Banbridge will be rolling out the red carpet on Thursday 9 May 2024 as it welcomes a delegation from the French town of Ruelle-sur-Touvre to celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of the borough’s longest and strongest international linkages Alderman Margaret Tinsley will welcome distinguished guests from Ruelle-sur-Touvre to partake in a day long celebration marking this landmark event a tour of the town including the unveiling of a special 30th Anniversary bench in Solitude Park round table discussions and presentations from officials of both towns plus the day will culminate with a wonderful celebratory event in the Southern Regional College Banbridge campus featuring a host of cultural music Since the signing of the first Town Twinning Charter in May 1994 the link between the two towns has stood the test of time thanks to the commitment of Banbridge Twinning Association and the local community who have welcomed our French friends into their homes down through the years Many lifelong friendships have been forged cultures shared and everlasting memories made through exchange trips organised for both the younger and older generation – providing mutually beneficial opportunities to learn about each other’s culture Speaking ahead of the historic anniversary the Lord Mayor said “I am delighted to welcome our French friends from Ruelle-sur-Touvre to celebrate our continued twinning and commemorate the bond our two communities fondly share I would also like to thank the Banbridge Twinning Association for their enduring commitment over the past three decades in ensuring the friendship between our two towns continues to grow and develop.” members of the local Banbridge community are invited to help honour this wonderful achievement and enjoy the special celebratory event at the Southern Regional College Banbridge campus on Thursday 9 May 2024 from 7 – 9pm which will highlight the lasting legacy of the twinning and present a thoroughly exciting showcase of local cultural entertainment 30th Anniversary Twinning Celebration Event Alderman Margaret Tinsley was delighted to welcome a delegation of distinguished guests from Ruelle-sur-Touvre in France to Banbridge Civic Building for a Civic Reception on Thursday 9 May as part of the celebrations to mark the 30th anniversary of the twinning of both towns The French delegation led by Mayor of Ruelle-sur-Touvre consisted of dignitaries from the town and members of the Ruelle Twinning Committee who have worked closely with their Co Down counterparts in establishing and growing one of the borough’s longest and strongest international linkages To commemorate this historic event a special 30th Anniversary Park Bench was unveiled in Solitude Park to mark the lasting bond between the two towns The delegation also enjoyed a walking tour of the town centre and partook in presentations as well as round table discussions with representatives from Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Celebrations continued in the evening with a special 30th Anniversary event at the Southern Regional College Banbridge Campus where the twinning groups MLA’s and members of the public were entertained with a superb selection of music song and stories and presentations with received a rapturous reception from all in attendance Alderman Margaret Tinsley said; “Enjoying today’s celebrations with our friends from Ruelle-sur-Touvre has once again highlighted the importance and benefits that town twinning can bring by coming together we are also able to share our civic responsibilities learn from each of our experiences and embrace our combined cultures Both towns share a long history and I am sure our bonds will strengthen and grow for many years to come I would like to thank the Twinning Associations from both Banbridge and Ruelle-sur-Touvre for their continued dedication and also to the Community Planning team at ABC Council who made today’s events such a success.” Chairperson of the Banbridge Twinning Association Gilbert Lee commented; The concept of town twinning began after the Second World War to build relationships between countries across Europe enabling people to gain an understanding of each others culture and create friendships This year we were honoured to welcome 27 delegates from Ruelle who were all are warmly hosted in our members’ homes The link between Banbridge and Ruelle has remained strong throughout the past 30 years and will remain so for many years into the future.” Lydie Lavenot added; Our objectives as a twinning group have always been for a stronger future together and to strengthen the link between Banbridge and Ruelle-sur-Touvre as we officially celebrate the 30th Anniversary of our twinning I would like to pay tribute to the pioneers from both towns who originally signed the Town Twinning Charter in May 1994 as well as the different chairpersons before me who worked hard towards a better knowledge