1997 we had expanded around the county, around the Czech Republic and the only direction now was across the border and into Slovakia. The opportunity of twinning with 2 countries from the ashes of 1 would be a potential money spinner as the LGIB was keen to fund projects involving more than one partner.
During 1996 Gareth and Jitka had moved in to stay at Brian and Elaines. They were also running Czech language classes to raise money for the Czech society. One day they said they wanted to make money themselves out of it. This was the first time anyone involved had introduced a profit motive into the society. However, we accepted it.
Jan 9 Petr Veleta from Nam Svobody school visits Bridgwater. Discussions to expand around all the schools in Prague 6 district using Crowcombe Hostel and a ‘Practice your English in England’ theme. This develops into a regular link project and Zdena Biggsova visits with a group of 40
During 1997 Labour & Lib Dems take control of Sedgemoor. Sandy Buchanan, original Chair of the Czech Society, becomes Chairman of Sedgemoor. A visit by Eva Kordova this year sees both a Labour Mayor (Adrian Moore) and a Labour Chair (Buchanan) greet them
