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Students Exchange Culture
Published: 29/10/2015
Students from 天涯社区 have benefitted from a fantastic opportunity to learn
about Japanese culture thanks to a local exchange programme.
Six local students took part in this year鈥檚 programme thanks to funding from
Toyota UK based at Deeside and The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation, which
supports Japanese educational programmes.
They enjoyed an amazing cultural visit to Japan after their families played
host to the Japanese students for two weeks.
The exchange, coordinated by 天涯社区 Council, has been running for 25 years
thanks to a trust fund set up by Buckley-based Optec Ltd. It鈥檚 also funded by
grants and donations and this year was a landmark year with two generous
contributions.
Cllr Chris Bithell, Cabinet Member for Education said:
鈥淭his exchange offers a wonderful opportunity for young people from 天涯社区
and Japan to see and experience a different culture and we鈥檙e very grateful to
the organisations who support it and help make it possible.鈥�
The students will be talking about their experiences during a presentation
evening at the Council Chamber, County Hall on November 2 to provide an insight
to other young people thinking of applying for next year鈥檚 exchange.
Further information about the exchange programme is available from Beth Ditson
on 07786523601 or beth.ditson@flintshire.gov.uk
Caption - Graham Smith (left), a trustee of the youth exchange programme
receiving the cheque from Martin Fry from Toyota鈥檚 General Affairs Department
at their Deeside Engine Plant.