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Saturday, September 11 2010 @ 12:01 AM BST

Upper Culm Twinning Association

The name of our French Twinning Association is “Le Jumelage des Grees” which is the name given to an area of marshes and lakes.  The association consists of four different villages: St. Herblon, Anetz, La Roche – Blanche & Pouille les Coteaux.  Each one takes it in turns to be the main host village when we visit.  The villages are found just north of the N23 between Ancenis and Varades, with Nantes 30km to the west and Angers 40km to the East.

The fact that their Twinning Association consisted of several villages was the main reason for choosing the name of our Association, “The Upper Culm Twinning Association”, so it enabled villages in the area to feel that it was their association.  We have members from Hemyock, Clayhidon, Wellington.  We now look forward to welcoming members from Culmstock.

We are an active association, organising several social events throughout the year. 

WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE ?

Offering accommodation to a person or family in your house and feeding them.  Accommodation must be reciprocated.

WHAT DOES IT COST ME?

Annual membership to the association £3-00 individual £5-00 for a family.

WHAT DO I GET OUT OF IT?

New friendships, knowledge of other cultures, economical visits to France, possible lasting friendships, giving you a holiday base in one of the beautiful areas of France.

BUT I CAN’T SPEAK FRENCH!

Don’t worry, as long as you are prepared to try, mime, gesticulate or even learn a few French words like; “Yes, No; Thank you; Good Morning”, and may be a few other words, you’ll have a wonderful time.

WHAT TYPE OF PERSON IS INVOLVED IN TWINNING?

People from all walks of life.

WHAT IF I DIDN’T GET ON WITH MY VISITOR?

We give our French organisers a personal or family c.v. of people offering to be hosts so that, if possible, visitor and host can be compatible.

YES I’M INTERESTED, WHAT DO I DO NOW?

Contact us!  See contact details below.

Or to see some pictures, view our photo album

Hon. President
Brian Clist

Chairman

Bill Smith
01823 421200

Secretarys
Karen Pinder
01823 681034

Louise Saunders

01823 681457

 

Treasurer
Sally Cartledge
01823 680367

Diane Elliott
01823 680802

John Scantlebury
01823 681393

Judith Calderbank

01823 680697

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Twinning Association Visit to France May 2010

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This year it was our turn to visit our French Twinning partners over the Spring Bank Holiday. 50 Upper Culm residents enjoyed a weekend of French hospitality.

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Summer Sports Evening

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Following our successful event last summer, The Upper Culm Twinning Association will once again be running a family sports evening on Longmead Field. The event will be held on Saturday 17th July from 4pm until 8pm. There will be a variety of activities including boules, skittles and rounders along with BBQ food and a bar. Put the date in your diary and come along and join the fun!

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Upper Culm Twinning Association News

TwinningJoin us as we travel to visit our partner French twinning association “Jumelage des Grées” which has been formed by members from four villages in an area situated near the Loire River not far from Nantes. We will be travelling to France 27th to 31st May and the costs are modest, just £90 for adults and £40 for children.
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Fund raising Fun

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The local Twinning Association saw a good turn out of supporters for their Sports and Social fund raising event at Longmead Sports Field in Hemyock last Friday (7th).  Featuring a wide range of activities including the very popular Boules and, for the children, bouncy castle, the BBQ evening enjoyed fine weather and some good wine.
 
Picture – Future Twinners?  Local children enjoy the UCTA event.
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boules - rounders - skittles - bouncy castle - tennis coaching

TwinningIf you fancy having a go at any of the above or just a drink, something to eat and a chat with friends, why not come to our Sports and Social evening on Friday 7th August at Longmead Sports field, there will be a  BAR and BBQ, please bring along your friends.   Evening kicks off at 6pm.
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Upper Culm Twinning - June Report

TwinningThe French Enjoyed Their Stay!
Thank you to all those who gave their support and hospitality to the French guests, who enjoyed their recent stay with hosts in Hemyock, Clayhidon and Culmstock. Our guests had a great time!
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Charter Signing Success!

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“The marriage is concluded, let the Honeymoon begin” said Chairman Brian Clist on the occasion of the Charter signing between the Upper Culm Twining Association and its French partners from St Herblon and Les Villages des Grees, an area bordering the Loire River in the west of the country.

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Our French Friends Have Arrived

TwinningOur French friends arrived today (Thursday 21st). The programme of events for the coming weekend can be found by clicking on the Twinning link to the left of this page and then scrolling down. There are no tickets left for the Saturday evening event at Hemyock Parish Hall, but people are welcome to attend the tree planting ceremony at Longmead in Hemyock on Saturday afternoon.
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The French Are Coming to see us

TwinningIn May we will formally seal our twinning arrangement when friends from France will be with us. The party arrives on Thursday 21st in the afternoon.  Leaving on Sunday  morning 24th. The erection of signs denoting the twinning arrangement can now be seen at a couple of locations as people enter Hemyock. (see picture attached)  
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Another Great UCTA Event

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The Upper Culm Twinning Association (UCTA) enjoyed a great fund raising Burns Night Supper at Hemyock recently. The Haggis was ‘piped in’ and the ceremonial provided by members of the traditionally dressed Caledonian Demonstration Dance Team. The event was sold out with a 5 course dinner being served by members of the UCTA committee, and catering provided by Karen Pinder. "UCTA events are fast becoming the trend setter for social occasions in the area" said one of the revellers.
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The French Are Coming - Again!

TwinningWe look forward to our friends from France being with us in May when we will formally seal our twinning arrangements after 11 years of relationship and visits. The signs at the entrances to our village will soon reveal that our Twinning activities have been officially recognised. Twinning is educational, interesting and fun - why not join UCTA and make new friends internationally?
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It's Open - Every Wednesday

TwinningAround 60 people attended an Introduction to Boules event on the Longmead Sports Complex in Hemyock last Saturday evening.