Holocaust Memorial Day

“Between Life and Death: Stories of Rescue during the Holocaust”. The Forum

This exhibition from the European Network of Remembrance and Solidarity will be on display at The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend on Sea from 6,to 27 January and is free to enter and view.

“80 Candles for 80 Years”.

This exhibition will be on display on the 1st Floor of the Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea, from 18 to 27 January and is free to enter and view.

Service of Commemoration - Sunday 25 January, 3pm in the Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS2 6ER

The service will reflect upon the atrocities of the holocaust and subsequent genocides, and will include music, poetry, readings, and a talk from Marta Josephs, speaking about her late father Andrew Frankel's experiences in the holocaust. The service is free for all to attend.

Holocaust Tree Planting Ceremony - Tuesday 27 January

A tree will be planted on Tuesday 27 January, 12 noon, in the Mayor of Southend's ward in Chalkwell. Exact location to be confirmed.