A small group of us collected at the Multi Faith Centre at Manchester Royal Infirmary on Wednesday October 8^th to hear about the work of the Centre and to look around. We had a most interesting time -  first of all we were invited to refreshments and the members of the team introduced themselves. Then Rev Neil Hepworth gave us a powerpoint presentation showing an overview of the work of the Chaplaincy and we also heard some moving case histories. This prompted a lot of discussion after which we were shown around the Centre with its facilities for ablution and  the prayer room with its beautiful, illuminated prayer tree upon which people had hung leaves with prayers written on them. It was an oasis of calm in the bustling hospital, especially soundproofed so as to be a place of quiet.  We were then taken on a tour of the various hospitals on the site before returning to the prayer room for a few moments of meditation and prayers for peace. It was a most enjoyable event and good to meet a team of such dedicated people. We are most grateful to Rev Peter Gomm and his colleagues for their hospitality and hope some time to return for an evening visit when more people may be able to attend.

Carolyn Jones

(Hon. Sec., Altrincham Interfaith Group)