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Offenburg Trip September 2023

On the 29th September 2023, 14 intrepid travellers left a rainy Borehamwood behind them to travel to Offenburg in Germany – a town with a population of 60,000 people, on the edge of the Black Forest and a twin town of Borehamwood.

They were preparing for their ‘Weinfest’ – a weekend of celebration, music, dancing and an occasional glass of wine or three! The population of the town almost doubles for this festival and the atmosphere is wonderful. You can wander from stage to stage, although the main orchestra is in the town square, playing traditional German music, accompanied by the raising of glasses, clapping, and the noisy appreciation of a capacity crowd.

On Saturday night the town centre was packed – if you want ‘crazy’ this is it! Outside the square, the ‘Blues Brothers’ delivered some great rock music, complete with gyrating sequined girls, smoke and flashing disco lights – it was ‘electric’. The crowd was friendly and we all enjoyed it in our own way.

On Sunday, by complete contrast, we visited a beautiful town in the Black Forest called Gengenbach. Although the Romans were there it is principally known as medieval and was largely destroyed by French forces in 1689. It was a walled town with two ‘gates’ which still remain. With cobbled streets and picturesque timbered houses, it is like something off of a chocolate box and a lovely place to just wander around. We had a very nice meal there and then it was back to Offenburg and packing for the journey home.

A great few days in perfect weather – thank--BETTA. We left in the rain and as I write, it is raining again. The circle is complete!

See here for some photos from the trip.

Slideshow

Below are five minutes of photos from various BETTA events over the last few years. (There's no music to go with it, as your webmaster doesn't want a copyright strike against his YouTube channel.)

Annual General Meeting 2021

The BETTA AGM for 2021 will take place on Wednesday 9th June at 19:00. Due to ongoing restrictions on face-to-face events, the meeting will again be virtual. The secretary has sent invitations to all members at their last known email address. If you would like to attend but haven't received an invitation, please email the secretary at bettagroup@hotmail.com.

Remembrance Day 2020

Fontenay aux Roses sent us a basket of flowers, which we laid at the town's war memorial. Click here for a short (1 minutes) video of it.

Click here for more info on the competition and a closer look at the artwork.

Click above image to read statement

2019 Visit to France

2019's trip to our twin town near Paris happens during the French National Day

Come with us to celebrate Bastille Day in Paris.

Trip Dates
13th July until 15th July 2019
Travel by Eurostar with accomodation included....

For Booking Form Click below poster

Cost is £350.00 per person

All BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BY 31st MAY 2019

Please contact the association to reserve your place:

bettagroup@hotmail.com

2018 A Year in Photographs

The Mayor of Elstree & Borehamwood Town Council Cllr Victor Eni look at the video presentation prepared for the recent coffee mornng organised by Elstree & Borehamwood Town Council

Last Years Visitors

Volkshochule - Offenburg