Briec 1993
The future of the twinning was considered at a joint meeting of the two committees. Maggie Humphrey, Ruthin's own artist, presented an illuminated description of Ruthin to Briec.
A specially commissioned sundial was presented to the town of Briec, and it was a big day in the church as the young people of Briec celebrated their first communion.
One of our visits took in a pig breeder. Ironically, we also enjoyed a hog roast at Langolen. We do not think this is the same pig. The Mayor of Edern, André Angot, brings home the bacon! Alain - food - again - Vernon - thirsty - again .....plus ça change.....
In May 1993 we returned to Briec, plus some new members, to formally cement the new friendship by the signing of the Twinning Charter, a few weeks after the first ceremony in Ruthin.
The inscription on the sundial reads "Voici le Signe de l'Alliance pour les Générations à Venir" Genesis 5.12. This means "Here is a sign of our partnership for the generations to come".
We enjoyed the usual round of receptions in each of the five communes, with plenty of dancing and singing - formal or otherwise.
Visits included an excellent day out to the old fishing port of Douarnenez, which, with its maritime museum, was full of interest, and to Quimper.
Our visit also coincided with Briec's religious festival, or 'pardon', so we included a visit to the church, and to great entertainment and a fireworks display in the town square later that night.
