RESIDENTS of Sherborne’s twin town Granville, Normandy, enjoyed a swap – or jumelage – with town members recently.

The visitors stayed in the homes of local Sherbornians and took day trips around the area.

The Granvillaise arrived on Monday afternoon and witnessed the mayor making ceremony, courtesy of the outgoing Mayor Juliette Pentolfe and new Mayor Margaret Crossman.

During their stay, they enjoyed a guided visit round Sherborne Abbey and had the option to visit nearby gardens such as Stourhead and Minterne. A 40th anniversary celebration dinner was held at The Grange at Oborne, where the visitors were entertained by stars of Milborne Port Opera, Jessie Stones and pianist Fiona.

A visit to the City of Wells provided the opportunity for a guided tour in French or English around the gorgeous cathedral and wonderful house and gardens at the Bishop’s Palace. And what visit to Sherborne would be complete without fish and chips, courtesy of Mo and his team at the Cross Keys.