List of Speakers
Ordered by Surname
| Speaker | Topic(s) |
|---|---|
| Mr John Alexander | Enigma & Friends: Codes and Cyphers: Mechanical cypher systems from Pre-WWII through to the end of the Cold War. One Hour presentation + questions is a typical format. Formerly 'Top Secret' cypher systems are available. Not overly technical. German Enigma and much more is available. |
| Marie Allen | I am an artist, writer and deep ecologist. I give talks on the following: *Creativity as a Healing Process *Voluntary Simplicity as a Spiritual Journey. |
| Adil Amarsi | How to become the best in every area of your life, specialise in motivation, relationships, communications, sales, leadership and overall personal development. |
| Felicity Austin | The life of Victorian Women, Life in the 1950's, The Home Front, Life in Tudor Leicester, An Entertaining History of toys and Games, The History of the Music Hall, A Victorian Childhood, Christmas talks, and a poetry session. Most talks are done in costume. All involve the audience in some way. Many include songs and poems of the era. Plus memoirs of a lady gardener. |
| Alison Balderson | Reflexology- The history and development of Reflexology and its benefits to health in modern day living. |
| Ros Barber | Clicks and Misses (Gone in a moment). The amusing tales and anecdotes of a roving amateur photographer who decided to set up a small craft business selling her photographic cards and prints at Craft Fairs and Markets. Many laughs along the way and some valuable insights into taking better photographs. |
| Jane Barnes | 1. Tales from The Flower Barn - silk flower demonstration and amusing anecdotes of family life on a dairy farm on the Rutland border in High Leicestershire. Not to be missed - laughter all the way! 2. Tales from a Farmers Wife - Lively anecdotes from a dairy farmer's wife. Hear in detail about how milk is produced from 125 friesian cows on our family farm near Melton Mowbray. All the milk is sold locally to be made into the king of cheeses 'Stilton'. This talk/slides is suitable for mixed audiences. Also Farm Walks available (unsuitable for wheelchair users). Come and see for yourself how a working farm operates, meet the cows and calves! Groups of 20-30 welcome. All Farm Walks are FREE OF CHARGE! |
| Charles Barton | Nepal - Beauty and Beast. A power point picture presentation giving you a whirlwind trip of this Hindu Kingdom, without climbing boots and altitude sickness. Beauty: in its people's customs and beliefs; in its environment and culture, with its Hindu and Buddha goods overseeing an ancient way of life. Beast: its bewildering customs and the people's survival from conflict, poverty and vulnerability be it the cruel city or the isolation amongst the mountains and landscape. As a trustee of new Futures Nepal, all proceeds go to the disadvantaged, disabled and orphaned children we support. |
| Miss June Barton | 1. 'Life on the Lincolnshire Salt Marshes' - June is an expert on species of salt marsh, plants including Samphire, also talks about wildlife and life on the marshes, especially around the Wash and south Lincolnshire area. 2. Pigsties, Privies & Old Coppers. 3. Hamlets around the Lincolnshire salt marsh areas of Boston and Holbeach. 4. Experiences. |
| David Bell | Leicestershire & Rutland ghosts & legends, murder cases and privies (humorous). Leicestershire heroes, memories of the coalfields, mysteries and Leicestershire Ladies. |
| David Bence | 1. Thailand's Mother Theresa. An entertaining talk / slide show on Fr.Ray and the Pattaya Orphanage. Full of anecdotes both amusing and sad drawn from personal visits. Excellent feedback from audiences. |
| Andrea Benson DipIGA | 'What Your Handwriting Says About You' The analysis of handwriting from a professional graphologist. Talk will include samples of handwriting of the famous and infamous. Other talks include 'Murderous Tendencies' and 'Meet Your Match'. |
| Jane Berry | Talks include: 'Never on the shelf' - an anecdotal talk on 25 years working in libraries. 'What's a Blue Badge Guide?' 'Armchair walks with slides' - Ashby de la Zouch, Ghosts of Grace Dieu, Market Bosworth. Oakham. |
| The Blue Cross - Britain's pet charity | We are able to visit children's groups to speak about pet care and safety around dogs. Adult groups can be visited to talk about the work of the charity. We can bring along a temperament tested dog too. |
| Ted Bottle | Illustrated Slide Talk on provincial theatre buildings, mainly from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Slides display ornate auditoriums from different levels and angles and various types of machinery used backstage. Nearly 200 buildings available, nearly a quarter of which have since been demolished. |
| Colin Bower | 'Curtain Up' - An amusing look behind the scenes of showbusiness. 'The humour that surrounds us' - Discover the laughter that surrounds us in our daily life. 'Strange but true' - Fascinating experiences that are best described as illogical, inexplicable and certainly unbelievable! 'My brief farcical career as the passenger liaison officer on the British-India ship Nevassa'. A look at my seven months as the 'Officer For Complaints'. 'That's true life' - Real stories of ridiculous incidents in the lives of ordinary people. |
| Mr Brian Bowker | Bringing water and sanitation to the Peoples of Africa and Asia. |
| Mrs H C G Boynton BSc, PhD | 1. Geology - talks with slides and specimens on many areas of the country: 2. Local History - talks on London Road and Stoneygate with slides. |
| Nicky Brading | Relaxation, Stress Management and Positive Thinking - elements include Yoga, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Reiki. |
