Diwali celebrations at St Wilfrid's!

Find out a bit more about Diwali on Friday 20th October at 11.30am – 1.30pm in The Retreat, off The Street.

There will be:

Diwali sweets to try out
Information and artefacts
A themed lunchtime option from our own kitchen team

Enjoy being part of the Festival of Lights that is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world.

Happy Diwali!

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