Republican News · Thursday 23 January 2003

Bloody Sunday 31st Anniversary

Programme of events

Monday 27 January

"Settlement"
Opening Reception 7.30 pm
Eden Place Arts Centre, Pilot's Row, Rossville Street

This exhibition explores the impact and effects of military occupation, faltering attempts at peace and the importance of history, memory and memorialisation in Palestine and Ireland. Open daily until 1 February.

Wednesday 29 January

"Prelude to '81"
8 pm
The Gasyard Centre, Lecky Road
Admission £3/£2 concession

A powerful drama dealing with the horrors of imprisonment in the H Blocks and Armagh during the blanket and no-wash protests

Thursday 30 January

Vigil against The International Arms Trade
12 pm - 12 am
Guildhall Square

Organised by Foyle Ethical Investment Campaign (FEIC). Raytheon, the world's biggest missile manufacturer equips states to perpetrate the "Bloody Sundays of the 21st Century." Join our call to set Derry and the North West free from complicity in military production. One World, One Struggle.

"Reflection"
4.15 pm
Bloody Sunday Monument, Rossville Street

A minute's silence to mark the time 31 years ago when British Paratroopers started firing. Please join the families of the deceased and those who were wounded on Bloody Sunday for this moment of silent reflection. "Let their epitaph be the ongoing struggle for democracy"

Memorial Mass
7.30 pm
St Mary's Church, Creggan

The anniversary mass in memory of those killed on Bloody Sunday

Friday 31 January

The Bloody Sunday Inquiry - The Families' Perspective
7.30 pm
Gasyard Centre, Lecky Road

This forum discussion, chaired by journalist Eamonn McCann (who has closely followed the inquiry) will include a video diary presentation of the experiences of the families and wounded made as the Inquiry began hearing evidence in London.

The Policeman's Ball - An Alternative Cabaret
9.30 pm - late
The Bogside Inn, Westland Street
Admission £3

Ease your social conscience with an irreverent night of music, comedy, drama and craic, all in a good cause. With special guests. Organised by the Pat Finucane Centre.

Saturday 1st February

"Turning Points"
10 am - 4 pm
The Gasyard Centre, Lecky Road

Organised by Tar Abhaile/Coiste na nIarchimi in conjunction with the Bloody Sunday Weekend Committee, this event is organised specifically for young people. The films "SUNDAY" and "H3" will be screened. Both films depict key 'turning points' in contemporary Irish/British history. The screenings will be followed by discussions on Bloody Sunday and the H-Block/Armagh Campaign. Lunch provided. Alternative screenings for those not attending the youth event are listed below.

"SUNDAY"
1 pm
The Nerve Centre
Admission £2 (£3 for two films)

Screening of the EMMY nominated film tracing the events of Bloody Sunday from the perspective of one of the victim's families. Written by Jimmy McGovern and co-produced by Derry company Gaslight Productions.

"H3"
3 pm
The Nerve Centre
Admission £2 (£3 for two films)

H3 is Laurence McKeown's powerful and moving reconstruction of events surrounding the Hunger Strikes of 1981 in which ten men died.

The State on Trial
7.30 pm
The Gasyard Centre

A panel discussion and short film looking at human rights issues in Ireland, Colombia and Palestine with Jeremy Hardy (comedian and political activist); Brid Smith (Irish delegate, European Social Forum); Nick Deardon (Campaigns officer, War on Want). Chaired by Goretti Horgan.

nual Bloody Sunday Weekend Fundraiser
9.30 pm - late
The Nerve Centre, Magazine Street
Admission £5

The usual mix of ceol agus craic with featured artists, guest appearances and a little bit of everything thrown in!

Sunday 2 February

Memorial Service
11 am
Bloody Sunday Monument, Rossville Street.

Please join the families and friends as they lay wreaths and offer prayers for those who were killed and injured.

31st Commemorative March and Rally
2.30 pm
Assemble Creggan Shops, Derry

The march retraces the steps of the original Anti-internment March in 1972, finishing at Free Derry Corner where a short rally will be held. Speakers will include SDLP leader Mark Durkan, Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams and a representative of the families of the deceased and wounded.