Like every year at the Foire de la Saint Martin (the Martin's fair), on 10th and 11th November, in 2017, the representatives of the twinned towns Bassano del Grappa, Droitwich Spa and Kreis Herford met, for commemorations, a working meeting and a gala evening.
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Practice of horse care in Herford’s riding centers
(Français) Visite des partenaires du Kreis Herford à Voiron, du 16 au 21 juillet 2017
International youthweek at Herford
7 young people from Voiron, 17-18 years old, participated in an international youth meeting at Vlotho (Kreis Herford) from 19th to 26th February 2017, accompanied by the Comité de Jumelage de Voiron. The general issue discussed by young people from France, Germany, Italy and Poland was the integration into a democratic Europe, aiming at an horizon 2030. The working languages during the small discussion groups were English and German, also during the various leisure activities and the evening parties organized alternatively by each country. During the final synthesis on the future of Europe, the member of the Bundestag (the German parliament) elected by the Kreis Herford, Stefan Schwartze, was present.
Our 7 youths from Voiron came back very happy, with new european friends and new knowledge. They realized very well how important it is to master foreign languages to be able to communicate with our neighbours.
(Français) Assemblée Générale du 30 janvier 2017
50 years partnership Voiron – Kreis Herford
The charters for the twinning between Voiron and the Kreis Herford were signed on 25th August 1966 at Voiron and on 12th November 1966 at Herford.
The fiftieth anniversary was celebrated on 10th November 2016 during the evening party of the twinned cities, attended by Jürgen Müller, Landrat of the Kreis Herford, Ralf Heemeier, director of the Kreis, Julien Polat, mayor of Voiron, Dolorès Zambon, town-councillor in charge of twinnings, delegations with town-councillors of the Kreis Herford and Bassano del Grappa as well as many members of various associations concerned by the twinnings. At this occasion, a flyer was edited, with an overview of the twinning's history : Plaquette50ansJumelageP2-3V4
The musical band "Brecht's Hausband" and the orchestra "Galaxy" from Voiron's conservatoire played at the evening party and on 11th November.
The date indicated on the archived charter from Voiron does not correspond to the real date of signature (see Dauphiné Libéré 24th August 1966).
(Français) Forum des associations de Voiron 3 septembre 2016
Journey to Herford
Members of Amitié Voiron-Herford met their friends at Kreis Herford, from 8th to 17th July 2016. The welcome was as hearty as at the previous meetings. Interesting excursions were organized as well as very pleasurable dinners. For more details, see http://voiron-herford.over-blog.com/voyage-des-voironnais-a-herford-8-au-17-juillet-2016.html
Biennale 2016
A group of 45 students and 6 adults from the Kreis Herford participated in the 2016 Biennale of Voiron "Girafe parade", under the direction of our friend Christoph Mörstedt, saxophonist. They were kindly logded by families inVoiron, from 24th to 27th May 2016.
After a busy Wednesday rehearsal, on Thursday, they could take the fresh Chartreuse air at the Cirque de Saint Même (thanks to the driver Stefan who managed to drive the huge bus through the narrow street of Saint Même le Bas!). On Friday, they offered three concerts and spectacles at schools in Voiron and participated in the big "Girafe parade".