Odiham Twinning Association

The Parish of Odiham has been twinned with Sourdeval, in Normandy, France since 1993 and the friendship is still going strong. Sourdeval is a close knit rural community with a population of around 3,200 and can be found 50 miles south of Caen and 40 miles to the east of Mont St Michel. They have an enthusiastic and ambitious town council who, like us, see twinning as a way of developing links with the outside world for the good of the whole community. Sourdeval is also twinned with Uchte in Germany

The Odiham Twinning Association liaises with their French counterparts, linking groups, families, or individuals wishing to visit in either direction. We have attracted members from a wide spectrum of age, occupation, background and interests and we have forged new friendships, not only within our French twin town, but also within our own community.

We are a friendly group who meet several times during the year for social events. We either arrange a visit to Sourdeval every other year or welcome the ‘Sourdevalais’ to Odiham. In 2007 the French came here and joined in the celebrations for the RAF Parade of Heroes and Blues and Booze in The Bury. In 2009 we took them to Windsor and then had a Safari Supper which they really enjoyed. They will be back in April 2011 and we are planning a trip to the London Eye and Westminster Abbey. We will be having our annual Christmas meal on the 10th December and a Safari Supper 21st January to raise funds. If you would like to join us, please see the contact details below.

Set in the attractively undulating Normandy countryside and close to the valley of the River Sée, Sourdeval has been linked over the centuries with the production of stainless steel and still retains it’s name ‘Cite d’Inox’. Recent production included Guy Degrenne cutlery. Sourdeval is surrounded by small dairy and beef farms – many of the cattle are sold locally in the weekly market. An abundance of apples are grown in the area for the production of the local speciality, Pommeau. Goats cheese, foie gras, rillettes, pear or apple cider and Calvados can be purchased directly from many of the farms

Sourdeval offers a wide range of sporting and cultural activities to both residents and visitors ~ petanque, gymnastics, football, athletics, music, drama and language groups to name a few. The tranquility of the scenic Brouains Valley is ideal for camping, sightseeing, fishing, walking, horse riding and cycling.

There is a great sense of civic pride and the town is a regular winner in the Department’s ‘Ville Fleurie’ competition. There are annual festivals in July, August and a Christmas market.

Friendship, fun and opportunity for all are our watchwords. Family membership is £10 per annum.

For more information please contact:
Jane Pratt on 01256 702664 or email info@twinning.co.uk

Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new
friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then
welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the 'Air
Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged
between 13 and 20 years.

We're sponsored by the Royal Air Force and can give you hands-on
experience of activities and courses that will challenge and develop your
skills to help you succeed in whatever you want to do.

Our aims are to:

•Promote and encourage a practical interest in aviation and the Royal
Air Force among young people

•Provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian
life

•Encourage the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership
and good citizenship And there's one more important thing - it's a lot of fun!

Address:
ATC/ACF Building, Anstey Park, Anstey Lane, Alton, GU34 2NB

Details:
2412 (Odiham) & 2412 (Alton) Detached Flights, Air Training Corps
Young people aged between 13 and 18 can join the Air Cadets and take part in the flying, gliding, target shooting, climbing, fieldcraft, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, sports, camps, leadership training, cadet exchange visits and much more.
There are Detached Flights of 2412 Squadron who meet at Odiham and Alton:
2412 Odiham Detached Flight, meet every Monday from 1900 to 2130 at the Hive, RAF Odiahm
2412 Alton Detached Flight, meet every Monday and Thursday from 1900 to 2130 at the ATC/ACF Building, Anstey Park, Anstey Lane, Alton,
If you would like more information then please call in to either unit on a parade night, contact us by phone on 0870 446 2412 or send an email to oc.2412@aircadets.org
If you are an Adult and would like more information about how you can support your local Air Cadet unit by becoming a member of staff then please get in touch. You don't have to have been a cadet yourself or have a military background.
Visit our website to find out more: www.2412atc.org.uk
Or telephone: 0870 446 2412

Telephone:
0870 446 2412

Email:
2412sqn@raf.mod.uk.net

Website:
www.2412atc.org.uk

Address:
Cross Barn

Details:
The Odiham Scottish Country Dancing Group normally meets in the Cross Barn from 8pm until 10pm on the first and third Thursdays of each month from the third Thursday in September until the end of March each year. It is a very informal group which welcomes beginners. There is no need to book in beforehand and partners are not required. There is a charge of £2 per person to cover the hire of the venue. For further details contact Christopher Froehlich on 01256 704087.

Telephone:
01256 704087

Address:
Roke Farm, Odiham

Details:
Animal touch Charity at Roke farm aims to create a peaceful and secure environment, where people can be still and take time to just 'be' with our animals. People visit us for a variety of reasons:
stress, bereavement, life-threatening illness, depression, stroke rehabilitation, autism, blindness, loneliness and many more.
The Animal Touch Centre is a safe and peaceful place
out of the public eye, where individuals, families and groups can know they will be given space and time.
Call for more 01256 703013 for details.

Telephone:
01256 703013

Address:
Hook

Details:
The Hook Eagle Morris Men regularly dance at the events in Odiham and the surrounding areas, including St. Georges Day celebrations and the Christmas Extravaganza.
Our website gives details of forthcoming events and we are also on the lookout for new members so if you fancy having a go get in touch. No experience required just a good sense of humour and a tendancy to show off!

Email:
john@ellismail.net

Website:
www.hookeagle.org.uk

Details:
Rotary International is a global network of service volunteers. It is the world's largest service organisation for business and professional people, with some 1,210,905 members operating in 168 countries world-wide.
There are some 58,000 Rotarians in Great Britain and Ireland in 1,845 clubs, helping those in need and working towards world understanding and peace. Its a fulfilling role, and Rotarians can get involved as much or as little as their time will allow.
But there is much more. Clubs meet on a regular basis, which allows members to build firm friendships. Every Rotarian has a right to attend any Club meeting anywhere in the world, so there is always somewhere to go, and people to meet, wherever business or leisure travel may take you.
Various Clubs have different emphases, which can reflect differences in size. A small market town may have a Club of perhaps 20 members, whereas in large centres the number can be closer to 100. Some concentrate on local community or vocational projects. Others link up with a sister club in another country to undertake an international project. Each Club decides how it wants to use the resources it has available.
The Odiham & Hook Rotary Club Meet at The George Hotel on Tuesdays at 19.30.

Details:
This a national charity helping serving and ex-service men, women and their famiies in need.
For further information please ring: Roger Jones - 01256 702340
or
SSAFA Forces Help Central Office -
020 7403 8783/0845 1300 975

Telephone:
01256 702340

Website:
www.ssafa.org.uk/

The Odiham Interactive CIC is made up of a wide range of representatives from the community, including Residents, Retailers, Farmers, and the District Council.

Our mission statement is -
To provide a vibrant and sustainable retail and commercial community for the benefit of residents and businesses alike
Our aim is to carry this out through events and the promotion of Odiham. The Odiham Interactive CIC is recognised by Hart District Council and Hampshire County Council.

We are involved in most of the events that happen here, and indeed others within Hampshire, either stewarding or as part of the organising committees.

We project manage the Farmers' Markets that are hosted here three or four times a year and the weekly market which is every Tuesday between 10am and 2pm.

How Can You Contact The Odiham Interactive CIC

Write to us at the Bridewell address. Or e-mail us through the contact form on this website.