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Enemy Alien Reading and in Conversation

Run by Light Theatre Company CIC

Story telling, book presentation and discussion on the life of the Sekules family who came as refugees to Northern Ireland in 1947

Enemy Alien - Walter’s Journey through Adversity is written by Csilla Toldy. It is an illustrated book for young readers from the age of 8 - 99, telling the true story of Walter Sekules, who came to NI as a child in 1947, having survived the Holocaust in Siberia. His family went on to establish a knitting factory in Kilkeel where they often employed up to a hundred women, from both sides of the community, providing work during the Troubles. They contributed to the prosperity of the society and connected people from both sides of the community. Vicky Blades, actor, will read from the book and Csilla Toldy, the author will interview Esther Bloch (Sekules), Walter’s youngest sister

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14 Oct

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Traditional music evening event

When
Tue 14 Oct · 6.30pm
Where
Lurgan Library 1 Carnegie Street, Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon
Finished Invitation only In person
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Poetry group on the theme of connections

When
Tue 14 Oct · 11.30am
Where
Ballymena Central Library 5 Pat's Brae, Mid & East Antrim
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Tour or walk

Ulster Museum: Tour of Troubles and Beyond

A guided tour of Ulster Museum's Troubles and Beyond exhibition, as part of Good Relations Week

When
Tue 14 Oct · 2pm
Where
Ulster Museum Stranmillis Road, Belfast
Finished Invitation only In person