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Christmas greetings to Wincanton from the Lahnau twinners

Fri 25 Dec 2020
By Karlheinz Bindemann
Christmas greetings to Wincanton from the Lahnau twinners

The members of the Lahnau-Wincanton Twinning Association wish all friends in Wincanton a merry Christmas and a happy new year - a better year than 2020. Please stay healthy! We would like to meet you all again.

A Brexit message from our twinning friends in Lahnau, Germany

Fri 20 Dec 2019
By Karlheinz Bindemann
A Brexit message from our twinning friends in Lahnau, Germany

Wincanton is twinned with the German town of Lahnau, and the Twinning Association has been organising exchange visits for many years. Our German friends have sent us a message regarding Brexit, and our Association has responded.

Lahnau-Wincanton exchange week of May 2018

Thu 5 Jul 2018
By Annette Greier
Lahnau-Wincanton exchange week of May 2018

A report of the Lahnau-Wincanton twinning exchange week that took pace in May 2018, including an account of the epic journey made by three German cyclists who set off nine days before the other members.

25 Years of the Wincanton / Lahnau Twinning Association

Wed 7 Sep 2016
By Richard D'Arcy
25 Years of the Wincanton / Lahnau Twinning Association

This year's exchange visit was significant, celebrating 25 years of the formal twinning between the two towns, which took place in 1991.

Another Successful Annual Lunch Date for Twinning Association

Thu 20 Feb 2014
By Gill D'Arcy
Another Successful Annual Lunch Date for Twinning Association

Once again it is the time of year when the WLTA (Wincanton Lahnau Twinning Association) get together for their annual lunch. This year a record 29 people attended at the David Sharp Centre.

A Lively Year for Wincanton Lahnau Twinning Association

Thu 3 Oct 2013
By Gill D’Arcy
A Lively Year for Wincanton Lahnau Twinning Association

This year so far the Wincanton Twinning Association has had several successful events including our bi-annual trip to Lahnau, our twin town in Germany, an annual lunch and a BBQ.

Wincanton German Twinning Association Bi-Annual Trip 2013

Mon 4 Feb 2013
By Gill D'Arcy
Wincanton German Twinning Association Bi-Annual Trip 2013

This year the Wincanton Lahnau Twinning Association are off on their bi-annual trip to Lahnau in Germany. If you're interested in joining the trip please read on.

Twinners Needed Urgently!

Tue 3 Jul 2012
By Elaine Rodgers
Twinners Needed Urgently!

Wincanton - Gennnes/Le Rossier Twinning Association urgently needs people to take part in the next Twinning Exchange in August 2012. Please read on if you'd like an enjoyable visit to France.

21 Years of Twinning - Another Successful Visit Achieved

Thu 26 Apr 2012
By Gill D'Arcy
21 Years of Twinning - Another Successful Visit Achieved

Wincanton Lahnau Twinning Association has just hosted and entertained 29 guests from the Twin Town of Lahnau. This is the 21st year of the twinning with Lahnau in Germany and another very successful visit.

Wincanton Twinners Home and Away

Thu 6 Oct 2011
By Elaine Rodgers
Wincanton Twinners Home and Away

A summary of the Wincanton, Gennes/les Rossier Twinning for 2010/11. A great time had by all both in France and here in Wincanton.

WLTA Annual Lunch is Another Great Success

Wed 16 Feb 2011
By Gill D'Arcy
WLTA Annual Lunch is Another Great Success

On Sunday the Wincanton Lahnau Twinning Association once again held its Annual Lunch in the David Sharp Centre, where a good time was had by all and funds raised to help keep the Association running.

WLTA Twinning Week Once Again a Great Success

Mon 26 Apr 2010
By Gill D'Arcy
WLTA Twinning Week Once Again a Great Success

WLTA has once again had a very successful week that was enjoyed by all who hosted or visited. A very varied programme was arranged with many trips out to the coast, historical places and shopping destinations.

Twinning Week in Lahnau 2nd - 9th August

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Gill D'Arcy
Twinning Week in Lahnau 2nd - 9th August

Have you ever thought how much nicer and more interesting a holiday abroad could be if you had a chance to get to know local people and see how they live?

Host Family for German Visitors Urgently Needed

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Gill D'Arcy
Host Family for German Visitors Urgently Needed

Our Friends from Lahnau are arriving in Wincanton on 2nd April. We are a host family short - can you help?

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