Celebrating Cultural Connections
The North Walsham and Friesenried Twin Town Association promotes friendship and understanding between our communities through cultural exchange and collaboration. Get involved and connect with us!
450
Active Members
over 150
Cultural Events Held
over 40
Successful Exchanges
About the Twin Town Association
We are dedicated to fostering cultural relationships between North Walsham and Friesenried.
Our mission includes engaging communities, sharing traditions, and promoting international understanding.
Join us in our initiatives for mutual growth and collaboration.
Association Highlights
Discover what makes our association unique and impactful.
We focus on cultural exchange, community building, and shared experiences.
Social
Meets
Join in social events from Fish and Chip quizzes to Coffee mornings.
Cultural
Events
Participate in various events that celebrate our shared heritage and cultural diversity.
Educational Exchanges
Promote learning through exchanges that broaden horizons and foster understanding.
01
12th December Christmas Meal
Join us at the Old Forge Alysham for our Christmas meal. Christmas Carvery and Desert
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02
23rd January Fish & Quiz Night
Test your General Knowledge and enjoy a FIsh and Chip Dinner at St Benets Church Hall North Walsham
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03
20th March Social evening.
Join us for a slap up Meal at .......... Our first get together of the year
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04
10th April Fish and Quiz night
Test your General Knowledge and enjoy a FIsh and Chip Dinner at St Benets Church Hall North Walsham
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Up-coming events
What's it like travelling to Germany
"I went for the twinning ceremony, but I stayed for the views. Standing in Friesenried with the Alps in the distance, holding a glass of local beer, I realized that while our landscapes are different, the 'small-town' heart of North Walsham and Friesenried is exactly the same. It felt like a home away from home—just with more mountains!"
Sarah W., North Walsham Resident
"You haven’t truly lived until you’ve tried to explain the concept of a Norfolk shortcake to a Bavarian baker while they hand you a pretzel the size of your head! The hospitality in Friesenried is unmatched. My German is still terrible, but between the laughter and the shared meals, we understood each other perfectly."
Jane L., 2024 Exchange Visitor
"People ask why we’ve kept this association going for over 30 years. It’s simple: I’ve seen children from North Walsham grow up to bring their own kids to Friesenried. There is something incredibly special about a friendship that survives decades, language barriers, and thousands of miles. It’s not just a visit; it’s a reunion with family."
Arthur P., Committee Member
Contact us
Telephone: Clive Lucas : 07766 805417 or Steve Wolstenholme : 07986 114281
E-mail: Clive Lucas : clive.lucas3@gmail.com
Steve Wolstenholme: sandjwolstenholme2@gmail.com