France • Twin town since 1982
Ermont
A long-standing French twinning relationship shaped by hospitality, visits and community contact between both towns.
View town page →Banbury’s civic friendship association since 1981
Banbury & District Twinning Association
We bring people in Banbury and the surrounding district together with our twin towns through visits, hospitality, local events and long-standing friendships.
Next meetup:
29 September • Monthly Committee Meeting
Friendship, hospitality and cultural exchange at the heart of Banbury’s international links.
Get in touch →Our Twin Towns
Twinning works best when it feels personal. These partnerships are built on regular visits, shared hospitality and long-term goodwill between communities.
John Donaldson
Chairman
A Welcome from the Chairman
Welcome to the Banbury and District Twinning Association. This year is a chance to refresh our programme and strengthen our organisation for the future.
Banbury has been twinned with Hennef in Germany since 1981 and with Ermont in France since 1982. We organise a programme of exchanges and events with both our partners.
Membership is the lifeblood of our association, and we are actively welcoming new members. If you would like to get involved or offer your skills, we would be delighted to hear from you.
John Donaldson — Chairman
Association at a Glance
1981
Established
A long-standing local association.
2
Twin Towns
France and Germany partnerships.
10+
Annual Events
Talks, socials, exchanges and more.
Open
New Members
All ages welcome.
What We Do
We organise exchanges, social events and cultural visits that strengthen links between communities.
Cultural Exchanges
Visits and hosting opportunities with our twin towns.
Language & Culture
Building friendships across borders through shared experiences.
Community Events
Talks, social evenings and shared celebrations.
Youth Engagement
Opportunities for schools and young people.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming meetings, talks, social evenings and exchange plans for members, visitors and friends of the association.
View full events calendar →Next event
29
Sep
18:30–19:30
Monthly Members’ Meeting
Location: Banbury Town Hall, Bridge Street, Banbury, OX16 5QB
Our regular monthly meeting for members of Banbury & District Twinning Association. New and prospective members are also very welcome to come along, meet us and find out more about the Association.
Upcoming
3–4
Oct
10:00–17:00
Location: Banbury Canal Festival
Canal Festival
Association stall across the Banbury Canal Festival weekend with Banbury Town Council .
27
Oct
18:30–19:30
Location: Banbury Town Hall, Bridge Street, Banbury, OX16 5QB
Monthly Members’ Meeting
Our regular monthly meeting for members of Banbury & District Twinning Association. New and prospective members are also very welcome to come along, meet us and find out more about the Association.
24
Nov
18:30–19:30
Location: Banbury Town Hall, Bridge Street, Banbury, OX16 5QB
Monthly Members’ Meeting
Our regular monthly meeting for members of Banbury & District Twinning Association. New and prospective members are also very welcome to come along, meet us and find out more about the Association.
Latest news and events
Recent updates and upcoming dates from the association.
19 Jul 2026
Banbury Town Mayor’s Fun Day
What a fantastic day in People’s Park! A HUGE thank you to everyone who came to the Banbury Town Mayor’s Funday on Sunday! We are thrilled to report that our tombola was a huge success—so much so that we completely ran out of prizes before 2 PM! Our thanks also go to the Town Mayor Mark Cherry and the organisers at Banbury Town Council for putting on such a brilliant community event. We’d also…
28 Jun 2026
Supporting Broughton Castle Sportive
Supporting Broughton Castle Sportive on the 200 km route. 12 miles from Cheltenham.
14 Feb 2026
Celebrating Over 40 Years of Friendship: Banbury and Hennef
Since 1981, Banbury has shared a proud twinning partnership with Hennef, Germany. This past February (14th February), that bond was further strengthened during a vibrant and memorable visit. A Historic Milestone The highlight of the weekend took place on Saturday, with the official signing of the new Banbury and Hennef Friendship Agreement. This landmark document was signed by Mario Dahm, Mayor…
How People Get Involved
Members
Attend events, hear from visiting speakers, and take part in the social life of the association throughout the year.
Hosts and Visitors
Support twinning in practice by welcoming guests, travelling on visits and helping build person-to-person links.
Volunteers
Contribute practical help with organising events, communications, administration or local partnerships.
Membership
Become a Member
Become part of a friendly local association that supports cultural exchange, town visits, events and long-standing links with Ermont and Hennef.
Individual£12
Family£20
Organisation / Company£40
New members, volunteers and supporters are always welcome. Register your interest and a committee member will follow up with membership details.
Friendly and local
Social evenings, exchange visits and practical community friendship.
Contact
For membership enquiries, partnerships, event information or general questions, send us a message and a committee member will respond.
Email
[email protected] Meeting location
Banbury Town Hall, Bridge Street, Banbury, OX16 5QB
Send a message
Use this form for membership enquiries, partnerships, event information or general questions.