News from Salisbury Saintes Twinning Association
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Relaunch 2023Salisbury Saintes Twinning Association lunch on 18th January 2023
On Wednesday 18th January the Salisbury Saintes Twinning Association held a lunchtime event to celebrate the twinning and the return to normal after the pandemic. The lunch was... Read more about Relaunch 2023 » |
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Her Majesty Queen ElizabethAs we as a society, city, country and world try to come to terms with the death of our beloved monarch, HM Queen Elizabeth, we have been touched and grateful to receive the following message from our twinning friends at Amities Saintes Salisbury:
Dear Mervyn, Dear... Read more about Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth » |
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Queen`s Platinum Jubilee celebrated at SaintesAs much as one expected the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to be celebrated throughout the UK a celebration in France was less expected. Yet on Sunday 5th June the Amitiés Saintes Salisbury held a garden party to celebrate this great occasion. The party began at 4... Read more about Queen`s Platinum Jubilee celebrated at Saintes » |
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Arthur BowdenArthur Bowden Memorial Jocelyn and I had the honour to attend, representing the SSTA, the memorial lunch for Arthur Bowden at the Salisbury Rugby Club on 5th March 2022. This was a wonderful occasion with a large number of tributes paid by those involved in... Read more about Arthur Bowden » |
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A Presentation to Bridget BrennanSalisbury Twinning’s big thank you to Bridget Brennan On Thursday 30th September our chairman, Mervyn Pannett, was finally able to perform a duty that should have been performed 18 months ago by Caroline Rippier. Covid restrictions and Caroline’s untimely... Read more about A Presentation to Bridget Brennan » |
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News from France April 2019Sandra and David Snape were SSTA members before they moved to Brizambourg, 10 miles north east of Saintes. Sandra kindly agreed to give us a few insights into life in France under Covid-19 lockdown. Thank you Sandra. We were highly amused in a bar/restaurant in La Rochelle,... Read more about News from France April 2019 » |
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Coronavirus 2020A message to all our members: Due to the virus and government guidelines we have cancelled our Rendez-Vous meetings for the foreseeable future. We will let you know when these recommence and let you know details of any future events. Stay safe, everyone. Read more about Coronavirus 2020 » |
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DATES for your DIARYFuture events for you to put in your diary 'Rendez-Vous' will usually take place at the White Hart, Salisbury on the last Thursday of every month, 7.30 -9.00pm. However, until further notice, OUR REGULAR GATHERING WILL BE SUSPENDED. Stay safe... Read more about DATES for your DIARY » |
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AGM 2020The Annual General Meeting of the Salisbury Saintes Twinning Association was held on Thursday 27 February at the White Room, Salisbury Arts Centre The Mayor of Salisbury, Councillor Mr John Walsh presided. A tribute to our much missed past Chairman, Caroline Rippier, was... Read more about AGM 2020 » |
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SSTA Chairman, Caroline Rippier
We are very sorry to tell you that Caroline Rippier, the Chair of SSTA for many years sadly died on...
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Mayoral visit to SaintesThe Mayor of Salisbury and the President of the Salisbury Saintes Twinning Association, John Walsh, accompanied by his wife and Consort Carrie, came to Saintes at the invitation of the town of Saintes for the 14th July celebrations. That gave our sister association,... Read more about Mayoral visit to Saintes » |
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Summer Visit 2019
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AGM 2019The Annual General Meeting of the Salisbury Saintes Twinning Association was held on Thursday 28 February at the River Bourne Community Farm. The Mayor of Salisbury, Councillor Mr Mike Osment presided. After the business meeting a glass of wine was offered and then... Read more about AGM 2019 » |
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Christmas Tree Festival 2018Come and visit our Christmas tree ( and 99 others!) currently on show in St Thomas' Church. This annual display is well worth a visit, refreshments are available in the church, and many different musical performances accompany the festival. It will open until the end of Sunday 9th... Read more about Christmas Tree Festival 2018 » |
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Christmas DrinksYou are all warmly invited to SSTA Christmas drinks on Thursday 20 December at 6.30 pm. This will be held at the home of Marilyn and John and we are, as in previous years, very appreciative of their hospitality. There is no charge for this event, however, please let the secretaries... Read more about Christmas Drinks » |
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Picnic in JarnacSaintes Salisbury Amitiés Picnic in the Park On Friday, 9th June, the Saintes Salisbury Amitiés held a picnic in the park on the Île Madame in Jarnac. Those of you who know the area may wonder why this took place so far from Saintes and really, other... Read more about Picnic in Jarnac » |
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The Annual Dinner 2018The dinner took place this year at the Rose and Crown, Harnham, on 25th April 2018. Attending members enjoyed a pleasant evening in the new conservatory, with delightful riverside view and appreciated the kind attention supplied by the staff of the hotel. Read more about The Annual Dinner 2018 » |
