TOWN TWINNING WITH CERIZAY
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.
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.
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.
