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Bromyard is unique – there is no other Bromyard in the world but the people of Bromyard are very adventurous and love to visit other countries and welcome visitors to their town.

In 1980, Bromyard twinned with Athis de l’Orne, a small town in Normandy, France. Like Bromyard, Athis lies in a rural area devoted to the rearing of cattle and the production of cider, but the way of life developed by its people is fascinatingly different. For over 25 years, there have been annual exchanges between the two towns and wonderful friendships made. The fine food and local ciders complement the interesting history of Normandy from the Norman Conquest of England to the Normandy landings in the Second World War.

For over 10 years the people of Bromyard and district have supported the work of a community project in Buhuri in the Tanga region of northeast Tanzania. A tree nursery has been established and a dam rebuilt to show the importance of managing natural resources effectively in a community where rainfall is low, and where the alleviation of poverty is reliant on income-generating projects. Regular visits of Tanzanians to Bromyard have resulted in long-lasting friendships and generous donations to the Link. Bromyard people make return visits to help and advise on how Tanzanians may continue to support themselves. A sistership with Bromyard Town Council and Tanga City Council has been created to facilitate links with local companies and charities.

Further links around the world include a sistership with Bainbridge and Winslow in Washington, USA, and through the efforts of the local Choral Society exchange visits have occurred with communities in both Holland and Finland in recent years.