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Petersfield Twinning Association
Promoting goodwill and friendship with Barentin in France and Warendorf in Germany
Designed by Phil Chapman.
JUNE 2011 NEWSLETTER
Dear Fellow Twinners
After some weeks of drought, it seems as though Summer has arrived!
The International Supper at the United Reformed Church Hall at the beginning of April was a roaring success and a big thank you to everyone who helped for all their hard work. Over 40 people came to the Hungarian Supper and, despite being unable to turn on the ovens to begin with, which nearly caused a major catastrophe, the evening went off extremely well. The tables were beautifully decorated and the atmosphere extremely congenial with a continual hubbub of lively conversation
In May, we had a Walking Treasure Hunt around the Town followed by a lovely supper Upstairs at the Folly Wine Bar. Everybody seemed to enjoy the evening despite some mind-bending clues and a chilly evening.
Our French visitors arrived on 20th May and were treated to a trip to the village of Lurgashall where we went round the Lurgashall Winery which was taken over by the present owners some eighteen months ago. The visit ended with a tasting and a cream tea. The Winery was not really set up for a visit by 28 people and were short staffed but they coped well under the pressure and everyone seemed to enjoy the visit although I think some of them found the making of wine from elderflowers, berries and even silver birch tree sap somewhat baffling.
Some French visitors were taken to see cricket on the green of this lovely and quintessentially English hamlet.
On the Saturday evening we went with them to Ye Olde George Inn at East Meon and they enjoyed a wander round the quaint village before the Farewell Supper. The evening was a great success and ensured our continued friendship with our French counterparts.
FUTURE EVENTS:
Bastille Day Plus 2 Barbecue - Saturday 16th July 12.00 noon to 4.00pm at The Avenue Pavilion
Barbecue available - bring what you want to grill plus plates / bowls, cutlery and glasses. Also bring your own drinks. Salads and deserts will be provided. The cost of attending the barbecue will be £5 per head.
Visit to Warendorf - Wednesday August 17th to Tuesday August 23rd
We currently have 43 people booked to go to Warendorf so there is still room on the coach for one more! Please let Gill Clarke know if you would like to join us by filling in the tear-off slip at the end of this newsletter and sending it to her as soon as possible. A separate letter has already been sent to those who have booked.
I am sure we are all looking forward to a great trip - the only downside being the early departure! We shall be setting off from the Festival Hall Car Park at 6.00am so don’t be late!
The Germans have a very interesting programme arranged for us including a trip to the Moehnesee Dam (the Dambusters Dam) and the usual Farewell Supper on the last evening. They always entertain us well and there is usually plenty of time to get together with other families and enjoy the hospitality and friendly atmosphere as well as a few of their excellent beers! More details are available on request - I have prepared a flier on the visit, which is mostly photographs of the town of Warendorf and of places we are going to visit. Please ask if you would like details. The cost of the trip will be only £100 per head.
Bring and Buy Sale / Coffee Morning at The Pop-In Centre, Winton House Sat 10th September 9.30am
We have again managed to secure the Pop-In Centre for a Bring and Buy Sale and Coffee Morning and are looking for items to sell and volunteers to help during the morning. Normally, we start setting up at about 9.10am and set out the tables with items to buy and the counter with cakes and biscuits for sale.
Please can those of you who are dab hands with the cake-making provide cakes / biscuits and buns. They always sell well and provide much needed funds for the Association. It is only because of your generosity and the time given by members in selling them that we are able to boost the Association’s funds.
Skittles evening at the Barley Mow - Friday 16th September 7.00pm sharp
We are running another Skittles Evening at the Barley Mow, Walderton with a buffet supper. This event and the venue have always proved popular. The venue is provisionally booked for 16th September and the cost will be £10 per head including the buffet supper.
Phil Chapman
Chairman
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TWINNING WEEKEND 20-22 May 2011 by Mari Wallace
The Normans invaded Petersfield and environs on Friday, 20th May. It was definitely a friendly invasion - this time from the Normandy town of Barentin which has been twinned with Petersfield since 1993.
It was the turn of the Petersfield Twinning Association to welcome the Barentinois for a weekend of very English activities. Many of our French amis crossed La Manche (a.k.a. the English Channel) early on the Friday and headed for the homes of their host families. Some took planned detours en route to explore the glorious countryside between Dover and Petersfield, and made the most of the lovely, settled weather we’d been enjoying.
