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There are 35 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 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 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 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.
Annie Dunseith 0121 477 5589 info @heartspeakers.org.uk Develop your public speaking skills in a friendly club..It's free to come along and observe before deciding if you want to join
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
Lisa Evans 07887551369 Lisa @LoveAloeVeraForever.com Talks on Aloe Vera awareness, Aloe Vera looks like a cactus, but is in fact a member of the Lily family. Naturally found in tropical climates it has been used by humans for 1000's of years. See - www.LoveAloeVeraForever.com Donation to Charity
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 DrColinHarris @blueyonder.co.uk Talks on The Green Man, Stone Faces of Birmingham, Grotesques of Coventry. The Lost Castle of Henley, Dowsing Round the Rollrights,The Green Man Trail of Tewksbury Abbey. All these talks can be linked with interactive walks at a later date. £50 (but negotiable)
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
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
Vicky McKee 07714899388 shorethingmusic @yahoo.com Songs for all occasions.Songwriting sessions for adults & children. She adapts her original 'blues/country/folk'blend to suit her audiences and will even produce songs specially for the occasion if required. Negotiable
Victoria McKee 07714899388 victoriamckee2010 @yahoo.com Talks and Workshops on journalism, writing, and Shakespeare.Founder of 'ACTS' The Actors' Circle for Training in Shakespeare & the Youth ACTS - which offers one-off workshops & longer courses. Negotiable
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 mmiles28 @googlemail.com 1.Graham Baron Ash & Packwood House 2.The Canal Boatwomen 3.Austerity to Affluence - Britain 1945 - 53 (new talk) No Fee
Michael J Miles 0121 742 4949 The Canal Boat Women - 45 min slide presentation on the working lives of midland canal boat women from 1800 to 1960. No Fee
Vanessa Morgan 07746800484 vanessa62472 @hotmail.co.uk Family History for beginners & advanced. Diary of William Lea- was vicar of St Peter's,Droitwich. Stories Grandad told. My Father,POW. Worcestershire & Warwickshire/Birmingham Murders. National Trust Properties. £30 -£40 depending on distance
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
Neil Roberts 0121 7054990 info @neil-roberts.co.uk "The secret life of the Magician". Local magician Neil Roberts lifts the lid on the clandestine world of magic clubs and societies, including anecdotes from Neil's backstage career and concluding with a short magical performance. £35
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
Wendy Westley 0121705 7340 westfam @globalnet.co.uk I am a former nurse and Carers' Lead for a large Primary Care Trust, now practising as a Complementary Therapist. I would be happy to offer a range of talks in Shirley or Solihull. Examples are: Stop Stress, How to balance your energy Bank Balance.
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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