PERSPECTIVES TYNE VALLEY
OUR FORTHCOMING MEETINGS
Our remaining 2025-2026 season breakfast dates are​
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31st January
Prof John McCabe: 'From Rocket Scientist to Northern Saint',,
28th February
Phil Harding - 'Fallible yet Fruitful'kk
28th March
Rob Dunn - ‘From the Courtroom to the Cross’jj
25th April​
David Smith MP - ‘My Journey to Westminster’
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Saturday 21st January, 8.30-10am
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John McCabe - From Rocket Scientist to Northern Saint
John was Professor of Materials Science at Newcastle University, specialising in materials used in dentistry and medicine. He retired in 2011.
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He authored an undergraduate textbook which has been translated into 7 languages; then attracted scientists from the UK and overseas to his Newcastle laboratories, to undertake research under his supervision.
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Confirmed as a member of the Methodist Church, aged 19, in Birmingham, he now worships at Hexham Abbey along with his wife Pauline.
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John will describe how he attempted to infuse his teaching, research supervision, and other professional activities with his personal faith. This was a challenge as he worked with students and colleagues from various countries and continents and with differing religions, beliefs and cultures.
Hexham Abbey Priory Buildings (on Beaumont Street)
We will be meeting in the Prior's Hall above the Refectory Café
Please book by the Thursday before, using our Breakfast Booking page
Breakfast costs £14 - you can pay in advance or on the day