We were delighted to welcome nine young people from Göttingen together with Jessika and Niko to Cheltenham from 1-11 August 2025 for this year’s Sport and Sprache programme. The programme consisted of English language sessions, a meeting with Cheltenham’s Mayor, Cllr Dr David Willingham, and sporting activities. The participants appreciated their home stays with CheltenhamContinue reading “2025 Sport and Sprache”
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2025 Peace Camp
A group of six young people from Cheltenham accompanied by Springbank Youth Leaders joined young people from Göttingen and Toruń in the beautiful historic city of Toruń, Poland, hosted by staff and students from the X Liceum Ogólnokształcace. The 30th anniversary of the Peace Camp in July-August 2025 marked a celebration of young people comingContinue reading “2025 Peace Camp”
Göttingen visit to Cheltenham– June 2025
In June we were pleased to welcome 44 friends from Göttingen, who incorporated three Cheltenham days into their longer tour of several English south coast resorts. The Cheltenham days included a cream tea at Bourton on the Water, and a day trip to Oxford. In Cheltenham, members of the committee led short guided walking toursContinue reading “Göttingen visit to Cheltenham– June 2025”
Annecy and Gӧttingen visit to Cheltenham Jazz Festival May 2025
In May 2025, we welcomed visitors from Annecy and Gӧttingen to the Jazz Festival. It was the first time we have welcomed both towns to participate in the Jazz Festival, thanks to Ian George and Andrew Lansley of Cheltenham Festivals. The Annecy delegation comprised four young jazz musicians from the Annecy Conservatoire, Rémy Varaine ofContinue reading “Annecy and Gӧttingen visit to Cheltenham Jazz Festival May 2025”
International Friendships Forged
Cheltenham International Partnerships and Cheltenham Mayor, Cllr Paul Baker, were delighted to welcome a group of 12 young people from Göttingen led by Jessika Wichner and Nico Hauser on Wednesday 24 July. At the mayoral reception, the Mayor also met with Friedrich and Stephanie Selter. Mr Selter was Superintendent of the Evangelical Lutheran Church inContinue reading “International Friendships Forged”
Tribute to Gordon ‘Jasper’ Cook 1934 – 2020
Gordon was an unfaltering supporter of twinning. A man with passion and enthusiasm for uniting the young people of the two towns and co-founder of the Cheltenham Göttingen Youth Sports Exchange in 1967. He will always be remembered.
Twinning visit to Göttingen in July 2015
The Big Party visit to Göttingen takes place this summer from 24 to 31 July. The Big Party only happens every four years and provides the perfect opportunity to get to know Cheltenham’s German twin town, to learn about the German way of life, to make new friends, develop cultural links between clubs, societies andContinue reading “Twinning visit to Göttingen in July 2015”
Cheltenham Festival in Göttingen 2015
The Cheltenham Festival in Göttingen, often referred to as the Big Party Visit, will take place from 25 to 31 July 2015. This visit to our German twin town is open to everyone, young and young at heart, who wish to spend 6 days in Göttingen experiencing German culture and life. Accommodation can be with a familyContinue reading “Cheltenham Festival in Göttingen 2015”
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