It is quite difficult to say much new about the Holocaust Centre, but I think we all enjoyed?? not the correct word I know; but I do think we enjoyed each others company.
The visit began well with Vallances Coach and Chris the driver whom we have had many times before. I think I will have to buy him a new joke book though. On such a cold day the hot drink on arrival was very welcome and we drank it as we watched the introductory film. Wandering round the exhibits made us wonder how supposed human beings could do such awful things to other humans. The talk by two younger people explaining how their grandmother or grandmother in law survived through the years of ordeal was amazing and she is still alive aged 98. A little later the drinks and cakes at the café plus souvenir shop were well attended before our coach was homeward bound back to Hucknall.
I felt this was an example of cruelty to some sections of people (had they heard of ethnic cleansing then?) that we should all try to ensure does not happen in the future. Incidentally it was suggested that we go again in a couple of years to see if the building alterations are completed. What do you think?
May 21st is the date for our next indoor meeting at Central Methodist Church, time 2pm, when David Amos is coming to give us “A Brief History of Annesley Part ll”. I’m sure those of you who heard part one will want to know the rest of the story which he puts over so well.
Before that though on May 14th at the main u3a meeting, John Godber Centre, Kathy and Sandra will be taking names and money for the Lincoln visit on June 18th: cost is £10.50p which is just the coach fare. We leave Hucknall Ogle Street 10.30am – leave Lincoln 4pm. The table for bookings will be in the refreshment area.
Bye for now
Maureen
