February 4, 2021 at 8:00 am
In the late 1800s, Santiago Ramón y Cajal, a Spanish brain scientist, spent long hours in his attic drawing elaborate cells. His careful, solitary work helped reveal individual cells of the brain that together create wider networks. For those insights, Cajal received a Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine in 1906.
Now, a group of embroiderers has traced those iconic cell images with thread, paying tribute to the pioneering drawings that helped us see the brain clearly.
The Cajal Embroidery Project was launched in March of 2020 by scientists at the University of Edinburgh. Over a hundred volunteers scientists, artists and embroiderers sewed panels that will ultimately be stitched into a tapestry, a project described in the December
DIFFICULT TIMES: Solway House Residential Home During this difficult period, Cumbria has relied on the selfless acts of heroic individuals to ensure our safety. This week, we heared about a Maryport residential home manager who went above and beyond during this time of need. During the Covid-19 pandemic, residential homes have had a particularly testing and, at points, harrowing time. Amanda Gaston started work at Solway House in 2011 as a carer then worked up to manager, the position she now occupies. Best friend Clare Fyanes was keen to see her incredible acts of dedication honoured. Initially, the plan was for Amanda and two other colleagues, Cheryl Hill and Alison Todd, to move into Solway House over this period, taking turns to care for residents.