Bicester & District Twinning Association
We are pleased that representatives from all three of our twin towns will be joining us in Bicester for the Remembrance Weekend to honour and remember those who gave their lives in the service of their countries. Their show of solidarity is much appreciated. The public are warmly invited to share in the event by gathering at Market Square before 11am on Sunday November 9th. The mayors or deputies of Czernichów, Essarts-en-Bocage and Neunkirchen-Seelscheid will be among those laying wreaths. There will be a parade, and two minutes silence will be observed at 11am. The Remembrance Service will then be held at St. Edburg’s Church beginning at 11.45am.
On Saturday 6th September 2025 we held a very enjoyable and successful Garden Party Lunch with a Polish theme. You can read more here.
In mid-July Val, Brian, Damien and Paul travelled to Essarts-en-Bocage to take part in the Bastille Day celebrations. Read more here.
In early July Debbie and Nick travelled to Czernichów to represent Bicester at their Festival of the Sea. Read more here.
Town twinning offers numerous benefits by fostering cultural exchange, economic collaboration, and international friendship. These partnerships encourage communities to share knowledge, traditions, and experiences, leading to greater mutual understanding and respect between different cultures. By engaging in student exchanges, arts and cultural programs, and joint events, twinned towns can strengthen international ties and promote tolerance, making the world a more interconnected and harmonious place.
Bicester is proud to be twinned with three charming European towns and communes:
Neunkirchen-Seelscheid – a municipality in the Rhein-Sieg District of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in western Germany.
Essarts-en-Bocage – a commune in the Vendée Department in the Pays de la Loire region of western France.
Czernichów – a commune in Żywiec County of the Silesian Voivodeship in southwestern Poland.
Our twinning association would be delighted to welcome new members interested in supporting us and taking part in our cultural exchanges. If you would like to become involved, we would love to hear from you. Annual membership fees are £10 for an individual, £20 for a family, £30 for a company or organisation. Please feel free to email us from our contact page.
