Deputy mayor of Brest in Plymouth for twinning anniversary plans
The deputy mayor of Brest, Reza Salami, will be in Plymouth from Thursday 21 February to discuss plans for the celebration of the 50th twinning anniversary between Plymouth and Brest.
He will be attending meetings on Friday with Brian Vincent, Peter Smith and other representatives of Plymouth City Council and leaders of city establishments, and members of the Brest Twinning Panel.
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Deputy mayor of Brest in Plymouth for twinning anniversary plans
Twinning operates in conjunction on two levels: civic and the Brest Twinning Panel.
The Panel is preparing to welcome 116 visitors from Brest between May 8-11, including a Breton pipe band, a choir, a small Breton folk group, three basket ball teams, and members of the twinning group.
From Monday to Friday,
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As the spirit of twinning is "exchange", host family accommodation is being sought.
The programme is being drafted, and it is hoped to include a talk "the French connection" and choir concert at Stoke Damerel Church on Thursday morning 9th May, followed by a concert in the bandstand in Devonport Park.
On Friday and Saturday, the Breton musicians will be seen around Plymouth city centre, and the whole group will attend a Gala Ceilidh at Plymouth City College hall with the Lord Mayor in attendance on Friday evening.
The basket ball teams (age 14-16 boys and girls) will play counterparts at Marjon basketball club, and are hoping to play other games during their visit.
The group departs on Saturday 11th May in the evening. The return visit to Brest will take place on September 26 to 29, and plans are afoot to include members of Plymouth Morris, Plymouth Maids, Wreckers Morris, Devonport Community Choir.
4 Comments
by jabbathebutt
Wednesday, February 20 2013, 10:20PM
“And is Brian Vincent, still a bus driver and union rep ? No offence intended ... but is this the reality of this visit ?
Apsrt from a basketball game at marjons that is ....”
by jabbathebutt
Wednesday, February 20 2013, 10:14PM
“Salami is not the best sir name to have right now in this country .”
by Lefkos
Wednesday, February 20 2013, 6:11PM
“Chic Alors! Who pays for this then? Another attempt to look good for the lastminute.com attempt at points to score to try and get Plymouth to be the city of culture? Sacre Blu!!!”
by olddogbreath
Wednesday, February 20 2013, 6:05PM
“Well I feel a bit sorry for this French bloke. He will leave Roscoff, which has good road links to the ferry having had a good meal in the little town and arrive through tatty Union Street and be whistled into some tatty restaurant.
The ferry road communications really need to be sorted for those coming to/from the ferry. The port itself needs moving into the 21st Century with an area where motorhomes and caravans can camp properly overnight before getting on the ferry. These people would bring much needed revenue to the small shops and businesses of Plymouth.
Instead we treat this passing trade with disdain and wonder why Plymouth is so down at heel compared to it's French cousin”