It was the 175th event they have organised in the 20 years since their inception.
Since 2005, the Forum has organised many meals in kosher restaurants and a few in Asian restaurants. Twenty people attended this meal from all parts of Greater Manchester and Cheshire, including Stockport, Altrincham and Wilmslow.
The principal guest was the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Martin Ainscough CBE.
He spoke about his career in business, his role as a Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, his current High Sheriff role, and being awarded a CBE for his philanthropy.
He also stressed how important it was for people of all cultures to mix together to learn from each other.
He recounted that when he was growing up in a small village near Wigan, he was unable to mix with people from other cultures because his local community at that time was not diverse.
The other guest was the ceremonial Mayor of Salford, Cllr Heather Fletcher, who is the forum’s Jewish Co-Chair. Both guests were introduced by the Muslim Co-Chair Mohammed Amin MBE.
There was a warm and friendly atmosphere throughout as the diners conversed and enjoyed the delicious food provided by restaurant owner Mark Clyne.
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Sue Gordon said: “I wish to thank the organisers and the restaurant for a brilliant evening. I enjoyed both the food and company very much and I found the High Sheriff’s speech very interesting. I am looking forward to the next forum social event.”
Cllr Rabnawaz Akbar, a member of the Forum’s Executive Committee, said: “At a time when community cohesion is being targeted by those who seek to sow division amongst our communities, it was good to spend an evening, organised by the forum with friends to enjoy superb food and interesting, friendly conversations.”