Beryl Thyer Memorial Africa Trust (BTMAT)

The enthusiasm of Dr Peter McCormick’s ‘Caring for Children with Cancer in Africa’ event at Thorpe Malsor Church was fantastic. It was an excellent night – we do have some talent in Northamptonshire. Mark Pescott played well and Lewis Mobbs and the Spectrum Choir were excellent. Faryl Smith, BTMAT’s patron,…

Two concerts are coming soon. We hope that a fair sum of money will come BTMAT’s way as a result. The Rector and Churchwardens of Thorpe Malsor C of E Church, Northamptonshire, invited us to arrange a musical concert in the Church. This has been planned, and takes place on…

A week of quite intense meetings at the 44th Annual Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology ended October 9th. Prof Hesseling came from Capetown, Dr Francine and Nurse Vera came from Cameroon; the latter on a well-deserved SIOP Scholarship. BTMAT Trustees Peter and Paul were also there. Two…

St Andrew’s C of E Church, Kettering, is one which was represented at the Synod I spoke at in September (see ‘help from on high’). The clergy and congregation there have responded, and have certainly put heart and soul into helping our Trust. This evening was the first of two…

On the morning of Sunday 23rd June 2013, there was heavy rainfall in Cameroon. I left my residence in Kumbo that afternoon for Douala airport, and arrived there next day. I boarded Air France for Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Paris on 25th June. From CDG the next morning my flight…

The Anglican clergy in Northamptonshire north, have been burdened regarding their Healing Ministry. They planned a Synod, and looked for a speaker; my name came out of the clerical hat. So it was that I addressed a notable company of men of God, and their sundry supporters, at their meeting…