g. Jennifer Batten - the famous guitarist of Michael Jackson. The second is Marcin Kusy, who has been associated with Radio Jedynka for many years, where he hosts various shows, including "Na dwa głosy", a musical, intergenerational format. The last host of the event is Grzegorz Kapołka - a talented guitarist, repeatedly distinguished as the best Polish blues guitarist.

"Zawrócanie gitary" is a proposal for those who love music, but also for those curious about its history. Live performances by experienced artists guarantee unforgettable experiences, and anecdotes and curiosities will enrich the event with a new dimension. For the residents of Toruń and the surrounding area, it is a great opportunity to spend an evening in the company of great music.

You better not miss this unique event! "Zawrócanie gitary" is a concert that will stay in your memory for a long time.

105th anniversary of Toruń liberalization

After more than a hundred years of partitions, Toruń returned to Poland. On January 18, 2025, we celebrate 105 years of free Toruń.

The main city celebrations of Toruń's return to free Poland took place in the Old Town Square. The Commander of the Toruń Garrison accepted the report, the Toruń residents sang the Polish National Anthem together and the flag was raised on the mast. The significance of this important event, not only for our city, was recalled by, among others, the Mayor of Toruń Paweł Gulewski.

- It was here, on the Old Town Square, that 105 years ago, the historic act of Toruń's return to the reborn, most serene Republic of Poland took place. After 127 years of captivity, our city once again became part of a free and sovereign Poland, the capital of Pomerania. This time, the dreams of six generations of daughters and sons of the Pomeranian land, the aspirations of patriots and the desires of social activists, citizens of our famous city, came true. This act was the final work of building a new international order, a new shape for this part of Europe, confirmed by the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles in June 1919. Three days later, on January 21, 1920, from the balcony of the Old Town Hall, the Pomeranian Voivode Stefan Łaszewski, the First Commissioner, Mayor of Toruń Otto Steinborn and General Józef Haller announced the fall of the invasive Prussian government. The commander of the Blue Army said at the time: "Here was, is and will be only Poland!" - said the Mayor of Toruń, Paweł Gulewski. - Today, together with the soldiers of the Toruń garrison, we are standing in the exact same part of the Old Town Square, where the first, historic briefing and parade of the Polish Army took place in January 1920. It was in the heart of Toruń that the Haller Trail began, which led the Polish army through Grudziądz and the whole of Pomerania to Puck on the Baltic Sea, where Poland's wedding to the sea took place.

Among the celebrating were, among others, Member of the Polish Parliament and Deputy Minister of Justice Arkadiusz Myrcha, representatives of the governor, authorities of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Chairman of the Toruń City Council Łukasz Walkusz and Toruń councillors. The gathered also listened to the representative song of the Polish Army and a medley of patriotic songs. The ceremony was concluded with the leading of the banner of the military honor guard and the arriving standard guards and accompanying units.

After the ceremonies at the Old Town Market Square in the Municipal Hall of the Old Town Hall, a popular science "Forenoon with Independence" took place, during which patriotic songs were sung together. There was also no shortage of sweet treats. On the other hand, the Haller holidays were brought to the gathered people by prof. Jarosław Kłaczkow in his lecture "The Return of Toruń to Free Poland".

Let us recall that the celebrations of the 105th anniversary of Toruń's return to free Poland began on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in the Great Hall of the Artus Court with the concert "Harmonia nowe początków" performed by the Military Orchestra in Toruń under the baton of Capt. Joanna Krause and Junior Warrant Officer Kamil Lewandowski. The orchestra was joined by soloists Aga Twardowska and Mateusz Wiśniewski.

In turn, on Friday, January 17, 2025, a delegation of the city government headed by the Mayor of Toruń Paweł Gulewski and the Chairman of the Toruń City Council Łukasz Walkusz, laid flowers at the monuments of people who made outstanding contributions to regaining independence: the Commissioner Mayor of Toruń Otto Steinborn at the St. George Cemetery, the Pomeranian Voivode Stefan Łaszewski at the Collegium Maius and General Józef Haller.

