Axminster twinners enjoy mini golf in Lyme Regis

Members of Axminster Twinning Association enjoyed a competitive game of mini golf in neighbouring Lyme Regis this month.

An enjoyable summer's evening competition was held at the 18-hole course in Lyne's seafront gardens.

A spokesperson said: "Twenty-one, very competitive members, tried to outdo one another on the tricky course.

"Lots of laughter, oohs and aahs, and 'how could I have missed that one?' were heard. Amazingly one member sank two holes-in-one!

"Tasty Lyme Bay post-match fish and chips rewarded the twinners' efforts as they sat on the course wall, fence behind them, to stop Lyme's beady-eyed seagulls swooping down to steal their chips!"

The game followed a meeting in early May when, making up for lost time during Covid, members met old friends for a finger-food buffet at All Saints Village Hall, Smallridge. 

Covid-permitting, more events appealing to younger and older twinning members are planned for the rest of 2022.

In early September there's a lively evening event at a local farm then, on Friday, November 18 it's the twin nets' popular traditional film and food night at Woodbury Hall, Axminster, plus, it's hoped a Christmas party will be held in December at a local venue.

 Although not possible this year, French twinning friends from Douvres-la-Délivrande have been invited to cross the Channel to visit Axminster in 2023.

The spokesman added: "We really look forward to welcomingthem again after such a long absence, caused of course by Covid!"