solidarity and a true friendship between our two communities.” Home » Naval Group teaming with French Startup to develop drone swarm solutions The fight against asymmetric warfare is one of the major concerns of 21st century navies Drone swarms or robot swarms represent both a threat and an opportunity for existing fleets They thus make it possible to carry out new forms of missions that are complementary to conventional vectors Navy missions can therefore be impacted by these new technologies Dronisos is one of the few companies in the world capable of simultaneously deploying five hundred to one thousand aerial drones that act in concert thanks to artificial intelligence The start-up has been deploying its know-how for the past five years in particular for large events and theme parks around the world mini swarms of drones dedicated to specific security missions: lighting radiological mapping or people or equipment research is therefore strengthening its research and development activities in the field of drones The signing of this partnership is part of the company’s innovation approach which already brings together laboratories industrialists and navies around the theme of drone swarms Naval Group and Icarus Swarms have formalized their partnership in a memorandum of understanding signed on February The complementary expertise of Naval Group and Icarus Swarms in the field of drone swarms should lead to the emergence of tomorrow’s uses This partnership has already led to regular trials some of which are carried out in collaboration with the French Navy Naval Group and Icarus Swarms have already carried out simulated attacks of ten to one hundred drones to test systems for detecting asymmetric threats using Dronisos’ Certifence product In a prospective approach similar to the one of the Red Team1 Naval Group imagines the usecases and new threats of tomorrow bedeployed underwater and in the air to protect the diving and surfacing of a submarine fromdetection These new applications will be developed and tested at the NavalGroup site in Angoulême-Ruelle as well as at the Dronisos offices in Bordeaux The Angoulême-Ruelle site specializes in the design testing and maintenance of awide range of equipment for the surface and submarine vessels of its navy customers Naval Group’s 4700m2 building based in Ruelle sur Touvre will welcome the project team in the coming months to continuethe exchanges and explore future joint developments Naval News brings you news coverage of the latest naval defense shows & events We are also reporting on naval technology from all over the world You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed As volunteers continue to play their part in clearing rubbish from our roadsides and public spaces during the annual Big Spring Clean a new Council-led campaign aimed at curbing littering is gathering momentum Bin It’ initiative features a poster and sticker which appeals directly to shoppers at our local supermarkets to dispose of their rubbish in bins once they are finished with their food and drinks The colourful artwork on the stickers which are affixed to food and drinks by local businesses were designed by talented Portadown pupil Zara Cousins and her important message is reaching more and more people as the campaign continues to grow 22 businesses throughout the borough have enrolled in the anti-litter campaign and one of those is Rice’s Supermarket in Keady Paul Rice said the feedback from customers has been very encouraging “This is something which we were delighted to get involved with It is a very practical and effective way of getting the message across to people to bin their rubbish when they are finished with their food and drinks,” said Paul “We know that the vast majority of people would never drop rubbish from their cars but we want to reach out to those other people who still need to be reminded “A lot of the rubbish we see along the roads in the countryside These can be really damaging to the environment and the wildlife so anything that encourages people to think again has to be a good thing and we have already received a very positive response from our customers “I would encourage other businesses to get on board with this campaign and the simple message for everyone is Don’t Fling It – Bin It.” The Ancient Cathedral City of Armagh is undoubtedly one of the most visually stunning and historically intriguing locations on the island of Ireland From pre-historic landscapes to an unmatched Georgian architecture modern day Armagh is built against a rich backdrop of antiquity clearly visible through its iconic buildings and beautiful open spaces One of the best ways to discover the delights of the city is through an official guided walking tour Under the guidance of an experienced tour guide you can walk through Armagh’s vibrant and varied history as you hear stories and anecdotes about the area learn about the city’s