Molly dancers, Keith Aplin on his squeeze box and a variety of singers and entertainment enlivened Wisbech on Sunday during Arles Day.

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

The event is part of the annual celebrations that commemorate the twinning of Arles with Wisbech that is now in its 56th year.

Wisbech members pay occasional visits to their French twin but for the past week has hosted visitors from Arles that cumulated in Sunday’s celebrations.

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Arles twinning officials say they regularly get asked why the twinning festival is held the week after Rose Fair but not included: they believe the less hurried pace of the town post Rose Fair offers a better chance to see and enjoy the Fenland community.

The French visitors had plenty of cheer this year – not least the success of their own country in the World Cup final later in the day.

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

A barbecue, bowls match and a civic reception were part of the entertainment provided throughout the week by the Wisbech hosts.

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: Wisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim TaylorWisbech played host to Arles visitors - our twin town - on Sunday with a range of events in the town centre hosted by the twinning association with mayor Peter Human in attendance. PHOTO: Kim Taylor (Image: Archant)

Wisbech Standard: The photograph shows Councillor L.C.Slaymaker presenting a plaque to Councillor F.Alberts,Chairman of the Wisbech- Arles twinning Club.The Plaque with have a place of honour in Arles Town Hall. The photo is from 1968,The photograph shows Councillor L.C.Slaymaker presenting a plaque to Councillor F.Alberts,Chairman of the Wisbech- Arles twinning Club.The Plaque with have a place of honour in Arles Town Hall. The photo is from 1968, (Image: Archant)