NOW in its 49th year Holsworthy's twinning arrangement with Aunay-sur-Odon in Normandy continues to flourish, writes Christine Williams.

At lunch time on Friday, May 17 a group of 79 French visitors arrived in the town and were welcomed by their host families. In the afternoon they attended a Devon cream tea reception hosted by Holsworthy Town Council and held in Bodmin St Methodist schoolroom instead of Badock Gardens because of uncertain weather.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the 'Post'.