Holocaust Memorial Day 2023
Holocaust Memorial Day is a time when we seek to learn the lessons of the past and recognise that genocide does not just take place on its own - it’s a steady process which can begin if discrimination, racism and hatred are not checked and prevented. We’re fortunate here in the UK; we are not at immediate risk of genocide.
The theme for 2023’s Holocaust Memorial Day is Ordinary People. Ordinary people were perpetrators, bystanders, rescuers, witnesses – and ordinary people were victims.
The Worshipful the Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane, Cllr Paul Miller, accompanied by the Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor John Izett, will be laying a wreath at the War Memorial on Friday 27 January 2023 to acknowledge Holocaust Memorial Day on behalf of the borough of Basingstoke and Deane.
At 10am, a bugler will sound to mark the observance of one minute’s silence after which, the welcome and address to be taken by the Mayor’s Chaplain, Reverend Canon Linda Scard.
The short service will finish at approximately 10.15am.
All are welcome to join the Memorial Service, uniting with others in our communities to stop division and the spread of identity-based hostility in our society.
Where and when
Civic Campus
London Road
Basingstoke
RG21 4AH
Friday 27 January 2023 at 10am
Who can attend
All welcome. As this is an outside event, please dress according to the weather on the day.
Parking
There will no parking available on the Civic campus – use town centre car parks.
View a map of car parks in the town centre
Filming and photography will take place.