Coffee and croissants on the menu as Shilbottle twinning group to hold French Café
A French café with coffee and croissants is being held in Shilbottle Community Hall.
The event is being organised by the Shilbottle Héry Amicale Exchange for people who might be interested in taking part in exchanges and cultural activities with Shilbottle’s twin village in France.
Shilbottle has been twinned with the French village of Héry since 1963 – during more than 60 years of friendship, many young people and families have enjoyed happy and memorable exchanges in Northumberland and in France.
Héry is a village in a rural area about 80 miles south east of Paris, close to the historic town of Auxerre and in the Burgundy region.
Chairman Gill Bray commented: “Last July a party of people from Shilbottle and the surrounding area visited France. In July 2026, we are looking forward to a party of French visitors arriving for a week’s exchange, celebrating ongoing friendships and forging new ones during a varied programme of activities which will celebrate the heritage of our local area.
"We welcome new members and the French Café is an opportunity to find out about the exchanges in a relaxed and enjoyable way.”
The French café is a free event, but ‘pay what you like’ donations are invited. It takes place on Saturday 28, February 28 from 10am to 12pm.