United Nations International Day of Peace and Non-Violence 2008

September 21st 2008

...For the 3rd successive year - and still only in Rochdale ...

... and this time it was the turn of the 'Back to the Future' DeLorean!!!

Proud children of Rochdale

Wardle High School Brass Band still leads the way...

More colourful than ever....

Peace and love...

Tatanka

The Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale opening speech for the

United Nations International Day of Peace and Non-Violence 2008

... watched by over 1,000 people

A peace offering from Tatanka  

Getting ready for the observation of silence at 12 noon

Observing silence at 12 noon

Minister for Sport Gerry Sutcliffe speaking on behalf of the Government

United Nations representative and friend Karen Davies offering a message on behalf of the UN Secretary-General

Nancy Dell'Olio speaking for Truce International

Colin Parry OBE speaking for Foundation for Peace

A proud moment for all ...

Nancy Dell'Olio was shown around the poetry exhibition by Under 11's winning poet Aiyla Hamied

Phoenix Spirit Percussion Band

Cutting the Peace Cake ... Peace should be a Piece of Cake!!

Peace Cake designer Suzette Litchfield

Soccer Village's Brett Beresford with Colin Parry OBE and Nancy Dell'Olio

Winning Under 11's Team

Winning Under 15'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