Birmingham City FC Training Academy
The day after Holocaust Memorial Day, 28th January 2026, Peter and Moira visited Birmingham City Football Club Training Academy in the outskirts of Birmingham. They were presenting Kitty’s testimony of survival during the Holocaust to around 20 students. They received a wonderful reception from Tim Smith, Head of the Academy, and all his staff. It began with a lovely welcome at the gate.
Tim introduced Peter and Moira to his staff and then took them on a tour of the academy and its facilities. Both Peter and Moira have presented at football clubs previously, notably Bristol Rovers FC and Plymouth Argyle FC. They were really impressed with Tim’s team and the work that they do and the amazing facilities that the Club has invested in.
It is incredibly difficult to be selected to join the Academy for obvious reasons. Once on board, the students are given huge opportunities not just to excel with their footballing skills but to also receive an all-round education. It is a fact that only a small percentage of the students actually get through to become professional footballers at the top flight. So for the majority, it is very important that they receive, and take on board the skills necessary to pursue a different career path. Birmingham City FC Training Academy makes sure that this happens.
Peter and Moira presented Kitty’s story, as they usually do. Afterwards there was a question and answer session. Tim’s Team filmed the session, including a short interview afterwards and in the same afternoon produced this video (follow the link), which sums up the whole session: