Meetings & Events

PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE A CHANGE OF VENUE FROM SEPTEMBER 2012; WE WILL NOW MEET AT BOCA CAFE, 196 CHELTENHAM ROAD BRISTOL BS6 5RB.

MEETING DATES FOR 2012;
Tuesday 14th August at 7pm
NO MEETING

Tuesday 11th September at 7pm
Mr David Sandeman Consultant Neurosurgeon will talk about the pioneering epilepsy surgery programme at Frenchay Hospital

Tuesday 9th October at 7pm
Dr Margaret Newson, Clinical Neuropsychologist will discuss "Epilepsy and it's impact on memory"

Tuesday 13th November at 7pm
Dr Howard Faulkner Consultant Neurologist and Epileptologist. Topic to be confirmed

Tuesday 11th December at 7pm
Regular monthly meeting and Christmas party

MEETING DATES FOR 2013; PLEASE NOTE THE MEETINGS FROM JANUARY 2013 WILL BE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH.

Tuesday January 8th at 7pm
Regular monthly meeting

Tuesday February 5th at 7pm
Regular monthly meeting

Tuesday March 5th at 7pm
Regular monthly meeting

Tuesday April 2nd at 7pm
Regular monthly meeting

Tuesday May 7th at 7pm
Regular monthly meeting

Suggestions for Speakers or Events

If you are interested in hearing a speaker talk about a specific Epilepsy subject or have a cool idea for an event please bring your ideas and suggestions to the next meeting. In the past we have organised speakers on brain surgery, support organisations and a bowling night.

Where and When We Meet

We meet at Boca Cafe, 196 Cheltenham Rd. Meetings are usually held on the second Tuesday of the month, starting at 7.00pm. 
Please note that the group sometimes meets at alternative venues for social events which require a specific venue. Check the dates and times above.
Link to a map showing Boca Cafe

How to get there...
by car...

Boca Cafe is situated on Cheltenham Rd, a short distance from the Montpelier Railway Station. Parking is available on Cheltenham Rd in the evenings from 6.30pm.

by bus...

Bus service numbers 73,74,75, 76 and 77 all run regularly through the city centre and along Cheltenham Rd. Ask the driver to drop you off at or near the Montpelier railway station.

by train

The local train service from Bristol Temple Meads to Severn Beach stops at Redland station. From there it is about 15 minutes walk to Boca Cafe, a little less if you are a brisk walker. Walk out of the station, turn right and walk straight down the road until you get to Chletenham Rd. Turn right and walk up Cheltenham Rd and Boca Cafe is on your left.

National Epilepsy Society is seeking volunteers

The Epilepsy Society ( previously the NSE) is on the lookout for volunteers to help inform people about epilepsy in Bristol and the surrounding area.  


The Epilepsy society runs an information network, distributing information and giving support to people with epilepsy, their families, carers and others in the community.  If you are interested in joining Bristol team call Brenda Willis on 01803 882535 or email her at brenda.willis@epilepsysociety.org.uk. 

You don’t need knowledge of epilepsy as volunteers receive training. You just need to be a good listener, keen to help, enjoy meeting people and are happy to learn new skills. 


The Epilepsy Society is also searching for people to help with its schools awareness programme. Trained volunteers spend time talking to pupils and staff about epilepsy – so if you can see yourself providing information at hospitals or clinics or visiting schools please get in touch.