15 members of the association travelled to Vellmar where they were met with warmth and friendship from the people of the town. Vellmar are celebrating their 50th year since incorporation as a town and 1250 years since the first mention in historical documents. At the Civic Reception, Bewdley Mayor, Nicole Harper, gave a speech in German, which was very well received and brought cheers from the audience. When asked for their responses, many talked about the warmth and friendship they felt from the people they met and the generosity of the town of Vellmar. Mayor of Bewdley Nicole Harper said: "I shall always treasure the extraordinary kindness shown to us by the people of Vellmar and the warmth of their welcome.