BURWELL VILLAGE TWINNING ASSOCIATION

Lizy Visitors 2006

AND A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL !

Norwich Cathedral

Friday, 28^th April saw the arrival of our French visitors from Lizy-sur- Ourcq to be greeted with the usual delight that is shared by friends meeting. Another Twinning weekend had begun. This visit was a special one as it marked the 10^th anniversary of the formation of our Twinning links and at a brief reception our visitors were welcomed by Mick Scarff, Chairman of Burwell Parish Council and John Bowyer , our founder who had returned to the village from Sussex for the occasion. The Friday evening was spent in hosts' homes, relaxing after the long journey and either catching up on news, in the case of old friends, or getting to know each other, in the case of new visitors.

Norwich Cathedral cloisters

Saturday saw a reasonably early start for a day trip to Norwich and the many interesting places it has to offer. The highlight was of course the beautiful cathedral where visitors enjoyed a guided tour. The weather held good, despite forecasts and some folk enjoyed hearty picnics in the shelter of the castle walls.

The evening saw us all enjoying a Ceilidh and buffet meal. There was as much enjoyment to be had from watching the dancing as from taking part, especially as the evening progressed and beverages partaken of!

The ceilidh band "Dangerous Circles" - who did a grand job, the caller giving instructions in French and English! And still we got it wrong!

But not that wrong! The crutches were not the result of over exhuberance at the Ceilidh! Non-dancers for the evening, Rob Shephard and Jonathan Hardy.

Dancers having a great time

Granddaughter shows Grandmother how it should be done!

Jacky and his wife Collette, leading one of the dances in grand style

And yet another energetic dance. By now everyone is becoming experts!? Not quite!

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