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As part of our retrospective series we look back to a sunny day in 2019 when Tiggi chatted to the Rev Stuart Burns.
He revealed a fascinating life story.
Born in South Africa during turbulent times of apartheid, Stuart witnessed brutality at close range. This ignited his desire to serve God and use his faith in constructive ways. However, in every life story there are ups and downs which he candidly talks about in this episode. Stuart has continued, through his ministry to care and work tirelessly for every community he has been called to serve. Most recently our community of Cheddar, Rodney Stoke and Draycott.
A busy man with compassion at his heart
Draycott has a longer association with South Africa than you may know. I’m afraid I can’t remember the year, but the vicar at that time Eric Chitty, invited Trevor Huddleston to speak at St Peter’s at the height of his work in apartheid South Africa.
Yes – he was extraordinary and yes, I do feel privileged to have been there.
I was at the Blue School with a Susan Shearman from 1959 -1966. I wonder if this is the same one? If so it would be lovely to be in touch again.
Susannah Walker (now living in Rodney Stoke.
I listened to Tiggi on Radio 4 on 10th April 2021. I thought I had to find your Draycott
Diaries on BBC Sounds but anyway here we are and I have listened to two episodes.
Maggi on Antiques Roadshow and the Vicar. i love them both, the vicar has such a lovely
rich voice.
Thank you Tiggi, I am glad I’ve found you….eventually!
Hi Mary. Lovely to hear from you and thanks for your kind comments about the podcasts. There are many more on the website and more exciting ones to come – which we hope you will enjoy as well
Draycott Diaries Team