15th November & 22nd November, Polish Social and Cultural Association and Katyń Memorial, Gunnersbury Cemetery, Acton Town W3 8LE

This November, as Poland marks its Month of National Remembrance, Talking and Exploring, in collaboration with The Polish Social and Cultural Association (POSK) and The Polonia Aid Foundation Trust (PAFT), invites Londoners to take part in Remembering Katyń – a two-day commemoration honouring the victims of the 1940 Katyń massacre, whose memory remains a powerful reminder of the price of truth and freedom.

Held in the year marking the 85th anniversary of the crime, this project complements the main annual Katyń commemorations held each April, offering space for reflection, dialogue, and connection within the Polish and international communities in London.

Day 1 – POSK, 15 November
An evening of reflection featuring a lecture and discussion on the legacy of Katyń, followed by
a screening of the feature film The Last Witness and a conversation with its director, Piotr
Szkopiak. The programme explores the intergenerational echoes of historical trauma and the
shaping of Polish identity in Britain.

Day 2 – Gunnersbury Cemetery, 22 November
A gathering at the Katyń Memorial will pay tribute to the victims, followed by a guided walk
around Gunnersbury Cemetery and a visit to Gunnersbury Park Museum. This part of the
event introduces participants to the story of Poles in the UK and their enduring contribution to
British life.

The Remembering Katyń project aims to:
 Raise historical awareness of the Katyń atrocity;
 Strengthen community bonds through shared remembrance;
 Promote Polish culture and heritage;
 Encourage reflection on how historical truth can be distorted or silenced for political
purposes.

Both events are free, but registration is required.
Register here (seperate registration for each event):

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