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The Teddy Bears' Picnic for Peace
14.07.15
DETAILS of the Teddy
Bears' Picnic for Peace have now been finalised and
will take place at the Putting Greens on Moville's
shore front this Saturday afternoon, July 18.
The unique event has been organised by local peace
campaigner, Rose Kelly who recounted the events of
last summer when, in the space of just seven weeks,
an estimated 556 Palestinian children and one
Israeli child were killed in what Israel called
'Operation Protective Edge.' |
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Rose Kelly from Moville introduces
Teddy for Peace at a Just a Second seminar run by
Action from Ireland (Afri). |
More than 3,374
children were injured, of whom some 1,000 have been
permanently disabled.
Rose, who is development education co-ordinator with
Action from Ireland (Afri), said: "Children who time
and time again pay the highest price for the madness
of adults, instinctively recognise, understand and
express love.
"The picnic is a celebration of childhood, freedom,
peace and love and the intention is that these may
be enjoyed by children the world over."
The picnic 'host' will be Teddy for Peace, a cuddly
toy that was mislaid at Carndonagh library and was
'recruited' by Afri until his owner can be found (
read previous story
here ).
"In the spirit of love and solidarity the picnic is
intended to express, those attending are asked to
bring along food for themselves and to share if they
can, as well as their own dishes, utensils and
blanket/cushion to sit on.
"Music, art, games, clowning and fun will all be
happening!" The picnic will start at 1pm followed by
a free showing of 'The Bee Movie' at 3pm in St
Eugene's Hall Moville. Please note that all teddies
should bring a human and that all children attending
must be accompanied by a responsible adult. |
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