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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
30 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 beach landings in the Second World War.
For nearly 15 years, the people of Bromyard and district have supported
the work of a community project in Buhuri in the Tanga region in
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 acknowledging 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.
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