Dunston Twinning Association Update Autumn 2011

Well here we are already at the Autumn edition and we have had another great year so far within the twinning.

In February we held what is becoming an annual event, a Meal evening, and this year it was based on a North African theme. There were between 70 - 80 people and we all had a great evening. We intend to run this again next February or March so watch out for the publicity.

On 21 April 41 of us boarded the coach in Nocton, Dunston and Metheringham and headed down to St Pancras to catch the Euro Star over to Lille in France where we changed trains for Le Mans. We were met by our French families and spent three whole days in wonderful company and sunshine and we were made to feel very welcome. We spent one of those days on an excursion to Versailles. On Easter Monday we returned to the UK via Paris, which was a first for the twinning. The whole trip was a great success.

In July we had our annual Duck Race which was an excellent day and very well attended. This maybe had something to do with the weather which was absolutely beautiful. There were many local organisations who donated to the duck race prizes and I would like to take this opportunity in thanking them all. We had eleven races and all the usual stalls but this year we incorporated a BBQ and this seemed to go down very well.

We have our AGM in November so if there is anyone out there who would like to join, then come along and meet the members. You will be very welcome..

And on a final note there is maybe person/persons reading this article who knows what happened to our big yellow duck advertising board. The day after our Duck Race we went out to collect in the ducks and the one on the T junction of Metheringham (B1188) had been taken - Well I hope your conscience is not giving you too much trouble.

Helen Door - Chairman 01526321740
Lesley Leslie - Vice Chairman 01526323593