Bournemouth and Poole Medical Society

A Journey from Oncology to Aesthetic Medicine
2026-01-15 12:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Parkstone Golf Club, 49a Links Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9QS, United Kingdom
Dr Fiona McCarthy will speak of her personal evolving career path and interest

Ceremonial Scottish Themed Evening with music and dancing.
2025-11-28 18:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Royal Motor Yacht Club, 54 Panorama Road, Sandbanks, Dorset, BH13 7RE, United Kingdom
Following the successful 150th celebration in 2024 at the RMYC, the Society is producing a Scottish Themed Evening; A Ceilidh in anticipation of St. Andrew’s Day.
A Haggis will piped-in and addressed. The band – “Murphy’s Law” will play.
The RMYC will only be able to host 80 guests for this celebration
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AGM Luncheon and talk by Dr T Blevins
2025-10-16 11:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Parkstone Yacht Club- upper deck, Pearce Avenue, Poole, BH14 8EH
We return to Parkstone Yacht Club for a stunning setting, meal and talk under the auspices of our new President, Dr Nick Panton.
Meet informally for chat, coffee or drink in downstairs bar from 11am. Then move to Upper deck at noon for 12;30pm lunch.
A short AGM will follow lunch and precede the presentation by Dr T Blevins; “Secrets of the Magic Sponge from the Boundary’s Edge”. Relates to travelling around the world with international cricketers.
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The President's Summer Party at Sculpture By The Lakes
2025-06-12 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Sculpture By The Lake, Pallington Lakes, Dorchester, DT2 8QU, United Kingdom
Our Summer Party will be at the fabulous Sculpture By The Lakes. There will be an opportunity to explore the site and displays at your own speed. An internationally famous sculptor will be present.
We have hired the Retreat to have pre-luncheon drinks and the luncheon which will be prepared in The Kitchen. Sadly, numbers are limited to 50. Guests without transport will be cared for.
Look at their website to have a sneak preview of the area and market.
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RNLI Lifeboats & Equipment - Design for Safety
2025-05-22 18:30 - 22:30 UTC | Hotel Miramar, East Overcliff Drive,, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AL, United Kingdom
Dave Blakesley CEng MRINA is Head of Engineering at the RNLI based in Poole
The RNLI celebrates 201 years of service which even surpasses our 150 years. Mr Chaplin gives an insight into how some of the highs and lows of lifeboat history have influenced the design of boats, equipment, and training of the courageous volunteers.
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Luncheon with The Samaritans
2025-04-24 12:30 - 15:30 UTC | Hotel Miramar, East Overcliff Drive,, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AL, United Kingdom
The Director and colleague are enthusiastic to present their work to a medical audience. The details of the talk may change as there will be a rotation of local leadership in January 2025 – so watch this space.
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Medical Support for the Serving and Veteran Military Community
2025-03-20 18:30 - 22:30 UTC | Hotel Miramar, East Overcliff Drive,, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AL, United Kingdom
Mr Roderick Dunn is a Consultant Plastic Reconstructive and Hand Surgeon who worked at Odstock Hospital in Salisbury between 2005 and 2019. He has recently returned to the UK after developing a reconstructive plastic surgery unit at a new tertiary hospital in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. He will talk about his experience of military medicine at home and abroad, and as a long term Trustee of a local military charity.
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Lunchtime with the Fighters of the Waterborne Poachers of the Nile
2025-02-27 12:00 - 15:30 UTC | Parkstone Yacht Club- upper deck, Pearce Avenue, Poole, BH14 8EH
Tony Tester was an Officer in the Dorset Marine Police Section. He is also a Marine Instructor.
He trains the brave Officers on the Nile who are combating poaching. Hazardous but deserving of our admiration.
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Luncheon and Talk "The Late Great Manor of Kingston Lacy"
2025-01-16 12:30 - 15:30 UTC | Hotel Miramar, East Overcliff Drive,, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AL, United Kingdom
Dr Martin Papworth is a much-in -demand speaker with the National Trust. You will never look the same way at Corfe Castle or Kingston Lacy again after this talk.
The talk is a mixture of archaeology and history. The discovery of a medieval hunting lodge during repairs, then documents at Kingston Lacy House and the revelation of the site of a royal manor house in the park demarcated by tree roots upturned in a storm
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150 yr Celebration Black Tie Dinner
2024-11-29 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Royal Motor Yacht Club, 54 Panorama Road, Sandbanks, Dorset, BH13 7RE, United Kingdom
Event: Black Tie (or Distinguished National Costume) dinner.
Date: Friday 29th November 2024
Time: 1830 hrs
Venue: Royal Motor Yacht Club, Sandbanks
Speaker: Medecins Sans Frontieres ( Dr Michael Malley)
Members of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will provide background live music on arrival
Tickets: £50/person (subsidised by Society)
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Fully booked -but waiting list in place as a couple of cancellations expected

AGM, Luncheon and presentation by Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner
2024-10-24 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Hotel Miramar, East Overcliff Drive,, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AL, United Kingdom
A short AGM to elect the new Officers of the Society followed by Luncheon and then a talk by Mr David Sidwick.
Mr Sidwick worked within the pharmaceutical industry and set up his own consultancy facilitating the education of care professionals. He was a Non-Exec Director for a healthcare company and Secretary to a foundation which awarded grants to medical professionals.
Mr Sidwick was also Chair of Bournemouth School
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The President’s Summer Lunch Party
2024-06-13 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Captains Club, Wick Ferry, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HU, United Kingdom
with an introductory welcome by
Dr. Malcolm Freeth

Hotel Miramar Dinner
2024-04-18 18:30 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | Hotel Miramar, East Overcliff Drive,, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AL, United Kingdom
After dinner talk
ALL AT SEA
Given by Chris Wells Commodore (retired)
of The Queen Mary (Cunard Line)

Winter Lunch meeting
2024-02-29 12:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Hotel Miramar, East Overcliff Drive,, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3AL, United Kingdom
After-lunch talk on
Macmillan Caring Locally
Given by Mr. Neal Williams, Trust Secretary,
Christchurch Hospital
