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32 The Link Magazine • February 200 1 www.swindo.
Twenty-five years of town twinning and international understanding
The Swindon Salzgitter Twinning Association was started over 25 years ago to promote goodwill between our two towns in England and
Germany, writes association member Bobbie French from Shaw.
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We do not forget two ta^u to host the group from
World Wars but believe In Swindon h1 Salzgitter and we have a
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Through the twinning ally recognised pianist
association here and in ^, d. F. <^^, GM Martin Bujara.
Salzgitter we try to show We hope an ex-youth
each other our cultures group of footballers and
and heritage, the beauty their families will come
of our countrysidecountr yside and A+chknSrx^+vi d:^ Rnaivwu twur over to meet up with ex-
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towns. ` How the visit by German Ambassador Hans-Friedrich von Ploetz to Swindon went over to Salzgitter 25
We as arou are non- Mh. in late November was reported in the Salzgitter Zeitunk years ago. Perhaps you
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ian. We have our serious side, but Reg Clarke, the former mayor of Medaille for his services to Anglo- ers, or you know someone who
we also have fun and laughter, Swindon has been involved with German relations. was?
especially on our exchanges. Many the group since it started and has We usually visit on alternate The group meets quarterly at
people have struck up friendships visited Salzgitter numerous times, years, but last year being the mil- Broome Manor Golf Club and the
that have lasted a number of years, both officially and privately. In- lennium we went to Salzgitter and committee meets monthly at the
meeting not only on exchanges, deed he is so highly thought of in their group came here in October. Civic Offices. It costs nothing to
but also on private visits and holi- Salzgitter he is the only English- During their visit we went to St join, although we usually have a
days together in other countries. man to be presented with the Stadt Fagins Museum in Cardiff, STEAM raffle to help costs.
and the Great Western Designer When we are the hosts we pay
Village, enjoyed the beauty of the for our guests' expenses here in
E p ATlO p,. trees at Westonbirt and the sounds Swindon and they reciprocate
Hillside Building Services of two choirs filling St Peter's when we go to Germany.
T Church at Eastleaze, and spent time To take part in this year's ex-
Extensions, loft conversion,
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specialists in all types of building & plastering In May, once again it is our turn more details.
All work fully insured
Contact Dave on 01793 488470 International outlook? The Russian Connexion
Isobel Manook is the Swindon co- The group aims to bring together
ordinator for HOST UK and is keen people of any nationality interested
to hear from hospitable people to in Russian language and culture.
OCigT^t^ join a network of volunteer hosts It next meets on Friday 9 February,
offering invitations to international 8pm at the White Hart, Oxford
students once or twice a year. Road, Stratton St. Margaret. New-
For an information pack call comers are always welcome.
Oo0 872373. [email protected] For further details call 337113.
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