The young people on the Peace camp are from Cheltenham’s twin town of Göttingen, and its twin cities of Torun in Poland and Wittenberg in former East Germany. From 6-13 August they will be staying at Cranham Scout Centre, together with Cheltenham youngsters from Brizen and Springbank youth centres. There will be workshops with membersContinue reading “Celebrating Twinning and Young People”
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Annecy Delegation at Jazz Festival
A delegation of four from our French twin town Annecy were in Cheltenham from 28-30 April 2023 to enjoy and observe Cheltenham Jazz Festival with a view to future collaboration between the festivals of both towns. Discussions were also held about developing joint projects on climate emergency, bio-diversity, inequalities, waste and recycling, with particular focusContinue reading “Annecy Delegation at Jazz Festival”
University students course trip to Annecy
A group of over 35 MA and BA Animation Film students from the University of Gloucestershire took part in a course trip to Annecy to experience and participate in the International Animated Film Festival that was held in Annecy from 11-17 June 2023. BA Animation Course Leader, Bryan Panks, said it was one of theContinue reading “University students course trip to Annecy”
Göttingen and Cheltenham Musicians partner for Jazz Festival
Göttingen bass clarinet player and improvisor, Ove Volquartz, teamed up with Cheltenham musician Chris Cundy and Cheltenham Improvisers Orchestra to perform as part of Cheltenham’s Jazz Festival’s Around Town programme. The combined improvised jazz concert took place at The Wilson on Thursday 27 April and highlights a true example of international artistic collaboration through music.
Göttingen Musician performs at Jazz Festival
Göttingen Musician, Ove Volquartz, in Cheltenham We are very happy to welcome bass clarinet player, composer and improviser Ove Volquartz who visits us from our German twin town of Göttingen, to participate in the prestigious Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2023, in recognition of cross-cultural music and artistic exchanges. During his visit, he will take part inContinue reading “Göttingen Musician performs at Jazz Festival”
Citizens twinning trip to Göttingen
REGISTRATION now closed. Delighted to say over 50 people will be visiting the lovely town of Göttingen in September. Fancy a visit to Cheltenham’s German twin town of Göttingen? From 21-28 September 2023 Cheltenham Twinning Association is organising a visit for all local citizens to take part in. The visit will coincide with Göttingen’s GooseContinue reading “Citizens twinning trip to Göttingen”
Winners rewarded
The winners of the Cheltenham Weihai Photo Competition were presented with their prizes by the Mayor of Cheltenham on 24 January 2023 in the Mayor’s Parlour. Many congratulations to our winners: Congratulations also to David Elder who came second with his image ‘Weeding in Naunton Park’ but was unable to attend on the day. ThankContinue reading “Winners rewarded”
Bridging Links!
The three Bridge Clubs in Annecy invited Cheltenham Bridge Club to a friendly bridge game on Thursday 17th November. We had an enthusiastic response from both towns and had thirty pairs playing in an online competition. We are grateful for the organisational skill of Jean-Hervé Favre from Annecy who liaised with our local Bridge Club andContinue reading “Bridging Links!”
2022 / 2021 Twinning Activities
Twinning activities in 2021 were still very much curtailed by the corona virus pandemic, this however meant more online talks and virtual links being made. Many activities with Göttingen to celebrate 70 years of twinning had to be cancelled, but the online Cheltenham – Göttingen Photography competition to celebrate ‘My Town’ was very successful. TwinningContinue reading “2022 / 2021 Twinning Activities”
Residents visit to Annecy 2022
On 5 October 2022, a group of 33 citizens from Cheltenham set off on a week-long trip to the twin town of Annecy, France, to see the Descente des Alpages, a traditional folklore day when the animals parade through the old town of Annecy to mark the descent from the higher pastures to the lowerContinue reading “Residents visit to Annecy 2022”
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