Category Archives: Cheltenham UK News

2025 Sport and Sprache

We were delighted to welcome nine young people from Göttingen together with Jessika and Niko to Cheltenham from 1-11 August 2025 for this year’s Sport and Sprache programme. The programme consisted of English language sessions, a meeting with Cheltenham’s Mayor, Cllr Dr David Willingham, and sporting activities. The participants appreciated their home stays with CheltenhamContinue reading “2025 Sport and Sprache”

2025 Peace Camp

A group of six young people from Cheltenham accompanied by Springbank Youth Leaders joined young people from Göttingen and Toruń in the beautiful historic city of Toruń, Poland, hosted by staff and students from the X Liceum Ogólnokształcace. The 30th anniversary of the Peace Camp in July-August 2025 marked a celebration of young people comingContinue reading “2025 Peace Camp”

Göttingen visit to Cheltenham– June 2025

In June we were pleased to welcome 44 friends from Göttingen, who incorporated three Cheltenham days into their longer tour of several English south coast resorts. The Cheltenham days included a cream tea at Bourton on the Water, and a day trip to Oxford. In Cheltenham, members of the committee led short guided walking toursContinue reading “Göttingen visit to Cheltenham– June 2025”

Annecy and Gӧttingen visit to Cheltenham Jazz Festival May 2025

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”

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. She ensured that our partner town links were maintained with such enthusiasm over those 38 years. A true ambassador for Cheltenham, and theContinue reading “Our twinning officer Annette’s retirement”

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”

International Friendships Forged

Cheltenham 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 met with Friedrich and Stephanie Selter. Mr Selter was Superintendent of the Evangelical Lutheran Church inContinue reading “International Friendships Forged”

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”