| RSPCA - Branch Trustees | 1. The work of the RSPCA and animal welfare. 2. The Work of Woodside Animal Centre. To book a speaker contact Jayne Brookes. |
| Samaritan, Branch Secretary | Samaritans - Talks on the works of the organisation. Requests should be in writing please. |
| Malcolm Britton | "The story of Brooksby - from a deserted mediaeval village, via a hunting lodge to a 21st century college". A 2 hour guided tour of the Brooksby estate and parish church, including a talk on some of the many influential families who have resided in the Hall. |
| Rainbows - Building for the Future | Rainbows Childrens Hospice has recently launched the 'Building for the Future' Appeal to extend, improve and modernise the hospice. This is the most exciting development that has happened since the hospice opened its doors in 1994. Since then 1000s of people have been cared for by Rainbows - life-limited children, young adults and their families. They turn to Rainbows when there is nowhere else to go and they find a place for living, full of laughter and comfort, a place with a home-from-home atmosphere and staff who care. Learn more about the work of Rainbows and how it is moving into the future from one of the staff who work at the hospice. |
| Peter Bunney | 'Smile please, you're on canvas!' A lighthearted illustrated talk by professional artist/cartoonist who will astonish with his amazing quickfire cartoons and caricatures...(it could be you if you are not too careful). Go on, treat yourself to a laugh! |
| Mrs Joan Burn | Bereavement |
| Sheila Cato | New Zealand - 40 years in New Zealand |
| Robert Chamberlain | The life and work of Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), philosopher, scientist and seer. His contemporary path of spirituality, which re-affirms both ancient Eastern and Western truths - a meditative path of knowledge and awareness, and which can be practically applied in the spheres of education, health, nutrition and agriculture. Introductory talks and workshops. |
| Rainbows Children's Hospice | Emma Hall will give talks to groups about the work of Rainbows Children's Hospice, the Children's Hospice for the East Midlands. |
| Leicester Civic Society | 1. A Walk round Georgian Leicester. 2. Delights of Old Leicester. |
| Mike Coleman | Y Service Topics including The Secret Listeners of Beaumanor Park. History of the Y Services. Bletchley Park "Station X". WOYG HQ, TSCM & Intelligence Matters and many others. See website for more details or contact me. |
| Wendy Coley | 1) "Dogs for the Disabled". Talk covers puppy socialising and training of dogs for the many ways they can help disabled people achieve greater independence. Videos also available to show at talks. 2) The unique Fistula hospital in Addis, Ababa, Ethiopia. A first hand account of my visit to this hospital It's an inspiring story of a hospital where Fistula surgery offers a new life, of hope and dignity, to young girls who are destitute, rejected and resigned to a life of misery. |
| Mrs Margaret Collinge | Talk on Market Harborough Library and the services on offer, tour, quiz, games, refreshments. A fun night out for everyone! NB Held at the Pen LLoyd Library, Adam and Eve Street, Market Harborough. |
| Diana Courtney | 1, Follies and curiosities of Leicestershire and Rutland. 2, Leicester through the Ages. 3, A walk around Oakham. 4, Market Harborough. 5, King Richard III. 6, Christmas customs and traditions. 7. Moravians, Grizzly Bears and Geysers. |
| Janet Courtney | Subjects: Victorian Lady Productions have background scenery and I come in costume: some productions are illustrated via PowerPoint presentations. Murder Most Foul, Porridge, Another serving of Porridge, Crime in Victorian Rugby, William Baines. Other Victorian Lady entertainments in the pipe line: The Making of Victorian Lady, Victorian Lady and Fashion, Victorian Lady and Shopping, Victorian Lady and Christmas and Victorian Lady and Gardening. Other Subjects: Daft things you say and do, Fools and Hoaxes, Lapland: a dog sleighing adventure, Cities on the Silk Road, Drifting down the Nile, Cruses on the Rhine and Danube and Russia's 'Golden Ring'. I bring my own sound system. |
| Colin Crosby | 1. The Adventures of the Bearded Cinema Manager. 2. Leicester's Place in English History. 3. Leicestershire Legends and Traditions. 4. Haunted Leicester. 5. The Street Names of Leicester. 6. How to be a Blue Badge Guide. 7. Essex - the Land of My Birth. Plus Others. Including special talks for Christmas. |
| Mr M F W Darch | Talk on Geraniums - How to grow, take cuttings, overwinter etc. Can include slides. |
| Mr K F Day A.C.I.B. | 1. Inn Signs. 2. Coaching Days of England. 3. Florence, My View. 4. Shop signs of bygone England. 5. Pop to Uncle, A Pawnbrokers Life. 6. Venice - its pleasures and treasures. 7. Whys and Wherefores of Weathervanes. 8. Amusing Aspects of Will Making. 9. Fun in a Bookshop. 10. A Lecturer's Amusing Moments! Offers daytime and evening appointments, luncheon clubs, societies and after dinner talks. |
| Stephanie de Vries, Registered Homeopath | Homeopathy - Homeopathy is a safe and natural system of medicine for adults and children of all ages. It can be used to treat a wide variety of complaints, including, anxiety, asthma, psorisis, exzema, depression, children ailments and behavioural issues, menopausal symtoms and much much more... I am available to talk to interested groups about how homeopathy can be of benifeit to them, topics include; An Introduction to Homeopathy, Homeopathy in Fist Aid, Womens health and Homeopathy, Homeopathy for babies and children, Mens health and Homeopathy. |
| Trevor Dempsey | 'Stars of stage, screen and radio' Trevor Dempsey recalls people from the world of entertainment and sport he's worked with. From Anna Neagle to Jane Fonda, Stan Matthews to Gary Lineker. Inc. sporting memorabilia and rare autograph collection. |
