The first Great Get Together in the memory of Jo Cox
FAMILIES and individuals from a number of different ethnic and religious backgrounds gathered in Queen’s Park, Loughborough to celebrate the life of MP Jo Cox who was murdered last year.
The ‘Great Get Together’ event was in partnership with Charnwood Arts, Loughborough Peace Group, Loughborough Council of Faiths as well as Hope not Hate.
The family event began at 2pm on Sunday, June 18 and people were encouraged to bring along picnics and to enjoy the sun.
Events like the one in Loughborough were held up and down the country to celebrate the life of the MP who was murdered in the street in Birstall, West Yorkshire.
A spokesperson from Hope not Hate told the Echo: “The weekend gave us the chance to celebrate and affirm our common humanity and the message of Jo Cox: In all the hate, intolerance and fear we may see in this world. We have much more in common than that which divides us. Love Loughborough and make new friends.”