22 Anglican Bishops from India will be visiting the Ashbourne area of the Diocese on the 13 July.

The Bishops from North India will be in the UK for the Lambeth Conference but will be visiting the Annual Songs of Praise Festival at Carsington Water making it an international and multi cultural event.

The Festival is organized by local Churches and includes music from local Brass Bands and music groups. The event has been growing over the last 3 years but will have a significant boost with the visit of so many dignitaries.

Judi Hayward, the organizer said ' We are delighted that the Indian Bishops along with the Bishop of Derby and the Bishop of Repton are coming to our event. It has been such fun in the past and their visit will help to make it a very special occasion, emphasising the global nature of life today.

The Songs of Praise Festival will start at 3.00 PM on the 13 July. It is free for all visitors but everybody is encouraged to bring and share tea. The Festival takes place at the amphitheatre behind the main building at Carsington Water.

For more information do contact; David Stuart-Monteith. monty@belstane.com.

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