BSHP British Society for the History of Pharmacy and Royal Pharmaceutical Society joint meeting on "Theophilus Redwood: medical man of Glamorgan" by Professor Bryan Veitch (Welsh school of pharmacy), Royal Pharmaceutical Society's headquarters, London, March 15, 6.30pm. A buffet will be served from 5.30pm.
Cardiology Private Hospitals Training Group meeting on "Cardiology" by Mr Duncan McRobbie (clinical pharmacist), London Bridge hospital, 27 Tooley Street, London SE1, March 15, 7pm. Bookings by fax to Annette Arnold on 020 7935 2198.
Brighton ball Brighton school of pharmacy ball, Stakis Metropole hotel, Brighton, March 18. Tickets £30. Details from Sacha Pires on 01273 622976.
Yorkshire Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Yorkshire regional conference, Forte Posthouse hotel, Brighouse, March 19. The meeting will cover medicines management, clinical governance and the registration of technicians. Details from Andrew Hersom on 01482 583786.
Men's health College of Pharmacy Practice study day on "Men's health", Chancellors conference centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, March 30. Details from the college on 024 7669 2400.
Veterinary pharmacy Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Veterinary Pharmacy Group residential study course, Harper Adams university college, Newport, April 2-7. The course will cover modules 3 and 4 of the Society's diploma course. Cost £295 for members, £420 for non-members. Details from Liz Griffiths on 020 7735 9141 ext 207 (e-mail lgriffiths@rpsgb.org. uk).
Antipsychotics Royal Pharmaceutical Society's South West region evening meetings on "Atypical antipsychotics", BAWA, Southmead Road, Bristol, April 5, and Crossmead conference centre, Exeter, April 6. Both start at 7.15pm with a buffet. Details from Alaster Rutherford on 0117 971 3977 (e-mail prescribing@yahoo.co.uk).
Oncology Private Hospitals Training Group meeting on "Oncology", London Bridge hospital, 27 Tooley Street, London SE1, April 5, 7pm. Bookings by fax to Annette Arnold on 020 7935 2198.
Technicians Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK annual conference, Swansea university, April 13-16. Topics will include extended roles, registration and continuing professional development. Details from Mrs Gill Allen, 42 St Benedicts Crescent, Heath, Cardiff CF14 4DQ (tel 029 2074 2988).
Isolators Pharmaceutical Isolator User Group fifth annual conference, Trinity and All Saints College, Horsforth, Leeds, April 27 and 28. Cost £250 residential, £225 non-residential. Details from Samantha Armitage, Conference Secretary, School of Continuing Education, Springfield Mount, Leeds LS2 9NG (tel 0113 233 3241).
Clinical trials Clinical Supplies Discussion Group workshop on "Clinical trial supplies: interaction between hospital pharmacists and industry", Warwick university business school, May 3. Cost £70 for industry personnel, £50 for hospital personnel. Details from Peter McAuley on 01329 507717 (e-mail mcaulep@war.wyeth.com).
UKCPA UK Clinical Pharmacy Association residential symposium, Hilton National Leeds City hotel, Leeds, May 19-21. The meeting includes a keynote address by Kathleen Lake (organ transplant centre, University of Michigan). Cost for members £230 (residential), £160 (non-resident) and for non-members £270 (residential), £200 (non-resident). Details from Pat Kennedy on 0116 277 6999.
Leeds open days Leeds Hospitals open days for students considering preregistration training at St James hospital or Leeds general infirmary, May 8 and June 2. Details from Elaine Weston on 0113 206 5830.