20 years ago, the United Kingdom was rocked by news of the devastating IRA bomb in Warrington town centre which 
killed two innocent, carefree youngsters and injured countless others.
Colin and Wendy Parry lost their 12-year old son, Tim, together with 3 year old Johnathan Ball, in the bomb blast.
Colin and Wendy Parry have dedicated their lives to the work of the charitable organisation The Tim Parry/Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace.
The Foundation works with people of all ages, races and faiths in order to support those affected by conflict and terrorism, and to break down the prejudices which can lead to future violence.
At the invitation of Jonathan Hewat, Director of External Affairs at Loretto School, on Friday, 1st February, Colin Parry will pay a visit three Scottish Schools in East Lothian – Loretto School, Musselburgh Grammar School and Belhaven Hill in Dunbar.
During his visit, Colin will speak to scores of young people about his work supporting victims of terrorism, enabling them to use their traumatic experiences to do something positive and to move forward with their lives.
He will encourage young people to turn away from violence, and work to build stronger communities without prejudice and discrimination.
Colin first visited Scotland in 2011 to deliver the prestigious Loretto Lecture.
Jonathan Hewat, Director of External Affairs at Loretto School commented, " None of the youngsters Colin will be addressing were born when his son was murdered by the IRA in 1993. Sadly, we have seen a recent flare-up of hostilities in Northern Ireland so Colin's visit comes at an appropriate time.
There is no doubting Colin's ability as an inspirational networker and communicator and the young people will enthralled and inspired by his determination, courage and inspiration following the murder of his son, Tim. As an example, Colin insisted on meeting the IRA leaders soon after his son's murder, to simply ask 'why?' and then set about doing all that he possibly could to ensure no other family went through the living hell that his had to endure."
"Colin is in much demand and is only in Scotland for a short period of time. I would ask that if there are anyone who would like the chance to meet Colin to contact me and we can attempt to arrange a meeting.
I can be contacted on 0131 653 4413 orjhewat@loretto.com"