This year is the 36th year anniversary of the Twinning Agreement between Higham Ferrers and Hachenburg in Germany.
Each year, a delegation from Higham or Hachenburg visits the other Town.
This year, it was the turn of the Hachenburgers to visit Higham Ferrers. They arrived in the early evening on Saturday 11th of July.
On Sunday 12th, there was a reception at Higham’s Town Hall, with the Town Mayor, Cllr. Chris O’Rourke.
Later, there was a barbecue in the grounds of the former Chichele College, that lasted until evening. It was so hot and sunny, that the tables were moved around to find shade. Entertainment by band Fynnius Fogg was much appreciated by everyone.
Ang’s Ices attended at very short notice to help cool everyone down.
On Monday, the German tour-bus ferried the Twinners to Althorp Hall. They spent the day looking round the house and gardens, where the memorial is to the late Lady Diana Spencer.
In the evening, they met up at Higham’s SAS Club for a fish-and-chip supper. The portions of fish provided by Georgia’s Fish Bar were huge. (See photograph.)
On Tuesday, the German tour-bus left for Oxford. The Germans were scheduled to have a tour of the City at 10am. However, there were so many goodbyes, handshakes, hugs and kisses that the tour-bus left Higham half-an-hour late at 8:30am.
After the Germans had left, Gill Mercer, the Secretary of the Higham Ferrers Twinning Association said.
“We have a visit every other year from our twin town. Over the years many friendships have built up and we make them very welcome. They get to learn something about our culture and they always have a great time. Next year we will visit them at the beginning of August”.
