spend the first evening with their host families. Many old friendships had been renewed as the guests had arrived.
The first event on Friday morning was a chance to inspect the new Downham Market Fire Station and some of the visitors were given the chance to dress in the fire fighters gear and see how difficult it must be to fight fires and keep safe. This was followed by an official reception in the Town Hall, hosted by the Town Council, always a good supporter of the Twinning Club. The reception started with a performance from children from Hillcrest school, who sang three songs, in both French and English, completely unaccompanied, the performances, which were excellent, were much appreciated. After the songs, speeches were made, both by our and the French mayors and a gift from the French Council was presented to commemorate the
The first event on Friday morning was a chance to inspect the new Downham Market Fire Station and some of the visitors were given the chance to dress in the fire fighters gear and see how difficult it must be to fight fires and keep safe. This was followed by an official reception in the Town Hall, hosted by the Town Council, always a good supporter of the Twinning Club. The reception started with a performance from children from Hillcrest school, who sang three songs, in both French and English, completely unaccompanied, the performances, which were excellent, were much appreciated. After the songs, speeches were made, both by our and the French mayors and a gift from the French Council was presented to commemorate the
anniversary, a very impressive piece of engraved glass. A lunch buffet was provided and then our guests and some of the hosts were conducted to RAF Marham where they were shown around and given chance at close hand to inspect some of our country’s military hardware. The evening was taken up by a dinner in the Town Hall where the attendance was superb, once again giving the chance to renew acquaintances. The meal was very good and guests were entertained by a magician visiting the tables, this seemed especially popular with the French. Speeches from the
leaders of both clubs, Liliane Royer and John Sadler took place and there was some music from Tim Gent and Alan McIvor Dean. A very successful and much enjoyed event.
On Saturday the guests went on a trip to Audley House and Saffron Waldren, which included a pub lunch and free time in Saffron. Unfortunately, as for most of the visit the weather was not kind and a trip around the gardens at Audley House had to be abandoned. The evening was spent with the hosts prior to setting out for the long journey home at 8.00am on Sunday morning. The trip from Civray as usual was by coach, a long time to spend cooped up just for a short weekend and in October our club are trying the journey
On Saturday the guests went on a trip to Audley House and Saffron Waldren, which included a pub lunch and free time in Saffron. Unfortunately, as for most of the visit the weather was not kind and a trip around the gardens at Audley House had to be abandoned. The evening was spent with the hosts prior to setting out for the long journey home at 8.00am on Sunday morning. The trip from Civray as usual was by coach, a long time to spend cooped up just for a short weekend and in October our club are trying the journey
French Fire People
Mayor’s Presentation
Arrival
Childrens Choir