File #: TMP-27910    Version: Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Received
File created: 9/28/2021 In control: International Relations Committee
On agenda: 10/5/2021 Final action: 10/5/2021
Title: HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE UNITED KINGDOM UPDATE Bill Sergeant provided an update regarding Harrogate, North Yorkshire United Kingdom. He advised that no response has been received from the Rugby Club in Harrogate, North Yorkshire United Kingdom concerning an exchange between the two municipalities. He advised that they are going to start considering other types of sport leagues or music groups. Mr. Sergeant advised he would contact the Barrie Secondary Schools to determine if there is an interest in pursuing a youth exchange with Harrogate, North Yorkshire United Kingdom. Mr. Sergeant explained that 2023 will mark the 10th Anniversary of the signing of the twinning certificates between the City of Barrie and Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. He mentioned that to mark the occasion, there are tentative plans to host a delegation from Harrogate in 2023. Mr. Sergeant provided an update regarding banners to hang in downtown Barrie during Remembrance Day and to represent the ...

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HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE UNITED KINGDOM UPDATE

 

Bill Sergeant provided an update regarding Harrogate, North Yorkshire United Kingdom.  He advised that no response has been received from the Rugby Club in Harrogate, North Yorkshire United Kingdom concerning an exchange between the two municipalities. He advised that they are going to start considering other types of sport leagues or music groups.

 

Mr. Sergeant advised he would contact the Barrie Secondary Schools to determine if there is an interest in pursuing a youth exchange with Harrogate, North Yorkshire United Kingdom.

 

Mr. Sergeant explained that 2023 will mark the 10th Anniversary of the signing of the twinning certificates between the City of Barrie and Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. He mentioned that to mark the occasion, there are tentative plans to host a delegation from Harrogate in 2023.

 

Mr. Sergeant provided an update regarding banners to hang in downtown Barrie during Remembrance Day and to represent the City’s twinning/partnership. He mentioned that he has been working with staff in Access Barrie concerning the banners.