33rd Finale of Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity in Toruń 2025

Concerts, shows, a big hug and a light to heaven - these are the permanent elements of the program of the next finales of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) in Toruń. The closest one is this Sunday - the orchestra will play for children with oncological diseases.

Toruń's involvement in the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity has been going on for decades. Almost every year, new collection records are broken in the city, and nothing untoward disturbs the loud and colorful fun during the finals. And it will probably be the same on Sunday, January 26, when the orchestra will begin its thirty-third performance in the city, but also in the country and around the world.

Orchestra towns in the old town

There are four WOŚP headquarters in Toruń - the main one run by scouts from the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association and in the 3rd High School on Skarpa, in Primary School No. 1 in the old town and the youngest of them - in the "Młody Las" care facility on Bydgoskie Przedmieście. However, it is the main headquarters that is responsible for organizing the most important events in Toruń. And there will certainly be no shortage of attractions.

- We will have two WOŚP centres in the old town. Concerts, auctions, shows and squeezes will be held in the Old Town Market. The New Town Market will be something like a medical town, where you will be able to get tested and get valuable advice - explains Artur Majerowski, head of the main staff of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity in Toruń.

A march on stilts with an orchestra

The first attractions in the Old Town Market Square are planned for around 11 a.m. Preschoolers and other young artists will perform on stage. The first auctions will also take place then. At 1:30 p.m. a procession led by stilt walkers with a military orchestra will set off from the New Town Market Square. It will reach the Old Town Market Square, where the squeeze will start at 2 p.m. Then a rescue show is planned there - extricating victims from a car that has been involved in an accident. Then there will be concerts and auctions. Among other things, golden hearts and golden cards will go under the hammer, as well as gingerbread workshops with Minister Radosław Sikorski and the President of Toruń Paweł Gulewski. At 8 p.m. a traditional, laser light to the sky is planned.

Research, rides and excursion

Throughout the day, the WOŚP medical town will be open at the New Town Square. People who want to donate blood and get tested will be able to use the available stations. What's more, this year women will be able to visit a mobile gynecologist.
WOŚP will also play in Motopark from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be attractions related to cars, fast driving, etc.
As part of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, guide Adam Marszelewski invites you to an extended tour of Fort IV at ul. Chrobrego 86. The meeting is on Saturday, January 25 at 12 p.m. Tour participants are asked to bring flashlights and good footwear. Instead of tickets, there will be a WOŚP money box. Registration is required for the tour. You can reserve a place in the group by calling 56 655 82 36 or writing to: [email protected] .

Tram through the city

The Municipal Transport Company has once again joined the game with WOŚP. At the bus depots, you can throw money into the collection boxes, but the real treat will be a ride on a historic tourist tram, which will be put up for auction.

- The auction is for an approx. 45-minute ride along Bydgoskie Przedmieście with a guide. The tram can hold approx. 25 people, so we recommend the auction especially to large families, groups or companies - give your loved ones, friends or co-workers a special time.

Polish Amateur Cross-Country Skiing Championships - close to Boleslawiec

The competition is open to everyone. The Bieg Piastów Association invites you to participate.

Many excellent competitors will start this weekend in Szklarska Poręba-Jakuszyce in the Polish Amateur Cross-Country Skiing Championships of the Polish Ski Association and the Polish XC Masters association.

Paweł and Monika Judek, Wojciech Smykowski, Magdalena Andrzejewska, Andrzej Guziński, Łukasz Bronowicki and many others will be at the start . The Judek couple continue the wonderful skiing traditions of the family, initiated by Paweł's father - Walter, the only participant in all editions of the Bieg Piastów since 1976. Magdalena Andrzejewska is an excellent skier, not only on skis, but also without them, as best demonstrated by her recent victory in the Ultrakotlina - Bieg Dookoła Kotliny over a distance of 140 km. Andrzej Guziński is the president of the Polish XC Masters association and one of the few Poles who have started in all races of the prestigious Worldloppet long-distance ski race series. The best amateur cross-country skiers in the country also include excellent competitors from the Jelenia Góra Valley: Wojciech Smykowski and Łukasz Bronowicki.

