FRENCH students have been brushing up their English skills during work placements in Bude.

With help from Bude Stratton Twinning Association, two French students travelled to the town for work experience.

Marine l'Haridon from Quimper is a receptionist at the Look Group's, Tate of St Ives and Royal Cornwall Museum's art exhibition currently on display at The Castle in Bude. She has been showing people around and helping with school groups.

Bertrand is getting experience of the many departments at Wroes as well as helping in the coffee shop.

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