Holocaust Memorial Day

It is two weeks until Eastbourne will commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day with two special events.

Organised and sponsored by Eastbourne Borough Council, the theme of the events at the Tennis Centre, College Road, Eastbourne, on Thursday, 24 January will be “Torn from home”.

Local author Dorit Oliver-Wolff will retell her inspirational life story of bravery and fortitude at the first event from 4.45pm to 6.15pm.

The second main event from 6.30pm will remember those who suffered in the Holocaust under Nazi persecution and in subsequent genocides.

Opened by Eastbourne Mayor Councillor Gill Mattock, the event will include testimony from a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, performances by the International Voice Orchestra and the retelling of the Belsen Concentration Camp liberation.

Booking for both events is essential, places are limited.

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Light refreshments will be served.

Essential Event Information

From Yellow Star to Pop Star

4.45pm – 6.15pm, Thurs 24 January 2019

Local author, Dorit Oliver-Wolff, retells her inspirational life story of bravery and fortitude enabling her to survive the Holocaust and become a star!

Buffet served from 4.45pm for a 5.15pm start.

Eastbourne’s Holocaust Memorial Event

6.30pm to 8.30pm, Thurs 24 January 2019

The event will commemorate those who suffered in The Holocaust under Nazi Persecution and in subsequent genocides such as those in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.

The event will include:

• Testimony of Rwandan genocide survivor
• Retelling of Belsen Concentration Camp liberation
• Performances by The International Voice Orchestra
• Various readings and poetry

6.30pm welcome drinks, 7pm start.

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