These are just examples of people with a great passion for skiing, whom we will see in action on Saturday and Sunday (January 25 and 26, 2025) in Szklarska Poręba-Jakuszyce. The Championship will consist of three races. There is no obligation to start in all of them - you can choose just one, for example the Leśna 12 classic.

The start and finish arena will be the Lower Silesian Sports Center Polana Jakuszycka in Szklarska Poręba. All information and registration on the Bieg Piastów website www.bieg-piastow.pl .

The Bieg Piastów Association, together with the Polish Ski Association and the Polish XC Masters Association, invites you to these championships. There are over 200 people on the registration list, but there are still places. It is worth taking part - it can be a valuable test before Bieg Piastów, which is getting closer!

The program of the Polish Amateur Cross-Country Skiing Championships of the Polish Ski Association and Polish XC Masters

Saturday, January 25, 2025
10 a.m. Prologue 2.7 km
1 p.m. Leśna 12

Sunday, January 26, 2025
12 p.m. 14 km FT (3x3.6 km)

33rd Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity in Świętoszów and Boleslawiec - two days full of attractions

The organization involved the Winnie the Pooh Private Kindergarten and the Military Club of the 10th Armored Cavalry Brigade. See the event program!

The WOŚP 5501 Headquarters in Świętoszów, founded by the Winnie the Pooh Private Kindergarten in Świętoszów, invites you to the unique celebration of the 33rd Grand Finale of the WOŚP, which will take place on January 25 and 26, 2025 at the Military Club of the 10th Armored Cavalry Brigade.

Participants will have the opportunity to take part in concerts, auctions, an exhibition, a retro vehicle ride and a superhero run. At the end, there will be military pea soup, a raffle and many other attractions!

Attractions in Boleslawiec

This Sunday, January 26, 2025, Bolesławiec will resound with the sounds of music, laughter, and positive energy during the 33rd Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity.

This year's motto is "We play for pediatric oncology and hematology". The program is full of attractions for everyone - from concerts, through auctions, to sporting events. Check out what has been prepared for the city's residents!

We will start with the rhythm of dance! From 12:00 BOK-MCC dance studios will present themselves: oriental dance, flamenco and hip-hop.

Next up for us are:

Main Stage - Kino Forum

12 p.m. - Oriental Dance Workshop BOK-MCC
12 p.m. - Flamenco Dance Workshop BOK-MCC
1 p.m. - HIP-HOP Canon Workshop BOK-MCC
1:30 p.m. - 1st AUCTION BLOCK
2 p.m. - Diler (Legnica)
3 p.m. - 2nd AUCTION BLOCK
3:30 p.m. - Nadija (Szprotawa)
4:30 p.m. - 3rd AUCTION BLOCK
5 p.m.- Karolina Tuz with band (Szprotawa)
6 p.m. - 4th AUCTION BLOCK
6:30 p.m. - JJ Band (Jacek Jaguś and Bartosz Łęczycki, Warsaw)
7:30 p.m. - 5th AUCTION BLOCK
8 p.m.

- The Twisters (Bolesławiec)

Pilsudski Square

10 a.m. - Run with a heart - organizer: MOSiR

Forest Stream, Jelenia Góra Street

2 p.m. - Winter swimming with a heart - organizer: Bolesławiec Morsy

From a pet to a kid!

Klekusiowo - Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre
Tomaszów Bolesławiecki 165a
Start: 10 a.m.

WOŚP Football Tournament

Organizers: Football Academy and the Support Health Foundation
Location: SP 1 hall, Jana Pawła II Street

Piłsudski Square / WOŚP Headquarters

• Joker Garage Team - MOTORING PICNIC
• WOŚP Rally - Sreberko Drift (start: 10 a.m.)
• Classics from the City of Ceramics - HISTORICAL VEHICLES
• Bolesławiec Motorcycle Association - Garage Racing Team
• Raffle
• WOŚP café: cake, coffee, tea
• Grill: pea soup, chili soup, sausage, fries
• Specialist vehicles
• Blood Bus - RCKiK in Wałbrzych
• DKMS - bone marrow donor registration
• First aid course
• Children's Animation Center Foremka
• ... and much more!

An extraordinary exhibition at the Żagań train station! You can visit it with a guide!

