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- Holocaust Memorial Day Information Sheet (2007)
- Survey Highlights Forgotten Victims of the Nazis (2007)
- 2007 HMD Survey Results (2007)
- Newcastle Celebrates 'The Dignity of Difference' (2007)
- February 2007 Newsletter (2007)
- March 2007 Newsletter (2007)
- Matt Lucas supports HMD 2007 (2007)
- HMDT Annual Conference 2007 (2007)
- HMD 2007 Commemorative Book (2007)
- 75 Days to HMD08 (2007)
- August 2007 Newsletter (2007)
- 25 Days to HMD08 (2007)
- Education Matters Issue 1 (2007)
- Short Film Tender Announcement (2007)
- HMDT Youth Conference (2007)
- June 2007 Newsletter (2007)
- HMDT Volunteer Opportunity (2007)
- HMD08 Pack Delivery Delays (2007)
- September 2007 Newsletter (2007)
- October 2007 Newsletter (2007)
- November 2007 Newsletter (2007)
- December 2007 Newsletter (2007)
- Kristallnacht Anniversary (2007)
- HMD08 - A Message to Football Clubs (2007)
- HMD08 Short Film Competition (2007)
- Ben Helfgott on Desert Island Discs (2007)
- General Romeo Dallaire at National Commemoration (2006)
- Dedication to Holocaust Memorial Day (2006)
- UK Premiere of 'Playing for Time' (2006)
- Prime Minister at National Commemoration (2006)
- Holocaust Memorial Day MySpace – Zlata’s Diaries (2006)
- October 2006 Newsletter (2006)
- December 2006 Newsletter (2006)
- 1st Annual Conference (2006)
- January 2007 Newsletter (2006)
- Newcastle upon Tyne to host HMD 07 (2006)
- Liverpool to host HMD 2008 (2006)
- The Queen to host reception for HMD 05 (2005)
- Appointment of Chair and Trustees (2005)
- London to host HMD 05 (2005)
- 60th Anniversary Commemorations (2005)
- Holocaust Memorial Day Trust welcomes the UN resolution designating an annual Holocaust Memorial Day (2005)
The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust will be holding its second annual conference on Monday 30th April at the Town Hall in Leeds.
This conference will launch the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2008 which is “Imagine…” and is aimed at local event organisers including local authority representatives, teachers, youth workers, and diversity & equality activists and will offer practical support and advice in planning Holocaust Memorial Day events.
The conference includes key-note speeches by Phil Woolas MP, Minister of State for Communities and Local Government and Bob Rosner who came to Britain on the Kindertransport. The conference will also feature workshops, offering examples of best practice, advice and examining the importance of creativity in ensuring meaningful and inclusive commemorations.
Confirmed speakers include:
Bob Rosner – Kindertransport survivor
Gary Everett – Homotopia
Jack Gilbert – Proud Heritage
Jane Cocker – Staffordshire Schools
Jonathan Marshall – Plymouth City Council
Kim Strickson – Kirklees Council
Mel North – Brighton & Hove Council
Michelle Sweeney & Kate Brown – Fife Council
Phil Woolas MP – Minister for Communities & Local Government
Puppet Madness who will perform part of their “Bystander” play, suitable for primary children.
Representatives of Newcastle City Council
Serafim Florea – Refugee & The Arts Initiative
Places at the conference are free but limited. To attend please contact the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, or return the booking form below.
