Weeping Windows
We visited Derby to view Weeping Window, on display at the Silk Mill. It was made by a Derby-based artist Paul Cummins. Each poppy represents a soldier killed in the First World War. The display is on tour round the UK.
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William Booth Birthplace Museum
We visited the William Booth Birthplace Museum in Sneinton, as part of the Heritage Open Days. William Booth was born (10 April 1829) and grew up on the site of the museum. He went on to form the Salvation Army.
Nottingham Women Refugees Celebrate Cultural Diversity
There was lots of tasty cultural food on offer including chicken wings spring rolls & banana’s wrapped in balls – very unusual, different & tasty. Kevin had two plates, Matthew had four plates, and so we made a donation from Inspire. There was no room for cheese & tuna sandwiches we brought with us – the News Group marched them up to the top of Woodborough Road and marched them down again.
The sound quality of the speakers was not fantastic as the Sports Hall was full of echoes, but there was lots of traditional cultural dancing and singing. The Lord Mayor, Michael Edwards popped in for a visit and the members got to shake his hand before he gave a speech about the history and values of cultural diversity in Nottingham.
The Council House visit
We visited the Council House and met Councilor Jackie Morris the Sheriff of Nottingham,
