The Epping-Eppingen Twinning Association 2023 plans

After a full year in 2022 the association are planning a number of events for 2023. We would very much like to have new members join us and experience the friendships which can be forged both here in Epping and in the delightful town of Eppingen in Southern Germany. On May 21st we will be having a Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake) afternoon. We are hoping for some sunshine to accompany this event. June is an important month as on the weekend of 16th-19th we will be travelling to Germany for a long weekend to celebrate a 40th anniversary. This anniversary was very successfully celebrated here last October but our German friends are keen to reciprocate so we are looking forward to a very special time with them. We will once again take part in the Epping Town Show in July. The weekend of 21st to the 23rd July sees another opportunity to visit Eppingen and to be involved in their Altstadt fest; a town festival with music food and conviviality.

It has been our practice in the past on alternate years to put on a language course for our German friends. English lessons in the morning are followed by a cultural visit of some kind in the afternoon. This is an excellent opportunity to join up with our German friends, enjoy their company and at the same time familiarise them with something of our country. We have been unable to do this for the past three years due to Covid but we plan to do this once again between September 25th and October 3rd.

Next year we hope to have a German language course in Eppingen, a chance to learn and also experience some of the German culture. A small membership fee of £5 per family is all it takes to be involved. If you wish to learn more about the Association or would like to come to any of the events, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please contact Joy on 01279 428622 or 07944 570917.

Epping High Street flowers

Well done to the grounds team at Epping Forest District Council who look after the planters in Epping High Street. The tulip and spring flowers display was absolutely beautiful.

Stonards outdoor table tennis table

Don’t forget there is an outdoor table tennis table at Stonards Hill recreation ground, near the tennis courts. Take along your own bats and balls and enjoy one of the many facilities at this lovely green space.

King Charles III’s Coronation: Saturday 6th May 2023

Epping Town Council would like to say a huge thank you to Epping Town Partnership for their very generous contribution of £1000 towards the bunting and decoration of Epping High Street for the King’s Coronation. There is virtually no funding available for this purpose, so we are extremely grateful to the Town Partnership for working with the Town Council on this. Thank you also to the shops and businesses who dressed their windows. (St Clare Hospice below and Piccola right). Please send us details of your street parties and events, so we can feature them in our next issue.