The next morning afforded more sightseeing opportunities and host families took their French guests to walk around historical towns such as Midhurst and villages such as Lurgashall with its typically English cricket green and pub. The French also indulged in a bit of shopping, something they love to do when they visit us - as we do when we visit them.
The afternoon was spent at the Lurgashall Winery. Some of the French were initially quite dubious as to the merits of fruit wines and liqueurs but were certainly won over by the time they finished tasting some of the winery’s specialities. Lurgashall is family-owned and we were taken on tour by Sarah Thompson, one of the directors. She explained the entire process to the group in English, and Hubert Vauzelle of the Barentin contingent deftly translated her words into French. The tastings included such treats as mead, silver birch and gooseberry wine as well as bramble, ginger, cherry and port liqueurs. The wines and liqueurs were more potent than we thought - varying in proof from 10-20%. Lurgashall also provides light snacks so we all indulged in a traditional English cream tea, sitting outdoors, enjoying the sunshine.
The farewell dinner on Saturday night was held at the Ye Olde George Inn in East Meon. Most of us foregathered there early to allow the Barentinois to stroll around such a pretty English village. The picturesque high street is flanked by old cottages, some of them thatched. This very chocolate box scene - myriads of flowers and trees in full bloom, a gentle stream meandering down the middle of the street - got full approval from our Norman visitors.
The meal was also a great success. It was followed by speeches from Phil Chapman, chairman of the Petersfield Twinning Association, who addressed everyone in French, and Roland Tessiau, of the French group, who spoke in English. Both men expressed their appreciation of the bond between our two communities and the mutual desire for its continuation. Roland presented PATWA with an exquisite selection of French chocolates.
Sunday was spent with host families - more sightseeing and more shopping, prior to the journey to the ferry port. The excellent weather held, contributing to the enjoyment of the weekend.
The English ‘twinners’ are now looking forward to their visit to Barentin next May.
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Please return the relevant reply slip as directed:
Bastille Day + 2 Barbecue and Boules £5 per head Saturday 16th July 12.00 noon at the Avenues Pavilion
Please return this slip to the Treasurer, Peter Lesniak, Kingswood House, Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4BA
I would like to reserve ___ places at the barbecue at £5 per head and enclose a cheque for £ _____
Name(s): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Tel.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
E-mail / address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
______________________________________________________________________________
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: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
______________________________________________________________________________
After some weeks of drought, it seems as though Summer has arrived!
The International Supper at the United Reformed Church Hall at the beginning of April was a roaring success and a big thank you to everyone who helped for all their hard work. Over 40 people came to the Hungarian Supper and, despite being unable to turn on the ovens to begin with, which nearly caused a major catastrophe, the evening went off extremely well. The tables were beautifully decorated and the atmosphere extremely congenial with a continual hubbub of lively conversation
In May, we had a Walking Treasure Hunt around the Town followed by a lovely supper Upstairs at the Folly Wine Bar. Everybody seemed to enjoy the evening despite some mind-bending clues and a chilly evening.
Our French visitors arrived on 20th May and were treated to a trip to the village of Lurgashall where we went round the Lurgashall Winery which was taken over by the present owners some eighteen months ago. The visit ended with a tasting and a cream tea. The Winery was not really set up for a visit by 28 people and were short staffed but they coped well under the pressure and everyone seemed to enjoy the visit although I think some of them found the making of wine from elderflowers, berries and even silver birch tree sap somewhat baffling.
Some French visitors were taken to see cricket on the green of this lovely and quintessentially English hamlet.
On the Saturday evening we went with them to Ye Olde George Inn at East Meon and they enjoyed a wander round the quaint village before the Farewell Supper. The evening was a great success and ensured our continued friendship with our French counterparts.
FUTURE EVENTS:
Bastille Day Plus 2 Barbecue - Saturday 16th July 12.00 noon to 4.00pm at The Avenue Pavilion
Barbecue available - bring what you want to grill plus plates / bowls, cutlery and glasses. Also bring your own drinks. Salads and deserts will be provided. The cost of attending the barbecue will be £5 per head.
Visit to Warendorf - Wednesday August 17th to Tuesday August 23rd
We currently have 43 people booked to go to Warendorf so there is still room on the coach for one more! Please let Gill Clarke know if you would like to join us by filling in the tear-off slip at the end of this newsletter and sending it to her as soon as possible. A separate letter has already been sent to those who have booked.
