Visit to Newchurch - July 2005

Another successful Twinning visit took place this year in July. Our friends from Villainville visited and stayed with families in the Parish.

The weekend started with a visit to the wonderful Flower Festival at All Saints' Church on Saturday 2nd July.

Later in the evening everyone met in the Community Hall to enjoy a BarBQ and  Barn Dance.

On Sunday a trip was organised to Havenstreet Steam Railway to attend the 1940's weekend. Everyone enjoyed riding on the train and looking at the exhibits. The weather was good and just right for a picnic on the grass.

At the end of the day the "big boys" of the group decided to go for a drive in an armoured vehicle - much to the amusement of the rest of the group.

Sunday evening some of the "Twinners" got together for another celebratory evening - which included the biennial game of croquet between the French and English.  Patriotic songs were sung before and during the game. The contest was close with the leaders changing often.

Our visitors returned to Villainville on Monday afternoon after a busy but very enjoyable weekend.

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