A full programme started with a visit to one of the few remaining historic Telegraph Transmitters and this was followed by an enjoyable meal at the Telegraph Bistro. The group, including host, then had an opportunity to visit the new dam and bridge to Mont St Michel using the new free-of-charge Navette buses.
The first day ended with a meal with hosts.
The following day saw the traditional visit to the open air Saturday Market where lots of familiar faces, both French and English were seen.
On the Saturday and Sunday of the weekend “la fête de l’Avranchin” took place which involved teams of eight, four from a Normandy French town and four from it’s twin town.
Avranches were paired with St Helier (Jersey) and all the teams took part in a variety of unusual and historic games. There was also Medieval displays, music and dance performers until late into the night.
Mayor of Crediton, Cllr Frank Letch, received an ancient award as part of the ceremonies. More activities were available during the packed programme and due to the lateness of the presentation of awards after the games a planned reception for the Crediton visitors and their hosts had to be cancelled.
Following the Sunday activities an “Au Revoir” Dinner was provided by CAP at a large Chinese Restaurant where excellent food was enjoyed by host and visitors.
The Mayor of Avranches, David Nicholas, spoke of how much he had enjoyed his visit to Crediton for the Food Festival in 2015 and hoped the visitors had enjoyed themselves.
Frank Letch replied on behalf of the Twinning Association, within our group was Abi Sansom and her mum, Jane, making their first visit to Avranches and they were hosted by the family of Margot Groisir who visited Crediton with the French student exchange in March when she was hosted by Jane and Abi.
New friendships were made and existing ones strengthened during a wonderful visit.
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