Higham Ferrers Hachenburg Association had a very successful visit to Hachenburg in August.
Twenty-four people travelled to Germany on a luxury coach to meet up with their German friends. Most stayed with hosts in Hachenburg and the surrounding villages. They enjoyed a tour of Hachenburg, plus its famous brewery, a visit to a castle with a butterfly farm and a barbecue at the oldest inn in the region.
At the barbecue the Rise up choir sang songs from the Beatles, Leonard Cohen and others in English to entertain the group.
Among the highlights of the trip was the presentation of a gift to the Mayor of Hachenburg from Higham Ferrers Town Council to mark the 35th anniversary of this twinning partnership.
Many travelled for the first time and they were overwhelmed with the friendly reception and warm welcome. Group trips occur every 2 years and the Germans visit in the alternate years.
If anyone would like to find out more they can contact Gill Mercer on compiforce@yahoo.co.uk.
