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		+	'''Hallmark June 1982. Chairmans Report to the First AGM of the Twinning Association'''
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		+	A welcome to the first Annual General Meeting of the Association.
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		+	I must admit when considering this report \| found it very difficult to find words which truly reflect the experiences and attitudes, together with the many unselfish acts, which have taken place during last year.
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		+	I must, before reviewing the past events and future ones, pay a tribute to all Members for their support (the Membership is now over 160, The Treasurer will give the exact make-up in his report).
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		+	I would particularly like to thank the Members of the Committee who worked so hard and effectively to make the visit of our twin village, Hambye, a success, It was a privilege to work with them, each problem was approached with a very positive attitude and many were resolved with a flair which defies description, to all of them an extra thank-you.
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		+	It is probably unfair to single out any one person, but I am going to. She is Raymonde Prunier who, not only because she is French but because of her personality, is able 10 interpret both Communities! attitudes so well. The visit to Hambye in July last year was a huge success due in no small way to Raymonde’s efforts before we arrived in ensuring everything was prepared for us, Raymonde, may I add my personal thanks and congratulations to those of the Association for a job well done,
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		+	In May last year we decided to twin with Hambye and form the Association. This was as a result of a visit by 3 young Frenchmen, Francis, Joel and Phillipe, which resulted in 16 Members attending Hambye Liberation celebrations In July. That visit resulted In 324 Hambye Members visiting us in September, we in reply have returned with a Church Choir visit of 54 people. 1 think the exchanges speak for themselves, everyone who has been to Hambye return with stories of new friendships and hospitality which they wish to return. I hope these visits will] continue with, even more groups exchanging interests.
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		+	The first official visit in July will remain a vivid memory to those who made it. The warmth, friendship and hospitality extended to us, who have been on a diet ever since, will remain, I hope, for many years to come.

	'''Hallmark May 1999.''' The following was written by Ted Janes to clarify some confusion that had occurred :-		'''Hallmark May 1999.''' The following was written by Ted Janes to clarify some confusion that had occurred :-

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-The following was published in Hallmark in May 1999, written by Ted Janes to clarify some confusion that had occurred :-
+'''Hallmark Aptil 1979.''' '''Twinning – 1st Meeting'''
 In Peter Trotter’s article on the Twinning anniversary in the last issue, for obvious reasons he was unable to tell the whole story. True, the first public mention about the Village twinning was by the late Bernard Houghton, but it was an idea put to him by – Peter.   (click [[Peter & Lilian Trotter]] for more about Peter)

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 '''In token whereof we have hereunto appended our signature.'''
-'''Hallmark February 1981'''..
+'''Hallmark February 1981'''..Members of the Twinning Steering Committee conducted three young gentlemen, Francis Lebourvier, Philippe Lehodey and Joel Bregeault all from Hambye, France, around the Parish on Saturday, December 13th. They arrived in their own car after driving from Southampton crossing on the night ferry.
+After morning coffee and a welcome by the Chairman of the Parish Council, there followed a whistle stop tour of the Church, School, Village Hall, both Chapels, the Windmill, our famous view from the Pink Road and the high quality work made at the Loosley Row Foundry. After lunch at the Black Horse, the tour continued with West's Farm, the time of year being appropriate to see the thousands of turkeys being prepared for the Christmas table, this was farming on the scale not seen in France. On to the Sports Ground to see the footballers and visit the club house, then to Speen A for a walk round the village circle, seeing the village hall, sports field and some old world cottages, ending with a visit to Speen Weavers to see types of cloth that ere exported all over the world. Councillor and Mrs. White supplied a typical, English tea, then back to Lacey Green for early evening drinks with Mr. and Mrs. Tempest before departing to Southampton and the ferry.
-'''2002 Report in Hallmark'''
+It was a whirlwind visit, but we surprised ourselves in what we had to show off, the visit was arranged at short notice, and some of our committee where unfortunately not free. Our thanks to ail the people who rallied round to assist in making the visit interesting and pleasant.
-In 1981 two very similar villages – Lacey Green in England and Hambe in Normandy, France, arranged a cooperative venture known as Twinning.
+The three young men. were certainly great ambassadors for their country, they seemed favourably impressed with what they saw in such a few hours. Now it’s up to us to return their visit.
-'''1981   LACEY GREEN PARISH TWINNING ASSOCIATION.'''   By Ted Janes
+Whether we shall feel able to recommend Hambye as a suitable twin for us is too early to say, certainly the first step was encouraging and a place only some 100 kilometres from Cherbourg would be easily accessible.
-'''WE’RE TWINNED'''
+-'''2002 Report in Hallmark.'''  In 1981 two very similar villages – Lacey Green in England and Hambe in Normandy, France, arranged a cooperative venture known as Twinning.
 News of the marvellous reception our 15 strong party received in Hambe, both for the twinning ceremony and the celebrations of the weekend of July 25/26<sup>th</sup>,will have reached you, by the sheer enthusiasm and elation of our party.   Now is the time for the preparation of the return twinning ceremony, and to offer hospitality and friendship as did the hundreds of people in Hambe to us.

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		+	The Twinning Association Closed in 2002. This is mentioned in [[Social Snapshots 2001-2022 inc]]
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	'''Reports in Hallmark were written on behalf of the Twinning Associaion''' by the following members of the Twinning Association Committee:- Ray Hewinson 8, Mary Highton 1, Tony Molesworth 8, Peter Trotter 1, Peter Morris (Chair) 6, Pauline Spence 4, Jane Brown 1, Pat Williams 3, Mike Piercy 1, Lillian Trotter 9, Bob & Kaye Forrest 1, D C & Faye Callagher 1, Liz Southon 1. Click [[Ray & Sylvia Hewinson]], [[Peter & Mary Highton]], [[Tony Molesworth]], [[Peter & Lilian Trotter]], [[Peter & Sue Morris]], [[Mike & Pat Williams]], [[Mike and Candy Piercy]], [[Bob & Kaye Forrest]] and [[Vic & Liz Southon]] for more about Ray,Mary, Tony, Peter & Lilian, Peter Morris, Pat, Mike, Bob & Kaye and Liz.		'''Reports in Hallmark were written on behalf of the Twinning Associaion''' by the following members of the Twinning Association Committee:- Ray Hewinson 8, Mary Highton 1, Tony Molesworth 8, Peter Trotter 1, Peter Morris (Chair) 6, Pauline Spence 4, Jane Brown 1, Pat Williams 3, Mike Piercy 1, Lillian Trotter 9, Bob & Kaye Forrest 1, D C & Faye Callagher 1, Liz Southon 1. Click [[Ray & Sylvia Hewinson]], [[Peter & Mary Highton]], [[Tony Molesworth]], [[Peter & Lilian Trotter]], [[Peter & Sue Morris]], [[Mike & Pat Williams]], [[Mike and Candy Piercy]], [[Bob & Kaye Forrest]] and [[Vic & Liz Southon]] for more about Ray,Mary, Tony, Peter & Lilian, Peter Morris, Pat, Mike, Bob & Kaye and Liz.
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 We can't begin to express the frustration after two years of effort.   Its unbelievable that no village in Europe is interested in twinning with us.   Finding the right partner of course is important.   The latest investigation is taking place with Hambe a small agricultural town of 1,318 inhabitants, 317 kms from Paris.
-[[File:Charter Of Twinning 02.jpg|left|thumb]]
 '''Charter of Twinning Lacey Green – Hambye'''