| Nigel Denton | The Salvation Army. A brief history of the organisation, its purpose and development and what the Salvation Army is doing in Leicester today. Will also play some Salvation Army music on own CD player. |
| Miss Mandeep Dhadialla | Abstract Painting Workshops, sessions to suit your needs. Play with colour, tecture and imagination! Learn to paint with wax and unconventional paints. Experienced working local artist with Public Liability Insurance and Enhanced CRB. |
| Eric R Dutton, Naturopath | 1. Herbs, Health and Naturopath - Ex Downeys shop and County Health Foods: 2. Eating and Exercise Plan to aid weight loss. Tahitian noni juice. 3. Work and productivity are the crowning principles of welfare. |
| Mrs C Eccleshare | The Lady's Magazine (Victorian & Edwardian Women); Greeting Cards History; History of Writing/Calligraphy with demonstration; Victorian & Edwardian theatre as documented in "The Lady's Magazine" 1902. |
| Pete Edwards | I give talks on Antiques and Collectables (I deal in Antiques) and on Family History - all aspects (I work as professional researcher). I also give talks about Romany life and history - our family being descended from true Romany stock. |
| Liz Eglinton PhD. | Titles: Your Menopause and YOU; Where are my Keys? Osteoporosis. The Institute of Women's Health is an independent charity. The charity aims to provide women with access to information and professional advice in order to prepare them for, and guide them through, the menopause. In this way, it is believed that each woman will feel able to make an informed choice about how she wishes to manage this important time of her life. The Institute of Women's Health make no charge, but welcome donations to enable us to continue with our work. |
| Mary D Essinger | 1) Comedy - Thirty-five minutes of funny dramatic readings and sketches, all original writing. Fee £40. 2) Starting work in the heyday of Leicester's knitwear factories - based on the book 'In my Fashion' by Mary Essinger. Fee £30. |
| Dr Kevin Feltham | 1. Medical History: History of TB; or Origins of Smallpox inoculations. 2. Kibworth Rectors Through the Ages. Available evenings only. |
| Friendship Force of Leicestershire | Worldwide home stays with Friendship Force International. A different way to see the world, fostering positive relations between diverse peoples and cultures. |
| Graham Fortey | 1. Advertising Ephemera & Bric-a-Brac. 2. An Evening at a Fictitious Hotel. 3. Bed & Breakfast at a Fictitious Hotel. 4. Leicester Past & Present. 5. The Victorian Internet (telegrams and the telegraph service). 6. By Appointment (Royal Warrant holders - Queen Victoria to present day). 7. A-Z of Advertising Ephemera. 8. A London Shopping Spree. All talks include a display of related material. |
| Wendy Freer | Topics Include: Below Stairs, Life of a Victorian Servant, Canal Boat People, Canal Boatmen's Missions, Lost Canals of the East Midlands, Framework Knitting, Packhorses and Packroads, Black Diamonds, the Leicestershire Coal Industry Foxton Locks and Inclinced Plane, Life in the Workhouse, Goings on Below Stairs, The Technology of the English Country House, Feeding the English Country House, Carrying Coals from Leicestershire, The industry of the Forest of Dean, Ashby at Work and Making Sense of the Census |
| Rashmi Fulchand | 1. Relaxation and Meditation and Art of Living - covers meditation, talk on sudarsham kriya (use of breathing technique) holisitic method for well being. 2. Marma Massage - beautiful talk on ayurvedic marma massage and demo. |
| Monica Gibbins | LOROS Lottery Representative. A lively talk about the work of LOROS - the Hospice for Leicestershire & Rutland. Monica gives an insight to the tears and laughter that make every day special. |
| Bob Gibson | 1. Travel: The History of the Package Holiday; The Lure of the Seaside; Thomas Cook & his Competitors; Guidebooks through the Ages. 2. History & Local History: The London Virginia Company 1606-24; America in Britain; What is Heritage?; The story of Maryland; Florida before Disney. |
| Janet Gilchrist | A Librarian's Tale. A light-hearted look at libraries past and present from a librarian who has worked in various types of libraries in different counties. Supported by readings. |
| David Girdler | 1. Plastics: 1851-2001, The development and application of plastics from mere ornamentation to high tech use in space exploration. Talk illustrated by slides, historical plastics, materials, books and posters. Duration up to 60 mins. 2. Enjoying Jazz - Intended for those who know jazz and those who want a brief introduction. Illustrated with selected recordings, some well known, others will be unfamiliar. Available daytime or evening. |
| Jayne Good | Demonstration of the fascinating wet -on-Wet Oil Painting technique otherwise known as the "Bob Ross" technique. I am a qualified instructor in the landscape, seascape, floral and wildlife techniques and demonstrate a complete painting in every session. |
| Mrs Susan Gowans | Fair Trade |
| Tracy Green, Leics Youth Offending Service | Young people and crime. The Youth Offending Service works with young people who are at risk of offending, or have offended and are involved in the criminal justice system. We will talk about the preventative work we do with young offenders, and what we do to try and address their risk factors which lead to them breaking the law. We will also talk about the work we are starting to do with victims of crime. |
