http://www.gytwinning.com Great Yarmouth Twinning Association Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:45:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. http://www.gytwinning.com/?p=93 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 ... http://www.gytwinning.com/?p=89 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 ... http://www.gytwinning.com/?p=84 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 ... http://www.gytwinning.com/?p=73 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 ... http://www.gytwinning.com/?p=61 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 ... http://www.gytwinning.com/?p=53 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 ... http://www.gytwinning.com/?p=11 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. http://www.gytwinning.com/?p=7