The President of the Annecy Jazz Club visited the Cheltenham Jazz Festival and met with the Festival organiser to discuss the staging of a jazz festival in Annecy with Jamie Cullum performing. The President was very impressed with the set up, organisation and content of the Jazz festival and went back to Annecy with manyContinue reading “Jazz Festival Link”
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Pittville School visit Annecy
A group of 16 pupils and 3 teachers from Pittville School visited Annecy from 30 March to 4 April to link with the St Michel School. The visit was facilitated with a grant of £1,500 from the Twinning Association’s ‘Inspiring Young People through Twinning’ scheme, which aims to stimulate young people’s interest in international languagesContinue reading “Pittville School visit Annecy”
Elections in Annecy
Following the second round of municipal elections in France on 30 March, the previous Mayor of Annecy, Jean-Luc Rigaut, was re-elected as Mayor of Annecy for a further term of office with 45.10% of the vote and will be represented by 33 elected members out of the Council of 45. A letter of congratulations wasContinue reading “Elections in Annecy”
Summer work in Annecy 2014
Two summer work placements are on offer to young people this summer to improve their French language ability and to gain confidence and experience by living and working in a different country. Cheltenham Borough Council in conjunction with its French twin town are offering the opportunity of paid employment for 4 weeks within the Municipality ofContinue reading “Summer work in Annecy 2014”
Summer stay in Annecy for 14-17 year olds
The Rencontres Européennes 2014 is a two week stay in our twin town of Annecy for 14-17 year olds wishing to improve their language skills in a fun and friendly way with other European young people. This exciting stay will this year take place from Thursday 31 July – Friday 15 August and gives youngContinue reading “Summer stay in Annecy for 14-17 year olds”
Working weekend in Annecy
The Chair and vice chair of twinning, together with the Chief Executive, were invited to Annecy from 10-13 October for the annual working meeting, when consultation on past projects and plans for future joint projects were discussed. Various contacts and visits to schools were also made. The visit coincided with the traditional ‘Descente des Alpages’Continue reading “Working weekend in Annecy”
Tour de France
Cllr Barbara Driver and Richard Gibson had the good fortune to be in Annecy on 20 July to see the final stage of the Tour de France which was held in the Semnoz mountains near to Annecy and to cheer on Chris Frome. Delegations from Annecy’s other twin towns were also invited and the groupsContinue reading “Tour de France”
Annecy and Weihai students at Gloscol
From 7-28 July, a group of 48 Annecy students attended the summer language school at Gloucestershire College and a group of 20 students from Weihai were there from 15-27 July. The mayor hosted receptions for both groups. The students all stayed with host families where they gained confidence with their spoken English.
Students do work placement exchange
Student Lucas Roche from Annecy has been doing a four week work placement with Ubico, the council’s waste and recycling provider. He spent 3 weeks working in the nursery and his last week out and about in the parks and gardens. Lucas very much enjoyed his time here and was delighted to have been partContinue reading “Students do work placement exchange”
Woodmancote Primary School visit Annecy
Eight 10 and 11 year olds from Woodmancote primary school spent 4 days in Annecy from 8-12 June, linking with the La Plaine primary school. The trip was part funded with a grant from the Inspiring young people through twinning fund. The young children prepared songs and presentations to perform at the Annecy school andContinue reading “Woodmancote Primary School visit Annecy”
Cheltenham International Partnerships 