The aims are
To demonstrate the love of Jesus to non Christians
For congregations to build relationships outside the church
To work together to “advance the kingdom of Christ” (Wesley)

This is the second time that this has been held after a very successful and well attended event last year. Again the Festival to be held at Crescent Gardens on

Friday 31st July           6 pm – 9 pm 
Saturday          1st August        2 pm – 5 pm
Sunday            2nd August       2 pm – 5 pm

This event is being supported by Churches Together in Harrogate to try and reach those who are not directly involved. 

We are looking for volunteers  
-Help with coordination & publicity
-Welcome 
-Bake
-Serve food and drink
-Help with Festival activities such as face painting – nail decorating – kids’ carpentry – games & races - teas & coffees. 
You can volunteer for just one hour at the Festival, or more – all help will be very welcome.
 
Why not VOLUNTEER to assist on the day or provide help prior to the event and bake (lots of) cakes beforehand

Please contact
Ian Connell        Tel: 01423 503467

News from our
Partner country - Bangladesh

More than 150 people have been reported dead and 1,131
missing after Cyclone Aila hit Bangladesh and the eastern Indian state of West Bengal on the 28th May. Over 500,000 houses were damaged. 600,000 people sought refuge in the multi-purpose
cyclone shelters, some of which were constructed in recent years by Christian Aid with Commitment for Life funding.

Coastal areas were flooded and uprooted trees caused chaos in Calcutta. Heavy rains damaged crops and caused floods and landslides in many areas. Many river banks and mud houses in Bangladesh have been completely destroyed. The worry is that salt water from a tidal surge that followed the cyclone will
contaminate freshwater sources which are crucial to farming.

Aid agencies are working together in the affected areas. Some of Christian Aid’s Sidr Project areas are moderately affected. Meanwhile, wildlife experts are concerned about the fate of nearly 500 tigers living in reserves in the area.