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Would you like the opportunity to host one or more French visitors for a few days over the August Bank Holiday weekend? If so read on ……
We would welcome new people to be involved in the exchange visit of our French friends from Ouzouer-sur-Loire. You don’t have to live in Great Ayton so do share this invitation with friends and family who might be interested. People of all ages either as individuals or families can be involved.
This year during the twinning weekend we will be visiting Harewood House on the Friday, having a social evening complete with food, wine and entertainment in Great Ayton on the Saturday and going out for a walk followed by a pub meal on the Sunday. There is plenty of opportunity to practice your French but many of the French visitors do speak some English.
Here is an outline of the programme for the weekend.
Visitors arrive Great Ayton Thursday 22nd August 2024 in the evening.
Friday 23rd August 2024 coach trip to Harewood House.
Saturday 24th August 2024 Social evening in Christ Church Hall Great Ayton.
Sunday 25th August 2024 Optional walk and pub meal.
Visitors depart Great Ayton Monday 26th August 2013 early morning.
If you would like more information or are intending to be involved in in August contact John Nicholas or Anita Hufton (contact details below) as soon as possible.
In addition to the exchange visits GATA organises a number of fund raising social events through the year. Over the last few months we have had a quiz night at the Royal Oak in Great Ayton, French film nights and a French language fun evening. Here is a list of forthcoming events:
Friday 7th June 2024 Coffee morning in Stokesley Town Hall.
Saturday 8th June 2024 GATA Stall at Great Ayton Summer Fete - please come and chat to us.
Sunday 7th July 2024 GATA BBQ at 24 Richmond Road, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 4DT.