| Robert Gregory | Talks and Guided Walks by registered Blue Badge Guide on history in the city of Leicester which can be conducted in English,French and German language if required. Talks are accomapnied with colour slides. 1. Leicester's Riverside 2. Crime in Old Leicester 3. Ghost Stories of Leicester 4. Inns,pubs, and Coffee Houses. 5. New Walk. Leicester. 6. Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright - History of 17th Foot, The Royal Leicestershire Regiment. 7. A History of Bradgate Park' Full list available on my website |
| Sophie Hadfield-Hill | Island life: Teaching and living on a small island in the South Pacific. Powerpoint slideshow of my photographs with commentary. |
| Mr F Harding | Travel - offers over 50 illustrated talks on topics including City of London, the Black Country, River Nene, Scotland and many other titles. Including: pub signs and English tribal customs |
| Norman D Harrington | Poetry and Performance, Poetry and Humour, Poetry and Christianity, Poetry and Gardens, Poetry and Cricket and Poetry and Poets. |
| Fran Harris | Novelty Salt and Pepper Shakers. Author of the only book in UK devoted to this subject, founder member of British Novelty Salt and Pepper Collectors Club and editor and publisher of 'Squirrels' Hoarders Magazine. Member of Equity. Contact for more details. |
| Jenny Harris | Bats - Ecology and conservation. Title "Bats in the Belfry" and "Bats - Whats' New" |
| Mr K W Harrison | Foreign Travel - colour slides and commentary on several foreign countries including China, Peru, Egypt, Mexico, Argentina, New Zealand, Cook Islands, Cambodia, Russia and most European countries. |
| Julia Hawley | Flexible slide shows and talks based on life on mixed (dairy/arable/beef/sheep) farm near Melton Mowbray and wildlife and heritage conservation work being undertaken. FREE guided farm walks for groups also available. |
| Leicester Hebrew Congregation | The Jewish Way of Life. Talks can be arranged in the synagogue in Leicester or at a groups own venue. There is a choice of talks either about the synagogue or about the Jewish way of life or the place of women in Judaism or Jewish food and how it evolved and recipe sheets. |
| Sally Henshaw | History - Talks given on famous events and personalities from history - Wars of the Roses, Richard III, Six Wives of Henry VIII, Lady Jane Grey, Elizabeth Woodville, Elizabeth I, Nell Gwynn, The Gunpowder Plot, The Great Plague and many, many more. |
| Mr T J Hibbitt | Natural History - Talks with slides on wild flowers, butterflies and birds. The Orkney Islands:Islay. Up - Helly A fire festival |
| Tim Hilditch | Investment and Financial Planning - question and answer sessions, general financial information. |
| Linda Hill | 1. Round the World and only one argument. 2. African Safari 3. Fishy Business (Collecting decorative Fish). 4. Understanding Modern Art. 5. Hands on Art/Craft activities 6. Accompanied visits Art/Theatre (per hour). 7. (New for 2007) The making of Kate's wedding dress. |
| Mrs R Hoggard | 1. Creative Writing: 2. Short story writing: 3. Writing articles |
| Derek Hollingworth | Pathfinder Talks and Walks on Leicester, with a speciality on the City Centre and Castle areas. Talks on transport in Leicester. |
| Barbara Howard | History and work of the Guild of Disabled People (now called Mosaic: shaping disability services) during the last 100 years. |
| Vicki Howard | 1. The Life of Vita Sackville-West - The Castle and the Rose. A talk of more than 60 minutes that covers the life of the poet and creator of Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent. 2. Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsberries - 60 minute talk. |
| Kate Hubbard | 1. FLYING FOXES IN FOCUS - Illustrated account of independent conservation project in South Pacific about the ecological value of endangered Fruit Bats, including biology, behaviour, threats, protection, mythology, bat facts. 2. BAT SANCTUARY WORK IN AUSTRALIA - Illustrated. How to find a placement. Benefits of volunteer work including rescue, rehabilitation, injuries, raising orphans 3. WINSTON CHURCHILL TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIP- As a recent recipient ('Animal Welfare' category 2004) I can offer guidance about making an application, including progressive stages towards interview and expedition planning. I also have 8 years experience of independent world travel. |
| Anne Hughes | Fascinating feet (a light-hearted introduction to reflexology with a mini-demo and some hands-on experience for all); Twelve Days of Christmas (a seasonal celebration in words and music with plenty of audience participation); Christmas Crackers (more seasonal cheer ¿ word sheets provided for a sing-song); Lest we forget (thoughts of Remembrance, including a medley of wartime favourites; Foot-reading (have you ever wondered what your feet tell others about your personality?!); Celebrating 100 years of the popular song (a programme of hit songs through the ages ¿ lyrics provided). |
| C/O D K Illingworth - Store Director | Cosmetic Consultants - Make up demonstrations and talks. |
| Magistrates in the Community Project | The Magistrates in the Community (MIC) Project is an initiative run by the Magistrates Association, a registered charity that promotes and represents the work of Magistrates within England & Wales. The aim of the MIC project is to raise awareness of the role of Magistrates, who are ordinary members of the community. Magistrates within your area are available to come to your group to give a short talk about their work, or run a more participative session such as a mock trial. The sessions are both informative and interesting. Talks are free of charge, although a donation is always gratefully received to support the work of the Association locally. |
| Sue Ingle | Colour Makes a Difference! Wearing the correct colours makes you look good, gives you confidence, and helps you feel better about yourself - the fun is in the discovery and the rewards last a lifetime. Talk lasts approx. 1 hour including demonstration. Daytime bookings only. |
