A new sign commemorating 30 years of partnership with Warwick's twin town of Verden in Germany was unveiled in St Nicholas Park last week.

Last year, 30 cherry trees were planted in the park to celebrate the milestone, with a similar tree planting event also taking place in Verden.

Warwick District Council (WDC) said the trees and their colourful blossom are a symbol of the friendship between the two towns and the connection everyone who lives in Verden and Warwick continues to enjoy every day.

The sign was unveiled by the Mayor of Warwick, Cllr Oliver Jacques, and WDC's chairman, Cllr Sidney Syson, along with young adults from across Europe taking part in EuroCamp 2023.

The two-week event brings together young people from Warwick and Verden, as well as Warwick's other twin town, Saumur in France, and from its friendship towns of Havelberg in Germany and Formigine in Italy, for a cultural experience and community art project.

The tree planting initiative has been led by Warwick Town Council with funding and tree planting support from WDC.

It is also one of several community projects being facilitated by Warwick District Council as part of their 'Trees for our Future' campaign.

Cllr Jacques, said: "How fabulous for our Eurocamp students to be part of celebrating Warwick twinning in action.

"They can now share their experiences and talk first-hand about how active and welcoming Warwick is, enjoying the close ties with our twin town of Verden."

Cllr Syson added: "It was a joy to be there last year to see these trees go into the ground, and now to be back and seeing them thriving is delightful.

"These trees stand as a reminder of the importance of friendship, partnership and hope for the future."

Information and contact details on the 'Trees for our Future' scheme can be found on our website.