The Mayor of Nevers came to St. Albans on an official visit for the weekend of the  22nd/ 23rd/24th of July.  He was a guest of the Mayor of St. Albans and followed an intensive sight seeing programme of the local area.  Andrea Berry a committee member of the Friends of Nevers was asked to act as interpreter and took part in the weekend.  Some other committee members also joined in the official meal at Veer Dhara One.  Below is Andrea’s amusing account of the event, in rhyme.

The Mayor of Nevers came to town

With a delegation all of his own.

The aim: to further connections

Well before the next elections.

Business, school, indeed all organisations

Will benefit from improved relations

As Denis’ expertise in technology

Will combine with his methodology

To increase not only Anglo-French communication

But also global twin town job creation.

 

A morning of St. Albans history

Was followed by the mystery

Of an oh so English game of cricket –

The poor French not coping with the wicket

(For which there is no translation in either word nor deed).

 

Our efforts to welcome were well received

The Nivernaises above all relieved

To have time to shop at M&S

Before returning à l’hôtel to dress.

 

The finest local cuisine was savoured:

The Indian banquet amazingly flavoured.

Gifts were exchanged; and sad to part

The French left with St Albans within their heart.