| Hazel Jacques | Talk 1: - Tuberculosis, and how it ruined family life during 1941-1949. A talk on how children were separated and brought up in the Leicester Scattered Homes during World War II. I have written a book called "The Scattered Scruffs", this tells of how the children had to cope not knowing their destination, as well as having limited contact with their parents. Talk 2: - "Being a policeman's wife". |
| Elizabeth Jelley | Talks on Yoga and well being. The tradition of Indian Ayurveda and Reflexology |
| Brian Johnson | 1. The story of the cinema in Leicester. 2. The village cinemas of Leicestershire. 3. An introduction to researching family history (Where do I start?). 4. Finding a showmaker (Researching my elusive GGG Grandfather). 5. Living in a box (Leicester's post war prefabs). 6. Feeding the nation (The story of a wholesale grocer). 7. The history of the driving test (From the first test in 1935 to today). |
| Peter Johnson | 1. Festiniog Railway - a view from the past. 2. Rebuilding the Welsh Highland Railway. 3. Trams and Tramways Today. 4. The Great Little Trains of Wales. 5. A journey through history and Snowdonia on the Festiniog Railway. Illustrated talks to suit all audiences. Speaker not available during office hours. |
| Alan Joyce | 1. Guided Walks in Leicestershire 2. Confessions of a Blue Badge Guide 3. History of Leicester (slide talk or walk) 4. Strange but True (walk or talk) 5. Slide Talk on Calke Abbey.(Booking Secretary for Blue Badge Guides in Leicestershire & Rutland). 6. History of Christianity (talk or walk). 7 Walk - What makes you laugh in Leicester 8. Ghost Walks - Leicester - Ashby - Enderby - Market Bosworth |
| Miss Sylvia Joyce | A talk which includes a costume and dance demonstration that looks at the dance traditions of the Middle East, of which only Belly dancing is well known. |
| Margaret Kaine | MY LIFE AS AN AUTHOR, romantic regional sagas. Will offer books for sale at a discounted price and be delighted to sign them. |
| Ishi khan-Jackson | 1. Life Coaching - what is it? 2. Take a glimpse into your future 3. Maximising your potential to shine your brightest. 4. Meditation, simplified 5. Reiki & Seichem Healing 6. Nine Star Ki-Astrology: ancient Chinese art of understanding and preparing for life's challenges and joys, including why some relationships are more supportive than others. 7. Using the breath to heal. includes breathing exercises. 8. Attitude is everything 9. Dance your heart out for beginners-lack of experience is an advantage, a thirst for joy essential! |
| Gareth Mark King | 1. Life, Death and Fashion in Anglo-Saxon England - lives of our ancestors in 5th and 6th centuries. 2. Myths and Legends - story telling of local and national legends. 3. The 13th Century Manor 4. Swords through the ages - how swords have changed in their look and use. 5. Village names - the origin behind place names. 6. Days of the week - why we have 7 days and the origin of their names. 7. The medieval soldier 1066-1485 - a Knight and his followers. |
| Louise Lipman | Acupuncture and the Philosophy behind Chinese Medicine, with a view to providing some ideas as to how people might be able to enhance their own wellbeing. |
| Charles Lister | THE GRAND TOUR.(slide illustrated) The fascination of Italy in 17th & 18th centuries, who went and why? Travel problems, crossing the Alps. Views on Verona, Venice etc. Stories about famous travellers such as Boswell, Gibbon, Beckford. Hear about art collections and bad behaviour. Tales of the English living in Florence and the beauties and dangers of Rome. Finally Naples, Pompeii & Herculaneum. And the result? Noble buildings & art collections in England. SIR WILLIAM HAMILTON. Envoy in Naples and collector of vases. Hear about how he climbed Vesuvius. After death of wife, his affair with Emma, their marriage and the ridicule. Also Emma's attitudes, the arrival of Nelson and the resulting menage a trois. The final unhappy ending. etc etc. (slides). |
| Linda Lonsdale | Talk on Image Consultancy involving demonstration on colours - how to choose the correct colours and styles to suit you. Scarf tying, dressing points and how to choose the correct accessories. Make-up colours explained. |
| Brian Lord | The Leicester Magic Circle. Brian Lord presents an illustrated talk (tricks) with audience participation on the Leicester Circle of which he has been a member for 50 years. His talk is informative and full of humour. |
| Douglas Maas | 1. The Adventures of the Pea Green Boat - Canal Boating 2. Arthur Ransome and the Swallows & Amazons - Arthur, his stories and me. Plus more. |
| Margaret Manning | Many subjects, illustrated with photos or artefacts (no slides), e.g. Great Wall of China / Inherited antiques / poetry reading / Hadrian's Wall. May require a lift. Available at short notice. |
| Judy Marshall | Corn Dollies - a talk, demonstration and a chance for everyone to have a go. |
| Ms Mary Matts | 1. Canals - Canal life, traditions and paintings: 2. Leicester Line Canal: 3. Foxton Locks: 4. Wildflowers and Waterways. 5. The canal comes to Market Harborough |
| Chris Mitchinson | "Does your client think I'm a complete fool?" Life as a Solicitor Or as a Criminal Lawyer answering "How on earth can you act for someone you know is guilty?" |
| Olive Morris | Natural, Preventative and Healing Measures - Health Adviser and teacher of God's Diet Laws and the advantages at this time for intelligent vegetarianism. |
| J.B.Tuckey MRCVS | 1.Talks on veterinary life over 70 years. 2. History of Pit Ponies |
