Swindon's twin towns
Salzgitter - twin town in Germany
Learn about Swindon's connection with Salzgitter and how you can join the Swindon Salzgitter Twinning Association.
Swindon's relationship with Salzgitter
Salzgitter is a modern industrial town in Germany. Like Swindon, it has adapted to changes in industry and developed new opportunities.
The shared industrial and commercial history of both towns supports their long-standing twinning relationship.
Swindon Salzgitter Twinning Association
The association promotes understanding between Swindon and Salzgitter. Its work covers:
- culture
- education
- industry
- politics
Members usually visit Salzgitter every other year. Visitors from Salzgitter come to Swindon in the years between these visits.
Membership
Anyone living in or near Swindon can join. Members must support the association's aims, objectives, and equal opportunities policy.
Membership runs from 1 November to 31 October each year. It currently costs £10 for each member.
The association holds its annual general meeting in October. Business meetings and social events usually take place in alternate months during the year.
Hosting visitors
Hosting means welcoming a visitor into your home during their stay in Swindon. It is an important part of the town twinning programme.
The association hopes that all members will host visitors. If you cannot host, you can still take part in planned events.
Social events and activities
The association organises social gatherings in members' homes. It also arranges other activities when members request them.
Visits to Salzgitter
Members visit Salzgitter every other year.
The association's committee arranges transport from Swindon to Hannover. This usually includes coach travel to the airport and a flight to Hannover.
Members pay their share of the coach and flight costs.
The Salzgitter association arranges accommodation and a programme of events after members arrive. Swindon members are not charged for these arrangements.
Visits from Salzgitter
Visitors from Salzgitter come to Swindon in the years between Swindon's visits to Salzgitter.
The association's committee arranges transport between the airport and Swindon. Visitors stay in the homes of association members.
Hosts pay for their visitors':
- accommodation
- food
- transport
- entry to events
The committee arranges a programme combining organised activities with free time for visitors and their hosts.
Contact the association
For more information about the Swindon Salzgitter Twinning Association:
- Telephone 01793 737129