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Sandwich Honfleur Twinning Association’s current membership stands at around the hundred mark with an influx of new members over the past couple of years, most of whom live in or near the medieval town of Sandwich in East Kent. 2019 sees the 60th anniversary of the Sandwich Honfleur Twinning Association.

Since its inception in 1959 the association has centred on its core aims of strengthening the link with its Normandy partner, the beautiful coastal town of Honfleur, and with France as a whole. “Furthering friendship, fun and cultural ties” continue to be regular goals.

Re-invigorated a decade ago, SHTA’s annual programme now includes a range of activities in both Sandwich and France. The SHTA Committee organises a variety of events, functions and trips which, they hope, give members full value for their £12.50 annual subscription. Some of these are as follows:

Monthly French films with English subtitles at the local cinema.
Biennial 4-day group visit staying with hosts in Honfleur.
Biennial 4-day hosting of Honfleur group in Sandwich.
Wine tasting and quiz evenings.
‘Chez nous’ get-togethers for food, drink and socialising.
‘Vin Chaud’ stalls at the Sandwich Christmas Lights Switch On.
SHTA Christmas Dinner & Party.
Annual group day trip to Calais / Wimereux / Saint Omer.
SHTA stall at ‘Le Weekend’ in Sandwich.

The SHTA regularly makes donations to local charities including Sandwich in Bloom, the Folk & Ale Festival and gives financial support to the Sandwich Lights Committee.

For further information please contact SHTA Chairman Stuart Jones on stuartpjones100@yahoo.co.uk / mobile 07989 695129