Earth Day – 22nd April 2023
In honour of Earth Day today where we think of protecting our environment and planet. Here is a poem by John Bradburne from 1970 on the state of the earth. He seems ahead of his time in his writing. Dixit Insipiens 1970 by John Bradburne The most destructive thing on earth is man Disparaging his […]
RIP Bhendekani Chiteshi – 17th April 2023
Sad news today that Bhendekani who was a person living with leprosy at Mutemwa has passed away. He will be sorely missed by the community. May he rest in peace.
Happy Easter 2023
9th April 2023 Wishing all our JBMS Members a Blessed Easter Sunday. Ut Unum Sint 1956 by John Bradburne Come back home again, home again Peter Now tis Easter Day, Easter Day dawns And Jesus Christ your Master is arisen from the tomb And gies before to Galilee where you shall see Him soon. For […]
New Beds for Mutemwa
Thanks to the Poor Care Sisters who donated new beds for the patients at Mutemwa, they are gratefully received by the community at Mutemwa.
The Way of The Cross
With the start of Lent approaching on the 22nd February 2023, JBMS has produced a Lenten booklet to use for meditation and praying to prepare for the coming of Easter.The Stations of the Cross takes us on a prayerful journey, meditating on Christ’s journey to the cross. The meditation and prayers feature reflections on injustices in our […]
WORLD LEPROSY DAY
World Leprosy Day was on 29th January 2023, it held annually so that we do not forget the continuing challenge that is caused by leprosy.This chronic disease has no respect of a person’s race, gender or age, it has no boundaries on who it affects. The aim of World Leprosy Day is to raise awareness about […]
Great Missionaries throughout the Ages
An inspiring new children’s book by Ignatius Press is launched featuring great missionaries like John Bradburne.
Meet Kudakwashe Chiutsi
This is Kudakwashe Chiutsi, he is in charge of the poultry and edd produce at Mutemwa. He is a wonderful hard worker who is very kind and popular within the community. He is married to Susan who lives with leprosy and they live at Mutemwa with their 4 children as pictured.
Christmas with the help from JBMS Members
25 Dec 2022 This year for Christmas with the help from JBMS members we were able to buy each patient a christmas hamper of luxury items, which they were all very grateful for.
WELSH COAST 500 – JOHN BRADBURNE MEMORIAL SOCIETY RIDE FOR LEPROSY – 11-18 AUGUST 2022
WELSH COAST 500 – JOHN BRADBURNE MEMORIAL SOCIETY RIDE FOR LEPROSY – 11-18 AUGUST 2022 A week after finishing the ‘Welsh Coast 500 – JBMS Ride for Leprosy’ cycle it’s time to reflect on the amazing adventure that Jono and I undertook. We are so grateful for the donations, well-wishes, hospitality and support from the […]