1 August 2011

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A TEAM of of 16-18 year olds from East Grinstead represented the town at the annual international Youth In Europe event held in Mindelheim last month.

Eight pupils from Imberhorne school, and two from Sackville, were accompanied by Imberhorne teachers Paul Byrne and Amy Gillman, together with Mayor John Saull, Cllr Norman Webster and his wife, and Ken Averill and Peter Waters from the East Grinstead Town Twinning Association.

The games consisted of a variety of events, including a water slide and a see-saw, and the Mayor was mentioned in the local press as having distinguished himself in one which involved the skilful use of a fire-hose.

The East Grinstead team came second overall after the winners Tramin. Tramin, in the South Tyrol, is twinned with Mindelheim and Schwaz.

All the competitors from the twin towns were put up in hostel accommodation over the weekend, and enjoyed the opportunity to meet young people from across Europe.

Among the other events provided for visitors during the weekend was a church service to mark the 50th anniversary of the twinning agreement between Mindelheim and Bourg de Péage, and a tour of the town.

The East Grinstead contingent also visited Munich, visiting the Olympic Stadium and Tower.

Twinning chairman Ken Averill said: “All our team members gave of their best, and they were a real credit to the town.”