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There are 32 Speakers who have consented to have their details displayed.

Speaker Phone No Email Talk Details Fees
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 Light Hearted look at various topics. Christmas is Passe. (Yuletide Trivia).Wedding Woes (Weddings & Marriage)What is the difference? (How men & Women Differ) Memories are Made of This(From Childhood to Retirement) Re-creation in the Golden Years. Negotiable £30 min
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. £35
Mr A. Caldicott 0121 705 3168 alistaircaldicott @hotmail.com 1.China; 2.Is this Burma? 3.Through Afghanistan; 4.Iran; 5.Opening up the Middle east; 6.Travels in Africa; 7.Travels in Eastern Europe; 8.Hidden Colombia; 9.Sudan Reasonable
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'. www.tctravels.co.uk
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
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.
Mrs Edna Handley 0121 704 9323 "Around Solihull Village", a guided tour in old photographs; "Solihull Now & Then" (photos of Solihull now followed by picture of the same place in years gone by); "Bentley Heath & Widney Manor"; Methodism in Solihul. Various family history talks. Donation to children's charity
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)
Knowle Local History Society 01564 775887 knowlehistory @yahoo.co.uk 1.A Thousand Years of Knowle 2. The Old Village (Parts 1&2)3.Springfield Hall 4.The Place names of Knowle 5. Kixley Lane 6. Kenilworth Road 7. The History of Dorridge 8. Researching Knowle History. Contact Elaine Warner No charge, donations welcome
Mrs Annette Hughes 0121 705 0939 annettehughescc @hotmail.com 'Look good - feel great' £35 + £5
Laurence Ince 0121 706 0204 artist4you @btinternet.com (1) Warwickshire and the Holbeche Family (2)Charles Dickens, Warwickshire and the Great Jennens Case (3) Engine Building at Boulton & Watt's Soho Work (4) John O'Leary, Whistler's Best Friend £32 + petrol contribution
John Jarman 'History of the English Countryside'(with slides); 'What's in a name? - the meaning of English Place-Names';Bredon - the story of a hill; Talks connected with Knowle - "Gild of St.Anne of Knowle from 1412 to its dissolution". £25 (negotiable)
Fiona Joseph 0121 624 3501 fiona @fionajoseph.com Title:Beatrice Cadbury, The Radical Quaker Format: A talk with illustrations lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour,followed by Questions and Answers if required. Synopsis:Based on Fiona Joseph's biography,BEATRICE:The Cadbury Heiress Who Gave Away Her Fortune. £50 inclusive of travelling ex
Mrs Tina Lloyd 07850117321 tina.hellings @hotmail.co.uk HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TALKS/DEMOS IN THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: 1.Tai Chi,Yoga & Relaxation; 2.Extend gentle exercise and falls prevention; 3.Belly Dance fun and Bollywood; 4.Zumba. Each talk lasts for 45 mins to an hour. Please contact me
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
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
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
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 C. Smith 01564 772981 colin597 @btinternet.com 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 £25
Mick Tessler 0121 7654253 Astrology and signs of the zodiac. What's it all about? Famous birthdays of film stars, sports men and politicians. £45
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 £30 plus travelling expenses
Mr D. Warner 0121 706 3907 dudleywarner @tesco.net 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. £40 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. Doris Day 6.Matt Monro and many other singers Usually £15.00 but negotiable
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