Anyone visiting the Żagań train station can see a permanent exhibition in the former station waiting room. And on Sunday, January 26, 2025, as part of the 33rd Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, it will be possible to visit the exhibition and the station with a guide.

During the Sunday Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (January 26, 2025), the OK 1 Railway Enthusiasts Society invites you to visit the train station and the railway exhibition at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. This will be a treat for railway and city history enthusiasts.

The heart of the exhibition is Sławomir Świniuch, a railwayman, president of the OK 1 Railway Enthusiasts Association and Żagańin of the Year. Many of the railway memorabilia shown at the exhibition come from his collection. The exhibition space was provided by the city, which is a co-organizer of the event, and the third partner is the Museum of POW Camps.

The large and important station in Żagań

From the Żagań junction you could leave in seven directions. There are only five such stations in the whole country:

• Zagan
• Wroclaw Brochow
• Krakow Plaszow
• Lublin Tatars
• Tarnowskie Mountains

At one time, the Polish State Railways were one of the largest workplaces in Żagań. 2,950 people worked in Wełna, and 1,950 on the railway. In the former locomotive shed on Przyjaciół Żołnierza Street alone, 850 people worked. There were 200 drivers and 200 assistant drivers. The railway had its own shoemakers and tailors, and behind the station there was a large lodging house and a railway recreation room. In those days, every Żagań family had a railway worker or a soldier.

Exhibition of railway memorabilia

The exhibition includes old photos, cardboard tickets, uniforms, information boards and many other extremely interesting artifacts that were found, among others, during the renovation of the station (completed in 2019). The collections are constantly expanding, including thanks to donations. All of this can be seen and history heard during a tour of the station on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

33rd Finale of Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity in Żagań County!

On Sunday, January 26, we will play in the 33rd Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP). This year's finale has involved all uniformed services operating in our area. There will be military gadgets at auctions, fire brigade shows, and many other activities. Sunday, January 26, 2025 - WOŚP programs

WOŚP in Żagań

• 12 p.m. Crystal Hall of ŻPK: Zielony Zakątek kindergarten, 12:30 p.m. Wesołe Boberki, 12:50 p.m. Stacyjkowo. 1 p.m. ZSP 5, 1:30 p.m. PSP 7, 1:45 p.m. PSP 2, 2 p.m. PSP 4, 2:15 p.m. PSP 3 and ŻPK vocal section, 3 p.m. Rademenez and healthy speech workshops, freeestyle and beatbox show, 4:30 p.m. soloists from the Czarna Dywizji club, 6 p.m. carnival concert by soloists of the University of Zielona Góra and the Octava choir. Hosted by Wojciech Sikora. 7:30 p.m. cake and auctions. 8 p.m. fire theatre in the palace courtyard.
• Arena swimming pool at Kochanowskiego Street: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Alfa Gorzów Wlkp. exhibition water polo match, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. water polo workshops, classes with Szron-Czerna kayakers, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. diving with Darco.
• Hala Arena at Kochanowskiego Street: 9 a.m. New Year's mini-volleyball tournament, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. workshops with table tennis champion Tomasz Jakimczuk, 5 p.m. 2x2 indoor football tournament.
• Żagań Palace of Culture, Balcony Room: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. board games with the Żagań library and the zGrani club.
• The palace outskirts: 11 a.m. Nordic walking with the Piechur club, 11 a.m. visiting the Good Devil's Gallery, meeting in front of the Tourist Information Centre, 12 a.m. walking with Princess Dorota around the park and the city with the Society of Friends of Żagań, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. alpacas from Bożnów, 3 p.m. winter swimming with the Żagań Morsy.
• Visits to the POW Camps Museum at Lotników Alianckich Street at 12:00, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
• Tomaszów Airport: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. off-road freaks.
• Visit to the railway station and railway exhibition at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., with the OK1 Railway Enthusiasts Society.
• On Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9 a.m. there will be a WOŚP parkrun under the palace.
• Attractions in the palace: eyesight examination (Optasia Opala), first aid and health measurements performed by the fire department, Żak school, municipal schools, ambulance 105 Kresowy Military Hospital in Żary, police. Book fair of the library and TPD Żagań, cake and pastry fair, stand of the Black Division.

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