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Avon LOC AGM & Education Evening – Wed 7th May 2025

26 March 2025

Avon LOC will be hosting the AGM, education evening and buffet at 1815hrs on Wednesday 7th May 2025 at Engineers House, Clifton. All welcome!

Join us for the free 3 point CPD Lecture

Hosted by Consultant Ophthalmologist, Adam Ross titled

‘Update in Ophthalmology – From Antiquity to Modern Day Practice. From the front to the back of the eye’.

Please use the following link to register your attendance.

Register Here

If you would like to apply to join the LOC please use the nomination form enclosed at the bottom of this post along with other official documents associated with the AGM. All applications need to be submitted to secretary@avonloc.co.uk by 16th April 2025.

Agenda Avon LOC AGM 2025

Parking & Getting to Engineers’ House

Draft Minutes Avon LOC AGM 2024

Chair’s Report

LOC Accounts 2024

Committee Nomination Paper for Avon LOC 2025

LOC Model Constitution

Please email secretary@avonloc.co.uk with any special dietary requirements or allergies if you have forgotten to do so on the ticket order form.

Many thanks

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