Troon Town Twinning Association - News

1.Visit By Party from Villeneuve For The Edinburgh Tattoo August 2011

A party from Villeneuve-Sur-Lot visited Troon from 21st - 24th August to attend the Tattoo in Edinburgh. Here are some pictures of the visit and our visitors:

2.French Conversation Classes In Troon - Session 2011/12

FRENCH CONVERSATION CLASSES:

Thinking of starting or improving your French? Troon Learning Centres are offering classes at two levels this autumn: Improvers and Beginners. Classes will take place at Marr College on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7 – 9 pm.

Full information about all classes offered and application forms can be found on the website: http://www.troonlearningcentres.co.uk

Enrolment is from 25 – 27 August, and while later applications are always welcome, if numbers at enrolment are not sufficient, the class may be cancelled, so it’s worth getting your name in early to avoid disappointment.

3.Troon Town Twinning Association Visit To The Scottish Parliament Thursday 4th November 2010

A party from Troon Town Twinning Association visited the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 4th November 2010. We were hosted by John Scott our local MSP, thereby gaining a special insight into both the home of the Scottish Parliament and its work. Attendance in the Chamber for First Minister's Questions was followed by lunch in one of the Committee rooms, with the opportunity to ask our MSP questions about the work of Parliament. The visit concluded with a tour of the various parts of this very special building, which needs to be seen from the inside to appreciate its full merits. Thanks to John Scott for the time he gave to make our visit so successful.

4.Trantor Bursary 2009/10

Alan Ritchie was last year's recipient of the Trantor Bursary. In our "Blog" he reports on his year in Laval as a Language Assistant - see - "Twinning Blog"

5.Visit to Villeneuve-Sur-Lot 16th-20th September 2010

The Visit to Villeneuve has taken place. Thanks to all at Villeneuve for their hard work to make this a success. See Malcolm McKinlay's report at: September 2010 Visit to Villeneuve

See also September 2010 Grahame Trantor's Pictures at: September 2010 - Grahame Trantor's Pictures

See also September 2010 John Hart's Pictures at: September 2010 - John Hart's Pictures:

6.Guy Capmas and Jean Dieudonné

The deaths of Guy Capmas Jean Dieudonné occurred in July last year in Villeneuve. Both were prominent members of the Villeneuve Comité de Jumelage. In our Archive, Bill Taylor has written an appreciation of their lives - see:
Guy Capmas and: Jean Dieudonné

7.Crêpe Stall at Troon Mini-Fair Wednesday 23rd June 2010

The Twinning Crêpe Stall had a busy and successful evening selling hot filled pancakes to the crowds. One hundred and seventy two pancakes were sold. Many thanks to all those who made the pancakes, and to those who cooked and served at the stall.

8.Pétanque Club Evening Friday 28th May 2010

The pétanque evening took place on Friday 28th May:

The outcome of each match was carefully assessed.....

....Before the participants adjourned to the Tower Hotel for a bar supper.

9.Members' E-Mail Addresses

Communication would be greatly helped by having a list of members' e-mail addresses. Thanks to all those who have already provided us with their e-mail contact. Those who have not done so may forward it to: info@troontta.org

10.Villeneuve 15K Road Race 26th September 2010

The Ville de Villeneuve-Sur-Lot invites runners from all five of its twin towns to participate in the 26th 15k du Villeneuvois on Sunday 27th September 2010. For a report on the 2009 race and further information visit - Archive- 15K du Villeneuvois 2009