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The Barnstaple twins traveled to Susa, Italy, for the first time since the pandemic to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the bonds of friendship formed between the two cities.
Barnstaple and Susa in Piedmont, northern Italy, were officially twinned at the time, but the relationship began in 2000 with two teachers, Ana Giaconne in Italy and Frances Bell MBE in Barnstaple, who struck up a friendship.
This has led to Barnstaple’s twinning association, of which Frances is most recently president, and her Italian counterpart making several visits between the two countries, at least until Covid lockdowns limited travel.
But in October, a North Devon civic organisation travelled to Susa to celebrate 15 years of official twinning, including Barnstaple and Consort Mayor Louisa and Keith York, Councillor Ian Roome, North Devon Council Leader Martin Haddrill from Pilton. , Frances. Bell and Caroline Cassinelli, from the twinning association.
The organization met with the Mayor of Susa, Piero Genovese, as well as the councillors of the city and the surrounding region, and Mr. Rome met with Andrea Tronzano, regional advisor for the region.
Frances said: “The Sousse delegation was involved in twinning with Barnstaple from the very beginning and it was wonderful to see so many friends and family faces from all the years and events.
“Mayor Louisa York delivered a speech highlighting the importance of relationships across Europe and making friends around the world. He presented a certificate signed by the two mayors and also presented as a gift Barnstaple pottery from Dos and Dave Rogers.
Events during the stopover included a visit to the Carabinieri headquarters and a chance to learn about the local police in the area.
Tonight it took place with 60 other people at a place to eat “Agritourismo” on a farm near Sousse. Old and existing teachers in Susa and a popular organization called Pro Susa enjoyed a meal and more speeches, gifts, and entertainment.
The next day, additional celebrations were held, meetings with students and other young people who had already visited Barnstaple, a choir sang English folk songs, and he also led a dance organization made up of young people who use symptoms for the deaf. two songs, either accompanied live performing a song through talented soloists.
Frances added: “During the pandemic, all twinning activities have come to a halt and given the uncertainty around the world, it takes a great deal of courage and power to expand relationships with twin cities.
“This short film was meaningful and assures us that our friends around the world are determined to welcome us in the call for peace and prosperity for all. “
Barnstaple Mayor Louisa York said: “I was very happy to renew our bonds of friendship with the people of Susa. I believe that warm and cordial relations between our two cities can only be favourable to our economic and cultural life.
Roome praised the ties between the two communities and highlighted the importance of connecting regional industries and fostering mutual growth.
He invited his two friends from Susa to North Devon in January to see for themselves the excellence of the local industries.
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