Join Dave Connell for an evening of stories of survival and adventure running a medical life support company which operates in challenging locations such as Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Algeria, Sudan and Darfur.
He will also talk about his work as a Special Forces medic and as a film and TV adviser; with Ed Stafford and Joel Lambert on Marooned, Manhunt, Last Man Standing and many more!
About the speaker
Dave Connell is a retired member of the elite Medical Support Unit of UK Special Forces. He now works as a survival trainer and TV adviser.
Booking information
- Advance booking for this event is required.
- To book tickets, please visit BRLSI’s website. If you have any questions about this event, please email events@rgs.org
- If you require assistance with your booking, please visit BRLSI’s website.
- Society members can book discounted tickets by entering the code RGS50 at checkout.
This event has been organised by the South West regional committee with BRLSI.
Venue information
This event will be held at BRLSI, Queen Square, 16 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN.
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