On Thursday 21 September 2023, 38 Cheltenham twinning enthusiasts set off by coach for their twin town of Göttingen, Germany. With an overnight stop in Antwerp the group made it to Göttingen in the late afternoon the next day. A programme of events had been drawn up by the German hosts, but unfortunately the discoveryContinue reading “Successful Twinning Trip to Göttingen”
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Photo Exhibition in Weihai
Following on from the Weihai/Cheltenham photo competition, a number of images of Cheltenham were sent to Weihai for an exhibition held there in June 2023. Special thanks to members of the Cheltenham Camera Club for submitting images and helping with the competition. The Mayor of Cheltenham was invited to address the opening of the exhibition.Continue reading “Photo Exhibition in Weihai”
Celebrating Twinning and Young People
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”
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”
Results of the Cheltenham and Weihai 35th anniversary photo competition
We’re delighted to announce the winners of this competition and would like to thank everyone who entered, as well as the judges and the Cheltenham Camera Club. We hope you enjoy looking at the images selected from the Cheltenham entries.
Cheltenham International Partnerships 