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Haddington after a shower of rain – A walk to Burn’s Well .

Uncategorised Posted by Irene HiggenbothamPosted on Tue, May 19, 2020 11:22:27
Robert Burn’s Mother’s Well….. [ on Bolton Road ]
Wild garlic growing next to Burn’s Well.
Rapeseed growing in fields
White Bridge over river Tyne.
Hawthorn overlooking river Tyne.

Photographs – Irene Higgenbotham. 19th May 2020



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Few more photographs of the Ceilidh/ farewell party for French visitors – August 2019

Uncategorised Posted by Irene HiggenbothamPosted on Fri, May 15, 2020 13:15:19
Gawn yirsel Jacques !
Well Hello !

These are all the ” Dancing ” photos…… see next time the Presentation of Gifts and good wishes for safe journey home.

Photographs with many thanks by Christian Couture – hope you enjoyed !



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More images of our Farewell Ceilidh / Party – August 2019

Uncategorised Posted by Irene HiggenbothamPosted on Mon, May 11, 2020 15:21:56
I’m too tired John.


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More photos of French Visit August 2019 – Ceilidh / Party – Town Hall.

Uncategorised Posted by Irene HiggenbothamPosted on Wed, May 06, 2020 09:13:25

Photos by Christian Couture with thanks.



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Farewell Ceilidh to our French guests in Haddington Town Hall – August 2019.

Uncategorised Posted by Irene HiggenbothamPosted on Thu, April 30, 2020 11:24:25

More Photos to come ………. watch this space !

Photos by Christian Couture – August 2019 with many thanks.



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to Continue- visit to Berwick upon Tweed by Visitors from Aubigny – August 2019

Uncategorised Posted by Irene HiggenbothamPosted on Sun, April 26, 2020 11:59:55
More than 150 years ago, on 19th June 1859, the first service was held in the newly built Wallace Green Church…
The Berwick Stocks.
Main Street, Berwick upon Tweed.
Berwick’s Town Hall & gaol – The centre of the Community became the market, where transactions were agreed. The location of the original market cross in Berwick cannot be determined for certain. The present site of Town Hall which may have been the site of the Tolbooth . The main use of the building seems to have been a Court, although it was also used as a prison and also used as a Met or office for weights and measures.
The prisoners in the Tollbooth were generally expected to provide their own keep while in goal
The Border between Scotland & England.
Barns Ness- Lighthouse on coast. Lighthouse & out buildings now flats.
Visit to Dunbar coming soon………… Irene Higgenbotham.

With grateful thanks to Christian Couture for Photographs. April 2020.



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It is with regret that the Fetes Franco Ecossaises in Aubigny 10th-15th July 2020 has been cancelled ……. until next year 2021.

Uncategorised Posted by Irene HiggenbothamPosted on Tue, April 14, 2020 13:21:18


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Jumelage d’Aubigny visit Berwick -Upon- Tweed in August 2019.

Uncategorised Posted by Irene HiggenbothamPosted on Tue, April 14, 2020 11:51:06
Three Bridges.

Berwick -upon-Tweed….. is a town in the county of Northumberland. It is the northernmost town in England, at the mouth of the river Tweed on the East Coast, 2 and half miles south of Scottish border and is approximately 56 miles south east of Edinburgh.

In the 2011 UK Census, the recorded population of Berwick was 12,043. A civil parish and town council were created in 2008 comprising the communities of Berwick, Spittal & Tweedmouth.

There are 4 Bridges that span River Tweed at Berwick – The Royal Border Bridge – Berwick bridge- Union Bridge – Royal Tweed Bridge.

Berwick is popular shopping destination for both locals and visitors alike.

The Ramparts – the town of Berwick suffered centuries of conflict, as control of the town passed back and forward between England and Scotland until late 17th Century.

Each crisis brought repairs and improvements to the fortifications, culminating in the great artillary ramparts which began in 1558 , these survive largely intact and makes Berwick one of the most important fortified towns of Europe.

Moment of peace ……

Berwick to be continued……..



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