Storrington & District Twinning Association

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Welcome to another year, we hope you have all recovered from Christmas and of course, the snow. Here is a short recap on our recent activities.

Our Boulogne lunch in November was a great success. On a rather wet and windy day, a full coach set off for the Channel Tunnell. We stopped off at Auchan for some shopping and then headed to the Hostellerie de la Riviere for our much anticipated lunch. We were not disappointed. The lunch was superb and we will be returning again later this year. The lunch has been booked for Saturday, 13^th November 2010. You can reserve your seats on the attached slip.

In December, 7 members of the Twinning Committee travelled to Villerest to participate in the St. Nicolas market. This was a huge event that not only involved the Twinning families, but the entire town. Everyone pulled together for this occasion, right down to owner of the local bar, offering us café and conversation from time to time. Local children had decorated floats, and the procession passed by the stalls scattered around the town square and ramparts. We were able to offer British produce such as homemade mincepies, sausage rolls,

shortbread, treacle tarts and Christmas cake plus haggis and shots of whisky. As well as music & dancing in the streets, men toasting chestnuts, a huge Christmas tree lay bare, waiting for the children of Villerest and Cerionne to decorate it. The local Mayor also took part in the celebrations.

The Cassandre Choir (the French equivalent to the Sandgate Singers) held a concert in the church in the evening after the market – there was not an spare seat to be had. It was very enjoyable and it certainly felt as if Christmas had arrived.

Cerionne, Villerest’s twinned town in Italy, also attended bringing their local produce. Because of this visit, we hope to include exchanges and visits with Cerionne, which is situated between Milan & Turin.

So, watch this space, we could be heading off their later this year.

To get the New Year underway, we kicked off last week with our Nouvel An. We had a relaxing lunch followed by a light hearted quiz. We sampled some delicious sparkling rosé from Simon Hawkins’ vineyard. He has been producing various wines in this area for many years. Some are very good indeed.

Membership Renewal

Once again, it’s that time of year when we ask you to renew your membership which expires on 31st March.

We do value your support each year and without it we could not be able to run some of these events. Thank you.

“Call My Bluff”

Friday, 12^th March

Here is another chance to come to a French Wine Tasting evening. It promises to be fun, sampling more wines from the different regions of France.

To include bread, cheeses and paté.

Price for members is: £8, non-members £9.

Venue: Oakdell, Fryern Road, Storrington. Starts at 7.30pm

Film Night – Friday, 23rd April

“Dialogue avec mon Jardinier” 2009

(Conversations with my Gardener). This is about a middle-aged landscape painter, played by Daniel Auteuil, recently separated, who has lived for many years in Paris and returns to the house in Provence where he grew up.

He hires a local gardener and soon discovers they were best friends at school together.

To find out the rest of the story line, why not book your seat now.

Venue: Trinity Methodist Hall, Sullington at 7.30pm.

Members: £2.50 and non-members £3.00 to include refreshments. With English subtitles.1hr.50

Villerest visits Storrington

13 - 16^th May

Following on from our visit to Villerest last May, we are now hosting a large group from Villerest in May 2010.

We are planning a number of day and evening events for our guests along with the host families. We shall require offers of help with accommodation.

If you can help in some way, please let us know. Details of the itinerary will be sent nearer the time.

BBQ with AGM

Sunday, 27^th June

Our Annual General Meeting is the last event of our summer programme and an opportunity for all our members and friends to get together to enjoy good food, good wine, and hopefully good weather in a relaxed and pleasant setting.

AGM starts at 12pm followed by a leisurely lunch. Price includes lunch and a glass of wine – refills are by donation.

Venue: Corsley, Melton Drive, Storrington

£8 for Members,
£10 non-members.

Autumn Newsletter

Our Autumn programme starts again with a film night. Please make a note in your diary, it’s certainly one not to be missed.

Friday, 17^th September“

Coco before Chanel”

Featuring Audrey Tautou from Amelie & The Da Vinci Code, as Coco, the woman who dared to be different and became an icon!

Twinning Website

Don’t forget to look at our website at:-

www.storringtontwinning.co.uk

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If you would like to contribute anything into the Newsletter, to become involved in promoting SDTA, or even joining us on the Committee, just drop a line to The Secretary.

On behalf of the Committee, we thank you for your continued support.

Your renewal form and events list can be downloaded by clicking here. Please forward to:-

Hon. Secretary, S.D.T.A., Hareta, Nightingale Lane, Storrington, West Sussex RH20 4NU.

Tel: 01903 744024