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:

In 2017 SHTA enabled two 18 year-old Sandwich Technology students to attend a week-long project in Honfleur where twelve 18 – 25 year-olds from Honfleur’s five worldwide twin towns made and produced a video about the historic town. It has also made several donations to local charities in recent years 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; or Secretary Sandra Jones on sandraroach2000@yahoo.co.uk / mobile 07825 750626.