FOTBOT (Online Event): Preserving Gibraltar's Heritage for the Future
Tue 22 Nov 2022 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
Online, Zoom
Description
Friends of the British Overseas Territories warmly invites you to a panel discussion on Gibraltar. The discussion will be chaired by our Events Coordinator Reem Ibrahim.
You will receive the zoom link 24 hours before the event is due to take place.
You can submit questions to Reem.Ibrahim@fotbot.org, please title your email 'Gibraltar'.
We will be hearing about the history of Gibraltar, the present, and future challenges and opportunities for the British Overseas Territory. Each panellist will also talk about their respective organisations, the work they do, and tell the story of how they worked together on the Lord Airey’s Battery project. The project is a fantastic example of the work they do to preserve and restore Gibraltar's heritage.
We will hear from...
Len Goss - The Friends Of Gibraltar Heritage Society
Len Goss is the Marketing & Engagement Director/Trustee at The Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society, a community of people with a shared passion in supporting, sharing and promoting Gibraltar’s rich heritage and culture.
Andrew Lord - Alabaré
Andrew has been the Chief Executive of Alabaré since May 2000, a charity providing care and support to vulnerable people: www.alabare.co.uk. He is a CIPFA qualified accountant and has an MBA from Southampton University.
In May 2022 Andrew led a team of veterans to Gibraltar in an innovative project to help restore Lord Airey’s Battery, and contribute to the recovery of the veterans.
Peter Jackson - Gibraltar Heritage Trust
Peter Jackson is a Trustee at Gibraltar Heritage Trust, an independent statutory body entrusted with the preservation of Gibraltar’s heritage. It aims to work in partnership with all like-minded bodies, both locally and internationally.