SPEAKERS

Who's Going to be Speaking

We are proud of the excellence of the diverse and interesting guest speakers who address our monthly meetings.   Not only do they provide opportunity for learning and discussion on a wide range of topics, but they keep us up to date with what is happening in our ever-changing city and world.

Here are details of our speakers for the next couple of months:

Monday 10th September

Vivienne Allan, Author

“Sibylla Maude, The Lady With The Lamp”

Nurse Maude is a name familair to most in Canterbury, associated with district nursing in Christchurch and the hospice that bears her name.  The real Nurse Maude was a very interesting and complex person who devoted her life to the poor and sick of Christchurch, and introduced district nursing to New Zealand. Vivienne will bring an in-depth exploration of the life of Nurse Emily Sibylla Maude OBE, and the organisation she founded.

Monday 13th October

Dr Phil Bagshaw

"Canterbury Charity Hospital Trust & Unmet Need for Secondary Healthcare Services"

In 2010, Phil retired as Associate Professor Surgery, University of Otago Christchurch. During his career, he was President of NZ Society of Gastroenterology, Chair of NZ National Board of RACS, Chair of Council of Medical Colleges in NZ, and an elected member of Canterbury DHB.
Phil had the idea of a charity hospital and, with others, formed the Canterbury Charity Hospital Trust in 2004; since then, he has chaired its board.