Artannes Visit
A party of 22 persons from Bathford and Kingsdown visited Artannes from 8 - 12 May for a regular exchange visit.

As usual they were received with characteristic Artannais hospitality and took part in a busy programme of visits and meetings. These included two well known Loire Châteaux, Chaumont and Langeais, and also a wine museum at Bourgueil.

Before departure, an album of photographs recording the two twinning ceremonies in 2005 and 2006 was presented to the people of Artannes.

Those who went to Artannes in 2006 will be glad to know that the roses which we then presented are flourishing well in a bed outside the Mairie in the main square.

Youth Visit
The Artannes visit provided an opportunity to discuss the programme for the forthcoming visit of young people to Bathford from 5 - 11 July. Planning for this visit is now well in hand and it promises to be a most interesting occasion.

Anyone with children in the family who is interested in meeting up with the French visitors during the event, should contact Helen Lees on 859508.

Country Walk
After its postponement last year, this event has been re-scheduled for Sunday 8 June. It will leave from the Crown at 2.45pm prompt and proceed to Compton Dando by car. At Compton Dando a walk of approximately 2 hours will be led by an experienced guide. For further information contact Julia Masdin on 858042.