Past Events
TRIP TO LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN
From ABBOTSKERSWELL TWINNING ASSOCIATION
It rained for the twinners and other villagers on a coach trip to the Lost Gardens of Heligan near Mevagissey in Cornwall. Abbotskerswell Twinning Association planned this outing not just for members but with the specific intention of welcoming other villagers and also members other Twinning Associations who would like to join us.
The trip took place on SATURDAY 10 JUNE. The Lost Gardens of Heligan were rediscovered 25 years ago from the brambles of totally neglected estate. Today, Heligan remains one of the most loved and romantic gardens in the UK, appreciated as much for its beauty and mystery as for the ground breaking restoration project.
Over 200 acres are now a paradise for the explorer, wildlife, plant lover and garden romantic. Victorian Productive Gardens and Pleasure Grounds beckon, along winding paths laid out over two centuries ago. The Jungle takes you on a sub-tropical journey through bamboo tunnels and under majestic tree ferns, giant rhubarb and bananas whilst the estate reveals a lost world of traditional and rare breeds, wildlife and ancient woodlands.
We got wet, but had a lot of fun. Hey ho
Andrew Rose
(Chairman, Abbotskerswell Twinning Association)
On April 8th over thirty of us were all very excited to bring an antique or two for appraisal and valuation by Michael J. Bowman while we ate our way through pork (and vegetarian) enchiladas, rice with beans, guacamole and salsa.
The ATA held their February meeting at Church House where almost thirty members started their evening with a welcome drink and chat with friends before sitting down to a 3-course meal of parsnip soup, creamy tarragon chicken and a selection of desserts all made by members.
On the 23rd March 2017 ATA worked with the School to present a French style Salon du Thé for the parents and children.
We came, we saw, we were conquered.... by the wonderful hospitality during the visit to our French friends in Le Pré-D'Auge et Les Monceaux on 4th May 2017.
Our normal quiescent evening meeting on the 19th November 2016 is broken by a murder. In fact two murders!!
We put on our best bibs and tuckers for the 2016 Christmas Party for AK Twinning which took place on the 9th December at The Bickley Mill in their private function room. A disco and entertainment was included.
A walking Treasure Hunt took place around the village of Abbotskerswell in order to support our children on 17th July to help widen their horizons.
We held our June summer garden party at the Wilton Way home of member John Brench. Over 30 members and guests gathered in John's lovely garden to enjoy a glass or two of wine and a buffet lunch prepared by members.
A Pointless evening it was not, even though on the 9th April the Twinners played the game show Pointless with new stars in 
their own right winning prizes. We met to enjoy a supper of ham with parsley sauce, roast potatoes, peas, sweet corn and carrots.
Read more: Huge fun with the quiz show 'Pointless' for April
On the 13th February we held a riot of games and dinner at Church House in Abbotskerswell. The table 'olympic' games were devised and moderated by Ian and Julie Arrow - and what enormous fun it was with explosive competitive arguments and team encouragement breaking out all over Church House!!