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Preparatory Visit to Cotgrave by Delegation from Boqueixon, Spain
14th - 21st September 2000

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

Thursday 14th

 11 Delegates arrive at approx. 22.00
Meal in Scout Hall - Introduction to host families

Friday 15th 

9.00 Official Welcome by Town Council Chairman followed by presentation on 'Resourcing Regeneration'.
12.00 Lunch at Highfield School followed by visit to Cotgrave Schools
16.00 Introduction to Community Groups in Cotgrave Library
Dinner with host families followed by informal local entertainment

Saturday 16th

10.00 Visit to Nottingham Council House to be received by Lord Mayor of Nottingham: Guided visit to Nottingham Castle and new Ice Stadium
12.30 Lunch at Rose & Crown, Cotgrave
14.00 Cotgrave Colts 11-a-side Football competition
20.00 Fiesta Buffet at Cotgrave Welfare with local entertainment

Sunday 17th

11.00 Mass at Our Lady's Catholic Church or visit to Bottesford Country Market
13.00 Lunch with host families
15.00 Walk from Catholic Church to visit All Saints Parish Church and on to Cotgrave Country Park
16.30 Visit to Methodist Church and Churches Together Buffet

Monday 18th

9.00 Visit to County Hall with guided tour
Debate on European Policy
12.00 Lunch at Rushcliffe Borough Civic Centre
Discussion on Regeneration Issues and District Local Plan

Tuesday 19th

9.00 Visit to local industries and Cotgrave Industrial Park
10.00 Visit to Dayncourt School and lunch
14.00 Visit to Brackenhurst Agricultural College
16.30 Visit to Southwell Minster or Thurgaton Workhouse
18.00 Visit to Mrs Elizabeth King factory with presentation on European funding
21.00 Local Entertainment - Meal at the Sizzling Wok

Wednesday 20th

9.00 Tour of Cotgrave including Ash Lea School, Jobshop, Health Centre
13.30 Lunch hosted by Cotgrave Town Council at Leisure Centre
Presentation on sports & Leisure opportunities in both communities
20.00 Farewell Fiesta at Cotgrave Welfare
Presentation of gifts & memento for display in Boqueixon
Farewell Dance open to all the community

Thursday 21st

5.30 Our guests and friends leave Cotgrave to return home

 

click here for details of our visit to Spain in March 2000
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