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The Sudbury Town Twinning Association, and Sudbury mayor Adrian Stohr, welcomed guests from Fredensborg in Denmark for a special visit. Picture: Contributed.<\/p>\nTwo decades of friendship between Sudbury and its twin town in Denmark shone bright last weekend, in a \u2018powerful reminder of what can be achieved when communities open their doors\u2019.<\/p>\n
The Sudbury Town Twinning Association (STTA) welcomed a congregation from Fredensborg \u2013 which it has been officially twinned with since 2007 \u2013 from Thursday to Monday.<\/p>\n
It is one of three towns that has a formal twinning partnership with Sudbury, along with Clermont, in France, and H\u00f6xter, in Germany.<\/p>\n
The Sudbury Town Twinning Association, and Sudbury mayor Adrian Stohr, welcomed guests from Fredensborg in Denmark for a special visit. Picture: Contributed.<\/p>\n
The Danish guests, who included first-time and previous visitors to Sudbury, were treated to a variety of outings across the area, while staying with local families.<\/p>\n
This included a tour of Lavenham and its heritage on Friday, led by guide Angie Tillett, and a trip to Ickworth House on Saturday.<\/p>\n
The main event was a celebratory dinner held at Newton Green Golf Club on Sunday, attended by Sudbury mayor Adrian Stohr, who formally welcomed the Fredensborg group to the town.<\/p>\n
Following the event, Mr Stohr said it had been a pleasure to meet the guests and their organiser, Ulla Weyman, and hear about the \u2018wonderful connections\u2019 built over two decades.<\/p>\n
He paid tribute to the work of the STTA for creating \u2018something truly special and something our town should be immensely proud of\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat struck me throughout the evening was the genuine friendship that exists between our communities,\u201d Mr Stohr said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese relationships have been built through shared experiences, visits, conversations and a willingness to learn from one another.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when communities open their doors and embrace international friendship.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs mayor, I firmly believe that we do not always celebrate ourselves enough.<\/p>\n
\u201cSudbury is a town rich in history, culture, business, community spirit and opportunity. Initiatives such as town twinning allow us to showcase all that we have to offer while learning from others in return.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese exchanges strengthen friendships, support local businesses, encourage tourism and place our town firmly on the map, as a welcoming and outward-looking community.<\/p>\n
\u201cI expressed my gratitude to everyone involved in making the visit possible, including the association, volunteers, host families, councillors and community groups, whose commitment and hospitality strengthen these important relationships.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe friendship between Sudbury and Fredensborg is a shining example of community spirit in action.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt demonstrates how local people can create meaningful relationships that stand the test of time and bring lasting benefits to everyone involved.\u201d<\/p>\n