2024 Presentation ambassade 1 UK Londres_Llandudno.pdf

Welsh Week

Swiss Embassy London 29 th February 2024

Llandudno/Champery Twining

Key Benefits/Aims of the Twining Trade

Cultural Exchange

Sport Exchange

Local businesses explore new markets – Penderyn, Great Orme Gin

Showcase Food & Drink from the region

Skiing – visits from youth regional ski team training on the dry slope

Share good practice – tourism businesses Wider reach across North Wales with help from Welsh Office and Swiss Embassy – UK/Swiss trade deal

Learn and understand different cultures leading to long term friendships Cultural Festivals – Victorian Extravaganza, Swiss National Day Future plans for cultural exchanges for young people

Mountain running – Dents du Midi Mountain Race held every September. Team of Llandudno based runners heading out there this Autumn Future plans for Llandudno kids to experience mountain biking & hiking in the Alps – summer trip

Financial Inclusion We will work with community groups in both Towns to identity individuals who may be financially less well-off and provide them with opportunities to participate in cultural, sporting and trade events through subsidised trips/tickets to events.

But we need support from businesses and individuals to do this.

SUPPORTERS so far…. u

Alpine Coaches Dunoon HotelGreat Orme Gin Llandudno Town Council Llandudno Ski Centre Mostyn Estates North Wales Tourism Penderyn Poyntons Butchers Tir Prince Leisure Zip World

Events so far 1st April 2022 15th Edition of the Welsh Alpine Championship ski week in Champéry. Supported by the British Embassy.

Visit of a business delegation from Llandudno and North Wales Signing of a MOU in Champéry for the twinning

Events so far May 2022 Visit of a delegation from Champery and first official meeting in Llandudno

Events so far June 2022 Ski team Dents du Midi go practice in the Llandudno Snwosport Centre 15 Kids of the region aged 12 to 16 go for a week in Wales to practice skiing on the dry ski slope of Llandudno

Events so far August 1st 2022 Swiss National– signing of the Twining agreement attended by the Mayors of Llandudno & Champery

Events so far December 2022 Visit of the Christmas Parade in Llandudno by a delegation of Champéry

Events so far January 2023 16th Edition of the Welsh Alpine Championship ski week in Champéry.

Supported by the British Embassy.

Participation of a Delegation of Llandudno and Mr. Richard Parks

Events so far March 2023 Trade Delegation meeting hosted by Champery in March 2023 attended

by Welsh businesses connected to Llandudno Unveiling of the twining plaque with the British Ambassador

Events so far July 2023 Ski team Dents du Midi go practice in the Llandudno Snwosport Centre 15 Kids of the region aged 12 to 16 go for a week in Wales to practice skiing on the dry ski slope of Llandudno Promotional event of Region Dents du Midi on the Llandudno Pier with Swiss food & drink

Events so far September 2023 1-4 September 2023 – Champery Counsel Visit including trade meeting on 4th September hosted by the Twining Committee and led by the Welsh Office attended by the Secretary of State for Wales and the Swiss Ambassador for the UK.

Events so far September 2023 Trail des Dents du Midi September 2023 saw the team of 15 intrepid mountain runner, from Conwy, embark on a challenge to take part in either the full distance event (57km) or the half distance (32km).The weather was kind on the day, and in fact the sun protection was needed, resulting in some high temperatures at times making progress tough for competitors.

Everyone who took part finished their respective distances, and along the way found a love for new part of the world, with intentions to tell others about it and to return to Champery

Events so far January 2024 17th Edition of the Welsh Alpine Championship ski week in Champéry.

Supported by the British Embassy

Future Events A Swiss Week promotional event on the Pier in Llandudno Welsh Bike park advertising on site of the European Downhill Championships – summer 2024 World Championships Raclette 2025 with event at the UK Embassy Bern Campaign to promote school exchanges and youth internships

Long Term objectives Work on developing trade on different products (Food & Beverage, Tourism cross-promotion, Aston Martin) Develop school and cultural exchanges to involve kids and parents in the twinning process Promote language learning with exchanges and youth internships - BioArk Work on exchanging technologies for green and carbon neutral energy

Henri-Pierre GALLETTI Chairman of the Board

One of the oldest tourist destinations in Switzerland!

Authentic swiss village

The Palladium

The Cantines

The World Cup downhill track

Plateau de Barme

The Swiss Wall Chavanette

Region Dents du Midi & Portes du Soleil

1 region, 6 villages & resorts, 4 seasons

Land of adventure

Check out the full calendar on regiondentsdumidi.ch

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24-26 October 2025 2nd edition

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Thank you !