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The Navy Larks visit to Saintes |
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Christmas Tree Festival 2017Once again, SSTA is participating in the Christmas Tree Festival at St. Thomas' Church. Our tree, together with many others representing organisations, charities and Salisbury groups, will be on display until 10th December. Our thanks to the Whetstone family for again... Read more about Christmas Tree Festival 2017 » |
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French Cookery DemonstrationWe would like to draw your attention to a cooking demonstration that our local Waitrose Cookery School is holding at 6.30 -- 7.30 pm on Tuesday 29th August. The cost is £10 per head ( £9 with My Waitrose card) to include a few small eats and a glass of Prosecco. ... Read more about French Cookery Demonstration » |
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Saintes Salisbury Amities Picnic in the ParkOn Friday, 9th June, the Saintes Salisbury Amitiés held a picnic in the park on the Île Madame in Jarnac. Those of you who know the area may wonder why this took place so far from Saintes and really, other than both being on the Charente river, they do not have too... Read more about Saintes Salisbury Amities Picnic in the Park » |
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Salisbury to Saintes -how far is it?Why are our councils trying to force us apart? Both Salisbury and Saintes celebrate our twinning with signposts pointing to our twin city and stating how far they are apart. As can be seen from the photos, Saintes says that Salisbury is is 1000 kilometres away,... Read more about Salisbury to Saintes -how far is it? » |
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Annual General Meeting 2017
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Christmas Drinks Party 2016A happy evening was spent recently in central Salisbury, celebrating the festive season with some Charentais sparkling wine and some homemade delicious delicacies. If you missed this party, what out for some interesting events in 2017. Nous vous souhaitons un Joyeux... Read more about Christmas Drinks Party 2016 » |
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Christmas Tree Festival 2016St Thomas's Church Christmas Tree Festival is on until Sunday 4th December, and open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 12 noon until 6pm. Thanks to Louise and Ian for another lovely tree for the SSTA. Do visit it, and the other 108 trees, it's a wonderful show. Read more about Christmas Tree Festival 2016 » |
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26th Annual DinnerSALISBURY Saintes Twinning Association held its 26th annual dinner at the Rose & Crown Hotel, Harnham, attended by members old and new. Among guests were former mayor and president of the Association, Sheila Warrander, accompanied by her husband and official consort,... Read more about 26th Annual Dinner » |
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Visit to Longford CastleAnywhere with a French connection, however tenuous, is a likely candidate for a visit by members of the SSTA. So it was no surprise that we ended up with a waiting list for tickets for our visit to Longford castle, a mere three miles from the city centre and home of the Earl and Countess of... Read more about Visit to Longford Castle » |
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French leaflet launch at Salisbury MuseumThe day before handing over his chain of office, the outgoing Mayor of Salisbury, Clr Andrew Roberts, was at Salisbury Museum in his role as president of the Salisbury Saintes Twinning Association. It was the final event of his mayoral year with Clr Roberts helping to launch the... Read more about French leaflet launch at Salisbury Museum » |
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A successful Moroccan eveningThirty members of the SSTA enjoyed a Moroccan meal at the Eastern Chillout restaurant on Fisherton Street in Salisbury. The dinner started with a tradition Moroccan soup, harira. A further four delicious courses ensued, finishing with a typically Moroccan pudding with mint tea... Read more about A successful Moroccan evening » |
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Newsletters updateThe SSTA committee has decided that there will be no further newsletters, as all our forthcoming events are published in 'Dates for your Diary' and all our proceedings are reported in the 'News' section. Thank you to Mervyn for producing the newsletters in the past -please now send... Read more about Newsletters update » |
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AGM 2016The Annual General Meeting of the SSTA was held at the White Hart hotel, on Friday 26th February 2016. Anyone who would like to see the minutes from this meeting should apply to the SSTA secretary at secretary.ssta@gmail.com . Wine and soft drinks was enjoyed by all, as Ian... Read more about AGM 2016 » |
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Christmas Tree Festival 2015There's just enough time to visit the Christmas trees in St Thomas' Church. The festival ends on Sunday 6th December, and is a spectacular show, with more than a hundred trees from all of Salisbury's charities and societies. This year our tree is a stunning red, white and blue... Read more about Christmas Tree Festival 2015 » |
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Meeting of the MayorsSalisbury's Mayor, Cllr Andrew Roberts drove to Saintes this weekend for a celebration of the 25 years' of friendly and commercial twinning. He is seen here with Jean Philippe Machon and Catherine Vieuille, the chairman of the Amitiés, at a welcome in the Hôtel de Ville. Read more about Meeting of the Mayors » |
