Inagural EarhartLecture

The inimitable Waterside writer and broadcaster, Anita Robinson, is to deliver the first ever Amelia Earhart lecture in the city later this week.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th May 2012, 14:33 BST

Mrs Robinson will hold court on Friday, May 18 The inaugural lecture will share Anita’s unique, thought-provoking and witty insights and observations on the topic of inspirational women, and their contribution to society. The lecture promises to be one of the most prestigious events of the 2012 Earhart Community Arts Festival.

Festival director Oliver Green said: “This year sees the 80th anniversary of Amelia Earhart’s unscheduled landing in Ballyarnett on May 21, 1932, when she made history by becoming the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.

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“To celebrate this special anniversary, the Festival will this year move to its new dates of May 14 to 21. This marks the next major step in its planned and steady transition from a community event to one of international standing. This will be a public lecture, kindly hosted by Anita’s Alma Mater, Thornhill College. Doors will open at 10.30am and the lecture will be followed by refreshments. I am confident it will become a key event in arts and culture circles and beyond.”

For further information on any of the events by email at [email protected] or by telephoning 028 7135 7443.