Western Counties Branch AGM will take place on Monday 12 October at 6.30 pm. The venue is The Hankridge Arms, Riverside, Taunton, TA1 2LR (adjacent to J25 M5). To confirm your attendance, or submit apologies, please contact Alun Rees on alunrees@mac.com

The annual BASCD Joint Scientific and Consultant Group Meeting will take place on Thursday 19 November at Cavendish House, London. The theme for the conference will be 'action on free sugars – what is BASCD's view? The day will feature high-profile speakers in the morning and an afternoon drafting a position statement.