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COUNCILLORS CONSIDER FRENCH TWIN
Ewyas Harold has received an enticing invitation from the village of Segonzac in France requesting our village consider “twinning” with them.
Councillors were initially surprised, and responded by modestly explaining that Ewyas Harold was a small village, without any particular pretensions to economic wealth, history or grandeur. The gallant citizens of Segonzac were not at all dismayed and invited councillors to pay a 3-day visit to compare facilities before making any commitment.
Councillors were not slow to realise the advantages of a French “twin” in an area famous for its cuisine and cognac. With astonishing alacrity a sub-committee was formed, and diaries consulted.
The Value of Twinning
The idea of twinning is to foster international friendship and goodwill. It stimulates interest in learning other languages and travelling abroad. The idea is to widen educational, cultural, sporting and social opportunities. This could be a great opportunity for young people as well as local businesses. Segonzac has a tiny but very special ”University”.
Segonzac
Segonzac lies in the region of Poitou Charentes at the heart of an important wine-growing area, north of Bordeaux. More than half the land is devoted to vineyards and the economy includes B&Bs, with tourist and craft businesses. The area has a population of 2,300 who call themselves “les Segonzacais”. Their emblem is the escargot!
The Cost
Councillors will be responsible for their own expenses for any visits or trips connected with their onerous voluntary duties. Anxious taxpayers may wish to read the Clerk’s article on The Precept or (in other words) “How the parish council gets and spends its money” which appears in the Newsletter on page 6. Or come to a Parish Council meeting (first Tuesday in the month, 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall) to learn more.
To find out about our new French friends and to practise your language skills see
http://www.cc-grandechampagne.fr/article.php3?id_article=773
How to become a Councillor?... Contact the Clerk, Andy Shipp
INTERNET CAFE & COMMUNITY ACCESS POINT OPEN
With the help of Herefordhsire Council and partners, Community Access Points (CAPS) have been set up in over twenty villages in the county. They are Community Internet Cafes where users can surf the net, get help and training and access specialised software which is not normally in the home.
WHERE IS IT? The Ewyas Harold CAP has been set up at the back of the Memorial Hall. There are also satellite facilities available at the Post Office and the Dog public house.
WHATS ON OFFER? The CAP has 6 laptop computers, a video projector, a digital camera and a video camera. Software packages inlcude SKype and an audio/video editing program. This equipment will be available for 2 sessions each week AT NO CHARGE TO REGISTERED USERS. A broadband connection is available to enable users to surf the internet.
To use the CAPs you will need to register. Bring two of the following: a current utility bill identifying you with your address, a driving licence, a passport. ALL CAPS EQUIPMENT IS SECURITY MARKED.
Ewyas Harold Shop and Post Office 9am - 3pm Monday to Saturday
The Dog Inn 6.30pm to 11pm every day except Tuesday and Saturday
The Memorial Hall: Tuesday 6.30 - 9pm Saturday 4pm to 6.30pm
Further information - contact: Ewyasharold@yahoo.co.uk
THE NEWSLETTER
The GPC prints a Newsletter free of charge approximately every three months. It goes to most homes in the area. Available from the Post Office in Ewyas Harold, it is also delivered with the milk as well as being distributed by hand in the remoter areas of the Parishes.
The Newsletter is not a charge on the precept as printing costs are kept extremely low and are covered by advertising revenue.
The Editorship of the Newsletter is a rotating post and is currently undertaken by:
Richard Baker
Rowlestone
HR2 0HE
Suggestions and contributions are extremely welcome
Editor's email address can be found on the CONTACT US page.
To obtain a pdf copy of the last issue click the download button at the top of this page. It's a big file and may take some time to download on to your computer.
Advertisements: If you have a local business and would like to place an advertisement in the Newsletter, the cost is £25 for the year. This is a BARGAIN as our Newsletter goes to EVERYONE in the community and it is FREE. You couldn’t find a better place to put your ad. If you want to just place an ad for one month, the cost is £7