Published on:
29
June 2009
The third annual exchange visits between Clackmannanshire young people and the county's twinning partners are about to get underway.
A total of 15 youngsters from Clackmannanshire will leave Scotland on 2nd July to stay with host families abroad enjoying the local hospitality and culture.
Clackmannanshire signed the formal agreement with our twin towns on St Andrews Day 2006.
Of the group, six will be travelling to Vendargues in France, which is 7km from Montpellier. During the week they will enjoy trips to the Tarn Gorges, the deepest gorges in Europe, and Sainte Enimie, which has been described as the 'the most beautiful village in France', and the biggest wolf park in the world at Gevaudan.
A group of nine youngsters will go to Espartinas in Spain, which is 15km from Seville. They will enjoys trips to the Isla Magica Theme Park, visit Los Pueblos Blancos and Zahara de la Sierra, the classic white villages of Andalucia and enjoy activities including go-karting and swimming.
The two groups will return to Scotland, with the French and Spanish counterparts, on Friday 10th July to spend time with families here.
Another fun-filled timetable has been arranged with a welcome ceilidh, Alva Games, and a range of sporting activities at Dounans in the heart of the Trossachs National Park.
Each group will be accompanied by two adults.
Councillor Eddie Carrick said: "I'm sure this year's youth exchanges will build on the previous years' success and I look forward to welcoming our French and Spanish visitors to Clackmannanshire."