A delegation from Newquay’s twin town in France made a special visit to mark its 40-year association with the town.

Members of Newquay and Dinard Twinning Association enjoyed a reception at the Oceanside on Friday and an evening meal at Porth Veor Hotel on Sunday.

They also had a excursion to Falmouth on Saturday and caught the ferry to Malpas before having lunch lunch at the Alverton Hotel in Truro.

Members went for a walk and had lunch at Lanhydrock on Sunday. Many of the delegates stayed with families in Newquay as well as in hotels.

Mayor Drew Creek announced a re-signing of the twinning charter in 2026 ( )

Mayor Drew Creek announced a re-signing of the twinning charter in 2026, which will be exactly 40 years after the original.

Cllr Creek said: “It was my honour to welcome a delegation from our twinned town of Dinard, France, as we celebrated 40 years of friendship between our two coastal communities.

Mayor Drew Creek welcomed the Dinard delegation at a reception ( )

“Since the original twinning agreement in 1985 and the signing of the charter in Dinard the following year, this special bond has endured thanks in large part to the tireless efforts of Newquay’s Twinning Association.

“With around 40 dedicated members, the association has kept this international friendship alive over the decades, even when enthusiasm elsewhere faded.

“As Mayor, alongside my fellow Green Councillors, I was proud to join the weekend’s events—and what we saw was a relationship that remains strong but has even greater potential.

“That is why I am pushing for more cultural exchanges throughout the year—from student visits to shared economic opportunities to bring our towns closer than ever.

“I announced at the reception to an exciting step a re-signing of the twinning charter in 2026, exactly 40 years after the original.

“In today’s world, where division often overshadows unity, connections like ours are more vital than ever. Reaching across the Channel to our friends in Dinard is not about tradition it is a commitment to the values we share: Liberté, égalité, fraternité.

“Anyone who would like to help strengthen this special bond, why not join the Twinning Association?

“Whether it is hosting visitors, helping organise events, or simply sharing ideas, your involvement can make a real difference Here’s to the next 40 years of friendship—and to making them even brighter.”