CHICHESTER CITY
COUNCIL
FRIENDSHIP LINK
The Council has a friendship link with Valletta in Malta. Like twinning links, the idea is to promote good relations and visits between the two cities. The formal signing of this link took place in Valletta in 2010 and was signed by Councillor Michael Woolley, then Mayor of Chichester and Councillor Alexiei Dingli, then Mayor of Valletta.
COUNCIL
FRIENDSHIP LINK
The Council has a friendship link with Valletta in Malta. Like twinning links, the idea is to promote good relations and visits between the two cities. The formal signing of this link took place in Valletta in 2010 and was signed by Councillor Michael Woolley, then Mayor of Chichester and Councillor Alexiei Dingli, then Mayor of Valletta.
The Mayors in Valletta 2010
TWINNINGS
The City Council was responsible for the establishment of a twinning link between Chichester and Chartres, France in 1959 and Ravenna, Italy in 1996. The ethos of twinning is to promote friendly relations and to respect each others’ history, traditions and customs. Twinning activities are promoted by the City Council together with the Friends of Chartres and Friends of Ravenna
associations. Many long standing friendships have grown up over the years as a result of the twinning links. In 2000 Chichester City Council were awarded the Plaque of Honour by the Council of Europe in recognition of the City’s efforts to propagate the idea of European unity. The City Council was also awarded the Flag of Honour in 1994 and the European Diploma in 1993.
The City Council was responsible for the establishment of a twinning link between Chichester and Chartres, France in 1959 and Ravenna, Italy in 1996. The ethos of twinning is to promote friendly relations and to respect each others’ history, traditions and customs. Twinning activities are promoted by the City Council together with the Friends of Chartres and Friends of Ravenna
associations. Many long standing friendships have grown up over the years as a result of the twinning links. In 2000 Chichester City Council were awarded the Plaque of Honour by the Council of Europe in recognition of the City’s efforts to propagate the idea of European unity. The City Council was also awarded the Flag of Honour in 1994 and the European Diploma in 1993.
Barracca Gardens
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Street Scene
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AIMS AND ACTIVITIES
The purpose of the Friends of Valletta is to establish links with the citizens of said city and to join
like-minded people in aiding that goal. We aim to meet bi-monthly when a varied programme of
lectures, talks or events draw on local and national speakers covering a range of Maltese
history and culture, including music, art and architecture. We hold an annual dinner with a
mediterranean menu and join with the Friends of Chartres and Friends of Ravenna in holding
an event as part of the Festival of Chichester
held in June/July.
Grand Harbour Valletta
Friends newsletter ... MELITA
The name Melita comes from the Greek and Latin name for Malta, which we thought appropriate.
The newsletter is produced twice a year and despatched spring and autumn. Recent issues have
reported on meetings and events including:
JOIN US ...
Friends of Valletta offer you the opportunity to find out
more about Malta and its rich culture and visit the country
with like-minded people. New members of all ages are always
welcome. For further information or to join immediately,
please contact our membership secretary whose name and contact details can be found on the "Contact Us" page
AND FOR VISITORS TO CHICHESTER ....
Friends of Valletta recommend you try Chichester City Tours which for £5 will provide a walking tour of the City Centre. There are free tours of the Cathedral at 11:15 and 14:30 most days and free city guidebooks at Reception in the Council House.
The name Melita comes from the Greek and Latin name for Malta, which we thought appropriate.
The newsletter is produced twice a year and despatched spring and autumn. Recent issues have
reported on meetings and events including:
- The Ear of Malta
- "Tales of the Unexpected" - a talk about postal communication with Malta over 300 years.
- The visit we paid to the museum of the Knights of St John in London
JOIN US ...
Friends of Valletta offer you the opportunity to find out
more about Malta and its rich culture and visit the country
with like-minded people. New members of all ages are always
welcome. For further information or to join immediately,
please contact our membership secretary whose name and contact details can be found on the "Contact Us" page
AND FOR VISITORS TO CHICHESTER ....
Friends of Valletta recommend you try Chichester City Tours which for £5 will provide a walking tour of the City Centre. There are free tours of the Cathedral at 11:15 and 14:30 most days and free city guidebooks at Reception in the Council House.
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