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Introduction

In 1967 educational visits between the St Ivo School and the Georg-Buchner-Schule in Stadtallendorf began. These were followed by visits between various groups, including the Table Tennis, Judo and Rifle & Pistol clubs, until in November 1988 the formal Charter of Twinning was signed by the Mayors of both towns.


About Stadtallendorf

Stadtallendorf is located in Central West Germany, about 15 miles east of Marburg and about 75 miles north of Frankfurt. It is possible to drive there in a day, or there are several flights a week from Stansted to Frankfurt.

The name Stadtallendorf became one word in 1977. Since 1960 it had been two words Stadt Allendorf – City of Allendorf. Because of territorial reforms during 1972 to 1974 the town of Schweinsberg and the villages of Neiderklein, Erksdorf, Hatzbach and Wolferode were incorporated into Stadtallendorf which has a population of 21,500.


During the 1940’s Allendorf became the home to the largest munitions factory in Europe, transforming the small middle-class town, whose population was 1,500, with 654 factories employing over 25,000 workers. Today in the main industrial area some of the flat topped munitions factories remain, now used for other purposes, with trees and bushes growing on their roofs that were originally planted for camouflage. When the reunification of Germany took place in 1990 Stadtallendorf signed a declaration of partnership with the East German city of Coswig in Saxony. Today, one of their largest businesses is the chocolate factory, Ferrero Rocher, surely a very good reason to visit!

The modern inner city has a market place, pedestrian zone, sports arena and a redesigned shopping centre in the Neiderkleiner Strasse. The old historical sites of Castle Schweinsburg and the Church of St Catherine strike a pleasing contrast. There are also many trails and walks in the surrounding forests. It is a great place to visit and the groups that have been there have all received a really warm welcome from our friends in Stagtallendorf.

Annual Festival of Stadtallendorf/Schweinsburg.

A historic festival is held in June every year and is well worth a visit.
 

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Aims of the Association

a) To honour the ideals laid down in the Twinning Charter signed in the towns of St Ives and Stadtallendorf. 

b) To promote and foster friendship and understanding between the people of St Ives and district and those of Stadtallendorf and district in Germany and those of other towns with which the Association may later form links. 

c) To encourage visits by individuals and groups to and from linked towns, particularly by children and young people, and the development of personal contacts and by so doing to broaden the mutual understanding of the cultural, recreational, educational and commercial activities of the linked towns.

d) To organise fund-raising activities to foster the aims of the Association