| Kenneth Muir | 1. Making your garden living area look great this year. 2. A refreshing approach to garden design using and blending natural materials and choice plants. 3. Creating seasonal interest at home and in the garden. 4. Development of the conservatory and greenhouse for maxiumum appeal, highlighting structure types and their ornamental and edible crops. 5. A profile of select national gardens open to the public in the UK and abroad, all of which I have visited. |
| Daniel Mwamba | Speaker on issues to do with race inequality in Health especially mental health for Black Minority Ethinic (BME) communities. Former Director of the largest BME Mental Health Network and advisor to the government on BME Mental Health Programme (Delivering Race Equality). |
| Bob Neill | Speaker for local groups, subjects on offer: 1. Bits + Bobs - Guess what the items are (items from grannie's attic). 2. Pyrography Demonstration - Craft demo (burning designs on wood). |
| Alan Norman | The History and Work of the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation. Up to 45 minute talk with power-point photographs looking at the life of David Clarke, racing driver, businessman, philanthropist and the work of the Foundation that he established in 1990. The Foundation provides support care and friendship in many ways to the elderly, adults of all ages with disabilities and young people from throughout Leicestershire. |
| Jonathan O'Farrell | Talk on climate change, global warming and what a 'sustainable' future means to you. I am not an 'expert', but am happy to speak on these subjects as I learn a bit more each time I get into conversation (even debate!) on the above issues. I have a prefeWhen trence for talking in the North West Leicestershire area. |
| Richard Papworth | 1. History of British Prisons. 2. My Life as a Prison Officer - a humorous but realistic account. 3. Six Days to Do It In - converting a camp used for Vietnamese boat people to a fully operational prison in six days. 4. Excuse Me Madam But... - anecdotes of a store detective. 5. So You Want to Write a Book - preparing, writing, publishing and marketing a book. 6. Sudbury the open concept. Author of 'Key man' and 'In my Experience' & 'unaccustomed as I am' 7. Lifers - working with prisoners sentenced to life. |
| Trevor Parr | Can give the following talks: 1. An apothecary in the 1600s; 2. An English Civil War soldier; 3. The local Civil War; 4. Understanding Deeds and similar documents; 5. Understanding wills and how to find them. I can do talks at short notice. |
| Helen Peden BA (Hons) Lit | Jane Eyre - Tales behind the tale. Our heroine was more than a mouse! Through Jane, Charlotte Bronte presented daring and controversial ideas to her contemporary readers. Join me for an entertaining and light-hearted look at the hidden sensuality, the role of the Governess and the scientific practice of Phrenology, found in the pages of Jane Eyre. |
| Rob Persani/other staff | Local Radio - running a local station |
| Norman Pilgrim | 1. Leicester's First Railway - What rail travel was really like in the 1830's. 2. "The explosion that shook Staffordshire: the biggest man-made explosion prior to the atom bomb". 3. My Working Life - A story of hard work, sweat and humour. 4. The Railways and Tramways of the Isle of Man - A short history of the steam railways and the three tramways on the Island. 5. Leicester Municipal Airport - air displays and crashes at Braunstone! |
| Anthony Poulton-Smith | Origins of Place-Names. Not just major towns and cities, but also districts, rivers, mountains, fields, streets and public houses. Ley lines. Quiz master (on all and any subject). Published author and freelance journalist. |
| Martin Pring | Martin is a specialist in `Emotional Intelligence¿ and how this helps us improve our lives. An inspirational speaker, Martin was BBC Radio Leicester's expert on relaxation, stress management and meditation. He talks on a number of topics including confidence and motivation as well as the broader area of personal growth and change. |
| Mick Rawle | A wide selection of talks on family and local history. See website page 'TALKS' for details. |
| David Ray | Walking in Leicestershire. A talk showing digital slideshow of pictures collected while putting together a book of circular walks in Leicestershire. Covers all the county with a slant towards local history. |
| Mrs Brenda Redmile | Two light hearted different talks. 1 History of Clothes Fashion (with slides). 2 Bygone days of the Co-operative Movement (with slides). |
| Ian Retson | Talk with slides on The Woodland Trust (trees, wildlife, conservation) with emphasis on the site at Willesley Wood near Ashby, including local history, natural history, conservation work and the National Forest. Talks can be tailored to specific interests and full details of Willesley Wood can be found on the website. If you have enjoyed my Woodland Trust talk, I also do a talk on climbing Kilimanjaro which includes Safari and wildlife in Kenya. Proceeds to the Countryside Restoration Trust. Evenings Only. |
| Sue Ricks - complementary therapist | Topics: (1) Gentle touch reflexology. (2) Feng Shui for your happy home. (3) Enjoying life - the easy way to smile through out your day. (4) Miles of smiles - 3 steps to lots more smiles for all, become your own expert. |
| Mrs Elizabeth Riding | 1) Christmas in Bethlehem. My experiences of the celebrations in Manger Square. 2) Polly Put The Kettle on: a talk about tea. 3) Coffee Time: all about coffee. 4) Chocolate Delight: Cocoa and chocolate. 5) Eggstravaganza: Eggs and Egg cups. 6) Food Choices: Hidden sugar and salt in our food. 7)Exotic Fruits. 8) A Bit of This and a Bit of That: interesting miscellany. 9) Umbrellas and Parasols. |
