Aims of Twinning . . .
The Worldwide Twinning Movement aims to foster peace and understanding between peoples of different nations through the forging of friendships at "grass roots" level. Regardless of what we think of politicians and politics we are now part of the European Community and need to have a better understanding of, and relationship with, our European neighbours. One of the most enjoyable ways of achieving this is the rapport established through twinning - by families, individuals, special interest groups and businesses.
The Calstock Parish Twinning Association has met and even surpassed those aims over the years. From a small start in 1990 the association has grown and many friendships have been formed that have even survived members moving away from the twin town.
As well as the individuals and families that take part in the biennual visit to St Thuriau, there have been many groups that have forged links with their French counterparts that include: the Harrowbarrow Primary School, singing and music groups, students on work experience placements, and many others.
The mutual visits of the French to our area, the English to St Thuriau have also been occasions for increasing the understanding of the local and cultural histories of the towns and people, as well as the surrounding areas of Cornwall and Brittany.
The overriding memories of any visit, whether it is "home" or "away", are to be found in the warm welcome, the good food, the fine wines, the interesting activities and the fun and laughter enjoyed by all.
The Calstock Parish Twinning Association has met and even surpassed those aims over the years. From a small start in 1990 the association has grown and many friendships have been formed that have even survived members moving away from the twin town.
As well as the individuals and families that take part in the biennual visit to St Thuriau, there have been many groups that have forged links with their French counterparts that include: the Harrowbarrow Primary School, singing and music groups, students on work experience placements, and many others.
The mutual visits of the French to our area, the English to St Thuriau have also been occasions for increasing the understanding of the local and cultural histories of the towns and people, as well as the surrounding areas of Cornwall and Brittany.
The overriding memories of any visit, whether it is "home" or "away", are to be found in the warm welcome, the good food, the fine wines, the interesting activities and the fun and laughter enjoyed by all.