The aims of the Calne & District Twinning Association are to foster friendship between the towns officially twinned with Calne, and to encourage exchanges and links with these towns at all levels. It was formed in 1971 when Calne became twinned with Charlieu. Since then Calne has become twinned with Caln, Pennsylvania, USA in 1982 and Eningen-unter-Achalm in 1988. Calne, Charlieu and Eningen are also twinned with one another.
Annual visits are made to either Charlieu or Eningen where members receive a friendly welcome and stay with host families. In turn the host towns, through their Twinning Associations, send regular groups to Calne. New friendships are made and there are many common interests and hobbies.
There are regular meetings and social events throughout the year. Regular newsletters are also published. New members are always welcome to join. Contact information can be obtained from the Visitor & Community Information Centre or from the association's website www.calne-twinning.org.uk.
