Twinning

The process was encouraged to break down barriers and prejudices between nations with the aim that this could help prevent another global conflict.

Derbyshire Dales is twinned with Vogelsberg in Germany.

The roots of the Derbyshire Dales/Vogelsberg Twinning began in the early 1960s. The initial link was between the old Bakewell Urban District Council and Alsfeld in Germany. Over the years, links developed and strengthened and in 1995, with the help of the district council, the Twinning Association was formed with the aim of extending twinning arrangements between Derbyshire Dales and Vogelsbergkreis.

As well as nurturing existing friendships, the Twinning Association explored ways of forging new links through schools, Town/Parish Councils, business schools, churches, Local Agenda 21 issues, sporting clubs and recreational/arts pursuits.

In addition, regular exchange visits took place via the English/German Friendship Group.

Whilst the Twinning Association itself was dissolved in September 2000, the German Friendship Group continues to flourish, still organising regular exchange visits.
 
Should you require any further information on the activities of the German Friendship Group, then the contact is

Neil Greatorex
31 Smedley Street
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3FQ

Tel: 01629 580892.

Derbyshire Dales also has twinning links with Japan and China, organised via Derbyshire County Council. Please see the links below for more information.

For further general twinning information please use the contact details below.

Contact Details

Democratic Services Section
For further information, contact Brian Evans.
Tel : 01629 761301
Fax : 01629 761307
email : committee@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Postal Address:

Democratic Services
Derbyshire Dales District Council
Town Hall
Matlock
DE4 3NN

In 1998, Toyota City signed a formal twinning agreement in collaboration with Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council and South Derbyshire District Council forging a unique link. For further information on Toyota City visit Derbyshire County Council's details on twinning with Toyota City.