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There are 30 Speakers who have consented to have their details displayed.

Speaker Phone No Email Talk Details Fees
Ms S. Bates 0121 569 4918 susanbernicebates @hotmail.com Series of talks about the history of Solihull (town and borough) £20-£25
Mr S. Beauchampe 0121 744 2310 sbeauchampe @waitrose.com Writer, photographer & researcher specialising in Birmingham and district sports grounds and their cultural, social & architectural impact. Including swimming baths, company sports grounds. Birmingham's contribution to Lawn Tennis & long lost roller rinks £30
Mrs D. Bishop 0121 703 0714 dorothydove @btinternet.com A number of humorous and lighthearted talks available. 1. Wedding woes (weddings + marriage) 2. That’s funny (analysis of humour) 3. Christmas is passe (Yuletide trivia) 4. Memories are made of this (chilldhood in the 30's to retirement in the 90's To be arranged
Ms L. Boss 0121 777 8108 l.boss @btopenworld.com Learn how to develop a first impression, apply the 30 second image test and how to use a range of techniques to help you achieve your image. £45 plus expenses
Mrs Barbara Bury 0121 705 9423 'My Life' A talk lasting approx. 3/4hr about how I discovered about being adopted and the trail that followed. £30
Mr M. Caldicott 0121 705 3168 martin @caldicottm.freeserve.co.uk 'A Life in Horticultural' A family run business which was started in 1920. The changes over the time and present day production techniques etc. Donation to charity
Mr A. Caldicott 0121 705 3168 alistaircaldicott @hotmail.com Available for talks on the Middle East, Africa.,Iran and Afghanistan A journey from Istanbul to Cairo overland. A journey from Cape Town to Mt.Kilimanjaro overland. Alistair Caldicott is the author of Into India,Out of Africa. £30
Mr T. Caldwell MBE 01386 423012 1.Wainwright's coast to coast walk 2.Trekking in the Himalaya-Annapurna Region 3.Trekking on route to Everest 4.The last forbidden kingdon of Mustang 5.Music,song,humour with Tony & David as a 'Bit of Fun'. see below
Mrs H Clarke 01743 708 139 National Trust Talks for Groups. The NTcares for some of the most magnificent countryside, historic buildings gardens & art treasures - and our lecture service can present it all to your group to create an absorbing & beautifully illustrated event.
Mrs B.M. Ellerslie 01564 774350 ellerslie @tiscali.co.uk 1 Wandering in Warwickshire 2 Local Connections with the Gunpowder Plot 3 From the Knights to the Dames - History of Temple Balsall These are all slide talks. All equipment is provided by speaker. £40 plus travelling cost
Mrs S. Gaskell 0121 705 2509 Love me love my piano Have travel pills - will cruise Is the examiner nice? Please contact speaker for a full list. To be discussed
Mr Q. Greatrex 0121 777 8942 myster.magic @virgin.net 'That's The Way To Do It! - A History of Punch & Judy@ - 40 minute talk plus a 20min performance. 'Abracadabra! - a look at the history & art of Conjuring' - 40 min talk with examples of tricks plus a 15min performance. see comments field
Mrs Edna Handley 0121 704 9323 Bentley Heath, and Widney Manor, The History Of Methodism In Solihull, Around Solihull Village (a guided tour in old photographs) and various family history talks."Solihull: Now and Then". Call for details.
Dr Colin Harris 0121 745 1803 enquires @greenmanforum.co.uk I provide a lively talk on Green Men, Gargoyles, Grotesques and Stone Faces in church buildings, with a Powerpoint presentation. Alternatively, walks in B'ham, Coventry,Tewksbury to discover these Stone Faces.Monies go to charity "Beating Bowel Cancer".
Mrs A. Hughes 0121 705 0939 'Look good - feel great' £35 + £5 travelling
Mr J. Irvine 024 7641 0284 Member of the Warwickshire Badger Trust, will provide educational talks on the conservation and protection of badgers. Donation to the Trust
Mr John Jarman 01564 774528 The story of Baddesley Clinton. What's in a name - the meaning of English place names. The World we have lost - a history of the English countryside. Samuel Pepys, The Great Fire of London,The Green Man.Most talks illustrated by slides.And many more talks £25 negotiable
Mr J. Jarman 01564 774528 Talks given by me as a member of the National Trust Voluntary Talks Service.1.Intro to the National Trust 2. Caring for the Countryside:Caring for Wildlife 3.Countryside for all 4.The National Trust & Agriculture.Talks with slides. By negotiation for NT funds
Ms J. Lloyd 0121 693 0042 1.Health, Fitness and pain control for people and pets. (Bioflow Magnotherapy. Natural Healthcare) 2. Stress management, personal development, life coaching, relations. Telephone for more information
A.E.H Macmillan 0121 744 6303 aehmacmillan @yahoo.co.uk Travel Talks illustrated with slides - countries include Australia, Canada, USA, India, China, Jordan and Holy Land, France & New Zealand until 30/08/09 £20
MIC Group 0121 705 8101 A dedicated team of local magistrates offer to discuss, lead workshops and lecture on the role of magistrates in the community. On offer is - Tailor made packages to suit all audiences Role playing seminars Court visits No fees are charged
Michael J Miles 0121 742 4949 mmilespr @aol.com The life of Graham Baron Ash, restorer and donor of Packwood House (1889-1980). Slide presentation lasting 60 minutes. No Fee
Mrs Georgie Peaurt 0121 704 4173 georgie.peaurt @blueyonder.co.uk Flexible appointments.Gift vouchers available.Charges for arrangements,demonstrations available.Please phone for appointments Charges for arrangements
Sans Souci Speakers Club 01564 230154 lrmacdonald @blueyonder.co.uk Demonstration by members of Speakers Club of sample speeches. Various other subjects by individual members such as Travel Talks,engineering projects and historical information
Mr H.M Scharf 0121 706 1342 1.Write back in time - writing accessories antiques and collectibles 2.Court in the act - about the Crown Court 3.The history of glasses 4.History, value & variety of walking sticks Negotiable
Mr C. Smith 01564 772981 colin597 @btinternet.com Illustrated talk on New Zealand Illustrated talk on the history of the postal system What the papers said - Talk based on newspapers of the 1800's The words of W.S.Gilbert, The world of 'Brother Cadfael' The 'Felons of Knowle, History of Knowle Normally £20
Mrs S Thompson 0121 704 2520 shirleythompson @blueyonder.co.uk a) About writing biographies in general b) more specifically about one or more of my published biographies:- 1 The Pat Roach Trilogy 2 'The Original Alton Douglas' 3 'Finally Meeting Princess Maud' (about Seamus Dunleavy) www.shirleythompson.me.uk £20 plus travelling expenses
Mr D. Warner 0121 706 3907 Story of Birmingham/Solihull cinemas. History of cinema, British cinema during World War II, and film musicals (2pts) The cinema in Britain in WW2. How the cinema began and the rise of the hollywood studio. £35 each talk
Mr C. Whale 0121 704 6807 cwhale @solihull.gov.uk Talks on Trading Standards issues such as rogue traders, consumer rights and doorstep crime to all age groups. No fees are charged
Mr R.B.J Witham 01676 533569 1. So you don't like jazz - an introduction to jazz 2. Glenn Miller, his life and music 3. Ted Heath, his life and music 4. The art of the arranger 5. How drums are used in jazz & big band music 6. Musical oddities and anecdotes and others Usually £15.00 but negotiable
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