
Tunbridge Wells Twinning & Friendship Association (TWTFA)
Chairman: Michael Holman
TWTFA traces its origins back to March 1960 when four ex-servicemen from Tunbridge Wells,
travelled to Germany to meet their counterpart in Wiesbaden. They were keen to heal the wounds of the Second World War and to build a better world for the future. The one-time combatants discovered that they spoke a common language of active reconciliation and signed a partner agreement. This was followed by a ‘Treaty of Friendship’ in 1971. In 1989 the two towns signed a Twinning Charter, displayed in Tunbridge Wells Town Hall. TWTFA enthusiastically supports the twinning link and it was proud to have as its President until his death in April 2010 ex-Royal Marine Commando Tom MacAndrew – one of the four founding members, who extended the hand of friendship to Wiesbaden fifty years ago.
Wiesbaden, our partner
Like Tunbridge
Wells, Wiesbaden is an elegant spa town. It lies between the river Rhine and
the foothills of the Taunus Mountains. A short drive from Frankfurt, it is well-placed
for business and pleasure and has some 270,000 inhabitants.
Since 1945 Wiesbaden has been the capital of the State of Hessen.
TWTFA aims to support and nurture the links - youth, culture, sport, business - between the two towns as fully as
possible. (Wiesbaden website: www.wiesbaden.de)
TWTFA today
Membership of TWTFA is open to anybody and currently costs just £7.50 pa. Corporate membership costs £20 pa.
The Association offers all its members the following:
- A programme of
social events and visits to places of interest in the UK
- Talks and
discussions on topics of current international interest
- Visits to
festivals and markets in Germany
- The setting up
and support of links between local clubs and organisations and their
counterparts in Wiesbaden.
As part of its programme of events, the Association organises cultural and language activities and encourages links with other European countries as well as Germany.
TWTFA initial information
Tunbridge Wells Twinning & Friendship Association - TWTFA initial information 2010
For further information about membership and the
current programme of activities,
contact TWTFA Secretary, Christine Phillip, 7 Somerville Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 8EP, Tel: 01892 513944, e-mail: cphillip@tiscali.co.uk

Announcement of Events Spring / Summer 2010
Announcement of Meeting 26 May 2010 - Tunbridge Wells Twinning & Friendship Association
"Creating a comfortable environment for both animals and visitors at
Europe’s leading zoos" - Zoological Society of London, Anthony Sheridan
TWTFA and Sea cadets visit Wiesbaden - Fasching, February 2010
50th Anniversary Visit to Wiesbaden
Do you know Tunbridge Wells? - More precisely Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Magazine: VivArt Wiesbaden 2010
Announcement of Meeting 4 March 2010 - Tunbridge Wells Twinning & Friendship Association
"Dresden 1945-2010 - The Resurrection of a Ruined City" - Dresden Trust, Alan Russell
Announcement of Events Autumn/Winter 2009
Newsletter September 2009 - Tunbridge Wells Twinning & Friendship Association
Wiesbaden's Visit to Royal Tunbridge Wells
Photo Gallery 21-25 May 2009
Wiesbaden Mayor & Cultural Affairs Visitors’ Report
20th Anniversary Celebrations 21-25 May 2009
Wiesbaden Mayor & Cultural Affairs Visitors - action points
20th Anniversary Celebrations 21-25 May 2009
Official Ceremonies 20th anniversary of the signing of the twinning charter
20th Anniversary Celebrations - May 2009
Official Ceremonies Brass Ensemble Concert at the Pantiles
20th Anniversary Celebrations - Fr. 22 May 2009
Official Ceremonies Drums & Horns / Samba Band Concert at St. John's Church
20th Anniversary Celebrations - Sat. 23 May 2009
Official Ceremonies Brass Ensemble Concert at St. John's Church
20th Anniversary Celebrations - Sat. 23 May 2009
Wiesbaden Mayor & Cultural Affairs Visitors’ Programme
20th Anniversary Celebrations 21-25 May 2009
Announcement of Events Spring/Summer 2009
20th Anniversary Celebrations - Visit of Oberbuergermeister of Wiesbaden, Dr Helmut Mueller
Newsletter February 2009 - update on upcoming events - Tunbridge Wells Twinning & Friendship Association
Newsletter October 2008 - update on upcoming events - Tunbridge Wells Twinning & Friendship Association
Announcement of Events Autumn/Winter 2008
Newsletter August 2008 - Tunbridge Wells Twinning & Friendship Association
Sundial replacement 12 July 2008 - Tunbridge Wells Twinning & Friendship Association
DHC Hockeydelegation, Wiesbaden, brings new sundial for its twinning town, Royal Tunbridge Wells
AGM Report: Events Activities April 2007 - March 2008
Announcement of Events Spring/Summer 2008
THE COURIER 16.11.2007 - 'EURO LINK LOSS A BACKWARD STEP'
Meeting 6 November 2007 - Tunbridge Wells Twinning & Friendship Association
"An International Strategy for Kent" - TALK by Alex King, Deputy Leader of Kent County Council"