Dorchester Bayeux Society
The connection between the two towns began with the Dorset Regiment's involvement in the liberation of Bayeux in June 1944. The civic town twinning relationship was established in 1959 and is maintained by Dorchester Town Council. Alongside the civic relationship, a Dorchester-based society was formed to grow friendships between citizens of the two towns.
The Dorchester-Bayeux Society is the oldest twinning society in Dorchester and our aim is to promote and participate in twinning exchanges between the towns of Dorchester and Bayeux, in Normandy. At the heart of our activities is the two-year cycle of alternating exchange visits with our equivalent society in Bayeux. Visits usually take place over a long weekend in May or September. We also offer:
- An annual programme of interesting talks around a variety of French themes.
- Film nights—a season of classical French films with English subtitles is open to all local residents .
- French conversation coffee mornings—beginners and confident levels.
- Boules at the Sandringham Sports Centre with the U3A.
For more information visit the Society's website.