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The IBTA Week Concert at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh was a great success. The Amadeus Duo, left, which consists of Alina Bzhezhinska and Margaret Preston on Concert Harp and Flute opened the concert with forty minutes of predominantly classical music, from Debussy to a contemporary piece by Richard Ingham. In the beautiful setting, the comination of the two instruments was really magical. After a short interval, Fiona Hyslop gave a simply stunning performance of the Scottish Clarsach Solo, Tir Nan Og (Land of the Ever Young), after which she was joined by Miranda Barty-Taylor who sang a traditional version of Ae Fond Kiss, the famous Burns ballad. Finally Chloé and Abigail Young on Clarsach and Fiddle played both individually and together, delighting the audience with their musical prowess and their energy.

The concert was part of the International Brain Tumour Awareness Week, organised by IBTA (www.theibta.org) which was noted in the opening speech by Lynne Barty, member of Brain Tumour Action. After welcoming the audience, she spoke eloquently of the desperate need for more research into brain tumours, especially in the UK, but also worldwide, and specifically the need for more clinical trial funding.

BTA would like to thank all those who came along in support, the Cathedral, for letting us use such a beautiful venue, and finally all the performers who gave us all such pleasure.

Fundraising Updates

Our special thanks to Jacqueline Elliot who, with a group of friends, raised the magnificent sum of £5000 for Brain Tumour Action by doing the Great Scottish Walk (pictured). They walked in memory of Jacqueline’s partner Stephen Turk, who died from a brain tumour in August 2005. We would like to apologise for the delay in recognition of this fantastic achievement, and extend our thanks to all involved. Moreover Stephen was a member of Langholm Town Band which held a charity concert where over £500 was also raised. Their efforts are sincerely appreciated, not just by Brain Tumour Action, but by all those who have already benefited from this donation.

Dougie Mill, Robin Hutchison and Tom Hutchison have just cycled from one side of Scotland to the other; over 200 miles, from Aberdeen to Arisaig. Through this inspirational expedition they have thus far raised over £2500 for Brain Tumour Action, who would like to express their warmest wishes and thanks to them for their efforts, and to all those who contributed to this amazing sum. If you would like to sponsor them, it's not too late! Follow their just giving link www.justgiving.com/aberdeentoarisaig.

The Great Scottish Walk 2008.

Brain Tumour Action would like to thank everyone that took part in the 2008 walks in Edinburgh and Glasgow. It was a tremendous effort by all, and we really look forward to seeing everyone again in 2009.

It's worth it to walk!

Maria Munro organised a 33 mile walk along the Nottingham to Grantham Canal. Nine walkers did the first 31 miles and for the last two they were joined by friends and family. A massive £3532.30 was raised - a brilliant total. It's worth it to walk!

A 500 mile sponsored walk was organised by Avril Ferrier as a memorial walk for her late husband, Jim. The walk started around the Thurso area, with longer walks taking in the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way. Avril's last section of walking raised over £1800 for our charity!

Charity Evening in Kircaldy Scotland

Friends and family of the late Michael Rennie held a Charity Evening with the proceeds coing to BTA. The evening was very well attended and £1272 was presented to BTA. Lynne Barty, on behalf of the Committee, accepted the donation.