In 1226 a foal was born and a legend grew
800 years later we have a mechanical replica
Dressed in a coat of blue
The … Read the rest
Poetry
In 1226 a foal was born and a legend grew
800 years later we have a mechanical replica
Dressed in a coat of blue
The … Read the rest
Wherever you look there is colour
Melons, tomatoes, dresses, shirts, bags, glasses
The list is endless and everything is so bright
Brought to life under … Read the rest
The Café Des Arts is quiet and empty
The market is over for another week
And the café awaits the evening
As the sun goes … Read the rest
From Market Drayton’s Buttercross
And a canal full of grace
To Pezenas where ancient stones
Creates a timeless place
A friendship across the sea
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Town twinning is a serious business
One that calls for many skills
Which includes struggling to recall words in French
No, … Read the rest
Town twinners gathered by the canal
An evening to reminisce, to enjoy each other’s company
To eat, drink and chat
And hope the pub beer … Read the rest
An elegant lady from France
Yet an international traveller
Who also loves to dance
She is a wandering spirit, free and sure
Over mountains, valleys … Read the rest
While rain fell outside
Inside Ann mixed Pimms with flair
Our French friends discovered a new taste
On a wet morning in Michele and George’s … Read the rest
Rain may fall
Sun may shine
But all in all
Everything will be fine
Town Twinners are resilient folk
We can deal with a bit … Read the rest
Francophiles gather in a garden
For an afternoon of tea and cakes
To remember a trip so fine
And supplement the tea with wine
But … Read the rest