Good causes in Derbyshire and community health projects in North India will benefit from the profits made through sales of souvenirs commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Diocese of Derby and Derby Cathedral.

Along with local charities, the St Stephen's Hospital Delhi community health project, which offers primary healthcare to the poorest of the poor in the Delhi area of India, will receive cash from all profits made on the souvenirs.

The range of goods available include an anniversary china mug, china plates (very limited numbers), quality milk or plain chocolate bars and a leather bookmark. A tea towel has also been produced especially for the 75th anniversary - the artistic skills of Counties Ecumenical Development Officer for Derbyshire, The Revd Philip Webb created a design around the map of the Diocese, highlighting significant landmarks in its four corners and the Cathedral featured in the centre. All items are produced using the blue and white colour scheme of the Diocese's 75th anniversary logo.

Keepsakes will be on sale at a range of venues from June onwards, starting with the 'Party in the Park' at Chatsworth House on Saturday, June 22nd, a major Christian celebration event which could attract around 6,000 people. The souvenir stall will be found in the 'Marketplace' tent along with many other exhibitors.

The Diocese of Derby has a special partnership with the Church of North India and the committee which has been organising, delivering and publicising activities for the 75th anniversary year agreed that it would be appropriate for some of the profits from sales of keepsakes to go towards funding healthcare projects in one of the most deprived areas of that region.


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