Founded in 1979 by the People of Beverley, following the signing of a Twin Town Charter in 1979 by the Mayor and Burgermeister on behalf of their respective towns. .

• The Association is self- financing, assisted by the provision of meeting rooms and administrative support by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
  
  
• Membership is open to all persons, who support the aims of the Association, are prepared to assist and participate in its activities and to pay a small annual membership subscription.
  
  
• The Association organises work experience exchanges for sixth form students studying German at `A' level, sporting activities between the two towns, music groups, art exhibitions, general exchanges of a cultural nature and to discuss and compare European similarities and differences
  
  
• The Association has been very successful over the years in assisting groups and individuals in broadening their experience of mainland Europe through contact with our German opposites. The examples mentioned above are but a part of the activities which we have helped to facilitate, and we are always open to consideration of requests for help from people with other interests.
  
  

For further information please contact us.