'World On Your Doorstep' booklet launched in Derry

PICTURED ABOVE: Mayor Ruairí McHugh launching a “World in Your Doorstep” booklet at the Guildhall. Included from left, Mukesh Chugh, Indian Hindu Association, Iain Palin, Bahá'i Community, and from right Sameh Hassan, Northwest Islamic Association, and Martin Gallagher, good relations officer, Derry City & Strabane District Council. The booklet contains information on services provided by community organisations in the council area and their contact details. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh, has launched the new edition of the ‘World On Your Doorstep” booklet in the Mayor’s Parlour.

The publication gives contact details and a synopsis of services offered by groups that support members of the ethnic communities here and run events to inform the local community about their various cultures.

In attendance were representatives of some of the organisations featured in the guide.

Representing some of the organisations were Dr Mukesh Chugh of The Indian Hindu Association, Iain Palin of the Bahá’í Community and Dr Sameh Hassan of North West Islamic Association.