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Folk, trad, classical music + contemporary, Irish, somatic dance + film + silversmithing….. info & tickets ticketsource.co.uk/festival25

This looks like a lot of fun - and I'll be joined by old friend and piano legend John Mccullough McCullough!

International silversmith Cara Murphy Cara Murphy will be talking about her work with textile designer Trish Belford trishwet including her magnificent Grand National trophy. Tickets & info: ticketsource.co.uk/festival25

NI's second most lethal cancer still has 10-year screening age gap compared to rest of UK Bowel Cancer UK belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-… belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-…

Early detection is crucial. If diagnosed early it’s significantly more treatable and curable. Lowering the screening age in line with the rest of the UK will save lives of our loved ones. This is important, a major stepping stone to ensuring people no longer die from Bowel Cancer

The The Ulster Consort, Tristan Russcher and I are looking forward to performing beautiful music by Schubert, Mendelssohn, and Brahms on Sat 22 March from 6-7pm, as part of the Creative Holywood Festival. Tickets at the door or, in advance, via this link: eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-wings-of-…

It was a privledge for Tim Kerr (also @trfkerr. bsky. social), Ivan & myself to meet His Majesty at Ulster University to discuss: •how cancer research has made a difference in our lives •why we work as patient advocates with researchers,policy makers, clinicians & charities to improve cancer services. #100YourWay

Our friend Ann McBrien a 5kYWBelfastOrmeau Ambassador living with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, will complete her 100k challenge at Ormeau Park #Belfast this Sat, 29th March, marking her 100th cancer treatment! Join us to celebrate with family, friends & cake! 🎉 #100YourWay

Recognising the symptoms of bowel cancer can help you get treatment early. This is sooooo important. #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

Absolutely - don't dither! If you have any of the symptoms, or simply don't feel right - go straight to your doctor. They can provide a simple use-at-home test.

Creative Holywood “They can provide a simple use-at-home test.” So, so helpful. Don’t think, just do it!

A little reflection on my #100YourWay 5kYWBelfastOrmeau -a celebration of love & life! 🙏read & share to help support cancer patients, family & friends & encourage clinicians, nurses, researchers, NHS policy makers & charities keep up the good work in NI. moveagainstcancer.org/2025/04/15/

Ann, as always, exemplary patient advocacy 🌟– highlighting the gap, driving the process, involvement in research and dissemination of results. This work highlights the need for dedicated services and pathways for people living with metastatic breast cancer. Well done👏👏👏!!

From 49 minutes - Prof Vicky Coyle talking about valuable research findings regarding exercise and bowel cancer. Excellent, thank you. ⁦ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

NICTN #BelfastECMC #NICRCF were just some of many groups / organisations represented Department of Health Cancer Research Strategy Workshop stakeholder event attended by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt yesterday. A real desire to tackle hurdles and advance cancer research opportunities😀.

The The Ulster Consort’s Ulster Hall Concert, on Tue 9 Dec for Bowel Cancer UK is SOLD OUT! If you were hoping to attend, do not despair - we are also performing in support of Horatio's Garden Charity on Thu 11 Dec at 6.30pm in Hillsborough. Only a few seats left! eventbrite.co.uk/e/horatios-gar…

I think the last time I was here, Rory Gallagher was playing!!! 😃 Have yourself a merry little Christmas In support of Bowel Cancer UK and my friend Tim Kerr (also @trfkerr. bsky. social) 👍👏💪 Scrooge has entered the Lion’s Den!! 😊

3 years of tireless campaigning & research has achieved results in 2025. Metastatic Breast Cancer Data Research I coauthored with @NICanR: ☆published in JAMA Network Open ☆recognised as 🌎 significant in ABC Global Alliance Decade Report ☆highlighted in All-island Landscape Report.

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