To accompany the Northern Scripture Festival (Salford Cathedral 6th October) parishioners over 16 are invited to submit a poem (no more than 20 lines) on the theme “Joy: the surprise of the Gospel”.  The poem can be any style, must be in English, not have been published previously and can’t be a translation of another author’s work.  Entry forms available in porch or go to www.scripturefestival.org