A great opportunity to hear two inspiring young pianists starting on the road to a concert career.

Mishka Momen, 12, already an accomplished artist, at the start of that long journey and Stanislav Coschug, 22, poised to be launched onto the international stage.

A wonderfully balanced programme showcased the artists' prodigous talents.

The Graham Layton Trust hosted the evening of music at St James' Church, Piccadilly. There also was a reception at 12 St James's Square, SW1, after the concert.

Mishka Momen Click here for Mishka's biography Ravel Sonatine Beethoven Sonata in E flat Major Op.27 No.1 Chopin Berceuse Op.57 Chopin Ballade No.3 Op.47	Stanislav Coschug Click here for Stanislav's biography Chaconne in D minor 6 Moments Musicaux Op. 16 Bach / Busoni Rachmaninov

UK grant enables LRBT doctors to remove a brass nail from a child ’s eye

“Seven year old Nida Rasheed was walking home when something hit her in the eye.

Her father, Abdul, took her to a senior eye consultant, who discovered that there was something in Nida’s eye. The cost to remove it was £800, without guarantee that Nida would regain her sight. Abdul, a carpenter, earning about £60 per month, was devastated.

Abdul was then told about LRBT, and so Nida was taken to the Karachi hospital. She was examined by the Chief Ophthalmologist who used equipment provided by The UK Community Fund. He discovered that the object was a bent brass nail. They were able to remove the nail and save her eye.

Her family were very grateful for the care at LRBT, recognising that the care she received was both free and the best available. Without the treatment, she would have had to have her eye removed. But now she has kept her sight, and has every opportunity to make the most of her life.”