Bi-Annual Exchange Visits
We hold regular exchange visits with our twin town in Germany in an alternating pattern of
group visits to Germany and of receiving our German counterparts in Harpenden.
Visits normally take place during the summer months and last from Thursday to Monday.
Each visit will consist of a programme of events put together by the local town twinning
group for their guests.
If you are interested in taking part in one of these exchange visits to Germany or would
consider hosting someone from Alzey please contact us.
Exchange Visit: July 2011
VISIT FROM HARPENDEN'S GERMAN TWIN TOWN
July 11 2011 -
Harpenden hosted 29 visitors from Alzey, its German twin town
at the weekend. The visit organised by the Friends of Aley included Mayor
of Alzey Christoph Burkhard who was making his first visit to Harpenden.
The three-day visit featured a tour of the Olympic site, participation in
Sunday's Highland Gathering at the invitation of the Lions Club as well as
time with hosts.
Chairman of the Friends of Alzey, John Lough, said: 'The visit showed again
the very strong personal links between Harpenden and Alzey. We were
particularly pleased that the Mayor could be involved and see what we do.'
The Friends of Alzey will make their next visit to Germany in 2013 to
coincide with the 50th anniversary of the twinning between the two towns.
Programme of Events for Visit in 2011
| day | date | event | time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 07.07.2011 | Arrival of German Guests | evening |
| Friday | 08.07.2011 | Visit to the Olympic Site and Tour of East London |
all day |
| Saturday | 09.07.2011 | Free Day | all day |
| Sunday | 10.07.2011 | Civic Reception and visit of the Highland Gathering |
12.00 |
| Sunday | 11.07.2011 | Three-course Dinner at Aldwickbury Golf Club | 19.00 |
| Monday | 11.07.2011 | Departure of German Guests | morning |
Exchange Visit: August 2010
In keeping with the successful bi-annual exchange visits the Friends of Alzey
travelled to Alzey in Germany in August 2010.
Please check out the
article published by the newspaper
Review summarising this trip to Germany.
Exchange Visit: August 2009
34 guests from Alzey visited Harpenden from August 6th to the 10th 2009 in
the 2009 exchange between the Friends of Alzey and the Friends of
Harpenden.
The Committee of the Friends of Alzey arranged the programme that included a
visit to Cambridge and Ely, coffee and a tour of Luton Hoo and a Hog Roast
at Redbourn Recreation Centre.
In contrast to the previous visit from Alzey in 2007, our German guests
enjoyed some fine English summer weather.
John Lough, Chairman of the Friends of Alzey, called the visit a "terrific
success". "It is great to see the continuing enthusiasm for these contacts
in our two communities", he said.