In 2015, Holocaust Memorial Day will be commemorated by a commemoration service and a tree planting ceremony on

Tuesday 27th January.

Tree PlanTing CeremonyTuesday 27Th January, 2015, 12.00 midday

CoCkeThursT Park, easTwoodAt this ceremony to commemorate the lives of those who perished in the Nazi Holocaust and more recent genocides, the Worshipful the Mayor,

Councillor Chris Walker, will plant a tree. All are welcome to attend.

Location for Holocaust Memorial tree planting 2015.Liquidamber styraciflua (Sweet Gum)

HOLOCAUSTMEMORIALDAY 27/1/15

‘If something happens, I would want there to be somebody who would remember that someone named D. Berger had once lived. This will make things easier for me in the difficult moments.’David Berger, in his last letter before being murdered by Nazis in Vilnius, 1941

Last Letters from the Holocaust (ed. Walter Zwi Bacharach), Yad Vashem and Devora Publishing Company, 2004

This annual event is a time for reflection on the genocides that have occurred over the last century and what we can do to build a safer and more inclusive society. The commemoration includes music, poetry, drama and an address by local resident, Mr Leslie Kleinman. Mr Kleinman regularly talks to schools and community groups across Europe about his experiences in Auschwitz, promoting love, tolerance and respect amongst all people.

This free event is open to all and guests are invited to arrive early in order to view the exhibitions. Parking is available in the Civic Centre car park, off Carnarvon Road, and will be free for this event.

holoCausT memorial day CommemoraTionTuesday 27Th January 2015, 5.30Pm (doors oPen 5Pm)

CounCil Chamber, souThend CiviC CenTre, viCToria avenue, souThend-on-sea

holoCausT memorial day exhibiTionAn exhibition entitled “Heroes of our Time” will be on show in the area

outside the Council Chamber on 27th January. This is a detailed account of the 1984 genocide in Rwanda, produced by the Survivors Fund SURF. There will also be an exhibition “Doubletake” by local photographer David Shields,

and pieces of literature and writing by local residents.

“heroes of our Time” will be on disPlay aT The forum gallery from monday 19Th – saTurday 31sT January.

hmd: 2015 – keeP The memory alive Tuesday, 27 January, 2015