Kill as few patients as possible

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”

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”

Phil Achieves 50 years

Phil Denver, a member of the circle, achieved 50 years membership of the Catenian Association in July. To mark his achievement he was presented at our July meeting and dinner with a suitably inscribed scroll by the Association’s G.B National Vice President, Roger Lillie. Phil is prolific golf participating in Catenian golfing tournaments at Circle,Continue reading “Phil Achieves 50 years”

Coaching For People Seeking Employment

Sutton Coldfield 232 Circle has signed up to be a part of a Province 6 initiative ‘FUTURE PROOF’. Mark McGrail, Peter Westbrook, Tony Walsh, and Steve Broom have volunteered to assist the initiative by providing coaching for friends and family of all Catenians seeking employment. It can be interview techniques or help with writing aContinue reading “Coaching For People Seeking Employment”

Mick Hurd (Father of the Sutton Circle 232, and last remaining founding Brother)

We are thrilled to announce the birthday of Mick Hurd who was 90 Years old on 28th February 2021. He still regularly attends meetings and is a frequent letter writer to Catena. He has wide ranging talents and interest despite having 5 children (James, Sarah, Daniel, Rebecca and a little later on Jessica) with hisContinue reading “Mick Hurd (Father of the Sutton Circle 232, and last remaining founding Brother)”

NT Wright & Tom Holland

Crucial to the Christian faith is the role of St Paul. He was an incredible man and it is worth knowing a bit more about him. A link below is a very enlightening conversation between Tom Wright and Tom Holland. It focuses on just a few points, but it is a great conversation and wellContinue reading “NT Wright & Tom Holland”

£20m Regan Plans For ‘Tired’ Sutton Coldfield Property

Catenians are very interested in what is to become of our Town Centre following this Covid crisis. So many shops have closed and it all seems very sad. Yet plans are currently being formulated to address this. We hope to have a speaker explain all these new developments. One new development next to the centreContinue reading “£20m Regan Plans For ‘Tired’ Sutton Coldfield Property”

Interesting Scientific Insights Into Covid-19

In the spirit of sharing and promoting discussion, the piece below gives some interesting scientific insights into Covid-19. Dr. John Campbell is broadcasting daily on YouTube about all matters relating to Covid-19. He is a strong advocate of evidence based decisions. He goes back to the actual scientific papers to check their authenticity and then linksContinue reading “Interesting Scientific Insights Into Covid-19”