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Cathedral to Cathedral - they did it!After 300.11 miles, and only one puncture (on arrival at Salisbury Cathedral), Hugo and Inigo Hawkings arrived back after five days cycling to cheers and applause. They raised more than £6500 for the Stars Breast Unit Appeal at Salisbury District Hospital (see previous News item), and... Read more about Cathedral to Cathedral - they did it! » |
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Twin town signs are back in SaintesSaintes’ Twin Town Signs Are Back. You may remember that there used to be direction signs to all of Saintes’ twinned towns on the roundabout at the top of the Cours National. Then, in the winter of 2008/09, the council decided to replace them with two meter high... Read more about Twin town signs are back in Saintes » |
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Cathedral to Cathedral - by bike...SIXTH-former Inigo Hawkings has set himself a half-term challenge. He plans to cycle from Salisbury’s twin town, Saintes, in south-west France, back to Salisbury to raise money for the new Breast Cancer Unit at Salisbury District Hospital. He will be doing the trip with his... Read more about Cathedral to Cathedral - by bike... » |
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Tornado hits near SaintesSaintes has a near miss. In Hartford, Hereford and Hampshire, hurricanes hardly happen. You would hope that the same thing applied to the Charente Maritime with regard to tornadoes. However, there were in the middle of this month (September 2015) and it would seem... Read more about Tornado hits near Saintes » |
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25th Anniversary Dinner 2015This year, the SSTA celebrates 25 years since the official document was signed linking the two cities and fostering cultural, commercial, sporting, educational and social links between the citizens of Salisbury and Saintes.
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Our Summer Barbeque 2015
At the home of Ian and Louise Whetstone, 26 members met last Sunday to enjoy delicious food and convivial company.
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25th Anniversary visit to Saintes
TWENTY-five years of shared friendship have been marked in Saintes with a visit by the Mayor of Salisbury and a group of SSTA members. Clr Jo Broom, in her role as city Mayor and as SSTA president, planted a magnolia tree in the park next to the River Charente and... Read more about 25th Anniversary visit to Saintes » |
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Salisbury Area Young Musicians visit SaintesIn a world where the press tell us constantly that all youth are “hoodie” wearing hooligans bent on mayhem, it is refreshing to have an experience which so firmly contradicts that dreadful exaggeration. The people of Saintes had the opportunity to see how wonderful the best... Read more about Salisbury Area Young Musicians visit Saintes » |
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Saintes Amities Street Party 2014The annual Street Party held by our colleagues in the Saintes Salisbury Amitiés took place on Saturday evening, 28th June. We had the honour to be invited along to represent the Salisbury Saintes Twinning Association. Sadly, like last year, a thundery weather forecast meant... Read more about Saintes Amities Street Party 2014 » |
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Flooding in SalisburyI don’t need to tell you that this has been a very wet and stormy winter and although Salisbury hasn’t suffered the devastating damage that has afflicted other parts of the south of England we have certainly been reminded that Salisbury is watered by five rivers. Many of... Read more about Flooding in Salisbury » |
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Salisbury Visitors to Saintes 2014Take a look at some of the Salisbury folk who are visiting Saintes in 2014. If you're likely to be in the area, do get in touch and enjoy their visit. 3rd-10th April 2014: Cathedral Boys, Girls' and Lay Vicars sing in a number of iconic venues around Saintes. The full programme... Read more about Salisbury Visitors to Saintes 2014 » |
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National Trust Lecture in SaintesAs you may already know, Salisbury Museum and the Musée archéologique in Saintes have exchanged exhibits from their collections for a year. In Saintes there is the Stonehenge room at the musée and in Salisbury museum there is the collection of Roman artefacts discovered in... Read more about National Trust Lecture in Saintes » |
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ROMAN ARTEFACTS from SAINTESExhibition from Saintes at Salisbury and South Wilts Museum, 65 The Close. In this important new venture the Museum has sent Stonehenge-related items to the Archaeological Museum in Saintes and in return received a fine... Read more about ROMAN ARTEFACTS from SAINTES » |
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STONEHENGE COMES TO SAINTESSaturday 18th May was a lovely day in Salisbury, just perfect for Mayor Making. In contrast, that Saturday was cold and very wet in Saintes and it was also the day for the opening ceremony of the Stonehenge exhibition in the Musée Archéologique. Marilyn Marks... Read more about STONEHENGE COMES TO SAINTES » |
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Twinning in action- a month in SaintesMy month in Saintes Firstly I must stress that the opportunity of going to Saintes and working there in the first place would not have been possible without the help and dedication of Caroline Rippier, Bridget... Read more about Twinning in action- a month in Saintes » |
