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Quiz Evening

The quiz evening held at the Little Owl on 30 September raised a fantastic £201 for the Twinning Association to help young people participate in international events. Thanks to our challenging quiz master and everyone who came along and supported the event.

Fete du Lac in Annecy

At the end of a busy week in Göttingen, the Mayor accompanied by the Twinning Officer made their way from Göttingen to Annecy for the annual fete du lac on Saturday 6 August. They were joined in Annecy by the council’s head of finance and healthy communities manager who made contacts and saw first hand the facilitiesContinue reading “Fete du Lac in Annecy”

Summer Work Placements Annecy / Cheltenham

On Monday 4 July, three students from Cheltenham started work in Annecy for four weeks on the summer work placement scheme organised between the two councils. Two girls worked with the parks and gardens team and one girl worked in the youth information office. The students stayed in a hostel along with other young peopleContinue reading “Summer Work Placements Annecy / Cheltenham”

Rencontres Europeennes

Two girls from Gloucestershire participated in the Rencontres Europennees – a get together with language learning and sport and creative skills for youngsters aged 14-17 from all ofAnnecy’s twin towns. It took place in Annecy from 1-16 August.

Gloucestershire Youth Orchestra in Annecy

The Gloucestershire Youth Orchestra performed 3 concerts in the Annecy region during the week 31 July to 6 August. The Mayor of Cheltenham and 3 other members of the Cheltenham delegation visiting Annecy for the Fete du Lac were privileged to be present at their third concert in Annecy at the Notre Dame Church. TheContinue reading “Gloucestershire Youth Orchestra in Annecy”

60th Anniversary visit to Göttingen

The 60th anniversary visit to Göttingen from 29 July to 5 August was a great success and enjoyed by over 110 people. The programme, organisation and hospitality received in Göttingen was all of its usual high standard, host families were very generous and welcoming and many new friends were made. Officers of the council workedContinue reading “60th Anniversary visit to Göttingen”

Weihai students

On 17 July 38 students and 2 leaders from Weihai arrived in Cheltenham for 2 weeks, to attend Gloucestershire college’s international summer school. They took part in English lessons, sporting and sightseeing activities and stayed with local families. A Mayor’s reception was held for them on Wednesday 20 July at 3.30 pm in the Council Chamber.

International Youth for Peace Camp

On Saturday 9 July 4 young people and their leader set off for Torun in Poland, which is one of Göttingen’s twin towns, to participate in the annual international youth for peace camp. They will be there for a week and will participate in a programme entitled ‘Future of Volunteering – Think Globally, Act Locally’, Continue reading “International Youth for Peace Camp”

Göttingen Sport / Language Visit

14 youngsters and 2 leaders arrived in Cheltenham on Saturday 9 July on the sport and language visit. The group are here for 11 days until Wednesday 20 July and do language learning and sporting activities using the facilities at leisure@ as well as visits to South Cerney Water sports centre, Berkeley castle, London andContinue reading “Göttingen Sport / Language Visit”

Handel Festival in Göttingen

The Chief Executive and his wife have just returned from a private visit to Göttingen, where they attended the final concert of this year’s Handel Festival. It was particularly special this year as it was the last year that Prof Nicholas McGegan, conductor of the Göttingen Festival Orchestra, would be taking part after 20 years. Continue reading “Handel Festival in Göttingen”