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”
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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”
Cheltenham Twinning Association 