Civic head is guest of honour at fund raising barbecue hosted by Burnley Twinning Association
The Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley were the guests of honour at a barbecue which raised £500 for the town’s twinning association.
Hosted at the home of Joann and Jimmy Whittaker, the civic duo, the Mayor Coun. Saeed Chaudhary and Mayoress Sobia Saeed were welcomed by Janet Elliott who is co chairman of the association that has been in existence for over 60 years. Burnley is twinned with the town of Vitry sur Seine, which is six miles south-east of Paris.
The aim of the community association is to promote closer understanding and encourage links between the organisations and inhabitants of the towns. Regular exchange visits take place and group members host enjoyable social and fundraising activities throughout the year.
Members hosted a visit from a group of visitors from Vitry sur Seine in June. The delegation spent several days strengthening the friendship links that have connected the two towns for decades. The visit included cultural outings, shared meals, and opportunities to experience
everyday life in the town.
Highlights included a cream tea at the Hapton Inn to welcome the french visitors and tours of Helmshore Mill and Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington. The visitors also got the chance to explore both the Anglican and Catholic cathedrals on a day trip to Liverpool, with the chance to have lunch on the celebrated cultural thoroughfare known as Hope Street.
The visit concluded with renewed commitments to continue exchanges between the two communities, with plans already being discussed for future cultural and educational activities. New members are always welcome and anyone who would like more information is asked to email Janet Elliott at [email protected].