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Cookham
Twinning 2010
Monday
1st November 2010
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Visitors from
St Benoit Cookham's Twin village came ts visit us from 29 October to 1
November. It all started with drinks at the Social Club next to
Countrystore. The visitors had mainly come by car this time although some
brave souls had braved the French strikes and taken the train. On
Saturdays some of the visitors went to London while others were shown
round the area by their hosts. In the evening a Halloween Party was held
at the Cricket Club, apart from excellent food and wine, there were some
games such as shove halfpenny, darts and Petanque.
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On
the Sunday, after visiting St Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Lower Road
followed by coffee with the congregation, the visitors, hosts and friends
visited the magnificent Waddesdon near Aylesbury, which had been owned by
the Rothschold family. It was rather coals to Newcastle as the manor is
full of French treasures. They had ;lunch there before having a tour
around the house.
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At
the end of a packed weekend the French visitors from Cookham's Twin Saint
Benoit visited the Stag and Hounds in Pinkneys Green for some Beer and
Skittles. The skittles were a great success and was finally won by the
Diments who were also hosting two of the visitors.
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All
too quickly Cookham's visitors from St Benoit were leaving. Next year it
will be Cookham's turn to visit France and it is hoped as many as possible
will come along.
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Everyone left happy some having made
new friends and others met up again with old ones.
Cookham
Twinning has French classes you may like to join. Also there will be a
visit to France next year, so if you want more information about Twinning
call 01628 525130 or email twinning@cookham.com
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