Ringmer Twinning Association
Newsletter
December 2010
On behalf of the Committee I wish all of our members
Happy Christmas
| Joyeux Noël |
Fröhliche Weihnachten |
| Dates for your diary | ||
| Friday, 21 January 2011 |
Membership Meeting to include discussion on twinning with Belgentier
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Ringmer Football and Social Club, 7.30 p.m. Buffet |
| Friday, 13 May 2011 |
Membership Meeting Skittles
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Royal Oak, Barcombe |
| Saturday, 21 May 2011 |
Ringmer Twinning Association Stall Village Fête
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As last year’s children’s lucky dip was so successful, we plan to offer this again, along with the French and German nibbles. |
| 6-13 August, 2011 | Wanderwoche in Geschwenda |
A visit to participate in the ‘rambling week’ and to undertake some sightseeing Travel by minibus or small coach There is an alternative date of 3 – 10 September, depending on demand |
| 19 – 24 October, 2011 | Visit to Ringmer from Geschwenda | A group of approximately 45 adults and young people propose to visit us in October. |
Contact Sharon Gunde for further details of forthcoming events
(Tel: 01273 812186/Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
News
Ringmer and Geschwenda are now twinned!
The official twinning agreement between our two communities was signed by Ralf Groteloh, Berg Heyer, John Kay and Sharon Gunde on 13 November, 2010. A reception was held at the Village Hall to celebrate the occasion and the signing ceremony was followed by a delicious buffet provided by ‘SAY CHEESE’ and a session of barn dancing. We were delighted to have the support of Norman Baker, who gave a speech in German. Further details and photos can be seen in the December issue of the Ringmer Parish Magazine and here on the Ringmer Village News Website (www.ringmer.info). The article was also published in the Sussex Express on Friday, 19th November.
Our seven guests also visited Brighton – the highlight being lunch at their favourite fish and chip restaurant. This was followed by a jolly Friday evening at the Cock Inn. On Saturday they were taken on a tour of Eastbourne and the coast by Angela and Susan. Irene and Andy prepared and hosted a wonderful afternoon tea on Saturday. Louise and Angela also contributed cakes and scones.Our visitors departed on Sunday morning and Irene and Michael gallantly got up at an unearthly hour, in order to take them to the airport.
Many thanks to those of you who worked so hard to make the visit a success.
Annual General Meeting
28th September, 2010
We had a very successful AGM at the Village Hall in September. The Chair presented her report and members discussed the progress made towards achieving our aims and the challenges of the forthcoming year. The following members of the committee for 2010-11 were elected: Sharon Gunde (Chair), Susan Noone (Vice Chair), Irene Jupp, Louise Wombwell, Angela Morrison and Molly Berry. The Chair will undertake the roles of Treasurer (with the support of Irene) and Secretary (with the support of Sally Butler as Minute Secretary). Angela will have special responsibility for organising membership events, and Molly for marketing and advertising.
At the AGM Nick Robinson expressed and interest in joining our Committee and I am pleased to be able to let you know that, after interviewing him at our first Committee meeting, we have welcomed him on board.
Visit of Nadine Kummer
Visit to Beer Festival in Belgentier
8th – 11th October, 2010
Visit to Geschwenda
5th – 8th November, 2010