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| Name | Description | Contact Details |
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| Adil Amarsi | How to become the best in every area of your life, specialise in motivation, relationships, communications, sales, leadership and overall personal development. | Adil Amarsi 53, Saunderson Road, LEICESTER, LE4 2FE Tel.: 07515 163 674 Mobile: 07515 163 674 Email: adil_amarsi@yahoo.com Website: www.adil-amarsi.com/ |
| Adrian D Hunt | Light hearted talks that are fun, lighthearted as well as informative and enlightening. 1. Discover your Aura, a practical introduction into the energy that surrounds you. Find out how you can see, feel, read and levitate using this bubble of energy. 2. Unlock Youth with Facial Aerobics. Roll back time, look and feel younger, never again feel guilty when next lying about your age. Set to music the routine is it's fun, truly amazing and never too late. 3. Reflexology. Discover the history and art of a treatment thought to have been practised by the Ancient Egyptians. 4. Home Remedies. An unusual look at the history of some common sense, some fantastic and some completely bizarre methods for dealing with amongst others, headaches, constipation, arthritis and insomnia. For example corks for cramp, tights for coughs and ear wax for cold sores. | Adrian D Hunt Tel.: 07747 694 298 Email: adriandhunt@yahoo.co.uk |
| Adrian Walker - Senior Fundraiser | The work of LOROS - The Leicestershire and Rutland Hospice. | Adrian Walker The Leicestershire and Rutland Hospice, Groby Road, LEICESTER, LE3 9QE Tel.: 0116 231 8431/2 Fax: 0116 2320312 Email: fundraising@loros.co.uk Website: www.loros.co.uk |
| 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 | Alan Joyce 201, Leicester Road, Enderby, LEICESTER, LE19 2BG Tel.: 0116 286 2252 |
| 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. | Alan Norman Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation, Ulverscroft Grange, Whitwick Road, Copt Oak, MARKFIELD, LE67 9QB Tel.: 01530 244914 Email: alan.norman@classmail.co.uk Website: www.shuttlewood-clarke.org |
| 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. | Anita Thorp Tel.: 01858 880496 |
| Anne Hughes | Fascinating feet (a light-hearted introduction to reflexology with self-help tips 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?!); History of the Musical (including a fun quiz); the Life and work of Joyce Grenfell; Celebrating 100 years of the popular song (a programme of hit songs through the ages - lyrics provided). | Anne Hughes Tel.: 01509 412152 Mobile: 07742 576031 Email: wolrich@aol.com |
| Annie Hall MCPH RSHom | Annie is an insiprational speaker! She's a homeopath and health counsellor with many years experience. She can tailor her talk or workshop for your group. Some of her titles are "Homeopathy, what use can it be to me?" 'Homeopathy for gardeners/ for pets/ for children" | Annie Hall MCPH RSHom Tel.: 01780 767 667 Email: annie@annie-hall.co.uk Website: www.annie-hall.co.uk |
| 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. | Anthony Poulton-Smith Mobile: 07706 916002 Website: homepage.ntlworld.com/anthony.poultonsmith/ |
| Barbara Howard | History and work of the Guild of Disabled People (now called Mosaic: shaping disability services) during the last 100 years. Also talks about our current services. There can also be specific talks about disability benefits. | Mosaic: Shaping Disability Services Mosaic, 2, Richard III Road, LEICESTER, LE3 5QT Tel.: 0116 251 5565 Mobile: 07812 804 809 Fax: 0116 251 9969 Email: director@mosaic1898.co.uk Website: www.mosaic1898.co.uk |
| Barbara von Ow Hulme | Skin care and Make up Specialist with Mary Kay Cosmetics. I have given talks about how looking good on the outside can give a woman confidence and make her feel better on the inside. I can do very practical demonstrations and depending on the size of the group get the audience involved. The talk can also touch on how company founder Mary Kay Ash became one of the greatest female entrepreneurs in American history. | Barbara von Ow Hulme 7, Archery Close, Countesthorpe, LEICESTER, LE8 5QB Tel.: 07916 331 788 Email: info@barbaravonow.com Website: www.barbaravonow.com |
| 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. | Bob Gibson 27, Grange Drive, Burbage, HINCKLEY, LE10 2JR Tel.: 01455 631636 Email: bob-gibson@btconnect.com Website: sites.google.com/site/speakerforgroups |
| 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). | Bob Neill 10, Long Croft, Aston-On-Trent, DERBY, DE72 2UH Tel.: 01332 793036 Email: bob.neill1@btinternet.com Website: www.bobneillpyrography.co.uk |
| Bob Trubshaw | 1. Little-known Leicestershire and Rutland (holy wells, medieval carvings etc.) 2. Mawming and mooning: the minds of medieval masons 3. Midlands folk customs. 4. How to write and publish local or family 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. See website for many more talks. Can talk at short notice. | Bob Trubshaw 2, Cross Hill Close, Wymeswold, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 6UJ Tel.: 01509 880725 Email: bobtrubs@indigogroup.co.uk Website: www.indigogroup.co.uk/trubshaw/talks.htm |
| Brian Johnson | 1. The history of the cinema in Leicester. 2. The village cinemas of Leicestershire. 3. An introduction to researching family history (Where do I start?). 4. Joseph Roberts - A grocer of distinction. 5. Living in a box, (Leicester's post war prefabs). 6. Making Tracks, (the story of Leicester's railways) | Brian Johnson 2, Gibson Close, WIGSTON, LE18 1AP Tel.: 0116 288 9883 |
