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”
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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”
Fun Run in Annecy
Over the weekend of 13-14 April 2024, the Mayor of Cheltenham, Cllr Matt Babbage and his wife Suzy, went on a private visit to Cheltenham’s partner town of Annecy France to take part in the very popular Annecy Marathon (or half marathon, 10k or 5k). The route takes runners around the wonderful Lake Annecy withContinue reading “Fun Run in Annecy”
Residents visit to Annecy 2022
On 5 October 2022, a group of 33 citizens from Cheltenham set off on a week-long trip to the twin town of Annecy, France, to see the Descente des Alpages, a traditional folklore day when the animals parade through the old town of Annecy to mark the descent from the higher pastures to the lowerContinue reading “Residents visit to Annecy 2022”
Rencontres Europeennes
Five girls aged 14 and 15 attended the Rencontres Europeennes in Annecy from 31 July to 15 August participating in the European camp for young people from each of Annecy’s twin towns. This multi European event allows the young people to develop their knowledge of French and take part in a range of sporting and creative activitiesContinue reading “Rencontres Europeennes”
Fete du Lac in Annecy
The Mayor and Mayoress, together with the Deputy Chief Executive and Twinning Officer, attended the Fete du Lac in Annecy over the weekend 1-4 August. Despite torrential rain, the firework display was impressive and there was much opportunity over the weekend to discuss future twinning events, make contacts and network with both the Annecy twinningContinue reading “Fete du Lac in Annecy”
Annecy and Weihai students at summer school in Cheltenham
Cheltenham welcomed 48 pupils and 4 leaders from Annecy from 6-27 July who were attending the international summer school at Gloucestershire College for three weeks and stayed with local families, as well as 34 pupils and 3 leaders from Weihai, also at GlosCol’s summer school for two weeks from 13-27 July. Both groups were welcomed by theContinue reading “Annecy and Weihai students at summer school in Cheltenham”
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