28th Sept 2011
ATUC honours its local International Brigaders
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Archie Dewar, Bob Cooney and Bob Simpson
from Aberdeen, who fought in the Spanish Civil War
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As part of the celebrations to commemorate the 75th Anniversary
of the International Brigades, the Aberdeen Trade Union Council(ATUC)
has organised an event to honour the memory of the International
Brigaders from Aberdeen, who fought against Fascism during the
Spanish Civil War.
It will be held on Friday 14th October 7.30 till 11pm at Aberdeen
Trades Council Social Club, 13 Adelphi, Aberdeen. All are invited
to attend.
Guest speaker will be Aberdeen City Councillor, Neil Cooney,
whose uncle, Bob Cooney was a political activist and a Commissar
in the 15th International Brigade.
There will also be poetry and music
Click
here for a poster
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