German Mayor Tours Enfield in Twinning Celebration
Bettina Weist of Gladbeck visited local sites during a three-day trip to mark 56 years of twinning with the borough.
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Bettina Weist, the Mayor of Gladbeck, Germany, visited the London Borough of Enfield for three days in October 2026. During her visit, Mayor Weist toured several local attractions, including Trent Park, Forty Hall Estate, Myddelton House Gardens, Enfield Island Village, and the Whitewebbs Museum of Transport. The trip was part of celebrations marking the long-standing twinning relationship between Enfield and Gladbeck, which has been in place since 1970.
Mayor Weist, who has led Gladbeck Council for six years, was accompanied by Enfield's Mayor, Emma Supple, throughout her tour of the borough. The German delegation was hosted at a reception at Enfield Civic Centre on Friday 16 October 2026. Addressing attendees, Mayor Weist described her first visit to Enfield as "wonderful" and expressed her delight in experiencing the twinned town in person.
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Speaking at the reception, Mayor Weist highlighted the shared history between the two towns, noting that their connection has spanned more than five decades. "Our two cities have been connected since 1970, that is more than five decades of shared history," she stated. She also expressed a desire to strengthen the bond between the towns, stating, "I am certain we can learn from each other and achieve a lot together. Let us ensure our friendship does not just exist on paper but remains something people in both towns can experience."
Enfield Mayor Emma Supple welcomed Mayor Weist and her delegation, calling it "such an honour." Council leader Alessandro Georgiou also addressed the reception, recounting his own past visit to Gladbeck and emphasising the importance of twin towns in building friendships that transcend borders. Gladbeck is one of four towns twinned with Enfield, alongside Courbevoie (France), Halandri (Greece), and Sariyer (Turkey).
During her tour, Mayor Weist also visited The Rose and Crown Pub in Clay Hill, which has a German licensee. The visit underscored the ongoing commitment to the twinning relationship, which aims to foster cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the residents of Enfield and Gladbeck.
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+Who is Bettina Weist and why did she visit Enfield?
Bettina Weist is the Mayor of Gladbeck, a town in Germany. She visited Enfield for three days in October 2026 as part of celebrations for the 56-year twinning relationship between Gladbeck and the London Borough of Enfield.
+What sites did Mayor Weist visit in Enfield?
During her three-day visit in October 2026, Mayor Weist toured several locations in Enfield. These included Trent Park, Forty Hall Estate, Myddelton House Gardens, Enfield Island Village, and the Whitewebbs Museum of Transport.
+When was Enfield twinned with Gladbeck?
Enfield and Gladbeck have been twinned since 1970. This means their official relationship has been in place for over five decades, fostering connections and exchanges between the two communities.
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