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Life in a Lancashire twin town: Bocholt
Vanessa and Katharina
Bocholt babes, Vanessa and Katharina

Hot on the heels of Vanessa from Blackpool's twin town, Bottrop, is another Vanessa, and her friend Katharina. Find out about their lives in Rossendale's twin town, Bocholt in Germany, and take a virtual tour of their town.

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Haslingden twinned with Bocholt in 1952, followed by Rawtenstall and Bacup. The Borough of Rossendale took on the role in 1974.

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Hello, who are you?
"My name is Vanessa Freitag, I’m 22 years old. I’m a Mediengestalter (a designer). I work in the public relations office of the town administration and prepare the papers/layouts for our brochures, internet etc."

"My name is
Katharina Voigt, I'm 19 years old. I’m a Verwaltungsfachangestellte (administrator) in the town hall."

What's your favourite drink?
Vanessa:
"Beer with lemon."
Katharina: "I like cocktails very much."

What's your favourite food?
Vanessa: "Spaghetti Bolognese."
Katharina: "Lasagne."

Who are your favourite pop stars in Germany?
Vanessa:
"Sascha is one of my favourite pop stars in Germany."
Katharina: "I like the band "PUR" very much."

What's your favourite item of clothing/outfit?
Vanessa: "I wear often jeans ("ESPRIT")."
Katharina: "I like sportive clothes."

Is your local football team any good?
Vanessa and Katharina: "The local football team is the 1. FC Bocholt and in the moment not really good."

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What do you do on a Friday night?
Vanessa:
"I go to the disco or a barbecue."
Katharina: "I go to the night-clubs "Neue Liebe" or "M1" or in the city to different pubs."

What about during the day on a Saturday?
Vanessa:
"I like shopping and meeting friends."
Katharina: "I often go to the "Fitness Company" and do sports like aerobic and jogging."


Are you saving up for anything at the moment?
Vanessa:
"I save money for holidays."
Katharina: "Yes, for my next holiday in April (Mallorca)."

Where have you been for your holidays this year?
Vanessa:
"I was in Sölden/Austria."
Katharina: "I have done a weekend trip to Hamburg and South Tyrol."

What do you usually do at Christmas?
Vanessa: "I go skiing in Sölden / Austria."
Katharina: "I celebrate Christmas with my family."

How do you celebrate New Year?
Vanessa:
"I go skiing in Sölden / Austria."
Katharina: "I celebrate Christmas with my family."

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