CELEBRATIONS to mark 30 years of twinning between Launceston and Plestin les Grèves were enjoyed by about 150 twinners from both sides of The Channel over the weekend. Picnics and parties, games and dancing, outings and reminiscences played a big part in the activities of a busy three days — the mood was informal and the accent was on fun, friendship and the shared future. Founder members from both Plestin and Launceston were among the twinners and some families — like the Worths from Launceston — had three generations taking part in the celebrations. More than 60 people from Plestin, in Brittany, arrived in Launceston late on Friday night and the celebrations got underway next morning when the mayor of Launceston, Cllr Dave Gordon, hosted a reception at Lawrence House Museum. He said:?"We are two communities separated by sea, language and history, but one thing is shared by these communities and that is a strong friendship. "It is wonderful now to see some of the younger generation taking an active part in twinning and I give a very warm welcome to these young people." For the full report, and a round-up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the Post.