Professor Amanda Burls Amanda Burls, Emeritus Professor at City University delivered a sparkling and hugely informative presentation to Sutton Catenians on September the 13th. In a very inter-active talk, Professor Burls challenged medical thinking and assumptions about best practice in medicine, ‘common sense logic’ and the confidence people had in their own opinions on aContinue reading “Kill as few patients as possible”
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It is nearly time for the next exciting catenian event!
Professor Burls will be giving a talk entitled ‘Kill as few patients as possible’ on September 13th at Moor Hall hotel in Sutton Coldfield. Professor Burls is one of the world’s leading experts in evidence based medicine. She is also a great speaker. Sutton Catenians want to reach out to a much wider audience, including atheistsContinue reading “It is nearly time for the next exciting catenian event!”
Conversing With Atheists
There is a danger that many Christians shy away from having conversations with atheists or agnostics about the existence of God. All too often we are on the defensive and short of arguments to counter theirs. This is a great shame as we can have good friendly discussions which both sides feel are constructive, informativeContinue reading “Conversing With Atheists”
Hope and Happiness
Four letter words are fundamental to our everyday communications. Although short in length, they often convey important concepts, meanings or descriptions. Too often we take them for granted or misuse them. Nevertheless, one four letter word that has strongly ‘elbowed’ itself into our consciousness recently is ‘hope’. The deployment of mass vaccinations against Covid-19 hasContinue reading “Hope and Happiness”
George Wheeler
Our Brother George Wheeler passed away on 30th November in Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield as a result of Covid 19. He had been a member of the Association for 46 years and was well known within the circle and provincial golfer. He was a friend to all and a pleasure to be in his company.Continue reading “George Wheeler”
Update On COVID-19
During Covid-19, loneliness and mental issues have certainly increased. Feeling alone, isolated and unsure about the future is extremely common and concerning. Humans need each other to talk, to share and love each other. It may seem obvious, but relationships do matter and they do help people to cope and indeed enjoy life. Before andContinue reading “Update On COVID-19”