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Your CouncilMinehead Twinning Association Saint Berthevin
Minehead has been twinned with St. Berthevin, a small town close to the regional centre of Laval in the Mayenne district of France, since 1991. The tenth anniversary of the twinning was celebrated in France in 2001 when a new walk, the ‘Promenade de Minehead’ was officially opened by Minehead’s then Mayor, Meigan Lyons. In October 2002, Bernard Gastineau, Mayor of St. Berthevin, planted two rose bushes in Minehead’s Millennium Garden as part of the return celebrations. A lively Twinning Association meets regularly to promote the link and encourage exchange of ideas as well as arranging visits between the two communities. Groups such as College students, local firefighters, sports clubs, musicians and ramblers have exchanged visits and Town Councillors have entertained their French counterparts and vice-versa. Over the years, firm friendships have been made between families and individuals in each town and the twinning link has given many young people an opportunity to broaden their horizons. Both Twinning Associations and Town Councils are particularly keen to encourage exchange visits between schools and colleges and by other young people. Minehead Twinning Association has an active social programme for members and others and organises events, such as wine tasting and quiz evenings, to raise funding to assist groups who wish to make exchange visits. If you would like to join the Association, or want more information about it, please contact the Chairman, Martin Evans: Tel: 01643 703161 Email: mjecote@yahoo.co.uk Or see the Minehead Twinning Association Website for more details: www.mineheadtwinning.ik.com
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