Articles
The section contains articles on many subjects, all of which have some connection to "Twinning".
Some are useful, others interesting or informative.
Why not dip in and enjoy them.
Articles on Twinning
A series of eleven articles from the Local Government Association (LGA)
Partnerships and TwinningGeneral information on twinning
Current RequestsCurrent requests for partners
Establishing a linkAdvice on how to establish a link.
European OrganisationsEuropean organisations involved in Town Twinning
Finding the FundingSome ideas for funding your twinning activites
Managing TwinningAdvice on how to organise your twinning activities
Revitalising a TwinningThoughts on how to "pick up" a tired or failing twinning
The Steps of TwinningThe steps of Twinning
Twinning and Young PeopleInvolving youth projects in your twinning
Visits and ExchangesGeneral advice for travelling overseas and for preparing for exchange visits
LGA Database of Twinned Towns Database of all Twinned Towns listed by the LGA
A short series of articles for groups considering a website
Why a website? What can it do for you?
Building a website Things to consider
Translation The pro's & con's
Protection Protect your website
Other articles.
An amusing, three part, somewhat tongue-in-cheek look at France and the French from Jon Norris a committed Francophile.
English Language summer school
This article charts the development of an English language initiative in North East Poland written by Max Hill
A short article on Town Twinning
Two short articles from the newsletter of Harlow Town Twinning Association describing very different experiences of twinning.Useful information and experiences on taking your pet on a twinning visit by Anne & Jack Loader
Taking your pet to France - Further thoughts
Additional thoughts and comments regardiing taking your pet to France including updated information by Anne & Jack Loader
The story of Sedberghs Television programme
The story of how a town was twinned in a television series, by David Collier
Folk Carol Festival, December 2006
The story of how the language of music brought East and West together, by David Burbidge
Another 'Crise de Nerfs' for Modern Foreign Languages
An article by Max Hill regarding the problems of Language Tuition within todays Educational System
Why have School Trips Developed a Bad Reputation
An article by Max Hill about the problems of organising school trips, of especial interest to any group trying to involve their local schools in their twinning links.
Becoming a Community Interest Company
A short description by Cindy Bentley of the Wetherby Twinning Association describing why and how they became a Community Interest Company.
Other articles to follow soon.
The Fun Aspects of Twinning
A brief look at some different takes on the ocnept of Twinning, including fictional and publicity stunts
The Real France
A brilliant article on the benefits and joy of twinning from both the British and French points of view, the same article in two languages, just changed to reflect the viewe of both nationalities