| Event type: | Meeting |
| Date: | 12th October 2026 |
| Time: | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Venue: | Otford Village Memorial Hall |
Also known as heartburn or reflux disease, this it is a condition that has been known for millennia. It was only when scientists discovered that the stomach contained hydrochloric acid that treatments began to emerge. How was this discovered and how do our more modern medicines actually work? This talk by Mike Thevethick will discuss the history, science and the lucky breaks that led to our modern methods of treating an upset stomach.