Category Archives: Cheltenham UK News

Cheltenham Remembers Servicemen in Annecy

From 14-16 September a delegation from Cheltenham was invited to Annecy to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the crashing of a British bomber on the Pont de Tasset, near Annecy. The delegation was led by the chair of Twinning and a former Mayor, together with representatives from the Cheltenham Branch of the Royal British LegionContinue reading “Cheltenham Remembers Servicemen in Annecy”

Fund Raising Supper at Spice Lodge, Montpellier Drive

The work of Cheltenham Twinning Association and local charities was celebrated during a successful fundraising supper hosted by Spice Lodge in Cheltenham, attended by the Mayor of Cheltenham, Cllr Bernard Fisher, together with many guests. Set in the charming former Old Mansion House, guests enjoyed a drinks and canapé reception followed by a delicious two-courseContinue reading “Fund Raising Supper at Spice Lodge, Montpellier Drive”

Göttingen Students experience work placements in Cheltenham

Ten students from Göttingen are experiencing working life in Cheltenham as they embark on either a 4 or 6 week placement with local companies, such as UK Naric, Abercrombie and Kent, local charities such as Sue Ryder and Oxfam  and Cheltenham Borough Council.   All are staying with families and enjoying being part of English family lifeContinue reading “Göttingen Students experience work placements in Cheltenham”

Youth Peace Camp 2018 – ‘A Space Week in the City of Nicolaus Copernicus’

With the support of Cheltenham Twinning Association and some determined fund-raising, six young people from Cheltenham together with two youth leaders from CMAS (Community Mentoring and Support CiC) had a wonderful opportunity to participate in the annual Peace Camp along with young people from France, Germany and Poland, in the historic city of Torún (Poland).Continue reading “Youth Peace Camp 2018 – ‘A Space Week in the City of Nicolaus Copernicus’”

Annecy, Cheltenham, Bayreuth and Vicenza – Europeans Together

From 3-6 August 2018 a small delegation of 3 people accompanied the mayor to Annecy, when Annecy invited representatives from all of their twin towns for their annual Fete du Lac spectacle.  Interesting talks, networking and forging new links were all hot on the agenda as the future of Europe and the importance of maintainingContinue reading “Annecy, Cheltenham, Bayreuth and Vicenza – Europeans Together”

Students benefit from exchange

Two students from Annecy have been experiencing English working life and culture, whilst improving their language skills and being immersed in family life.  For four weeks, Alexandra Carrez helped out in the Gardens Gallery in Montpellier Gardens, carried out a survey for the gallery and visited other galleries in and around Cheltenham; Lea Grondin wasContinue reading “Students benefit from exchange”

Overseas Students come to Cheltenham

Every summer Cheltenham sees an influx of students from its twin towns.  In July this year the Mayor welcomed 48 students from Annecyand 20 from Weihai.  The students were all attending the international summer school run by Gloucestershire College, where they take part in language lessons, sporting and sightseeing activities and all stay with localContinue reading “Overseas Students come to Cheltenham”

Local Students Judge Prize Winners

      26 under-graduate students from the University of Gloucestershire’s animated film degree course visited Annecy from 11-15 June to coincide with the International Animated Film Festival held in Annecy every year.  This is an invaluable learning opportunity for the students and 3 of the students were judges for a special prize  awarded byContinue reading “Local Students Judge Prize Winners”