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Annecy, France

Göttingen, Germany

Cheltenham, USA

Sochi, Russia
Currently suspended

Weihai, China

Kisumu, Kenya

Stampersgat, The Netherlands
Our twinning officer Annette’s retirement

In September last year, our twinning officer, Annette Wight retired. Annette had been at the helm of Cheltenham’s twin town links for over 38 years, working hard to ensure Cheltenham’s status internationally.
Cheltenham/Annecy working delegation visit – November 2024

In November 2024, four delegates from Cheltenham visited Annecy to discuss future work programmes and learn more about the institutions and organisations in Annecy with the aim of developing collaborative work across both towns.
Working visit to Annecy

Four members of the Cheltenham Twinning Association Committee visited Annecy on a working visit to explore future projects and collaborations to continue the wonderful relationship Cheltenham has with Annecy.
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- Our twinning officer Annette’s retirementIn September last year, our twinning officer, Annette Wight retired. Annette had been at the helm of Cheltenham’s twin town links for over 38 years, working hard to ensure Cheltenham’s status internationally. She ensured that our partner town links wereContinue reading “Our twinning officer Annette’s retirement”
- Cheltenham/Annecy working delegation visit – November 2024In November 2024, four delegates from Cheltenham visited Annecy to discuss future work programmes and learn more about the institutions and organisations in Annecy with the aim of developing collaborative work across both towns. Chair of CIPA, Cllr Angie BoyesContinue reading “Cheltenham/Annecy working delegation visit – November 2024”
- 2024 Youth Peace CampFrom 27 July to 3 August 2024, 6 young people from Cheltenham joined 16 other youngsters from Göttingen and their partner town of Torun in Poland for the International Youth Peace Camp in Göttingen. The theme of this year’s exchangeContinue reading “2024 Youth Peace Camp”
- International Friendships ForgedCheltenham International Partnerships and Cheltenham Mayor, Cllr Paul Baker, were delighted to welcome a group of 12 young people from Göttingen led by Jessika Wichner and Nico Hauser on Wednesday 24 July. At the mayoral reception, the Mayor also metContinue reading “International Friendships Forged”
- Local Band Play in AnnecyKaiju Blue were delighted to be representing Cheltenham and recently took part in the Fête de la Musique in Annecy on Friday 21 June 2024. We would like to thank Cheltenham Borough Council and the Cheltenham International Partnerships Committee forContinue reading “Local Band Play in Annecy”
