Posted on: 13 October 2020
On Friday evening , 9 October, CNWL staff members Jenny Lanyero, Rash Patel and Judith Greening provided some Covid-19 infection prevention training (download slides here) at the Shree Sanatan Hindu Mandir for the Alperton community.
Rash said, “I think it worked really well. The information was simple but very important. Both priests mentioned some challenges with people coming into the Temple. We spoke about our partnership with Brent Council and Brent commissioners as well as the upcoming Navratri and Diwali festivities, always stressing the importance of keeping up with infection prevention control measures – distance, face coverings and hand washing. We talked about the surrounding places too, like the Ealing Road shops etc and being vigilant there too. It was evident material needs to be available in Gujarati which we hope to make available soon. We will continue to keep in touch with Narendra Patel (Treasurer at the Temple) by sharing information as well as further training if required”
Judith said, “The turnout was better than we expected and the IPC message seemed to go down well”
Jenny said, “Before the training we were treated to a beautiful prayer session. The building is incredibly beautiful and very peaceful; totally mesmerising; it was a lovely unexpected treat.”
Narendra Patel, the Treasurer of the Temple, said, “everyone was pleased, I heard nothing negative and the volunteers and priests were pleased these staff came to them. Thank you very much.”