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Twinning Weekend 2011
This is the Programme for the Weekend. Please note that some events might change.
You can download the programme of events from here.
| Friday’s Events : 20 May 2011 | Venue or location | Times |
| Arrival – Our visitors will begin arriving in the afternoon and will be greeted at the Corn Exchange Secure baggage storage will be provided and refreshments will be available. Our guests will be able to relax or look around the town until their hosts are available to meet them. |
Corn Exchange | 5 pm onwards |
| The Martin Keller 4 Day Only Band from Waiblingen | George and Dragon Potterne | 8.30 to 11.0 pm |
| Music at the Bear – Kent Duchaine (tickets £5.00) | Bear Hotel | 8pm onwards |
| Saturday’s Events: 21 May 2011 | Venue or location | Times |
| Devizes Rugby Club – Colts Rugby Team 3Rs challenge. 25 players will Run, Ride Row 550km (the distance to Mayenne) to raise funds for a trip there in October | Devizes Rugby Club | 9.00 am to 7.00 pm |
| Twinning Conference – Discussions between delegations from the three twinned towns. | Corn Exchange | 9 am to 12.30 pm |
| Street Entertainers – An extravaganza of FREE live performance with local groups and the fantastic Bash Street Theatre. |
Market Place | 11.00am to 2.30 pm |
| Museum Open - Display of Twinning memorabilia and exhibition of photographs and memorabilia celebrating the history of the town. | Devizes Museum | 10 am to 4 pm |
| Brewery Tour – Visit to Devizes’ world renewed brewery, the Home of 6X, where visitors will see the Shire horse stables, cooperage, sign writing studio and main brewery production area. The tour will end with a tutored beer sampling. Limited to 20 people Tickets FREE |
Wadworth Visitor Centre | 10:30am to 11:30pm |
| “Exhibition of Volunteering” – A town event showcasing the work of volunteers. | Corn Exchange | 10 am to 4 pm |
| Judo, Aikido & Ju-Jitsu Training – Devizes, Mayenne and Waiblingen martial arts clubs meet up for their annual training session and demonstrations. | Devizes Budo Club |
11 am to 2 pm |
| Conference Lunch –An opportunity for conference delegates, their partners and their hosts to continue their discussions informally. | Corn Exchange | 12.30 until 2.30 pm |
| Waiblingen Jazz Band – The Martin Keller 4 Day Only Band Garden Party, Bring your own picnic. |
Victoria Road Devizes | 2 pm to 5 pm |
| Tower Tours -- Tour of St John’s, St Mary’s & St James’ Church towers. Tickets FREE |
St John’s Church | 3 pm start |
| PHAB Wheelchair Push – A fun local charity event with refreshments. | Nursteed Centre | 2:30 pm start |
| Catholic Service – Guests and hosts will be made welcome to this regular Saturday evening service. | Church of the Immaculate Conception – St Josephs Place | 6:30 pm |
| Twinning Dinner Dance – A lively evening of dining and socialising including a barn dance for those who are a little more energetic. The meal will consist of a fork buffet and dessert. Tickets £10 per family |
Corn Exchange - Ceres Hall |
7.30 pm until midnight |
| Sunday’s Events: 22 May 2011 | Venue or location | Times |
| Sunday Ramble – Around Drew’s Pond area with guide | Meet at Green Lane Sports Ground | 9:30 am |
| Visit to Longleat – A chance for some of our younger visitors to experience the famous Longleat Safari Park and visitor attractions. Limited to 20 people: Entrance charge. |
Devizes Budo Club, Dunkirk Hill, Devizes | Depart 10.30 am |
| Civic Service - A church service celebrating our twinning. | St John’s Church (Civic Procession leaves from the Town Hall at 10.15 am) |
10.30am to 11.15am |
| Wreath Laying – Wreaths from Mayenne, Waiblingen and Devizes will be laid by the respective Town Mayors. | War Memorial, St John’s Street |
11.15am |
| Civic Lunch – Hosted by Devizes Town Council, an opportunity for conference delegates and their hosts to meet informally with civic leaders. | Town Hall | 12 noon to 2.30pm |
| Museum Open - Display of Twinning memorabilia and exhibition of photographs and memorabilia celebrating the history of the town | Devizes Museum | 12 noon to 4pm |
| Walk Around Devizes - led by local historian John Girvan, a fascinating insight into the folklore and history of the town, accompanied by French and German interpreters. About 1.5 hours’ easy walking. | Meet at Market Cross | 3pm start |
| Barge Trip - Heading west and going through the first few locks. Refreshments will be available. Tickets £2 per head |
From the Wharf | 4.45 to 6.45pm |
| Traditional Fête - Stalls run by local organisations, and fun and games for all. Food available Licensed Bar Parking available at Morrison’s Car Park FREE and open to all |
Green | 6.30 to 9.00pm |
| Open Air Finale Concert - Performance from Devizes & Waiblingen Town Bands, combined English & French choirs, Regency Dancers & Blues/Folk duo. FREE and open to all The evening will conclude with Fireworks on the Green |
Green | 7.30 to 9.30pm |
| Jazz at the Bear The Martin Keller 4 Day Only Band from Waiblingen. |
The Bear Hotel Cellar Bar | 7.30 to 10.00pm |
| Monday’s Events: 23 May | Venue or location | Times |
| Departure | Station Road Car Park | 8am onwards |