Helensburgh could get new French twin town
Helensburgh may soon get a second twin town in France, with members of a local community organisation currently looking at various options for this.
The town has been happily twinned with Thouars, which is located in western France, for four decades now. This relationship is set to continue, but the Helensburgh Community Council (HCC) is keen to seek a similar bond with another French town. One of those that have been contacted about a potential link-up is Le Taillan, situated in Bordeaux’s Medoc region, in the heart of French wine country.
This is an area of France that is celebrated for its many vineyards and members of the HCC have already been in contact with Le Taillan about the idea. Tariq Durrani from the HCC stated at a recent meeting that it is very common for a town to have several twins and that Le Taillan’s Mayor Agnes Versepuy had responded positively.
According to the Helensburgh Advertiser, her letter states:
Brochure printing from local print shops can be used in situations like this, to help with the exchange of materials showcasing towns to wider areas.
Other possible twin towns being considered include the town’s namesake Helensburgh in New South Wales, Australia.
The town has been happily twinned with Thouars, which is located in western France, for four decades now. This relationship is set to continue, but the Helensburgh Community Council (HCC) is keen to seek a similar bond with another French town. One of those that have been contacted about a potential link-up is Le Taillan, situated in Bordeaux’s Medoc region, in the heart of French wine country.
This is an area of France that is celebrated for its many vineyards and members of the HCC have already been in contact with Le Taillan about the idea. Tariq Durrani from the HCC stated at a recent meeting that it is very common for a town to have several twins and that Le Taillan’s Mayor Agnes Versepuy had responded positively.
According to the Helensburgh Advertiser, her letter states:
“Our town, Le Taillan-Medoc, is seeking an English-speaking twin town, more particularly in Scotland. Indeed, we like the culture and the traditions of this beautiful country.”
Brochure printing from local print shops can be used in situations like this, to help with the exchange of materials showcasing towns to wider areas.
Other possible twin towns being considered include the town’s namesake Helensburgh in New South Wales, Australia.