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2018.
Great Get Together at The Peace Museum

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Sarah Bartey

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 20, 2018

‘Great Get Together at The Peace Museum'.

 

As part of the Great Get Together weekend The Peace Museum will be holding a Special Open Day on Saturday 23rd June 2018.

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The Great Get Together weekend is inspired by the words of Jo Cox MP, who was killed on 16 June 2016, and in her maiden speech to parliament said "we have more in common and are far more united than that which divides us".

Over the Great Get Together weekend of 22-24 June, thousands of communities up and down the country will be coming together to celebrate everything we have in common.

Join The Peace Museum on Saturday 23rd June, 11 am - 3 pm for a Great Get Together open day. Bring your friends, family and neighbours for fun family activities, tea, coffee, cake and chat. Guided tour available on request.

Free entry, everybody welcome, drop in.

(Please note: unfortunately, The Peace Museum is up some 60 steps with no lift)

Jo Cox's sister, Kim Leadbeater, said:

"Jo loved a celebration and, speaking as a proud Yorkshire lass, nobody can rival us for the best parties, but there are so many wonderful events planned for the end of June that I wish I could get to all of them. Britain is once again coming together to show our country at its best. Whether it's the big community gatherings or the dozens of smaller events, including boat races, musical extravaganzas and street parties, this will be a weekend to remember.

""I'm touched by how many people say they remember my sister's words in Parliament when she said we have more in common than that which divides us. On June 22-24 we can prove her right and help continue the work she started.

"I'm sure the events in Bradford will be a huge success and I hope everybody who gets involved has an amazing time"

 

 

 

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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Sarah Bartey at 01274 780241 or email at sarah.bartey@peacemuseum.org.uk.

 

 

 

 


Notes to the editor:

The Peace Museum

The Peace Museum occupies three small, unique galleries in one of Bradford's many fine Victorian buildings. It is the only accredited museum of its kind in the UK and is a member of the International Network of Museums for Peace. The Peace Museum tells the stories of those who have campaigned for peace and end to conflict and violence, locally, nationally and internationally, through a 7000 item collection. The Museum is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10am till 4pm. Other times may be possible with prior arrangement. www.peacemuseum.org.uk

 

The Great Get Together

The 2018 Great Get Together builds on the success of last year when over 120,000 events, large and small, took place across the UK to mark the first anniversary of the murder of Jo Cox MP. At the request of her parents and sister, Kim Leadbeater, the occasion has been moved to what would have been Jo's birthday weekend, June 22-24. The popular mix of streets parties, BBQs, picnics and Iftars will be supplemented with sporting events and occasions to bridge community divisions and make new connections. All of them are inspired by Jo's first speech to parliament when she said "we are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides us".

Once again the Great Get Together has teamed up with an exciting team of partners including the FA, Women's Institute, NCVO, the Scouts, Girl Guiding, Royal British Legion, RSPB, The Challenge, Airbnb, Tesco and many more. www.greatgettogether.org

 

The Jo Cox Foundation

Jo Cox's life was marked by her compassion and by her passion. She worked tirelessly for a fairer, kinder and more tolerant world. And she believed passionately that even the greatest challenges could be overcome. Jo was murdered on the 16th June 2016 in the place she loved - Batley and Spen - doing the work she loved, as an MP on behalf of her constituents. The Jo Cox Foundation has been established to support her friends, family and colleagues in their efforts to continue her work and to highlight the issues she cared about so deeply. Led by her example, we are restless for change. Just as she did, we believe in working together with individuals and organisations that share the commitment to a fairer, kinder more tolerant world. www.jocoxfoundation.org

 

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