Fecamp 2017

For the past week as Deputy Youth Mayor I have been on a youth exchange with youth councillors from the Vale Youth Forum, Llantwit Youth Council, Barry Youth Action and Penarth Youth Action. The exchange had been organised to bring together young people from the different countries twinned with the Vale of Glamorgan - Fecamp in France, Mouscron in Belgium, Rheinfelden in Germany and Putnok in Hungary also took part even though they are not twinned with the Vale.

The twinning exchange took place in Fecamp and I knew from the start that it was going to be an unforgettable experience.  Throughout the week we took part in a variety of activities to learn more about French culture and the seaside town, Fecamp.  We met the Mayor and members of the twinning committee too.  We went on a sailing ship, walked along the beautiful cliffs, visited a smoked fish factory, went rowing and learnt about the wildlife along the coast.  We all had so much fun!

Throughout the week we also worked on designing and creating a sculpture for the Fecamp twinning garden which was officially opened on the last day and followed by a farewell party.  Thank you to Michelle who organised the week and invited young people from the Vale, it was amazing.  We all laughed so much and it was great to meet so many different people and make new friends from across Europe!