Kidwelly welcomes twin town visitors
A Carmarthenshire town is to be showcased to scores of French visitors. Kidwelly is preparing to welcome a delegation from its twin town of St Jacut de la Mer in Brittany. The ancient town has been successful in its bid to the EU programme ‘Europe for Citizens’ to host the visit. Plans are now being finalised for the trip which runs from July 3-7. A detailed programme of events and activities has been drawn up to entertain the 62 visitors. Organisers say it is an opportunity to promote the region and encourage future visits from overseas. The visit has been supported by Carmarthenshire County Council. European Networking Officer Lorena Prise co-ordinates all of Carmarthenshire’s twinning arrangements through the Twinning Forum. She is driving forward pioneering work to forge links with the continent and works closely with twinning associations to develop student exchanges, work experience placements and schools programmes. Lorena said: “We are delighted to be hosting a visit from St Ja...