Madeiran links to Littlehampton sealed with gifts as ministers visit
GIFTS were exchanged to cement links between Arun district and Madeira, when government visitors from the Portuguese island visited Littlehampton.
Arun vice-chairman Councillor Dougal Maconachie, his wife Cllr Jacqui Maconachie and chief executive Nigel Lynn welcomed the ministers to the Arun Civic Centre.
Minister of culture, tourism and transport Dr Conceicao Estudante and her colleague, director of emigration Goncalo Nuno dos Santos were accompanied by José Andrade, president of Littlehampton-based traditional Madeiran music and dance group Perola do Atlantico, to be taken on a tour of the civic suite, including the council chamber, before enjoying afternoon tea.
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