By Jim Mynard
CASEY Council last week hosted an eight-member delegation from its sister city in the United Kingdom, Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The delegation members, led by Berwick-Upon-Tweed mayor Richard Patterson, were shown the highlights of Casey and taken to places of interest in surrounding municipalities.
They were guests of honour at a Casey mayoral reception on Friday, 24 March.
Casey director of community services Jennie Lee took the opportunity to commend the work of the Edwin Flack Games organising committee, which is now preparing for the second Edwin Flack Games in late June.
She confirmed the invitation for Berwick-Upon-Tweed to be part of the games.
Casey mayor Kevin Bradford said Casey’s connection with Berwick-Upon-Tweed was strong and valued.
Cr Bradford said many of Casey’s early settlers came from the area in north-eastern England.
“They brought their culture and the names of the places they once called home.
“Today we celebrate that history at our Pioneers Park in Berwick and in events such as those held recently across the city for Australia Day and the Berwick Highland Games.
“Our guests here tonight would be pleased to know that the City of Casey Pipe Band members wear the hay tartan in recognition of our sister city relationship, and wear it proudly in many events across this district and interstate.
“Our communities can count on the support of each other whenever needed, and our sister city relationship will continue to be one of mutual benefit.
“The visit has strengthened the link between our communities and formed strong personal friendships as well,” he said.
Mayor Patterson said he was proud of the connection with Casey.
He said he would return home more enthused about having young Berwick-Upon-Tweed athletes come to Casey for the Edwin Flack Games.
He said, however, that one problem for them was a clash with study time.
He warmly thanked Casey councillors for their hospitality saying he saw Casey as a young and vibrant community.
“I commend Casey on its forward planning,” he said.
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