Twinning Committee

Objectives of the Twinning Committee

  • On behalf of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, to further the friendship links which have been established by the Royal Borough and its twin towns of Neuilly-sur-Seine and Saint-Cloud (France), Bonn-Bad Godesberg and Goslar (Germany), Frascati (Italy) and Kortrijk (Belgium).
  • To encourage all organisations and individuals within the Borough to participate in exchange and twinning activities between the Borough and the twin towns.
  • To consider, advise upon and co-ordinate, where necessary, proposals of local organisations and individuals relating to twinning.
  • To consider and make recommendations on any proposals relating to twinning which  require the approval or support of the Borough Council.

Value of Twinning

  • To create, develop and foster international friendship and goodwill.
  • To provide a better understanding of people of other nationalities and their ways of life.
  • To combat prejudice, discrimination and insularity among people of different nations.
  • To stimulate interest in and help in learning other languages.
  • To provide opportunity for many, who might not otherwise do so, to travel abroad.
  • To widen educational, cultural, sporting and social opportunities.
  • To discuss common problems and establish 'best practice' solutions.
  • To weave a web of affection in the hearts and minds of our communities and, thereby, avert future conflicts.

Contact Details

To find out more about Twinning in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead contact:

Mr. Kevin M. McGarry,
Chairman, RBWM Twinning Committee,
10, Cadogan Close,
Holyport,
MAIDENHEAD,
Berkshire
SL6 2JS.

Tel.: 01628 639577.

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