United Nations International Day of Peace and Non-Violence
September 21st 2008
Rochdale
September 21st 2008
Rochdale
...For the 3rd successive year - and still only in Rochdale ...
... and this time it was the turn of the 'Back to the Future' DeLorean!!!
... and this time it was the turn of the 'Back to the Future' DeLorean!!!
'Back to the Future' DeLorean!!!
Wardle High School Brass Band still leads the way...
Tatanka
... watched by over 1,000 people
Getting ready for the observation of silence at 12 noon
Minister for Sport Gerry Sutcliffe speaking on behalf of the Government
Nancy Dell'Olio speaking for Truce International
A proud moment for all ...
Phoenix Spirit Percussion Band
Soccer Village's Brett Beresford with Colin Parry OBE and Nancy Dell'Olio
Winning Under 15's team
Proud children of Rochdale
Peace and love...
The Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale opening speech
A peace offering from Tatanka
Observing silence at 12 noon
United Nations representative and friend Karen Davies offering a message on behalf of the UN Secretary-General
Colin Parry OBE speaking for Foundation for Peace
Nancy Dell'Olio was shown around the poetry exhibition by Under 11's winning poet Aiyla Hamied
Cutting the Peace Cake ... Peace should be a Piece of Cake!!
Winning Under 11's Team
Winning Adult team
Winning poets Aiyla Hamied (Under 11's), Jade Vaughan (Under 14's) and Roy Williams (Adult) with Colin Parry OBE