After the Second world war in 1945, Sir Winston Churchill, the English Prime minister from 1939-1945 saw a future linking the communities of Europe. By encouraging people to overcome prejudices and break down barriers he thought another major war in Europe could be prevented. This idea was taken up and has lead to the many Twinning links we see today. From the first links with France and Germany Twinning has become a world wide activity.

Everyone who gets involved in Twinning has a lot of fun, Whatever your age or background, Twinning is an excellent way to meet new people, from abroad - and locally, through a Twinning Association.

Bradley Stoke Twinning Association was formed in 1990 when we formally twinned with Champs Sur Marne in 2000.

New members and families are always welcome to join the Twinning Association. Please contact Anne Clark on 0117 969 35 39.

Role of the Twinning Association:-

The role of the Twinning Association is to establish and maintain friendly relations with each other through that friendship pursue the promotion of cultural, educational, and social economic, tourist, youth and sporting exchanges in the interests of the ininhabintate of their communities.

They will promote understanding peace and mutual respect between people, contributing by example the creation of goodwill between the different peoples in the world.

Aims of the Twinning Association:-

In particular the aims of the accord or agreement are to:-

 - Foster and develop mutual understanding and respect

 - Encourage the involvement of all sections of our communities in meeting each other and in taking part in joint activities

 -Exchange information and maintain regular contact on matters of interest

Objectives of the Twinning Association:-

The objectives are to encourage individuals, group associations, education and business links and involving the youth of Bradley Stoke with our Twinned Town of Champs Sur Marne, near Paris in France.

What Can Twinning do for you or what can you do for Twinning?

Through Twinning you can:-

 - Make new friends.

 - Share ideas and experiences

 - Develop personally and professionally

 - Gain first hand experience of another culture

 - Share a hobby or interest

 - Practice or learn a foreign Language

 - Visit New places with the locals

 - Add an international dimension to your sports matches

 - Gain work experience abroad

 - Explore solutions to common problems in the community.