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High Tea23 Oct 2006 |
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| More than 100 people from different faiths and cultures attended a tea party at the House of Lords last week. They were addressed by Baroness Andrews of the Department for Communities and Local Government (pictured) who talked of community cohesion and her support and admiration of Toc H and its work in this field. The event, which was sponsored by Lord Bhatia, was part of Toc H's national Tea and Cake campaign, which aims to break down religious and cultural barriers by creating common bonds and forging a safer and fairer society. The campaign, which has the backing of many religious leaders and MPs, is a simple but effective means of encouraging community cohesion by offering friendship and goodwill. The tea party, held in the Cholmondeley Room at the House of Lords, was hosted by Geoff Smith, Toc H chief executive. He highlighted not only the importance of the Tea and Cake campaign, but also the work that Toc H undertakes to promote equality and provide relief for many members of our society. Four Toc H beneficiaries gave heart-warming accounts of their personal experiences, including young people who were mentored under the Toc H Youth Initiative scheme and a volunteer from a Toc H community centre. The mother of a child suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder described how a Toc H support group helped to re-build her self-confidence and restore her quality of life. |  |