The exchange programme has been running for 7 years now and between
150 to 200 young people have benefited from it. The link is between
Seaham Youth Club and their German counterparts 'B15' from Gerlingen.
The young people who have been on these exchanges are normally aged
from 15 to 21. The main purpose for these links and visits is the
cultural aspect, " learning new cultures and seeing different ideas and
practices". It is also about forming new friendships.
During the trips
visits are arranged and these have included a trip to the Nissan car
factory, the Euro. building in Strasbourg and a trip down an old pit
in East Durham.