Wadhurst Twinning Association
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Wadhurst Twinning Association |
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WADHURST is twinned with the village of AUBERS in Northern France, situated between Lille and Béthune. This Twinning is based on the related history of the two Communities - 25 men of Wadhurst died as a result of the Battle of Aubers Ridge (la Bataille de la Côte d’Aubers) on Sunday 9th May 1915. A devastating blow for a small Sussex Community.
The formal Charter was signed in Wadhurst in July 2000. Ceremonies to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Twinning and the 95th Anniversary of the battle will be held in Aubers on Saturday 8th May 2010.
The Twinning Association and the Jumelage d’Aubers have regular contacts and bi-ennial visits. Here, in Wadhurst, we hold social and fund-raising events which are advertised in Focus and the Courier so that non-members may take part. Links have also been established between the French and English schools, with the Wadhurst Chorale and with the Wadhurst Brass Band.
The Twinning Assocaiton is a convivial group of Francophiles of all ages who do not necessarily speak French but do enjoy all things French.
For general information about the Twinning, contact John McKenzie (01892 784342) or Heather Woodward (01892 783212).
| Committee Members until May 2010 | |
| Chairman | John McKenzie |
| Vice-Chairman | Lyn Harris |
| Secretary and Publicity | Heather Woodward |
| Schools Liaison | Beth Martin |
| Music | Howard Spurr |
| Wadhurst Business Partnership | Tim Minns |
| Membership Secretary and Promotion | Jenny Williams |
| Jardin d’Aubers | Bryan Bell |
| Committee members: | Len Bishop, Jenny Hollands, |
| John Northover, Alison Vesma. | |
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| Ex-officio: Parish Council Chairman | Tom Doyle |
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| Acting Treasurer | Brian Wheeler |
| MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS: | |
| Individual: £7 | Family: £12 |
| Student: £3 | Affiliated: £15 |
| Cheques should be made out to the Wadhurst Twinning Association. | |
If you are interested in joining the Wadhurst Twinning Association,
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Mrs Jenny Williams, 9 Weald View, Wadhurst TN5 6EB
(01892 783427)
Events so far planned for 2010. | |
| Saturday 28 Nov 2009: | CONNOISSEURS’ EVENING: Wine And Cheese-Tasting at 7.30 pm. at the Pavilion, Sparrows Green Recreation Ground £10 per ticket. |
| Saturday 9 Jan 2010: | WINTER SOCIAL -– at 7.30 pm at the Youth Centre. Tickets £12. Hot supper and some form of entertainment. |
| Friday 7 May 2010: | WADHURST BRASS BAND play at the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium at 8 pm. |
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Sat/Sun 8/9 May 2010: |
TWINNING VISIT to AUBERS. This weekend will include official ceremonies of commemoration and re-dedication on the Saturday and the Wadhurst Brass Band will be performing in l’Église St Vaast in Aubers that evening. |
| Monday 24 May 2010: | AGM in David James Building at Uplands Community College, 7.45 pm. |