Unless otherwise indicated, events listed below are meetings of local branches of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Monday, November 8
Nottingham "Educating the pharmacist: does it ever end?" by Dr C. Anderson (University of Nottingham). School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham. Buffet 7.30pm, meeting 8pm.
Stockport "Sexually transmitted disease" by Dr Tapley (genito-urinary medicine clinic, Stockport acute services). Pinewood House, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, Cheshire. Buffet 7.15pm, meeting 8pm.
Tuesday, November 9
Bury Social evening followed by "The role of the British Diabetic Association" by Mrs B. Stewart (manager, BDA). Norton Grange Hotel, Castleton. Buffet 7.30pm, meeting 8pm.
Coventry and Warwickshire "Acupuncture" by Mr A. Connor. Allesley Hotel, Coventry. 8.15pm.
Lancaster Working dinner. Address by Mr P. L. M. Davies (Vice-President, Royal Pharmaceutical Society). Crooklands Hotel, Nr Kendal. 7.30 for 8pm.
Ealing "Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease guidelines and bowel management" by Ms Z. Begum (Reckitt & Colman). New Postgraduate Centre, Ealing Hospital. Buffet 7.30pm, meeting 8pm.
Leicestershire "Drug use and harm minimisation" by Dr T. Shorrock (Leicestershire community drugs team) and Mr R. Moore (substance misuse co-ordinator, Leicestershire health authority). Clinical Education Centre, Leicester Royal Infirmary. 7 for 7.30pm.
North Hampshire See Southampton.
Southampton "NHS Direct" by Ms C. Severgnini (director, NHS Direct, Hampshire). Lecture Theatre, Winchester, Postgraduate Medical Centre, Royal Hampshire County hospital. 7.30 for 8pm. Joint meeting with North Hampshire branch.
Stockport Pinewood House, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport. Buffet 7.15pm, meeting 8pm.
West Surrey "Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease" by Dr J. Brittain (respiratory physician, St Peter's hospital, Chertsey). Sanofi Building, Guildford. Buffet 7.30pm, meeting 8pm.
Wednesday, November 10
Crawley, Horsham and Reigate "New professional opportunities" by Dr M. Mudhar (professional services manager, AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd). Broadfield Stadium Conference Centre, Broadfield, Crawley. 7.30 for 8pm.
Exeter "Drug addiction and service provision" by Dr R. Hill (consultant psychiatrist, Wonford Hill hospital, Exeter). Exeter Postgraduate Medical Centre. Buffet 7.30pm, meeting 8pm.
Sunderland "Glaucoma" by Mr D. Morris (optometrist). Friendly Hotel, Boldon. Buffet. 7 for 7.30pm.
West Cumberland "Can I take alcohol?" by Mr J. Smith (Sunderland). Hundith Hill Hotel, Nr Cockermouth. 7.45 for 8pm.
Thursday, November 11
Bath "Treatment of cystic fibrosis" by Dr J. Tyrrell (consultant paediatrician, Royal United hospital, Bath). Gainsborough Room, Pratts Hotel, Bath. Buffet 7.30pm, meeting 8pm.
Bolton "Head lice and their treatment" by Dr R. Aston (consultant, communicable disease control). Education Centre, Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Farnworth. 7.30 for 8pm.
Bradford "Pharmacist prescribing" by Professor C. Mackie (member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Council). Room D4, Bradford University. 7.30 for 8pm.
Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan "Hot topic: genetically modified plants and feeds" by Mr P. Rooke. Cardiff Bay Hotel, Schooner Way, Cardiff Bay. 7 for 8pm. Joint meeting with local British Medical Association.
Glasgow and West of Scotland "Systems for preventing medication errors" by Dr D. Cousins (director of pharmacy, Derby City general hospital). SIBS 101, University of Strathclyde, 27 Taylor Street, Glasgow. 7.30 for 8pm. Joint meeting with Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists.
Lanarkshire "Fatal foods" by Dr E. Kirkwood (consultant bacteriologist, Western infirmary). Stakis Strathclyde Hotel. 7.30pm.
North Staffordshire "Advances in drug therapy in epilepsy" by Mrs A. Watson (senior clinical pharmacist, North Staffordshire hospital). Small Lecture Theatre, North Staffordshire Medical Institute, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. 8pm.
Saturday, November 13
Barnet Charity evening. Hadley Memorial Hall, Hadley Highstone. Buffet. 7.15 for 7.30pm.
Sunday, November 14
Swindon Social trip to Cheltenham racecourse. Coach departs Swindon football club county ground, 9.30am. Details from Chris Mc-Kendrick on 01793 535041.