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A Hard Gospel Seminar - 'Beyond the Box', 7th December 2006
Remembrance?Whose story is it anyway?
Venue: The Junction, 8 Bishop Street, Derry/Londonderry
Date: Thursday, 7 December 2006
Time: 10.30 a.m. ? 12.30 p.m.
For the second seminar of the ?Beyond the Box? series of public forums, The Junction and the Hard Gospel have chosen to address the issue of remembrance under the engaging title of ?Remembrance?Whose story is it anyway?? The objective of this series of talks is to address the hard issues in today?s Northern Ireland and to enable new and creative thinking that goes beyond the predictable.
The seminar on Thursday, 7th December at The Junction will bring together Alan McBride, WAVE trauma centre and Gerry O?Hara, former Sinn Fein Mayor of Derry/Londonderry. Prof Gillian Robinson, INCORE, will be chairing the session.
Amongst others, the speakers will be encouraged to address the following issues:
How is our community to come to terms with the events of the Troubles?
What are the pitfalls and dangers inherent in dealing with the past?
Is it impossible for our community to have a shared narrative of the past, or is it necessary?
How might dealing with the past bring healing or increased division?
In a joint statement, Earl Storey (Hard Gospel) and Audrey Guichon (The Junction) said:
?These are hard questions. But they are questions that need to be addressed and we need to face up to the challenges they represent if society in Northern Ireland is to move forward. Remembrance is one of the most challenging issues still prevailing. We need to make discussion about remembrance possible and to engage with the heart of such issues that are creating or worsening societal divisions.?
The seminar is open to all and is free of charge. A light lunch is provided.
For further information, and to confirm your attendance, please contact Earl Storey (m) +44 (0)7752841802 or Audrey Guichon Tel: +44 (0)28 7136 1942 or Email A Guichon