| Peter Riley | 1. Radioactive waste; is it really a problem? A brief description of waste; how it arises; the likely hazards and possible solutions. 2. Sustainable development. The origins of the term 'sustainable development'; how it affects plans for development and our lives. 3. The precautionary principle. Describes the precautionary principle and how it is applied. |
| Linda Robinson | "Another Fine Mess", a talk about how my passion for plants lead me to become a Country Markets (formerly WI Markets) advisor. "Plant Diary", a year in the life of a garden, looking at extending the seasons of interest and colour. |
| Mary Rogers-Essinger | A Merry Evening (or afternoon). Talks about her book "how to be a Merry Widow" followed by her comedy sketches. 30 - 40 minutes. |
| Jo Round | Colour Me Beautiful - The Well Dressed Woman How using the right colours for your natural colouring and the right shape of clothes for your body shape can make you look and feel fabulous, whatever the occasion. Understand what colours make you look healthy and youthful and what clothes make you lose pounds in an instant. |
| Daniela Rudloff, M.A. | Talks on psychology in everyday life (special topics can be negotiated). Sample topics: Does astrology work? Perception of coincidence. Critical thinking. Fallacies in everyday thinking and how to avoid them. |
| Steve Salter | A presentation to cover all aspects of Will making. Group presentations a speciality, any time, any place. Personal consultations, and home visits can also be arranged. |
| David Siddons | THE DELIGHTS OF COLLECTING SECOND-HAND BOOKS: 45-60 minute talk with Powerpoint presentation by local book dealer on the delights of collecting books and what to look for in the attic which might be worth a fortune! 2 tables, and power point needed. Advice on books brought in by the audience. 2.WORD PLAY: entertaining 45-60 minute talk with Powerpoint presentation, with audience participation, on curiosities of words and the English language. Speaker includes the topics of palindromes, anagrams and lipograms in this presentation. Small table and a power point required. 3.VISUAL ILLUSIONS: literally mind-boggling presentation covering visual and optical illusions of all types. As this talk is dependent on visual display, it is suitable only for relatively small groups- say up to 50, who have a clear and near view of the screen. Small table and power point required. Speaker will provide video projector and computer for all talks, and a screen where this cannot be provided by the venue. |
| Chris Simpson | A choice of two musically-illustrated talks, each lasting about an hour. 1) 'Boy meets Girl: Broadway Style' is a sort of romantic 'consequences' tracing the ups and downs of courtship, with the help of recordings from the golden age of the Broadway musical - the 40s and 50s. 2) 'The Gershovitz Boys' covers the lives and music of George and Ira Gershwin. I am available mornings, afternoons and evenings, and might be free at short notice. |
| Mrs J Smith B. Ac. Lic. Ac. MB. Ac.C. | Traditional Chinese Acupuncture |
| Linda Smith | 'Ponds and their plants' - an overview of siting, building and planting for a successful pond with slides of pond plants. 'Bog gardens' - constructing and planting a bog garden with slides of moisture loving plants. 'A year in the life of a pond' - slides and talk including planting highlights, wildlife and visitors. |
| David Spiller | Portugal north and south. Since 2005 the speaker has spent several months travelling around Portugal. He talks about some of his favourite places and gives humorous insights into aspects of Portuguese life, including habits and customs, religion, the language and the food. He describes the wonderful Portuguese good manners and explains why Portugal sometimes reminds him of Britain in the 1950s. Talks given in and around Loughborough and Leicester. |
| Lynne Stacey - Talks Service Co-ordinator | A team of speakers (mainly Trust volunteers) enjoy giving talks and slide presentations on a wide range of subjects reflecting the work of the Trust, for groups of any size, daytime or evening. Subjects include: History of the National Trust; Conservation and Wildlife; Gardens of the National Trust; Calke Abbey, Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood and many others. Please ring for more information. |
| Mr F Stocks MBE JP | Wildlife: Introducing British Mammals; Focus on Badgers; Wildlife in a Churchyard. All talks with slides. Leicester Wildlife Hospital Trust. |
| Dr Jane Stuart MacKay | Talks on all aspects of literature - Shakespeare, Austen, Brontes, Tolstoy, Conrad, Dostoyevsky, Forster, Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath. All the Victorian novelists and poets. Also "Literature and Spiritual Awareness" |
| Styled2sell | Styled2sell specialises in preparing properties for sale and rental to achieve maximum return on your investment. Stylish interiors can also be created for busy professionals who want to enjoy their living space. |
| Parminder Summon, Cancer Research UK | Cancer Research in Leicestershire. What is Cancer Research UK doing in your area? What progress are we making in curing cancer faster? How can you help our research? |
| Dawn Sumner | Complementary Healthcare. Subjects: Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Baby Massage. Specialist areas: Massage in Pregnancy and Massage in Cancer Care. |
| Lynne Tann-Watson | "An Introduction to Herbs" herbs and their uses. "Using your weeds" uses of weeds and wild plants. "The History of food in Britain". "Food from Hedgerows" |
| Melanie Taylor | I am an image Consultant who gives talk and presentations on personal image and style for men and women. This includes how different colours, styles and shape can work for and against us; the language of dress; the rules of dress; self image and confidence and the seven ages of women; scarf tying; make-up and how to pack for a holiday. My talks involve demonstrations and illustrations. |
