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Petersfield Twinning Association
Promoting goodwill and friendship with Barentin in France and Warendorf in Germany
Designed by Phil Chapman.
NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 2011
Hello again everyone
Visit to Warendorf - Wednesday 17th August to Tuesday 23rd August
39 members went on the visit to Warendorf - a really good turn out! And, what a trip it turned out to be! The Germans had arranged a very interesting programme for us and we all thoroughly enjoyed a visit to Münster, where we went on a tour of the town on an open-topped bus, many of us saw the Astronomical clock chime twelve o’clock and had plenty of time to shop and enjoy the other sights. The next day we were taken to the picturesque town of Soest with its old, half-timbered buildings. We then went on to see the Möhnesee and the dam which was famously demolished by the Dambusters. There, after a short ceremony to show Warendorf and Petersfield to be joined together for ever (represented by a padlock being attached to the railings at the dam and the keys being symbolically thrown into the water to be lost for evermore - a ceremony normally reserved for lovers expressing their undying love for each other), we enjoyed a lovely boat trip round the reservoir with coffe and cake onboard. At the weekend we were able to spend time with our hosts and to attend barbecues and breakfasts with other host families. On our last day we went to Burg Hülshoff, a moated country house where Annette Elisabeth von Hülshoff, a famous German poet, had lived. The usual last night Farewell Supper was most enjoyable but, by that time, most people had over-eaten and we did not, perhaps, do full justice to the fabulous buffet which was laid out before us. The Germans entertained us wonderfully and we all enjoyed the hospitality and friendly atmosphere as well as a few of their excellent beers! I would like to thank Gill for organizing the trip to Warendorf and everyone who went on it for making the trip so enjoyable.
If anybody would like copies of the Soest and Möhnesee videos which I showed on the coach, I would be delighted to let you have copies at a cost £5 for both discs which will, of course, go towards Association funds. They would be a nice memento of the visits.
Bastille Day Plus 2 Barbecue - Saturday 16th July 12.00 noon to 4.00pm at The Avenue Pavilion
Despite the rain, the event was a great success with 21 people attending and the hubbub of conversation proving how people became oblivious to the weather and got on with enjoying themselves.
Bring and Buy Sale at The Pop-In Centre - 9.30 for 10.00am start - Saturday 10th September
Another chance to build our funds so please let us have any decent quality items you no longer need plus jam and cakes and biscuits to sell at this ever popular venue. We are still short of volunteers to help man the later shift (10.45 to 12.30) so, if you are available, please let Gill Clarke know on 01730 268206 and fill in the slip and return it to her. Thank you in anticipation.
Skittles evening at the Barley Mow - Friday 16th September
We are running another Skittles Evening at the Barley Mow in Walderton with a buffet supper. This event and the venue have always proved popular and we already have half the maximum number of people booked in. If you would like to go, please fill in the tear-off slip at the end of this letter and send it to Peter Lesniak with your payment of £10 per head as soon as possible.
Quiz Night at The Half Moon, Sheet - Wednesday 23rd November 6.30 for 7.00pm
Our annual Quiz Night has been arranged when we will again invite other local Twinning Associations to take part. A buffet has been arranged. The cost of taking part will be £10 per head. Please fill in the tear-off slip at the end of the Newsletter and return it to Phil Chapman.
AGM at Churchers - 7.00pm Thursday 8th March 2012
The venue has been booked if you would like to put this in your diary / calendar for next year.
International Supper - Saturday 24th March 2012
This time, we are going Italian. We are booking the United Reformed Church Hall again for next year as it proved to be extremely popular this year and just the right size. Make a note for your diary next year!
I think that there is plenty arranged for everyone and that we can look forward to an Autumn full of good fun.
Phil Chapman
Chairman
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A few photos of our trip to Warendorf
Warendorf Main square in Warendorf with a Maria Himmelfahrt Arch
Soest Soest
Padlock - Twin Towns Warendorf Petersfield 2011 Our boat arrives for the Boat Trip
On the boat Back on dry land after the boat trip
Burg Hülshoff Enjoying lunch outside at Burg Hülshoff
On the bus in Münster A fond farewell to Warendorf
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Saturday 10th September - 9.30 for 10.00am - Bring & Buy at the Pop-In Club
Friday 16th September - 6.30 for 7.00pm Skittles Evening, The Barley Mow
Wednesday 23rd November - 6.30 for 7.00pm - Quiz Night at Half Moon, Sheet
Thursday 8th March 2012 - 7.00pm - AGM at Churchers
Saturday 24th March 2012 - 7.00 for 7.30pm - Italian Evening, URC Hall
Please return the relevant reply slip as directed:
Bring & Buy Sale at The Pop-In Centre, Winton House Saturday 10th September
Please return this slip to the Secretary, Gill Clarke, 26 Pulens Lane, Petersfield, GU31 4DEB
I / we should like to help and am / are able to come from 9.10 am to 10.45 am / 10.45am to 12.30 (please delete as applicable) or at other times _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Name(s): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Tel.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
E-mail / address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Skittles Evening Friday 16th September 7.00pm at The Barley Mow, Walderton
Please return this slip to Treasurer, Peter Lesniak, Kingswood House, Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4BA
I would like to reserve ___ places at £10 per head and enclose a cheque for £ _____
Name(s): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Tel.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
E-mail / address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _
Quiz Night Wednesday 23rd November 6.30 for 7.00pm, The Half Moon, Sheet
Please return this slip to Chairman, Phil Chapman, Timbers, 2 Parsonage Close, Sheet, Petersfield, GU32 2AL
I would like to reserve ___ places at £10 per head and enclose a cheque for £ _____
Name(s): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Tel.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
E-mail / address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _
Click here to see Liz Bisset's report on the trip to Warendorf
Visit to Warendorf - Wednesday 17th August to Tuesday 23rd August
39 members went on the visit to Warendorf - a really good turn out! And, what a trip it turned out to be! The Germans had arranged a very interesting programme for us and we all thoroughly enjoyed a visit to Münster, where we went on a tour of the town on an open-topped bus, many of us saw the Astronomical clock chime twelve o’clock and had plenty of time to shop and enjoy the other sights. The next day we were taken to the picturesque town of Soest with its old, half-timbered buildings. We then went on to see the Möhnesee and the dam which was famously demolished by the Dambusters. There, after a short ceremony to show Warendorf and Petersfield to be joined together for ever (represented by a padlock being attached to the railings at the dam and the keys being symbolically thrown into the water to be lost for evermore - a ceremony normally reserved for lovers expressing their undying love for each other), we enjoyed a lovely boat trip round the reservoir with coffe and cake onboard. At the weekend we were able to spend time with our hosts and to attend barbecues and breakfasts with other host families. On our last day we went to Burg Hülshoff, a moated country house where Annette Elisabeth von Hülshoff, a famous German poet, had lived. The usual last night Farewell Supper was most enjoyable but, by that time, most people had over-eaten and we did not, perhaps, do full justice to the fabulous buffet which was laid out before us. The Germans entertained us wonderfully and we all enjoyed the hospitality and friendly atmosphere as well as a few of their excellent beers! I would like to thank Gill for organizing the trip to Warendorf and everyone who went on it for making the trip so enjoyable.
