Granville has a history of seafaring and piracy and the walled town overlooking the harbour was built by the English in 1439.  Nowadays it is a popular holiday resort with many good restaurants particularly in the vicinity of the harbour and a good choice of hotels.  The Haute Ville (High Town) is the oldest part protected by massive granite walls somewhat reminiscent of St Malo.  An active fishing fleet works from the harbour as do a multitude of pleasure boats including regular ferry services to both Jersey and Chausey.

Sherborne is indeed fortunate in having Granville as it’s “twin” and we have enjoyed a close relationship since the inauguration ceremony in 1982. Over the years many lasting family friendships have been formed resulting from our annual group visits when we stay in each other’s homes and learn more about one another’s cultures. The ability to speak French, whilst an advantage, is not essential and twinning is for all ages and pockets.

We actively welcome new supporters from Sherborne and the surrounding villages and there is no annual subscription. If you would like further information, please contact either Penny Stewart (01963 23798) or John Snell on 01935 813171 . Alternatively, please contact Sherborne Tourist Office, Digby Road (tel: 815341) where a current list of Committee Members may be found. Any of these members will be only too pleased to learn of your interest and can arrange for you to receive one of our periodic Newsletters to keep you informed. You may also contact the Association by e-mail,  using the link on our Home Pages.

  Images in the right hand column show Granville harbour with the church of Notre Dame in the Haute Ville. Below that are Deputy Town Mayor, Dominic Elliott, with retiring Chairman, Pepys Lordon, passing the insignia of office to Penny Stewart.

2009 Annual General Meeting

This is to be held on Wednesday 25th March in the Catholic Church Hall, Westbury at 7.30 for 8.00pm. New supporters are particularly welcome and there is no subscription involved to become one of our members. Come and hear what we did in 2008 and what our plans are for this year. Our French friends from Granville will be visiting Sherborne in June and we shall be hosting an exploratory visit from some new friends from La Hulpe in Belgium in May. The business meeting (to be kept as short as possible!) will be followed by an illustrated talk by Michael Morrell on Malaysia.

Committee for 2009 - 2010

Chairman  Penny Stewart

Vice Chairman  Scilla Copper

Hon Secretary  John Snell

Hon Treasurer  Les Derrick

Other Members  Pat Anglin, Monica Havard, Pepys Lordon, Pat Lordon, Michael Morrell, Pam Taylor, Claire Thompson. Jeremy Barker ( Douzelage Rep)