Deaths: David Ralph Hargreaves

On 5 July 2019, David Ralph Hargreaves MRPharmS, aged 82 years, of Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. Mr Hargreaves registered with the Society in 1958.

Deaths: Christopher John Shewring

On 29 June 2019, Christopher John Shewring MRPharmS, aged 82 years, of Sudbury, Suffolk. Mr Shewring registered with the Society in 1962.

Tribute: William Thomas Brookes

By Jonathan Cooke

I served with Bill on the Council of the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists (GHP) and on Pharmaceutical Whitley Council in the 1980s where we, together with others, successfully negotiated the new flexible grading criteria for hospital pharmacists, as well as an emergency duty agreement.

Membership Committee

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is seeking nominations for four members to serve on the Membership Committee and would like to invite you to put your name forward.

Panel of Fellows

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is seeking nominations for two candidates to serve on the Panel of Fellows, and is particularly interested in applications from Fellows who are based in Wales and those with a background in the science or industry sectors.

Deaths: Peter Hylands

On 10 June 2019, Peter Hylands FFRPS, aged 72 years, of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Professor Hylands registered with the Society in 2011, becoming the first person to register under the  membership category of “pharmaceutical scientist”.

Deaths: Dayaram Mistry

On 14 April 2019, Dayaram Mistry MRPharmS, aged 63 years, of Nottingham. Mr Mistry registered with the Society in 1980.

Deaths: Claire Marie Doyles

On 16 June 2019, Claire Marie Doyles MRPharmS, aged 46 years, of North Ferriby, Hull. Miss Doyles registered with the Society in 1994.

Tribute: Olwyn Elizabeth Morris (née Robson)

By Keith Farrar, John Donoghue, Sheila Baldwin, Lynda Wainwright

It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of our dear friend Olwyn Morris (née Robson).

Deaths: Olwyn Elizabeth Morris (née Robson)

On 8 June 2019, Olwyn Elizabeth Morris MRPharmS, aged 62 years, of Willington, County Durham. Mrs Morris registered with the Society in 1979.

Tribute: Bill Brookes

By Ronald Pate

Bill Brookes was one of the profession’s greatest ambassadors, both in the UK and abroad. I worked with him in many areas, though most notably on the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists (GHP) Council, where he fulfilled many posts — including that of president.

Tribute: Bill Brookes

By Peter Matthews

Bill was a close friend for over 50 years and I have written this to celebrate Bill as a person. I am sure others will describe his professional achievements.

Tribute: William 'Bill' Brookes

By Bob Timson

Pharmacists around the country will be deeply saddened at the news of the death of Bill Brookes. He was active in the profession over virtually the whole of his professional life, and was known widely but particularly in the NHS hospital pharmacy environs.

Deaths: William Thomas Brookes

On 7 June 2019, William Thomas Brookes FRPharmS, aged 92 years, of Alsager, Staffordshire. Mr Brookes registered with the Society in 1950.

Deaths: Brian Bushby

On 16 May 2019, Brian Bushby MRPharmS, aged 72 years, of Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Mr Bushby registered with the Society in 1973.

Deaths: Graham Bell

On 17 May 2019, Graham Bell MRPharmS, aged 64 years, of Kettering. Mr Bell registered with the Society in 1979. He worked in both community and hospital pharmacy, and he was a longstanding member of Northamptonshire Local Pharmacy Committee (LPC), later Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes LPC.