In May 2025, we welcomed visitors from Annecy and Gӧttingen to the Jazz Festival. It was the first time we have welcomed both towns to participate in the Jazz Festival, thanks to Ian George and Andrew Lansley of Cheltenham Festivals. The Annecy delegation comprised four young jazz musicians from the Annecy Conservatoire, Rémy Varaine ofContinue reading “Annecy and Gӧttingen visit to Cheltenham Jazz Festival May 2025”
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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. Chair of CIPA, Cllr Angie Boyes and Cllr Martin Horwood, the cabinet member for economic development, wellbeing and culture were joinedContinue reading “Cheltenham/Annecy working delegation visit – November 2024”
Local Band Play in Annecy
Kaiju 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 for their support as part of our trip, as well as the kind hospitality, friendship andContinue reading “Local Band Play in Annecy”
Uni of Glos Students in Annecy
A group of 22 undergrad Animated Film students from the University of Gloucestershire had the wonderful opportunity to visit Cheltenham’s partner town of Annecy to experience the International Festival of Animated Film 2024. Bryan Panks, course leader, has been taking students every year since the course started in 2014, knowing how much this visit inspiresContinue reading “Uni of Glos Students in Annecy”
Fun Run in Annecy
Over the weekend of 13-14 April 2024, the Mayor of Cheltenham, Cllr Matt Babbage and his wife Suzy, went on a private visit to Cheltenham’s partner town of Annecy France to take part in the very popular Annecy Marathon (or half marathon, 10k or 5k). The route takes runners around the wonderful Lake Annecy withContinue reading “Fun Run in Annecy”
Marathon in Annecy
Calling all Runners The Athletics Club in Cheltenham’s partner town of Annecy, France would be delighted to welcome runners from Cheltenham to take part in their full or half marathon (or 10K, 5K) over the weekend of 13/14 April 2024. Annecy is a beautiful town and the run is based around the gorgeous lake withContinue reading “Marathon in Annecy”
Working Visit to Annecy
From 7-10 December 2023, four members of the Cheltenham Twinning Association Committee were in Annecy on a working visit to explore future projects and collaborations in order to continue the wonderful relationship Cheltenham has with Annecy, our partner town since 1956. Day 1 of our working visit to Annecy. Visited Art by Friends gallery andContinue reading “Working Visit to Annecy”
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”
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!”
Cheltenham International Partnerships 