On this page you can see the full programme of events that will be taking place during the twinning celebrations in Bathford, from the 27th to the 31st of October 2005...
If you would be interested in attending these events please fill in our booking form...
Important Note: The events shown here (particularly timings) may have been subject to change. Please see the related timetable for hosts to confirm some of these details.
| Activity: | Time: | Open To: | Cost: |
| Thursday 27 October | |||
| Greeting reception at Parish Rooms when guests arrive | Estimated 7-8pm |
Hosts | N/A |
| Visitors have light meal with hosts | |||
| Friday 28 October | |||
| Assemble at Parish Rooms | 10.30am | Hosts who are available | None |
| Talk and slide show: "The Heritage of Britain" by National Trust speaker | 11.00am | ||
| Lunch: Home made soup and ploughman's lunch of English cheeses and English apples. | 12.30pm | ||
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Majority of French and Italian party depart by coach to Tintern Abbey with a stop at the Severn Bridge.
Members of Youth Twinning Forum will organise making of banner led by Cathy Adeane for children in group. |
2.00pm | Hosts who are available | Entry fees for Tintern Abbey: £3 |
| Group dinners in various houses. | 7.00pm | Hosts and guests | N/A |
| Saturday 29 October | |||
| Official ceremony, Parish Hall followed by drink and canapés. | 10.30am | Strictly French & Italian guests, hosts and other invited guests only | None |
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Dispersal for lunch with hosts if required
Afternoon - leisure time. Members of Youth Twinning Forum will organise treasure hunt around village for children in group. |
Approx 12.30pm |
N/A | |
| Assemble at Selwyn Hall, Box for Celebration Dinner/Dance. To include meal and drinks. | 7.00pm for 7.30pm | All interested |
Hosts £7.50 per head All others £15 per head |
| Sunday 30 October | |||
| Assemble at Parish Rooms for visitor sign in | 9.30am | Guests with hosts | N/A |
| Morning activities, choice of: | |||
| Invitation to attend Special Morning Service at Parish Church | 10.00am | All interested | N/A |
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Coffee at church for talk: "The Development of the Church of England" by ???? (in English & French) OR Discussion about the role of local democracy in Bathford and Artannes. An opportunity to share and question. OR Alternative group to make up walking parties of approximately 12 people each led by members of the Bathford Society who will give tour of village |
10.00am | All interested | |
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Leave for Pub Sunday Lunch to be taken in groups. The Fox & Hounds, Farleigh Wick The Inn, Freshford The Hop Pole Limpley Stoke. |
12.30pm | Guests and hosts only | £6 per person |
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Party to split into two groups for choice of:
Visit to house and gardens at Dyrham Park |
2.30pm | All | Hosts and others (non members of NT) £7.45 per adult, £4.35 children |
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OR Visit to sites of historical interest in Bath led by guide and to include visit to Roman Baths. |
Bath Residents free (proof of residence needed) All others £6.80 adult, £4 child |
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Open discussion "What does the European Union mean to us" Exchange of Views on the future development of the twinning relationship, Parish Hall |
5.30pm - 6.30pm | All | None |
| Evening of traditional English Pub games and entertainment with finger buffet supper, Cumberwell Park Golf Club | 7pm onwards |
£5 per head for hosts £10 others Child under 12, £5 |
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| Monday 31 October | |||
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Assemble at Parish Rooms for visitor sign in French and Italian parties depart. |
Estimate 8.00am |
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