‘Bigger Picture Collaboration’, ‘These Are The Hands’ book events and other arts/humanities events run by the Faculty of the History and Philosophy of Medicine and Pharmacy (Worshipful Society of Apothecaries), RCGP, Poetry Pharmacy and other organisations that may be of interest…
Poetry in Practice
Venue: Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, London
30/01/2019
An evening of discussion and poetry with writer and actor Simon Callow, Professor John Gillies CBE, (Editor of ‘Tools of the Trade: Poems for new Doctors’), Deborah Alma and Dr Katie Amiel. A Bigger Picture collaboration with the RCGP and Faculty of History and Philosophy of Medicine and Pharmacy. Kindly hosted by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries and sponsored by Jon Baines Tours.
Laughter is the Best Medicine?
Venue: RCGP, 30 Euston Road
04/12/2019
An evening of comedy, cabaret and carols with GP and comedian Dr Ahmed Kazmi. A collaboration with the RCGP. Kings Head Member’s Club.
It’s the Little Things That Matter
Venue: RCGP, 30 Euston Road
31/01/2020
An inspiring talk with Liz O’Riordan- breast cancer surgeon diagnosed with breast cancer, award-winning author and motivational speaker. A collaboration with the RCGP.
Celebrating Women in History, Science & The Arts
Venue: Worshipful Society of Apothecaries
05/03/2020
These Are the Hands – Waterstones Preview
Venue: Waterstones, Tottenham Court Road
19/03/2020
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
Featuring poets Molly Case and Charly Cox with editors Deborah Alma and Dr Katie Amiel.
These Are The Hands: Poems from the Heart of NHS – Launch
Venue: Worshipful Society of Apothecaries
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
With Michael Rosen, Molly Case, Sabrina Mahfouz, Sam Guglani, Charly Cox, CEO NHS Charities Together, President Royal College of Nurses and all NHS poet contributors. With thanks to the Faculty of History and Philosophy of Medicine, Worshipful Society of Apothecaries and the Royal College of GPs (RCGP) for hosting and helping organise this event. Thanks to Jon Baines Tours for generously providing all refreshments.
FULLY BOOKED.
These Are The Hands – Waterstones, Birmingham
Venue: Waterstones, Birmingham
22/03/2020
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
Featuring Sam Guglani, Roger Bloor and editors Deborah Alma and Dr Katie Amiel, this event will include readings from this exciting new NHS poetry anthology.
Carousel Book Making Workshop with Katy Alston
Venue: The Poetry Pharmacy
14/03/2020
Sydney Selwyn Lecture – ‘An Examination of Sex versus Gender Identity in the GMC’s Trans Healthcare Ethical Guidance’ – with Dr Sara Dahlen
Venue: Worshipful Society of Apothecaries
24/03/2020
Dr Rhiannon’s Cabinet of Creative Curiosities
Venue: Poetry Pharmacy
05/04/2020
A creative writing workshop which draws on a collection of curious, intriguing and remarkable objects.
Surgery and Emotions before Anaesthesia
Venue: Worshipful Society of Apothecaries
23/04/2020
With Dr Michael Brown, an expert on the history of medicine and surgery in 19th Century Britain.
Barks, Berries & Bitter Pills
Venue: Worshipful Society of Apothecaries
06/05/2020
A one day symposium on plant based remedies within mainstream medicine to commemorate the 200th anniversary of quinine’s discovery.
NHS Charities Annual Conference & Gala Dinner
Venue: University of Warwick
14/05/2020-15/05/2020
Online Event
A live online event with with over 200 attendees, kindly organised by Louise Winters and Matthew Matheson.
Listen to NHS staff poets read their work at the event.
21/05/2020
Unlocking the Medieval Medicine Cabinet
Venue: Worshipful Society of Apothecaries
01/06/2020
Can exploration of historical medical texts lead to the discovery of new medicines? With Freya Harrison, a microbiologist working in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Warwick.
Ledbury Poetry Festival – These Are the Hands – with Michael Rosen
Venue: Ledbury
10/07/2020
Readings and discussion with Michael Rosen, Margaret Adkins and editors Deborah Alma and Dr Katie Amiel.
These Are the Hands
Venue: Keele University
12/10/2020 – 7.30pm
Readings and discussion with editors Deborah Alma and Dr Katie Amiel and poets Roger Bloor, Karen Schofield and Iora Dawes.