Twinning

Ongar has a well established Town Twinning Association and close links with Cerizay, a municipality of about 5000 people in the French departement Deux-Sevres, Poitou-Charentes.

 

For more information about the Twinning Assocaition please contact Sheila Spring on 01277 365179, or Lyn Brooks on 01277 364594.



The plaque marking the commencement of this association used to be at ground level. but was damaged when a heavy mower ran into it. The Town Council arranged for it to be repaired and displayed at it's present location in the Cerizay Garden.





 Cerizay plaqueCerizay plaque

 

  

Twenty Fifth anniversary of the Twining of Ongar with Cerizay.

 

 

Twinning reception

 

2009 marks the 25th anniversary of the Twinning of Ongar with Cerizay. The occasion was marked by a visit from Cerizay of approximately 70 visitors including the Mayor of Cerizay, M. J Brosseau. A reception was held by the Council in Theatre Resource, Ongar on the 10th April which served to strengthen the ties between the two towns.

 

 

 

Below – M. Brosseau receiving the pottery gift from Cllr Wingfield-Halm (the sculptor) on behalf of Ongar Town Council and also a painting received by Cllr Tait from the Mayor of Cerizay.

 

 

 M Brosseau receiving gift from Cllr Wingfield-Halm