Twinned with redon france, goch germany and andover massachusetts

Andover town twinning association

 

The Andover Town Twinning Association exists to promote friendship between the residents of Andover and the surrounding area with other overseas towns. We are currently twinned with Redon in France, Goch in Germany and Andover, Massachusetts in the USA. Our first formal link was with Redon in 1977, followed by Goch in 1980. In 2000 we signed an agreement with Andover, Massachusetts and this event is commemorated with a stunning statue of the Pennacook tribal Chief Cutshamache, (from whom the early settlers bought the land) in the open space behind Cricklade House. Andover.

 

Each year we visit one of our sister towns or receive their representatives into our homes in Andover. There is normally an annual exchange between us, Redon and Goch, and we visit Andover, Massachusetts (or they come to us) once every two years giving members an excellent opportunity to meet and make friends with like-minded people in Europe and America without incurring high travel costs. During our visits accommodation is arranged with private families and it is expected that whenever possible, those who receive hospitality abroad will be prepared to offer it in return, we stay in the homes of our hosts and visit local places of interest as a group and there is always a lively dinner on one of the evenings. This makes the trip an ideal way of meeting new friends and gaining an understanding of life in a foreign country. We also entertain our European and American friends in our homes here in Andover.

 

You don’t need to speak a foreign language to join in. We all have a lot of fun communicating in other ways, but being in a large group means there is always someone to help out if needed. We all regard it as an adventure and many of us have forged lasting friendships over the years.

 

The ATTA holds monthly committee meetings and social events that will appeal to all ages, see our diary dates for more information on this years events.

 

The Association encourages and assists other groups in Andover to make contact with our twin towns and there have been several visits from school groups, sporting clubs and music societies, visit the affiliated societies page to find out more.

 

The Association was proud to be awarded a European Flag of Honour in 1984 for the part it played in the subsequent twinning between Goch and Redon. It was only one of eight flags awarded in the UK that year.

 

 

2013

DIARY DATES

 

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19th

January

Chris Kitchin

Quiz Night

White Hart Stoke

 

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23rd

February

Talk

(TBA)

Upper Clatford Village Hall

 

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23rd

March

Skittles

White Hart Stoke

 

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27th

April

Talk

(TBA)

Upper Clatford Village Hall

 

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8th-12th

May

Visit from Redon

 

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9th

May

Dinner for Redon Guests

Quality Hotel

 

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22nd

June

Summer Outing

(TBA)

 

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14th

July

BBQ

 

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18th

August

Treasure Hunt

 

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19th-23rd

September

Trip to Goch

 

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19th

October

Wine Quiz and Talk

(TBA)

 

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16th

November

AGM