VISITORS from the USA, Germany and France were united in praise for Evesham.

About 90 twinners were in town to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the twinning of Evesham with Dreux.

Three mayors, from New Jersey, Melsungen and Dreux attended the five-day event, staying at local homes.

Chairman of the Twinning Association, John Smith said: "We all enjoyed ourselves tremendously. "

Former mayor of Evesham Mark Robinson said: "It was an absolutely fabulous event, and the highlight of my mayoral year."