If anybody would like copies of the Soest and Möhnesee videos which I showed on the coach, I would be delighted to let you have copies at a cost £5 for both discs which will, of course, go towards Association funds. They would be a nice memento of the visits.
Bastille Day Plus 2 Barbecue - Saturday 16th July 12.00 noon to 4.00pm at The Avenue Pavilion
Despite the rain, the event was a great success with 21 people attending and the hubbub of conversation proving how people became oblivious to the weather and got on with enjoying themselves.
Bring and Buy Sale at The Pop-In Centre - 9.30 for 10.00am start - Saturday 10th September
Another chance to build our funds so please let us have any decent quality items you no longer need plus jam and cakes and biscuits to sell at this ever popular venue. We are still short of volunteers to help man the later shift (10.45 to 12.30) so, if you are available, please let Gill Clarke know on 01730 268206 and fill in the slip and return it to her. Thank you in anticipation.
Skittles evening at the Barley Mow - Friday 16th September
We are running another Skittles Evening at the Barley Mow in Walderton with a buffet supper. This event and the venue have always proved popular and we already have half the maximum number of people booked in. If you would like to go, please fill in the tear-off slip at the end of this letter and send it to Peter Lesniak with your payment of £10 per head as soon as possible.
Quiz Night at The Half Moon, Sheet - Wednesday 23rd November 6.30 for 7.00pm
Our annual Quiz Night has been arranged when we will again invite other local Twinning Associations to take part. A buffet has been arranged. The cost of taking part will be £10 per head. Please fill in the tear-off slip at the end of the Newsletter and return it to Phil Chapman.
AGM at Churchers - 7.00pm Thursday 8th March 2012
The venue has been booked if you would like to put this in your diary / calendar for next year.
International Supper - Saturday 24th March 2012
This time, we are going Italian. We are booking the United Reformed Church Hall again for next year as it proved to be extremely popular this year and just the right size. Make a note for your diary next year!
I think that there is plenty arranged for everyone and that we can look forward to an Autumn full of good fun.
Phil Chapman
Chairman
___________________________________________________________________________________
A few photos of our trip to Warendorf
Warendorf Main square in Warendorf with a Maria Himmelfahrt Arch
Soest Soest
Padlock - Twin Towns Warendorf Petersfield 2011 Our boat arrives for the Boat Trip
On the boat Back on dry land after the boat trip
Burg Hülshoff Enjoying lunch outside at Burg Hülshoff
On the bus in Münster A fond farewell to Warendorf
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Saturday 10th September - 9.30 for 10.00am - Bring & Buy at the Pop-In Club
Friday 16th September - 6.30 for 7.00pm Skittles Evening, The Barley Mow
Wednesday 23rd November - 6.30 for 7.00pm - Quiz Night at Half Moon, Sheet
Thursday 8th March 2012 - 7.00pm - AGM at Churchers
Saturday 24th March 2012 - 7.00 for 7.30pm - Italian Evening, URC Hall
Please return the relevant reply slip as directed:
Bring & Buy Sale at The Pop-In Centre, Winton House Saturday 10th September
Please return this slip to the Secretary, Gill Clarke, 26 Pulens Lane, Petersfield, GU31 4DEB
I / we should like to help and am / are able to come from 9.10 am to 10.45 am / 10.45am to 12.30 (please delete as applicable) or at other times _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Name(s): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Tel.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
E-mail / address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Skittles Evening Friday 16th September 7.00pm at The Barley Mow, Walderton
Please return this slip to Treasurer, Peter Lesniak, Kingswood House, Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4BA
I would like to reserve ___ places at £10 per head and enclose a cheque for £ _____
Name(s): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Tel.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
E-mail / address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _
Quiz Night Wednesday 23rd November 6.30 for 7.00pm, The Half Moon, Sheet
Please return this slip to Chairman, Phil Chapman, Timbers, 2 Parsonage Close, Sheet, Petersfield, GU32 2AL
I would like to reserve ___ places at £10 per head and enclose a cheque for £ _____
Name(s): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Tel.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
E-mail / address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _
Click here to see Liz Bisset's report on the trip to Warendorf
