Holocaust Memorial Day in Kettering

Victims of the holocaust will be remembered in Kettering this year as part of Holocaust Memorial Day.

The event will take place in the Manor House Gardens, off Sheep Street, at 2pm on Monday 27 January 2025.

Hosted by the Mayor of Kettering, Cllr Craig Skinner, the event consists of a short, non-denominational service of remembrance for victims of genocide worldwide including current conflicts.

The Holocaust Memorial Flag will be raised during the service from the flagpole in front of the municipal offices in Bowling Green Road.

Cllr Craig Skinner, Mayor of Kettering said: "Everyone is welcome to attend this act of commemoration. It is so important that we take time out to remember victims of holocaust across the world, and honour the memory of all those who have died."

The service will be led by Reverend Angie Milne and this year will involve pupils from Kettering Science Academy.