I am sure we are all looking forward to a great trip - the only downside being the early departure! We shall be setting off from the Festival Hall Car Park at 6.00am so don’t be late!
The Germans have a very interesting programme arranged for us including a trip to the Moehnesee Dam (the Dambusters Dam) and the usual Farewell Supper on the last evening. They always entertain us well and there is usually plenty of time to get together with other families and enjoy the hospitality and friendly atmosphere as well as a few of their excellent beers! More details are available on request - I have prepared a flier on the visit, which is mostly photographs of the town of Warendorf and of places we are going to visit. Please ask if you would like details. The cost of the trip will be only £100 per head.
Bring and Buy Sale / Coffee Morning at The Pop-In Centre, Winton House Sat 10th September 9.30am
We have again managed to secure the Pop-In Centre for a Bring and Buy Sale and Coffee Morning and are looking for items to sell and volunteers to help during the morning. Normally, we start setting up at about 9.10am and set out the tables with items to buy and the counter with cakes and biscuits for sale.
Please can those of you who are dab hands with the cake-making provide cakes / biscuits and buns. They always sell well and provide much needed funds for the Association. It is only because of your generosity and the time given by members in selling them that we are able to boost the Association’s funds.
Skittles evening at the Barley Mow - Friday 16th September 7.00pm sharp
We are running another Skittles Evening at the Barley Mow, Walderton with a buffet supper. This event and the venue have always proved popular. The venue is provisionally booked for 16th September and the cost will be £10 per head including the buffet supper.
Phil Chapman
Chairman
______________________________________________________________________________
TWINNING WEEKEND 20-22 May 2011 by Mari Wallace
The Normans invaded Petersfield and environs on Friday, 20th May. It was definitely a friendly invasion - this time from the Normandy town of Barentin which has been twinned with Petersfield since 1993.
It was the turn of the Petersfield Twinning Association to welcome the Barentinois for a weekend of very English activities. Many of our French amis crossed La Manche (a.k.a. the English Channel) early on the Friday and headed for the homes of their host families. Some took planned detours en route to explore the glorious countryside between Dover and Petersfield, and made the most of the lovely, settled weather we’d been enjoying.
The next morning afforded more sightseeing opportunities and host families took their French guests to walk around historical towns such as Midhurst and villages such as Lurgashall with its typically English cricket green and pub. The French also indulged in a bit of shopping, something they love to do when they visit us - as we do when we visit them.
The afternoon was spent at the Lurgashall Winery. Some of the French were initially quite dubious as to the merits of fruit wines and liqueurs but were certainly won over by the time they finished tasting some of the winery’s specialities. Lurgashall is family-owned and we were taken on tour by Sarah Thompson, one of the directors. She explained the entire process to the group in English, and Hubert Vauzelle of the Barentin contingent deftly translated her words into French. The tastings included such treats as mead, silver birch and gooseberry wine as well as bramble, ginger, cherry and port liqueurs. The wines and liqueurs were more potent than we thought - varying in proof from 10-20%. Lurgashall also provides light snacks so we all indulged in a traditional English cream tea, sitting outdoors, enjoying the sunshine.
The farewell dinner on Saturday night was held at the Ye Olde George Inn in East Meon. Most of us foregathered there early to allow the Barentinois to stroll around such a pretty English village. The picturesque high street is flanked by old cottages, some of them thatched. This very chocolate box scene - myriads of flowers and trees in full bloom, a gentle stream meandering down the middle of the street - got full approval from our Norman visitors.
The meal was also a great success. It was followed by speeches from Phil Chapman, chairman of the Petersfield Twinning Association, who addressed everyone in French, and Roland Tessiau, of the French group, who spoke in English. Both men expressed their appreciation of the bond between our two communities and the mutual desire for its continuation. Roland presented PATWA with an exquisite selection of French chocolates.
Sunday was spent with host families - more sightseeing and more shopping, prior to the journey to the ferry port. The excellent weather held, contributing to the enjoyment of the weekend.
The English ‘twinners’ are now looking forward to their visit to Barentin next May.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Please return the relevant reply slip as directed:
Bastille Day + 2 Barbecue and Boules £5 per head Saturday 16th July 12.00 noon at the Avenues Pavilion
Please return this slip to the Treasurer, Peter Lesniak, Kingswood House, Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4BA
I would like to reserve ___ places at the barbecue at £5 per head and enclose a cheque for £ _____
Name(s): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Tel.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
E-mail / address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
______________________________________________________________________________
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: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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