In
1999 a Parish Councillor, two teachers, a student and Play Group leader undertook
an exploratory visit. We visited local schools, the football club, Kanafing
Municipal Council and met a number of people from the Bakau Twinning committee.
It was a real delight to be greeted with so much enthusiasm and warmth. At
the visit we signed a formal "Linking Agreement" which formalised this relationship
and made "special" the relationship between our two communities. In 2001 we
were honoured to have the Alkalo, a local teacher, headteacher and hospital
worker return the favour and visit us in Kings Langley.
Since
then other individuals and small groups have returned and the Link has been
taken forward. In 2003 one of the management Committee and his son visited
Bakau and were invited to witness the Independence Day celebrations. This
is an event rich in pageantry, colour and with masses of children who march
past the Mayor. Below are two pictures from the event which help to capture
something of the day.
Visits
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Visitors
from Bakau play darts with members of the 7-Up Club in Kings Langley - 2001
Paul Tucker watches as the Alkalo signs the "Linking Agreement"
in Bakau -1999
