The performance of Bach's St.John Passion by the Purcell Singers in October 2010 was well attended and was a fitting and poignant launch for the Antonio Vasconcellos Fund. This was especially the case as music from that most moving of passions was played at Antonio's funeral in 1989. The concert was well attended and critically acclaimed. The concert attendees were particularly generous with contributions made on leaving St.John's Smith Square.

Philip Robinson took part in a Swimtrek event on 9/10th August 2010 to help raise money for The Antonio Vasconcellos Fund.

This involved swimming 13kms in the Thames starting at Lechlade and lasted 2 days.

As Philip himself says,

"Swimming the Thames I hear you say! Yes I know it almost captured me several decades ago but now I'm in the mood to face up to some memories of times past. I lost a dear friend, Antonio Vasconcellos, to the Marchioness riverboat disaster in 1989 and have set up a fund in his memory to help those suffering from unresolved post traumatic stress disorder. This will be administered under The Yellow Heart Trust which was founded specifically to help those suffering in this way"

After the swim Philip took some time to reflect,

"Well - I completed the 13kms swim of the Thames and am now reflecting on the event. It was certainly a momentous thing for me as the memories of 21 years ago did come up from time to time. But also the very great gratitude at being able to enjoy such an event. The Thames in this part of the world is so beautiful and swimming past meadows with cattle grazing and dragonflies buzzing was indeed bucolic. So, masses of tubs of Vaseline later plus the prize of wearing a pink swimming cap have helped to ensure this one is one for the photo albums! "

"I would be most grateful if you could donate to this worthwhile cause, thank you"

You can still donate money and help Philip raise money for this worthwhile cause. Just click on the JustGiving link.

The concert at the Royal Academy of Music took place in the David Josefowitz Recital Hall. Jo Browse, Nicholas Bosworth and Philip Harradine Robinson performed a concert of Britten and Mahler to a full recital hall at Philip's alma mater, the Royal Academy of Music, in April 2010.

Although the programme was fairly sobering in that the themes of child death and winter troubles were explored, the audience were generous in their praise and their donations as over £1,000 was raised on this event. In retrospect it may have been fitting for a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder charity to have been able to focus on some darker themes head-on.

Ann Turner who ran the British 10K Road Race Fundraiser on 11th July 2011 on behalf of The Yellow Heart Trust. Well done Ann!

The Bipolar Disorder self-management residential course in April 2010 was funded by Awards for all Lottery Fund.

The weekend course was held for 14 people with Bipolar Disorder. A special thank you to Champneys Tring for sponsoring the weekend. Participants learnt many useful tips on managing their illness. Champneys also kindly let us use their wonderful facilities.

In the picture, Jeremy Thomas (left), producer of BBC TV Stephen Fry's programme on Bipolar Disorder and author of "You don't have to be famous to have Manic Depression"

Residential art therapy weekends in Oxfordshire, Hampshire and Kent.

These weekends were run by qualified therapists and art therapists for those in early recovery from alcoholism and addiction. It enabled some participants to draw and paint for the first time ever. Others had not been in the countryside. The weekends were a source of nurturing, self-care, excellent nutrition and group support.

It all started with Alex walking the Atlas Mountains in Morrocco!

Followed by sponsored pedalo ride in Hyde Park, which led to years of fundraising for The Yellow Heart Trust.