| Theresa Thornton | Healthy living and optimising your health. The importance of self belief and the impact of this on our achievements in life. How to be the best you can be. |
| Anita Thorp | Plants and Alpines - 1 hour talk on unusual hardy plants and alpines (live plants). Also Theddingworth garden visit for small groups, £3 per person. Maximum 15 people. |
| Vulcan to the Sky Project | We are pleased to accommodate requests for speakers to provide illustrated talks to your special interest group. These talks can also be linked to an on-site visit to see Vulcan XH558 in her Hangar. Speaker/Subject - [1] Andrew Edmondson (Project Engineering Director) and/or Taff Stone (Crew Chief & Chief Engineer) - Returning Vulcan XH558 to Flight an Engineering Perspective. [2] Colin Marshall (Logistics Manager) - Logistics and Spares Acquisition & Industrial Archaeology. [3] Denis Parker (Access/Visitor Centre Manager) - Vulcan, VForce, & Cold War [aviation] Histories. |
| Mal Trott | Spend an hour or so with Puppeteer Mal Trott. In my talk you will see many types from Punch to trick marionettes, learn a little about the history of these mini performers, and you may get a chance to 'have a go' (numbers permitting). Local area preferred. |
| Bob Trubshaw | 1. Little-known Leicestershire and Rutland (holy wells, medieval carvings etc.) 2. Demons of the Darkness (medieval gargoyles and grotesque carvings in Leics and Rutland) 3. Midlands folk customs. 4. How to write and publish local history (as lecture or 'workshop'). 5. What the Vikings did for Leicestershire. 6. The invention of the English rural idyll. 7. Stag nights not unicorns: folklore in the age of blogs. Can talk at short notice. |
| Meningitis Trust | Meningitis and Meningococcal Disease and the work of the Meningitis Trust |
| Domestic Violence Integrated Response Project | An inspiring talk into the works of DVIRP as well as wider issues of domestic violence and its impact on the health and well-being of those who are affected by it. The talks can be made to cover specific issues such as social and cultural barriers to leaving a violent relationship; the diversity of domestic violence and the support services available in Leicester. The main aim of the talks will be to raise basic awareness around domestic violence and its related issues. |
| VISTA (Society for the Blind) | Vista is the main provider of services to almost 6,000 registered blind and partially sighted adults, children, young people and their families in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Vista was established in 1858 as the Royal Leicestershire, Rutland and Wycliffe Society for the Blind and celebrated its 150th Anniversary in 2008. Vista can provide talks for groups of any age both during the day and in the evening. Our general talk highlights the services that the Charity provides. Additionally, we can tailor any talk to a specific area of Vista. |
| Adrian Walker - Senior Fundraiser | The work of LOROS - The Leicestershire and Rutland Hospice. |
| Lynette Watson | A 'behind the scenes' talk about theatre and television including experiences of a support artist (ex 'Bad Girl!') Have a go at improvisation! A poetry session, listen to, bring your favourite poems to read or have read.This is a popular hour. Local area preferred. |
| George West - Vice-chairman, Campaign for an Independent Britain | Critical appraisal of European Union especially - 1. Devolution in England / Regional Government. 2. Euro. 3. EU Draft Constitution. Independent - Non Party Political. The Campaign meets monthly in the House of Lords. It is cross-party, non-sectarian and non-racist. It is backed by supporters of all major democratic parties and is working to free us from the EU. The CIB was formed in 1975. |
| Philip Weston | Presentations on how to minimise the cost of Care Fees, 'Don't be one of the 70,000 people each year who have to sell their home to pay for care fees'. Group presentations or individual meetings available. |
| Jill Willis | 1. Nutritional Therapy - We are what we eat. 2. Herbs for Health. Speaker is Regional Co-ordinator for British Association for Nutritional Therapy (BANT). |
| Jackie Wilson | The Stroke Association. Strokes are often devastating and 1 in 4 males and 1 in 5 females will have a stroke between the ages of 45 and 85, although they affect people of all ages. Talk covers what strokes are and how to spot the signs. Also, what you can do to minimise risk. I'm also doing a sponsored trek in Peru for the Stroke Association in order to raise funds and awareness. |
| Margaret Wright | Parchment Craft: Talk about many aspects of parchment craft including its facinating history. Showing examples of various techniques followed by a mini workshop where some of your group will make a simple card. Also a rubber stamping evening (using card). This is a demonstration of different techniques used in rubber stamping then a 'hands on' session where your members can make one card from a choice of three or four different cards. |
| Mary Wright, B.A. (Hons), MARH | Introduction to homeopathic medicine or to the more general subject of vibrational medicines (including homeopathy, flower essences, Reiki etc), using homeopathy in First Aid situations, homeopathy in relation to a specific condition or disease as requested. I am available for evening talks, day schools and six or ten week evening classes. |
| Virginia Wright | Local History - a wide variety of talks available about Leicester, most talks illustrated with slides. Tracing your family tree. |
| Mr D C Young | Royal National Lifeboat Institution - an illustrated talk and film show on the work of the institution. Available evenings only. |