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Western Telegraph
13-05-2025
- Western Telegraph
Haverfordwest Youth Club hosts German exchange visit
Haverfordwest Youth Club hosted the group from Oberkirch, Germany, last month as part of a return visit. Oberkirch has been twinned with Haverfordwest since 1989, fostering a long-standing partnership between the two communities. The visit on April 7 followed a successful exchange in August 2024, when 20 members of Haverfordwest Youth Club, and their youth workers, travelled to Oberkirch. Both trips were funded through the Taith programme – an initiative supporting international learning exchanges in Wales, funded by the Welsh Government. The five-day visit to Pembrokeshire offered young people a valuable opportunity to immerse themselves in a new culture, build meaningful friendships, and support their personal, social, and educational development. The group took part in an engaging programme of activities, beginning with a welcome evening at The Edge Youth Centre where they were introduced to members of the Haverfordwest community and treated to a performance by the Haverfordwest Male Voice Choir. Additional activities included a scenic coastal path walk, visits to historical sites, various cultural experiences, and a tour of Haverfordwest High VC School. Feedback highlighted how much the group thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Pembrokeshire, particularly the stunning views and natural landscape. Liz Griffiths, community youth team manager, said: "Taking part in this international learning exchange programme has been an enriching experience for the young people, broadening their cultural horizons and providing valuable opportunities for travel and learning. "They conducted themselves with great maturity and courtesy, serving as outstanding ambassadors for Oberkirch. "We are hopeful that this marks the beginning of more frequent exchanges between the young people of our twin towns."
Western Telegraph
01-05-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Councillor meets with German students in Haverfordwest
County Councillor Thomas Tudor, representing the Castle Ward, was invited by Pembrokeshire County Council's Liz Griffiths, Community Youth and Lifelong Learning Manager, to meet the students and teachers from Oberkirch. The event, facilitated by The Edge Youth Centre, was part of an exchange programme under Taith, the Welsh Government's International Learning Exchange Programme. Haverfordwest Male Voice Choir provided entertainment. Councillor Tudor expressed his gratitude and highlighted the importance of these interactions for nurturing future cultural exchanges. "This is exactly what twining towns from different countries is all about, engaging with the young people who will take these initiatives forward for future generations", he said.
