Visitors from Hertford's German twin town were entertained at a special reception.
The Mayor of Hertford, Councillor Rachel Carter, hosted a welcome reception for visiting guests from Hertford’s twin town, Wildeshausen, and their hosts, at Hertford Castle.
The Friends of Wildeshausen was established in 1995, to foster understanding between communities by encouraging friendships and organising exchanges and activities with the people of Wildeshausen in Germany.
A town council spokesperson said: "It was a wonderful morning, celebrating the longstanding friendship between the two towns, with guests enjoying refreshments and a tour guided by volunteers from the Friends of Hertford Castle."
Cllr Carter said: “Meeting our friends from Wildeshausen has been one of the highlights of my mayoral year and has been a great opportunity to strengthen the ties between our twin towns."
Following the reception at Hertford Castle on October 12, guests took the opportunity to explore more of the county town with a walking quiz kindly arranged by Trish Goldsmith, chair of the Friends of Wildeshausen.
They later enjoyed a meal together, which was also attended by the Mayor of Hertford.
In 1995, Hertford became officially twinned with the town of Wildeshausen in the Oldenburg district of Lower Saxony, North Germany, and 'The Friends of Wildeshausen' was established.
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