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Visit by Susan Venables

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Susan, originally from England, and her husband Arthur Sager live in Pleasantville, Nova Scotia, Canada. While travelling with her family in England, Susan insisted on making a detour to France to visit the village that bears her name, the village of her ancestors.

After a reception with refreshments with friends from Venables, Patrick Lequette and Francis Meyer, members of the CCGVenables, gave Susan and Arthur a tour of the heritage sites, commenting on the history of the village and that of Gilbert, Lord of Venables, who accompanied William the Conqueror on his English adventure. The visit to the church stirred up strong emotions in Susan.

After signing the CCGVenables guest book and receiving welcome gifts, we parted ways with Susan and Arthur promising to return in 2027 for the festivities that will be organised to mark the millennium of the birth of Duke William of Normandy.