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Cookham
Twinning 2012
30
October 2012
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Visitors from
St Benoit Cookham's Twin village came to visit us from 26-29 October. It all started with drinks at the Social Club next to
Countrystore. The visitors had came by car, plane and minibus. After the
last visit with the French train strikes, they decided no to go that way
this time. On Saturday some of the visitors went to London while others were shown
round the area by their hosts. In the evening some went to Turandot in
Eton and others got together for dinner and a fun evening.
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A
Beer at the Cookham Social Club
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On
the Sunday, many of the visitors visited St Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Lower Road
followed by coffee with the congregation. The priest had lived in New
Caledonia so spoke fluent French and addressed everyone in French which
impressed the visitors. This was followed by a two course lunch at the Jolly
Woodman at Littleworth Common. There was a minor problem in that they only
had thirty three places for thirty nine people, but everyone managed to
squeeze in in the end.
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Dominique
Clement, Mayor of St Benoit, with his host Timmy Mallett and the waiter
from the Jolly Woodman.
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After lunch there was a Treasure Hunt around
the Chilterns. Everyone drove to three locations, Stoke Poges, Boulters Lock
and Hedgerley. Various items had to be found and everyone had a bag to
collect various things too.
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Penny
Bysshe and Liz Erskine study the map for the Treasure Humt.
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After the Treasure Hunt everyone me at Richard Simmonds, the President of
Cookham Twinning's house for a soirée. The Chairman of the Parish Council
was also there and presented the visitors with a copy of Spencer's
Scarecrow each. In turn the Mayor of St Benoit presented books to Cookham.
Richard also gave a welcome speech in fluent French. Peter Bysshe
announced the winners of the Treasure Hunt, however there was a tie, so
the two finalists sang the French National Anthem to see who should be the
winner.
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St Benoit's Mayor Presents
Parish Council Chairman, Derek Fry, with a book from St Benoitt.
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After
the soirée at Richard Simmonds, it was then down to the Cookham Dean
Village Hall for country dancing to the music of the Toucans. There was a
little extra music in that one of the hosts, David Thomas from Cookham
Village, played the bagpipes before supper. Everyone joined in the dancing
and a good time was had by all.
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David
Thomas plays the bagpipes
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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. The possibility of the Scouts linking with the St Benoit
Scouts is also being looked at and also Herries linking with a school in
St Benoit.
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The
Chalendards Say Au Revoir to their host Sue le Page
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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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Richard Simmonds with
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