Families from Ambarès-et-Lagrave have begun their exchange week with families in the Somer Valley for the 32nd year.
Amongst a whole host of activities arranged by Midsomer Norton and District Twinning Association, the French visitors enjoyed a traditional civic day on Monday, 18th August, hosted by Midsomer Norton Town Council.
"It's always a pleasure to complement the efforts of the Twinning Association by holding the Civic Day with our friends from Ambarès-et-Lagrave," said Town Mayor, Cllr Paul Myers. "The town's alternate hosting the annual families exchange week and it is wonderful to witness the continuing friendship and strong ties between the communities."
The Town Council presented a specially commissioned canvas of the town to the French visitors and said that they looked forward to the week ahead, planned by the Twinning Association. Ambares-et-Lagrave have continued the twinning link established over thirty years ago and which is formally forged with Midsomer Norton Town Council. The Union Flag and the Tricolour will fly from the Town Hall for the duration of the visit.