Conference News Update
...giving you the latest information and updates
Updated: 8th August 2008
Sybil Huesson and Scott Tower, The Three Depths and the Blood in Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis, Saturday 10.00 -13.00 and 14.30 -17.00, now fully booked!
Updated: 6th August 2008
Pre Dinner Drinks (Weather Permitting)
We would like to invite you to join us this year for a pre dinner drinks reception on both Friday and Saturday.
Friday 5th September -join us at 19.00hrs in the south quad area on the Founders Balcony where to the gentle sounds of our live string trio you can relax, unwind and enjoy a glass of chilled wine before supper in the adjacent Founders Hall.
Saturday 6th September Before the party begins, meet in the south area of the original Founders building to enjoy the smooth sophisticated sounds of a Parisian street style jazz band before being escorted to dinner, live music and party in the hub. Wear bright and bold -it will be a red carpet entrance with our very own paparazzo style photographer to capture your arrival at the Acupuncturists Ball!,
NB, Only available to those who are residential or purchase a ticket at £55.00 per person in addition to their day delegate fee of either £85 (member) or £135 (non member).
Shuttle Bus
This year for the ease and comfort of delegates there will be a shuttle operating between Egham Train station and the Royal Holloway University at the times listed below. The shuttle will be clearly marked with the BAcC logo. Pick up point at the Royal Holloway will be outside the Windsor Building. If you should wish to be taken to the airport we will to the best of our ability try and facilitate your request where possible.
For further assistance and help on the day please ask at the registration desk situated in the Windsor Building.
The shuttle will operate to the following schedule:
| Saturday 6th September | 08.00 | Egham Train Station |
| 08.30 | Royal Holloway Windsor Building |
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| 09.00 | Egham Train Station | |
| 09.30 | Royal Holloway, Windsor Building |
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| Sunday 7th September | 16.00 | Royal Holloway |
| 16.30 | Egham Train Station | |
| 18.15 | Royal Holloway – Egham Train Station |
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Updated: 20th July 2008
Research Saturday September 6th 12 - 13.30
Each of the four listed speakers will present their findings for about 15 minutes, followed by an opportunity for questions from the floor - an invaluable opportunity to hear and discuss news of cutting edge research undertaken recently by BAcC members.
Merlin Young
Saturday 12.00-13.30
Merlin Young: Moxibustion to treat drug-resistant TB.
Merlin will present findings by himself and colleagues who are working to produce sufficient evidence for the efficacy of Moxa in treating TB, in order that it can be used on the ground in Africa.
Harriet Lansdown
Saturday 12.00-13.30
Harriet Lansdown: Acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis:
Harriet will give an account of the trial on knee osteoarthritis carried out for her MSc Project.
Trina Ward
Saturday 12.00-13.30
Trina Ward: Women's mid-life experiences
Trina will present a paper on the mid-life health issues of women in the London area and will identify these life experiences as Chinese medicine patterns
George Markos
Saturday 12.00-13.30
George Markos: Stress and sleep/wake patterns of patients in chronic pain
George will present an investigation into the effects of traditional acupuncture on perceived stress and sleep/wake patterns of patients who are experiencing chronic pain.
Updated: 11th July 2008
New speaker details released
Gerad Kite
Sunday 12.00-13.15
All That Is
In the tradition of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, diagnosis is made using the practitioner’s senses alone. Functioning as an instrument, receiving the sensory information of colour, sound, odour and emotion, the practitioner relies entirely on what presents in the moment. Colour, sound, odour and emotion give a unified message and do not contradict each other, as they are the distress call of the primary element. They engage our senses and still our minds, ensuring we are present with all that is.
Gerad will look at how this particular style of acupuncture can help both the practitioner and patient live in the present, where all healing occurs.
Ken Lloyd
Sunday 12.00-13.15
Allergic Diseases
Ken Lloyd graduated from the International College of Oriental Medicine, East Grinstead in 1983 and went on to study at the School of Chinese Herbal Medicine. In 1994 he became a council member of the RCHM, and for a time he was its President. Ken helped set up the Immune Development Trust and worked at the London Lighthouse, treating those affected by HIV/AIDS. He has a special interest in allergic diseases and will be presenting on this in his plenary lecture.
Dr Tu
Saturday 12.00-13.30 - Part 1
Sunday 14.30-16.00 - Part 2
Pandemic Diseases
The incidence of both SARS and Bird Flu in Hong Kong has meant that the topic of Pandemic diseases has been the subject of much discussion lately. Professor Tu will give handson experience of how these diseases are treated by his TCM hospital team in Guangzhou and how this knowledge can be utilised more widely to help prevent infection and to treat illness.
His lecture will include the aetiology, pathology and treatment of influenza, the Hepatitis group of viruses and Lyme disease. Professor Tu will also present his personal case study on the ‘new’ diseases which are emerging in Asia and will discuss with examples how TCM has proved effective in combating these diseases in Hong Kong and in China generally.
Updated: 9th July 2008
Live Music - Our line up this year
Rachel Birkin. Friday & Saturday
Drawing on a talented pool of young string and wind players, Rachel and her fellow musiciansbring a fresh approach to classical ensemble playing. Their concert appearances encompass such as the Holly Wells rooms in Oxford, local public houses and beautiful stately homes. The group has also been fortunate to play with the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, the Brodsky Quartet, European baroque orchestra, and many jazz and rock ensembles.
Paul Reynolds. Sunday...
Paul Reynolds has been playing music since the age of 14. Over the years he has played in many types of bands from experimental jazz funk fusion to bluegrass and traditional folk. Paul is now in the process of recording an album under the name Ting Jin (a listening energy cultivated in tai chi). Although Ting Jin features many different musicians, today Paul will be playing his songs the way they were written - just him and a guitar. He hopes that his album "listen clear" will be available by the end of the year.
And more
Magic with the inimitable Ian Souch from the Magic Circle, the renowned Quartet Quasimodo from Brighton to give us sophisticated jazz sounds during pre dinner drinks and evening meal. Dominic's World Music boogie party to dance the night away, plus some surprise guest appearances... Saturday Evening is party night!
Updated: 4th July 2008
Travelling a long way to the conference?
Then don't forget that this year you can book overnight accommodation in advance which includes live entertainment and evening meal. This is a great opportunity to unwind and settle in before the conference begins at 3pm Friday 5th September and all for £80. Reservations can be made along with your conference booking on 00 44 (0) 208 735 1216.