Newchurch Twinned with Villainville

The Parish of Newchurch twinned with the village of Villainville, Normandy in 1991.

Every year in May there is a visit across the Channel with either our French friends visiting Newchurch or a group from the Island travelling  to Normandy.

The visits usually last at least 4 days with excursions and celebrations being arranged by the host village.

Villainville is a small village about 7 miles from the port of Le Havre. It is a farming area with a very strong community spirit - just like Newchurch. The building on the right is the Marie (the town hall) which doubles up as the local school

and the picture on the left is the local church.

Whilst in Villainville we have visited Rouen, Honfleur and Etretat; we have also had fun at a waterpark: played lotto; ridden on a dotto train and explored the back roads of Normandy on a car rally. We have also been entertained with delicious food and wine and excellent company.

Some of the interesting places we have visited.

Our spoken French may not have improved a great deal but our love of French food and wine is always thoroughly satisfied.

When our French friends have visited Newchurch we have organised visits around the island; a visit to the Navel docks at Portsmouth; grand meals for the host families and the visitors; Bar-B-Qs; barn dances; Jazz evenings; petanque and croquet evenings and visits to a typical English pub.

The Twinning Association also holds social events during the year to boost our funds and to have fun. These have included a Beaujolis evening; Bar-B-Qs; Quizzes; Games evenings, Pentanque and Croquet evenings; Christmas parties and many others.

Many good friendships have developed over the years across the water, between adults and children and we hope that more people will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.

If you wish to view some pictures of houses in the Villainville area click on the button.

We are always hoping to increase the membership of the Twinning Association and if you would like to know more about our activities please send an e-mail. (See Home page)   

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