I am very sad to report that on Thursday 21st January 2010, Betty Cox, our treasurer, fell ill and shortly afterwards passed away.  Betty was a very kind lady and will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts are with her family at this time.

The end of 2009 saw a teacher at Cliff Park Infant School along with a member of the Twinning Committee start a small French Speaking Club at Cliff Park Infant School.

The children who attend the club for half an hour during school time can already use an number of words and sentences, including introducing themselves and members of their family.  At their last meeting of 2009 they held a little party where they learned how to ask for different food items.

The children are reported to love their time speaking French in the …

Our French conversation evenings will commence once again in 2010.  The topics of conversation will change on a weekly basis and will be revealed on the evening.  Both members and non-members of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Venue - The Dalton Room@ Fastollf House, 30 Regent Street, Great Yarmouth
Cost - Nominal Charge TBC
The conversation evenings will take place at Fastollf House on the following dates in 2010: -

Wednesday 27th January 7pm - 9pm
Further dates TBC

Our General Meeting for 2010 will be held at the Priory Centre in Great Yarmouth on the 8th March between 7 - 9pm.
This year we are excited to be joined by our special guest speaker, Colin Tooke.  Colin will be talking about Great Yarmouth and Gorleston Through the Twentieth Century.
All members and any non-members who wish to join us for the evening are welcome.  Refreshments and nibbles will be served following Colin’s talk.
We look forward to greeting you on the evening.

We are currently looking for anyone looking to make a connection or link of any kind with our French friends.  We are especially looking for connections from a youth, educational and sporting background.  For example, we have had a request from a cycling group in the Rambouillet  area to connect them with a local cycling club or group in this area to enable them to join them for a ride or rides at a future date in this area.
Should you or someone you know wish to make a connection, please …

October 23rd – 26th saw a Gorleston based Keep Fit group join a group of members from the Great Yarmouth Twinning Association for a long weekend with French friends in Rambouillet.

The weekend visit forms a key part of the associations aim to promote and facilitate friendship by giving the visitors the opportunity to spend time with host families from the area, thus furthering educational, linguistic, cultural and social links between residents of the towns. This year the visit also gave the Keep Fit group a long awaited opportunity to meet …

TWINNING BENEFITS
Ever wondered what the twinning signs at the entrance to Great Yarmouth mean? More importantly, do you know where Rambouillet actually is and how the twinning of the two towns can benefit you?
The twinning of Great Yarmouth and Rambouillet was founded in 1956, when a unique bond was created between two vastly different towns in France and England. This was the start of a relationship that has now existed for over 50 years.
Today the Great Yarmouth and Rambouillet Twinning Association oversee this relationship on behalf of the …

The Twinning Association are currently proposing a visit to Rambouillet again. The provisional dates are 23rd to 26th October 2009.
All members that are interested in joining in on a very rewarding trip are genuinely welcome to come along.
More details to be published within the next Rambouilletin.