July 2023. We have just enjoyed a weekend with our friends from Notre Dame de Courson and nearby villages. 13 of them came over, aged from 12 to 90, and were hosted by eight families, in Sampford Peverell, Uplowman and Halberton. Several other twinners came along to join in our activities as well. It is not necessary to be a host to join in. Following a reception on Thursday evening, we had a day at the Willows and Wetlands Centre at Stoke St Gregory, on Friday. A very interesting tour was laid on for us and we enjoyed the delightful surroundings in the sunshine. Unfortunately, Saturday did not provide the sunshine. We had all planned to go to the Mid Devon Show. A few opted out but others battled the rain and mud and had an interesting, if not ideal day. Our French visitors assured us that they had that sort of weather at home too, and we agreed that rain was better than the wildfires raging in the South of France and elsewhere in Europe. On Sunday morning we all breakfasted together in Sampford Peverell Village Hall, then enjoyed a tour of the village with lots of interesting historical information given by members of the Sampford Peverell Society. And in the evening, the weather having cleared up, we all enjoyed a barbecue at the home of one of the host families. Other visits made by our hosts with their French guests included, Crealy Adventure Park. Tiverton Museum, The Old Well Garden Centre with its model railway layouts and the seaside. Monday morning we sadly said goodbye, and bon voyage, until we meet again, hopefully next year. OUR 2024 VISIT TO fRANCE WILL BE FROM THURSDAY 25TH TO MONDAY 29TH JULY. Do please get in touch if you would like to jion us. |