Skegness Town Twinning

19/10/2026

💔 So very sad to hear that BamBam has passed away.

Ingrid is a dear friend and a member of the twinning association in Bad Gandersheim, and I know how much BamBam meant to her.

Sending Ingrid lots of love and a big hug from Skegness at this very sad time.

Sleep peacefully, little BamBam. 🐾❤️

16/10/2026

💚 A big shoutout to Bad Gandersheim resident Axel Waldmann for looking after the Her/Sie exhibition in the park.

It’s lovely to know the images are being cared for and that people are still stopping to enjoy them and read the stories behind the faces.

As winter approaches and the trees change colour, the exhibition will take on a new leaf. 🍂💚

15/10/2026

Two beautiful gifts given to us by our German friends during our recent visit. 🇬🇧❤️🇩🇪

A lovely gesture and another reminder of the special friendship between Skegness and Bad Gandersheim. ❤️

The Seal of Bad Gandersheim and a Limited Edition bronze Roswitha coin. Two very special keepsakes.

14/10/2026

❤️🌺 Remembering, Reflecting, Honouring.

GO Skegness is feeling proud to sponsor a poppy once again this year, placed close to the Twinning Tree in Skegness, on behalf of the Twinning Association and our twin town of Bad Gandersheim in Germany.

For nearly 50 years, our two towns have shared a special connection, built on friendship, understanding and a shared history.

For us, this poppy is more than a symbol of remembrance. It represents the lives lost on both sides of past conflicts, the men who never returned home, and the families and communities left behind to grieve.

It is a moment to pause, to reflect, and to honour all those whose lives were changed forever by war. To remember their sacrifice, and to ensure the voices of the fallen are never forgotten.

Once divided by war, we now stand together in friendship and remembrance. Our towns may be in different countries, but our shared history reminds us of our common humanity and the importance of peace, friendship and understanding.

Because grief knows no borders. ❤️🌺

With sincere thanks to the Skegness branch of the Royal British Legion for all they do to keep remembrance alive.

German Culture & More The British-German Association

12/10/2026

Gandersheim liest…

📚 Eine Literaturstadt. Vier Tage. Viele Geschichten.📚
Roswitha-Literaturtage · 29. Oktober bis 1. November

Frauen, die Geschichte schrieben. Texte, die auf der Bühne lebendig werden. Zeichnungen, die vor unseren Augen entstehen.

Bad Gandersheim feiert die 50. Verleihung des Roswitha-Literaturpreises mit vier Tagen Literatur:
• Heike Specht liest aus „Nicht mit uns!“
• Ein Symposium lädt dazu ein, Roswitha neu zu entdecken.
• Jan Kämmerer bringt „Roswitha spricht“ auf die Bühne.
• Lucy Fricke stellt „Die Diplomatin“ vor.

✨ Der Höhepunkt am 1. November:
Barbara Yelin erhält den Roswitha-Literaturpreis in der Stiftskirche. Gemeinsam mit dem Komponisten Sina Fani Sani gestaltet sie eine Live-Zeichen-Performance.
Mit den Literaturtagen endet das Themenjahr „Roswitha 2026 – Die 1000-jährige Literaturstadt“.

→ Das vollständige Programm sowie Informationen zu Karten und Anmeldung finden Sie auf der Webseite des Literaturhauses Bad Gandersheim.

10/10/2026

Was Kinder über Geld lernen sollten: Sandra Hase lädt zur Lesung nach Northeim ein.

Mehr hier: https://www.meine-onlinezeitung.de/einbeck-news/northeim/region-aktiv/was-kinder-ueber-geld-lernen-sollten-sandra-hase-laedt-zur-lesung-nach-northeim-ein

08/10/2026

Her / Sie featured in review of the Roswitha Festival

The Gandersheimer Kreisblatt has published a review of the Roswitha Festival, held in September this year as one of the highlights of Bad Gandersheim’s cultural calendar.

The festival brought Bad Gandersheim’s city centre to life, with live music, a fire show, a reading and activities for families. According to estimates, several thousand people visited over the weekend. Visitors praised the atmosphere and the range of events, with particular appreciation for the activities for families and children.

One of the events mentioned in the article was the opening of Sie, an outdoor exhibition by artist and photographer John Byford, featuring portraits and stories of 23 women from Skegness, Bad Gandersheim’s twin town. The exhibition formed part of a festival celebrating the town’s literary and cultural life.

The article also acknowledges the many people who helped make the festival happen, including its sponsors and supporters, artists, stallholders, volunteers, and the fire, security and rescue services. The organisers are now reflecting on the experience and considering how the festival might develop in the future.

We are pleased that Her / Sie formed part of this special programme, bringing the stories of women from Skegness to our twin town and celebrating the long-standing friendship between Skegness and Bad Gandersheim.

Stadtmarketing Bad Gandersheim German Culture & More The British-German Association

08/10/2026

The recent gift from the Skegness Twinning Association, presented to Bürgermeister Niklas Kielhorn, is now proudly hanging in his office. ❤️

We hope it will be a lovely reminder that he’s very welcome to come and visit us in Skegness soon! 😊

Stadtmarketing Bad Gandersheim

08/10/2026

Discover Bad Gandersheim...

Set among the rolling hills of southern Lower Saxony, Bad Gandersheim is a welcoming town rich in history and culture. Its half-timbered houses, spa heritage and lively cultural life give it a character all its own.

A glimpse into history...

Bad Gandersheim’s story reaches back to the 9th century. In 852, Duke Liudolf of Saxony and his wife Oda founded Gandersheim Abbey, which grew into an important religious and cultural centre. The abbey was also home to Roswitha of Gandersheim, one of Europe’s earliest known female writers.

In the 19th century, the town’s mineral springs helped establish its spa tradition. The word Bad, meaning “bath,” was added to its name to recognise its status as a spa town.

Bad Gandersheim today...

The town brings its history and present-day life together beautifully. The old town is a pleasure to explore, with colourful half-timbered buildings, inviting squares and the impressive collegiate church at its heart.

Each summer, the Gandersheimer Domfestspiele brings the town to life. Held in front of the historic abbey church, this celebrated open-air theatre festival attracts visitors from across the region and beyond.

Bad Gandersheim also shares a special friendship with its twin town, Skegness, in England. Art and cultural exchanges have helped strengthen that connection. British artist John Byford has created several projects in Bad Gandersheim, bringing people together through creativity and shared stories.

Surrounded by gentle hills, rivers and woodlands, the town is also a lovely place to enjoy a walk or cycle ride and take in the surrounding countryside.

Why visit Bad Gandersheim?

Bad Gandersheim offers a chance to explore centuries of history, enjoy a rich cultural programme and take time to unwind. Its welcoming atmosphere, beautiful surroundings and close community connections make it a place where visitors can feel at home.

Come and discover Bad Gandersheim: step into its history, enjoy the town today and leave feeling refreshed and inspired.

06/10/2026

Two towns, two poets, two voices… and a lovely connection through poetry. 📚

Bad Gandersheim was home to Roswitha, regarded as Germany’s first female poet. Here in Lincolnshire, close to Skegness, Alfred, Lord Tennyson was born in Somersby. Queen Victoria appointed him Poet Laureate in 1850, and his name lives on here in Skegness with Tennyson Green.

It’s lovely to imagine these two poets sharing a moment across the centuries, bringing our twin towns together through words. Not a bad connection, is it? 😊