Calne Twinning Association

Seasons greetings to our twin towns of Caln Township , Ville de Charlieu and Eningen unter Achalm . We wish you all a wonderful time, along with a happy and healthy 2026.

  Dear Friends in Caln, On behalf of everyone here in Calne, I offer warm greetings and best wishes to all of you as you celebrate Thanksgiving.   This is a wonderful time to reflect on the importance of community, friendship, and our shared history. Our enduring bond as twin towns exemplifies the spirit of unity and collaboration that Thanksgiving inspires.   As you gather around your tables, know that your friends across the Atlantic are thinking of you and wishing you a joyful celebration.   Happy Thanksgiving!   Warm regards, Cllr Ian Thorn Calne Town Mayor 2025/26

In 1991, Calne stepped onto the national stage with a heartfelt submission to the Royal Mail International Twin Town Awards—a competition designed to honour towns that champion international friendship, cultural exchange, and community spirit. At the heart of Calne’s entry was a story of people-powered diplomacy. With no financial backing from the Town Council, the Calne Twinning Association had, for over two decades, built bridges across borders through volunteer-led exchanges with Charlieu in France, Caln Township in Pennsylvania, and Eningen in Germany. These weren’t just ceremonial links—they were living relationships, nurtured through school visits, concerts, civic events, and shared celebrations. The application, completed by Sheila Thornton and Ray Downham documented a vibrant calendar of activities: a 60-person delegation to Charlieu with a model of Calne’s town centre redevelopment; a French market in Calne’s Town Hall; the naming of “Calner Platz” in Eningen; and multi-g...

Calne Twinning Group Update from meeting on 11 March Claire Kitt appointed Chair. Mission statement in progress Funding discussions for Caln, PA visit underway Grant application for 2025 activities being developed Fire Service exchange with Eningen planned. WhatsApp group started (if you wish to join please email calne@calne.gov.uk) 2025 Aspirations: Caln, PA visit (May) German delegation (Oct) Fire Service exchange. Next Meeting: Tuesday 25th March, 6.30pm, Council Chamber at Town Hall.

  Calne Town Mayor - Cllr Jon Fisher is hosting a meeting and inviting you to join him to discuss twinning, future plans and to form a new group on 27 January at 6pm in the Calne Town Hall. We are fortunate to have strong connections with our three Twin Towns. Calne is twinned with ... Charlieu, France since 1970 Caln, Pennsylvania, USA since 1982 Eningen-unter-Achalm, Germany since 1988 INTERESTED? More information and RSVP to calne@calne.gov.uk 01249 814000 or via Ticketsource  https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/calnetowncouncil/t-gakxnqe

Dear Friends in Caln,   On behalf of everyone here in Calne, I extend warm greetings and best wishes to all of you as you celebrate Thanksgiving.   This special holiday is a wonderful time to reflect on the blessings of community, friendship, and our shared history. Our enduring bond as twin towns exemplifies the spirit of unity and collaboration that Thanksgiving inspires.   As you gather around your tables, know that your friends across the Atlantic are thinking of you and wishing you a joyful celebration.   Happy Thanksgiving!   Warm regards, Cllr Jon Fisher Calne Town Mayor 2024/25 To discover more about our twin town, Caln, head to their website or Facebook page .

In September, to include Eningen in the Calne Pig Parage, a blank paper mache pig was sent, along with a pig specially designed for Eningen .  The Eningen-designed pig has now returned! There will be more information to come, but for now, see the photos and artist design statement below. Calne Mayor's pig and the Eningen pig side-by-side. Eningen pig, featuring the Calne flag, which was designed by Kevin Hatchman. The puzzle design features a lovely patchwork of images. Supplement to the artistic design of "Das Schwein"....."the pig" Occasion: 50 years - arts und music festival calne (Eninger Artist: Wolfgang Huckauf-Schwarz, mail: huckaufschwarz@t-online.de: insta-account: husart_rt) Ideas, considerations on the process and design: The basis is the colours of the logo of Eningen (green, white, black) and the city flag of Calne (green, blue, yellow, white) with acrylic paints. The coloured areas are partly represented as puzzle pieces (community life and culture...