Dave Hider continues his blog about his life and work in Bangalore, southern India

Raj and I went to work today and set up a month’s worth of activity. June is going to be a busy time with the Trust!
We agreed what we needed to talk through and work on and when we are going to focus on what area. All good stuff. We agreed a list of what we want out of our time here and our lists were virtually identical!

We started to look at a leadership academy programme for 11 to 13th July. based at a place called the NBCLC. We went there for our chats today and I stupidly asked what these letters stand for and got this answer:

The National Biblical Catechetical and Liturgical Centre

Anyway, it’s a Catholic retreat centre with a whole load of resident Nuns, but a place where they are 100% engaged with the community and open to people just walking in and using the place.

We met the Father, who took charge of the place just a few weeks ago, for about 10 minutes. Talk about a quality guy. Just says a few words and it leaves you gobsmacked. He said we are welcome to use the place at any time for peace and quiet/prayer etc.

It’s a gorgeous place and best of all is that it is five minutes walk from our house. Raj and I plan to meet there to chat and I think I will be up there a fair bit too when I get time. Need some peace in this mad city!

Dave Hider is head of care and supported housing for Bromsgrove-based West Mercia Housing Group.

You can read more about Dave’s work in India at, www.thehiders.co.uk