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MEET YOUR PHARMACIST: DAWN BAGNALL
Next up in the meet your pharmacist series is Dawn Bagnall, manager of our Union Street branch
Dawn has been with us for 30 years! Her journey with Michies first began while she was still at school, when she undertook a work experience placement in the shop at age 13/14. Having then got a job in the shop on Saturdays, Dawn went to night classes and then university to study pharmacy. With the exception of 2 years out to go travelling, her journey throughout her pharmacy career has been with Michies. She has been the full-time manager of the Union Street branch for the last 10 years now
Dawn is a familiar face to many and cares deeply about her patients and putting people first. The best part of her job is getting to know people and being able to help them
Outside of work, she enjoys gaming, Formula 1 and spending time with her partner and cats (Cookie & Marmie) - pictured here on her fantastic Christmas jumper!
Meet Your Pharmacist: Matthew Hamilton
Meet Matthew, our Head Pharmacist here at Charles Michies
Matthew started working for us as a student in 2009 at our Rosemount branch when he was 19 years old and studying pharmacy at RGU
Fast forward to today and he is responsible for the day to day operations of the pharmacies. Matthew is also a prescribing pharmacist, which means he can prescribe treatments for common clinical ailments He has a special interest in dermatology and respiratory conditions and really enjoys meeting and getting to know the people he helps.
Outside of work, Matthew likes to keep fit by running half marathons! As well as spending time with his young family
Michies Pharmacy Prescribes New Events Series
Charles Michies Pharmacy are excited to share their programme for a new ‘Aberdeen Talks’ series. The talks take place in the cafe of their Union Street branch in the West End of the city and relate to local interest topics in Aberdeen, health & well being and much more. Upcoming speakers include architects, authors, local history researchers, academics and librarians, all of whom are working towards the same aim of exploring the city’s rich social, cultural and built heritage.
Aberdeen Talks | Kimberlie Hamilton - The Journey of an Author
Kimberlie Hamilton: The Journey of an Author The series kicked off with an engaging talk by Kimberlie Hamilton, author of exciting books such as Rebel Cats! Brave Tales of Feisty Felines and A History of the World (According to Cats!) on her journey from Los Angeles to Aberdeen as a writer, shedding some insight into not only the publishing industry, but also the craft of storytelling.
Meet the Team: Jenny & Ava!
We would love to introduce you to some of the fantastic people who make up Charles Michie’s so that you can get to know us better! This week, we'd like you to meet Jenny & Ava.