renowned Georgian architecture and take a leisurely stroll along the distinct cobbled streets as you uncover some of the city’s hidden gems along the way Guided walking tours operate Thursday – Saturday at 11 am The meeting point is the main entrance to Armagh County Museum on The Mall Sensible footwear and clothing is recommended and please note some uneven steep or narrow streets will be part of the tour As an addition to the walking tour programme this year there will be a guided tour of the Archbishop’s Palace on Sundays in June This tour will provide a glimpse into the Palace building its history and heritage and an insight into the life of Archbishop Robinson who built it Tickets must be booked online by visiting visitarmagh.com/walkingtours For further information please email document.getElementById("eeb-697534-756197").innerHTML = 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d’entretenir la végétation autour des réseaux électriques «J’ai senti une première piqûre sur la cuisse et je me suis retourné: là j’avais un nuage noir en face de moi peut-être deux secondes et puis ils ont attaqué.» Dans la nuée: des centaines «J’étais dans la nacelle Mon collègue a aussitôt essayé de m’éloigner de l’arbre mais il a dû s’enfuir en courant Lui aussi a été piqué.» coincé à 12 mètres de haut «Ils passent sous le casque de sécurité me piquent à travers mes gants.» Au bout de quelques secondes « Je suis tombé dans la nacelle mais j’ai pensé: je vais pas crever là L’érable représente sa seule porte de sortie: l’élagueur raconte avoir sauté le 1,50 mètre qui sépare sa nacelle du tronc de l’arbre «C’est mon boulot d’être grimpeur c’est ça qui m’a sauvé.» Il se laisse glisser le long du tronc qui arrache la peau de ses avant-bras «Mais mon pied se coince dans une branche et je me retrouve la tête à l’envers toujours poursuivi par les frelons.» finit par parvenir à se redresser pour atteindre le sol «Des voisins et mon collègue sont venus me porter: j’étais conscient mais vidé je suis monté jusqu’à 19.» Il raconte la douleur: pas sur le coup - «Avec la panique vous ne sentez rien.» - «Je compare ça à une rage de dents amplifiée ça fait comme un étau qui vous écrase la tête Je demandais à ce qu’on m’asperge la figure d’eau pour calmer les brûlures.» Le bourdonnement de la nuée de frelons il l’a entendu durant les deux jours qui ont suivi son accident il montre des photos de lui: le visage enflé - il a été piqué plus de trente fois à la tête - «On aurait dit que j’avais pris 30 kilos je me faisais peur.» À Girac même le centre anti-poison a appelé pour prendre de ses nouvelles dire qu’il avait beaucoup de chance d’être encore en vie «Je ne suis pas allergique aux piqûres de frelons.» Avec le soutien de sa femme aussi et la solidarité de ses collègues et de son patron mais les médecins de Girac vont continuer de le suivre mais peut-être est-ce dû aux médicaments plutôt qu’aux piqûres.» Damien Cherouvrier tient à ce que son histoire serve d’avertissement aux gens qui découvrent un nid dans leur jardin «Qu’ils ne jouent pas les kamikazes qu’ils appellent un professionnel.» Pour les élagueurs surtout quand il y a encore des feuilles dans les arbres et malgré toute leur vigilance «les nids de frelons représentent une menace invisible.» il sera arrêté au moins trois semaines «Mais j’espère pouvoir reprendre le travail le plus vite possible c’est encore là que je suis le mieux.» ils permettent de soutenir le travail des 40 journalistes de notre rédaction qui s'engagent à vous proposer chaque jour une information de qualité vous pourrez accéder aux contenus et fonctionnalités gratuites que propose notre site young people and local community members recently gathered at a Community Wellbeing Event held at St Mary’s Youth Club Craigavon PCSP in partnership with the Southern Drug & Alcohol Coordination Team (SDACT) the event aimed to provide valuable guidance on alcohol drugs and mental health by enhancing awareness of the support services available and facilitating easier access to these resources this event also featured information stands with details on the support services for drugs as well as offering attendees a number of workshops including health checks Guest Speaker Lauren O’Malley delivered an impactful talk sharing her personal journey and demonstrating remarkable resilience in overcoming challenges Her story serves as a source of inspiration and hope for others facing similar struggles Le derby de l’Isère entre Valence/Romans et le leader Grenoble lance la 26e journée de Pro D2 jeudi soir Grenoble veut poursuivre sa marche avant lors du derby face à Valence-Romans jeudi (21h) en match d’ouverture de la 26e journée du championnat tandis que Béziers et Provence s’affrontent le lendemain dans un choc entre prétendants à la montée Grâce à sa victoire contre Mont-de-Marsan (47-26) Grenoble s’est relancé après deux 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