Explore both French and German cultures with . . .

WORTHING TWINNING ASSOCIATION

Life is what we want it to be if we put in the effort

- anonymous

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About Worthing Twinning

Worthing’s first town twinning took place in 1997, when the Borough formed a link with four small towns in the Elztal Region, situated in the Black Forest in southern Germany.

Later in the same year, we established a link with the Pays des Olonne on the west coast of France, where again our twinning partnership was with a network of smaller communities. This was on 17th October 1998. A new charter was signed in August 2022 to bring the three communes under one mayor, Les Sables d’Olonne

Since then, under the patronage and presidency of The Worshipful the Mayor of Worthing, the members of the WTA have worked with friends in both areas, encouraging cultural and social visits. We have a regular programme of meetings of the WTA in Worthing and endeavour to raise the profile of twinning at events throughout the Worthing and nearby areas.

Recent Trips & Destinations

5 days in Waldkirch
our twinned town in Germany

Thursday 4th December to Monday 8th December
This was a trip to remember with a flight to Basel Airport in Switzerland then a coach to Waldkirch arriving at lunchtime. We were visiting our friends there and taking in the sights of the Christmas Markets and the famous singing Christmas Tree

A 16 seater coach from Worthing to Gatwick and the cost for travel and hotel was under £500

Whilst we were there, we were treated to a wonderful welcome reception by the Mayor of Elzach and then a sumptuous meal of Goose in the nearby restaurant. The following day included a guided tour of Waldkirch and a trip to the museum famous for the barrel organs made there. The highlight though, had to be the Singing Christmas Tree (not shown) but where the children and choirs of the region sang to the public outside the church near the Christmas Market.

Your Committee

Officers of the Association

Christopher Doidge CHAIR (French Coordinator) c.doidge@btinternet.com

Laura Early SECRETARY learly08@gmail.com

David Short TREASURER davidshort52@outlook.com

Members of the Committee

Carol Cranford German Coordinator barol@talktalk.net

Barry Cranford Publicity barol@talktalk.net

Catherine Doidge Committee Member

Pam Bennett Committee Member

Lesley Eastabrook Committee Member

Tony Ede Newsletter Editor

FROM THE TOWN HALL

Cathy Glynne-Davies Hon President (Mayor of Worthing

Ǒdül Bozkurt Committee Member

Vacant

JOINING
Worthing Twinning Association

If you have looked through the pages on this site and are interested in becoming a member, click HERE for the online Application Form

Alternatively select this link HERE and download the Membership Leaflet which contains all the information you need to apply by post or online. These trifold leaflets are also available in printed form in WORTHING TOWN HALL and various other outlets in the area.

Lastly, if you have a smartphone – scan the QR code above to open the online Application Form in Google Forms. Once completed you will receive a copy of your completed form and WTA will be notified so your application can be processed.