Before the visit, visitors are matched up with a host family. If they have previously taken part in an exchange visit, the host family will usually be the one they have already met as hosts or visitors. If they are “first timers” the committees in each town will try to match them with a similar family, taking into account age, children profession etc.
Arrangements are usually made to meet visitors when they arrive at the station, airport or coach terminal and to help everyone, including those arriving by car, to meet up with their hosts.
Visits usually last about five days. The host town arranges a programme of events such as outings to places of interest, shopping trips etc. Programmes attempt to cater for all age ranges present. There is also free time for guests and their hosts to “do their own thing”. There is usually a big party/soirée for hosts, visitors and other resident members.
Visitors normally pay for their own travel, entry to attractions, meals in restaurants etc. It is not necessary for visitors or their hosts to join in all the events on the programme. (You can still host if you are working or if your children are in school).
Host families and the organising committee in Dardilly are very welcoming and do their best to ensure that we have a wonderful time when we visit them. We aim to do the same, when the Dardillois visit us.
Chorleywood Twinning Association 