CAFOD Volunteers Promote Sound of Many Waters at Greenbelt

Over 22,000 people including many Catholics took part in Greenbelt 2007 at Cheltenham racecourse.  Many festival-goers heard about Sound of Many Waters as CAFOD volunteers spread the word about Clifton Cathedral’s year-long series of events. 

A huge tented village springs up each year as people come for the four day-long event. Colour is all around, from giant balloons wafting in the sky to cheerful clothes and an enormous variety of hats.

They came from all over the country, all ages, creeds and colours, from Scotland to Plymouth and overseas visitors came from New Zealand, America and Europe.

CAFOD’s stand was looked after by Doug Lowe, a volunteer from Taunton.  He said, “It’s a marvellous occasion. This year we’re getting signatures for our petition to persuade Argos and Goldsmiths to sign up to use only clean gold in their businesses. We’re well on our way to our target of 1000 signatures. 

“We made sure visitors to the CAFOD stand had the opportunity to hear about Sound of Many Waters.  I’m going to launch on Saturday the 29th of September in the Cathedral and I’m looking to forward it.  It’s great CAFOD is one of the main supporters of this exciting year.”