Introductory Seminar

25 September 2008 at the NMA

 

10:30 Chris Simpkins, Director General of the Royal British Legion

 Welcome and explanation of the RBL involvement / support of the seminars  

10:45 Dr Maggie Andrews (University of Staffordshire)

Introduction to the aims, intended outcomes and format of the seminars

11:30 David Childs (First Director of the NMA)

‘Growing Remembrance’

 This will provide a brief introduction to the rational, motivation and planning which brought about the formation of The National Memorial Arboretum at the end of the twentieth century. 

12:00 Charlie Bagot-Jewitt (Chief Executive of NMA)

 Walk to introduce seminar participants to the National Memorial Arboretum and the Armed Forces Memorial

12:45 Dr Nigel Hunt (Nottingham University) 

Introduction to discussions on the meaning and significance of commemoration and remembrance in the contemporary world

1:00 Lunch and discussions

2:00 Feedback from discussions led by Dr Nigel Hunt

2:30 Keynote Speaker – Professor Christine King   (Vice Chancellor of Staffordshire University)

Studying Remembrance, Commemoration and Memorials in Contemporary Culture  

3:00 Tea and completion of feedback forms