Unless otherwise indicated, events listed below are meetings of local branches of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Monday, April 17
North East Lancashire "Primary care group or primary care trust: the future role", by Mr R. W. Odd (head of professional and scientific support, Royal Pharmaceutical Society). Postgraduate Medical Centre, Blackburn Royal Infirmary. 8pm.
Nottingham Annual general meeting. School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham. Buffet 7.30pm, meeting 8pm.
Somerset "Psoriasis" and annual general meeting. Lyngford House Conference Centre, Taunton. Buffet 7.30pm, meeting 8pm.
Stockport Annual general meeting followed by branch representatives' meeting discussion forum with discussion of motions and nomination of representatives. Village Hotel, Cheadle. Refreshments 7.15pm, meeting 8pm. Note change of venue.
Tuesday, April 18
Bristol Annual general meeting and "Sports medicine". Pavilion Conference Room. BAWA Leisure Centre, Southmead Road. Filton. 7.30 for 8pm.
Cambridge "Prescribing in the new National Health Service". Post House Hotel, Impington. 7.30pm for 8pm. Joint meeting with general medical practitioners.
Scunthorpe Annual general meeting. Arties Mill, Near Brigg. 7.30 for 8pm.
Wednesday, April 19
Scottish Borders Annual general meeting followed by "Forensic medicine" by Dr A. Jamieson (head, forensic laboratory, Lothian and Borders Police). Woodlands Hotel, Galashiels. 7.30pm.
Slough "Women's health" by Dr J. Stephenson (consultant, Imperial College School of Medicine). John Lister Postgraduate Centre, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough. Buffet 7.15pm, meeting 8pm.
Swindon Annual dinner. Guest speaker: Mr P. Curphey (member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Council). Marlborough Golf Club, The Common, Marlborough. 7 for 7.30pm. (Contact branch secretary on 01793 535041.)
Worcestershire "Potential benefits of cannabis" by Mr S. Dajani (member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Council). Charles Hastings Postgraduate Medical Centre, Ronkswood hospital, Worcester. Buffet 7.30pm, meeting 8pm.
Thursday, April 20
Bath Meeting cancelled.
Enfield "Responding to symptoms". Workshop led by Mr M. Khan (Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education tutor). Postgraduate Medical Centre, Chase Farm Hospital, The Ridgeway. 7.45 for 8pm.
Stirling and Central Scottish Annual general meeting and social evening. "Great Hall of Stirling Castle" by Mr P. Buchanan (project manager for Historic Scotland). Royal Hotel, Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan. AGM 7.15pm, talk 7.45pm.