People are working on a plan to renew the connection between the Guensey Parish of the Vale and a town in France. They believe that this will be good for the island.
Twinning is when two places like towns or villages become friends and share their cultures and social activities.
The Vale Douzaine is working to reconnect with Barneville Carteret, a town in the northwest of France.
The parish and the town became twinned in 1989. But now, because the people who were in charge of keeping the twinning going are no longer around, the two places aren’t as friendly anymore.
‘Good things for neighborhoods’
Guernsey, the Vale, and Barneville Carteret are connected mainly by boats and the people who work in the marine industry.
“The marina at Carteret is very busy and I’ve been there many times. We always feel welcome from the yacht club and the people in charge, both as a group and as individuals. ”
“I think it would be good for both communities to exchange their cultures. ”
St Saviour’s Parish and Monteburg have been connected since the 1980s when farmers in France got in touch with farmers in Guernsey.
St Saviour’s Parish has been paired with Montebourg, a town in Normandy, since 1993. They visit each other every year and have a strong connection.
People from St Saviour go to La Foire de la Chandeleur for a fair and market with cattle, and people from Montebourg go to the West Show.
Stuart Crisp, who leads the St Saviour’s Multiple Twinning Association, said: “For us, a twinning charter encourages people from both communities to visit each other and helps to boost tourism, social interaction, and the economy. ”
He said, “This year was very special for us because it was our 30th year of twinning. ”
“It’s great to confirm the friendship between Montebourg and St. ”
“Twinning is important for both places and it’s a chance to speak French and share our cultures. “
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Vale makes effort to strengthen its ties with France
