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The Twinning Fellowship has now closed. This page reflects the history of the Group.<\/div>\n

Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired, with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. The concept can be likened to a scaled up version of a \u201cpen pal\u201d scheme, in which the \u201cpals\u201d are whole towns or cities. In practice, the twinning arrangements often lead to student exchange programs, as well as economic and cultural collaborations<\/p>\n

Read more about the concept of Twinning or Sister Towns on Wikipedia.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Radyr and Morganstown Twinning Fellowship\u00a0began in 1985, creating the structure for fun and friendship between the two communities of Radyr & Morganstown in Wales and St Philbert De Grand Lieu in France.<\/p>\n

About St. Philbert de Grand Lieu<\/h2>\n

The Town has a population of approx 4.000 and like Radyr is growing.<\/p>\n

It is situated about 25 miles south-west of Nantes and stands on the southern shores of the Lac de Grand Lieu. The River La Bologne runs through the small town, close to the centre there is a 9th century abbey which is used to host many ceremonies and functions. St. Philbert has a very good shopping street in the centre although the area is mainly agricultural with 300 hectares of vineyards, mostly producing the Muscadet wine.<\/p>\n

There is an extremely pretty camp site on the river banks with nearby facilities for fishing, swimming, sailing, canoeing, tennis and mini-golf.<\/p>\n

See link to St. Philbert web site\u00a0http:\/\/st.philbert.gd.lieu.online.fr\/<\/a><\/p>\n

See our our on-line photo album for more views of twinning activities in both communities.<\/p>\n

The Annual General Meeting is held each year in September, a formal meeting of course, but also a happy social event.<\/p>\n

The Committee for 2019\/2020<\/h2>\n

Joint Chair:<\/strong>\u00a0Maggie Roberts & Diana Laingmaid<\/p>\n

Secretary:<\/strong>\u00a0Maggie Roberts \u2013 Tel: 029 2084 2995 \u2013 e-mail:\u00a0BobAndMaggieRadyr@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Treasurer:<\/strong>\u00a0Hilary Mann<\/p>\n

Committee members:<\/strong>\u00a0Geoff Barton-Greenwood, Mike Diment, Chris Livsey, Liz Frazer, Barry Warmisham, Allan Cook<\/p>\n

We have vacancies for committee if any members are interested.<\/p>\n

Further Information<\/h2>\n

Please telephone Maggie on 029 2084 2995 if you have an interest in learning more of the Fellowship.<\/p>\n

See also this link to St. Philbert\u00a0http:\/\/st.philbert.gd.lieu.online.fr\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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