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4 December 2019
Vol 26 l Issue 49
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VILLAGE SCHOOL PUPILS’ ARTWORK TO FEATURE AT HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL
Youngsters’ design chosen by distinguished panel for national exhibition to commemorate the 75th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau Report by Henry James A MEMORIAL flame created by pupils from Up Holland Roby Mill Primary school has been selected by a distinguished panel of judges to feature as part of a national art exhibition to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of AuschwitzBirkenau. The artwork, which is 60cms high, is one of 75 memorial flames chosen to represent each year since the liberation of Auschwitz. These will be displayed at an exhibition to be unveiled at the UK Ceremony for Holocaust Memorial Day in London on January 27 at which numerous VIPs are expected to be in attendance. More than 300 groups from across the country registered to take part in the nationwide competition launched by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) to encourage more people to remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. Panellists judging the competition were Sarah Donaldson, arts editor at the Observer; Nick Sharratt, renowned illustrator and author; Kathleen Soriano, chair of the Liverpool Biennial, and judge on SkyArts Artist of the Year; Anita Peleg, HMDT trustee and daughter of Naomi Blake, a sculptor and Holocaust survivor; and Olivia Marks-Woldman, chief executive of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.
Proud staff and pupils at Up Holland Roby Mill Primary School with their artwork.
Speaking about the theme for HMD commemorations in 2020, Stand Together and the group’s inspiration for getting involved in the project, head of school, Nicola Grand, said: “As part of our topic on war, we learnt about the Holocaust and the events of World War Two.
“Our children were shocked at the treatment of people and felt strongly about being involved in the Memorial Day. Being a small, village church school all our children are part of the ‘Roby Mill family’ and everyone was involved in the design and production of our flame. “Our Flame of Hope includes quotes from Anne Frank’s diary and buttons to create a mosaic effect, both of which link to the standing together theme. “The children were overjoyed when they were told the news that their work will be part of the national exhibition in London and as a school, we are so proud of our wonderful, talented children.” Sarah Donaldson, arts editor for the Observer, said: “The 75 Memorial Flames project is a brilliant project that shows how effective art can be in bringing together people from all walks of life to engage on a particular issue. We’ve seen entries from school children, youth groups, prison inmates, interfaith groups, craft groups, and others, and the quality and diversity of the responses has been really impressive.” Chief executive of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, Olivia Marks-Woldman, said: “It is hugely encouraging to have received so many submissions to this project and from so many different types of groups. “The project has truly been nationwide and at a time when we know identity-based hostility is increasing, it is heartening to see so many groups and communities come together and pay tribute to victims of the Holocaust in this way.”
The Duck landlord Lee McCoy and regular Janet Neely with one of their fundraising ideas.
Pub landlord organises bumper day out for local community
STAFF and regulars at a Skelmersdale pub are aiming to bring some early festive cheer to their local community by organising a day trip to a popular theme park for more than 100 people - including 74 youngsters. Lee McCoy, landlord of The Duck in Birleywood, Digmoor, came up with the idea to raise money for a special day out at Gulliver’s World. And with a helping hand from his mum, Tracey Nelson and family friend, Lisa Rooney, he set about organising a number of fundraising events. Regulars at the pub happily took up the cause supporting events including a Spot The Ball competition, a lottery bonus ball draw and a Kids Fun Day in August, while local taxi firm Skem Express Cars chipped in with a donation. Now the 114-strong group all from the Digmoor area - 74 children and 40 adults - are due to set off for the Warrington-based attraction on Sunday, December 8 in a double-decker bus and a coach. Total cost of the trip is estimated at around £3,000. Continued inside
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