Cheltenham Bach Choir is travelling to Göttingen in October to perform a massed concert with their longstanding ‘twin’ choir, the Göttingen Stadtkantorei and the Göttingen Symphonieorchester. The Bach choir will depart on Wednesday 24 October and the group will number about 50 singers and almost all will be accommodated in families once in Göttingen. SomeContinue reading “Cheltenham Bach Choir visit Göttingen”
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Göttingen Youth Exchange visit to Cheltenham
25 youngsters from Göttingen will be in Cheltenham from 22-30 October on the Youth sport exchange. The youngsters will all stay with local families and embark on a programme of sightseeing, with visits to London, Oxford and Gloucester, as well as participating in sporting activities at leisure@ and trying their hand at skittles in aContinue reading “Göttingen Youth Exchange visit to Cheltenham”
Work placements for Göttingen apprentices
As part of the Movida work placement apprenticeship scheme with Göttingen, we currently have Julia Neuschl and Sophie Westphal working in the Commissioning division at the Borough Council for 6 weeks up till 19 October. 20 year old Julia is part of the Business Transformation team, whilst Sophie is helping out with the elections team.Continue reading “Work placements for Göttingen apprentices”
Göttingen’s Olympic Association Visit
On Saturday 11 August, 57 members of the Göttingen branch of the German Olympic Association visited Cheltenham for the day, taking time out from a week attending various Olympic events in London. The group had a reception with the Mayor and a tour of the town, before having free time to shop and visit ourContinue reading “Göttingen’s Olympic Association Visit”
Twinners flocked to see Olympic Torch celebrations
Over 75 twinning visitors from our five twin towns came to Cheltenham to join in celebrating the Olympic torch coming to Cheltenham. The delegation included 20 officials from across our 5 twin towns and 13 members of the Lubo dance ensemble from Sochi, Russia. Other visitors here for the torch relay on 23 May included 32 guestsContinue reading “Twinners flocked to see Olympic Torch celebrations”
Göttingen apprentices say farewell
Laura and Martina from Göttingen said farewell to the Mayor of Cheltenham at the end of April after a successful 6 week work placement at the Borough Council. The two girls are undertaking a 3 year apprenticeship with Göttingen City Council and were able to spend time with the urban design and integrated transport teamsContinue reading “Göttingen apprentices say farewell”
Bridge between our twin towns
Bridge players from our twin towns of Annecy and Göttingen were invited by Cheltenham Bridge Club for an international tournament over the Jubilee weekend. The 8 visitors from Annecy and 12 from Göttingen arrived on 31 May and were welcomed by the Mayor of Cheltenham on 1 June in the council offices before they headedContinue reading “Bridge between our twin towns”
Twins invited to Olympic Torch Stopover
An invitation has been sent to our 5 twin and 2 friendship towns inviting them to come to Cheltenham to take part in the celebrations on Wednesday 23 May when the Olympic torch will come to town. Visitors will be taken to the racecourse to see the staged show and arrival of the Olympic flame.Continue reading “Twins invited to Olympic Torch Stopover”
60th Anniversary Visit Reunion
A get together will be held on Wednesday 19 October for all participants in the 60th anniversary visit to Göttingen that took place in August this summer. Bring photos and CDs to share and come along and meet up with friends again. Youngsters who took part in the International Youth for Peace camp in TorunContinue reading “60th Anniversary Visit Reunion”
Göttingen Youth Sports Group
From Monday 17 to Tuesday 25 October, 30 youngsters from Göttingen will be in Cheltenham on the youth sport exchange. They are all staying with local families and will be participating in a programme of sporting activities and sight seeing excursions with trips to London, Gloucester, Clearwell caves and Oxford planned.
Cheltenham International Partnerships 