| 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. | Brian Lord 20, Heathgate Close, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3GU Tel.: 0116 2674374 Email: brianlord20@talktalk.net |
| C/O D. K. Illingworth - Store Director | Cosmetic Consultants - Make-up demonstrations and talks. | C/O D. K. Illingworth - Store Director Fenwick of Leicester Ltd, 36, Market Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6DE Tel.: 0116 255 3322 Fax: 0116 254 4877 Email: deborahmann@fenwick.co.uk Website: www.fenwick.co.uk |
| 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. | Charles Barton 90, Coventry Road, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LE16 9DA Tel.: 01858 432063 Mobile: 077 427 44223 Email: charles4jazz@hotmail.com |
| Charles Lister | Author of two travel books on the south of Italy gives slide illustrated talks on 1)THE GRAND TOUR - who went to Italy in the 17th & 18th centuries and why. How they travelled and the places they visited. What they collected and how they behaved. Details of some famous travellers. Resulting art collections and architecture in England. 2)SIR WILLIAM HAMILTON - his life in Naples. His collections of Greek vases and knowledge of Vesuvius. His association with Emma and with Nelson. | Charles Lister. White House Farm, Honeypot Lane, Husbands Bosworth, LUTTERWORTH, LE17 6LY Tel.: 01858 881 297 Mobile: 07774 847 031 Email: puglia@btinternet.com Website: www.charleslister.tk |
| Chris Andrews | Visitor officer with the RSPB centre at Fineshade Woods, I can offer a wide variety of talks about birds and other wildlife. Most popular topics include: Garden Birds (with sound!), Return of the Red Kite, Wildlife of Fineshade Wood, History and Work of the RSPB, Gardening for Wildlife, Back Garden Beasties, Farmland Birds, Birds in Myth and Folklore. All talks come with a powerpoint presentation and I bring by own laptop, projector and screen. | Chris Andrews Rspb Centre, Top Lodge, Corby, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN17 3BB Tel.: 01780 444691 Mobile: 07912 667734 Email: chris.andrews@rspb.org.uk Website: www.rspb.org.uk/toplodge |
| 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?" | Chris Mitchinson 5, West Leake Road, East Leake, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 6LJ Tel.: 01509 852 265 Mobile: 07766 567 345 Email: fiona_mit@hotmail.com |
| Chris Simpson | A choice of three musically-illustrated talks, each lasting about an hour. 1) 'Boy meets Girl - On Broadway' 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. 3) 'Let's Do It, with Cole Porter': The life and music of Cole Porter. I am available mornings, afternoons and evenings, and might be free at short notice. | Chris Simpson Tel.: 0116 230 3356 Fax: 0116 230 3356 |
| Colin Bower | 1. 'Curtain Up' - An amusing look behind the scenes of showbusiness. 2. 'The humour that surrounds us' - Discover the laughter that surrounds us in our daily life. 3.'Strange but true' - Fascinating experiences that are best described as illogical, inexplicable and certainly unbelievable! 4. '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'. 5. 'That's true life' - Real stories of ridiculous incidents in the lives of ordinary people. 6. 'Lucky Breaks' How some actors achieved fame and fortune. 7. 'Between Engagements' What the actor does when he is not acting. | Colin Bower 51, Hall Street, Sherwood, NOTTINGHAM, NG5 4AS Tel.: 0115 960 6638 Mobile: 0776 736 1551 Email: colinbower461@btinternet.com |
| 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.The Unexpected Kings. 7. Essex - the Land of My Birth. 8. The Illustrious Earls of Leicester. 9. Dionysus, Hardulph and Egelwin - the Church Dedications of Leicestershire and Rutland. Plus Others - including special talks for Christmas. | Colin Crosby 9, Beaumont Leys Lane, LEICESTER, LE4 2BB Tel.: 0116 261 1576 Mobile: 07960 873 886 Email: colin@crosbyheritage.co.uk Website: www.crosbyheritage.co.uk |
| Daniela Rudloff, M.A. | Talks on psychology, research methods, critical thinking in everyday life. For example: Does Astrology work? Perception of Coincidence; Critical Thinking; Mental Shortcuts - Heuristics and Biases. | Daniela Rudloff Flat 14, New Walk Central Apartments 77-89, Princess Road East, LEICESTER, LE1 7DQ Tel.: 0780 9641 496 Email: daniela.rudloff@schwa.de |
| David Bell | "Down the garden path" - Leicestershire and Rutland Privies; Leicestershire and Rutland ghosts and legends; Leicestershire & Rutland Murders; Leicestershire & Rutland Heroes; Ladies of Leicestershire; Leicestershire in the 1930s and 40s; Leicestershire Miners' Memories; "The Dirty Thirty - heroes of the miners' strike"; Other similar talks on Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire. | David Bell 15, Nottingham Road, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1DJ Tel.: 01530 413371 Email: david.j.a.bell@tesco.net Website: www.freewebs.com/davebell |
| 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. | David Bence 7, Woods Mews, Main Street, Zouch, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 5EU Tel.: 01509 842015 Email: bence@ringdrift.fsnet.co.uk |
| 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. 3. Coleg Harwech - The second change education college. Unique in Wales, Coleg Harwech has a seventy year history of ensuring students achieve their full potential. Available daytime or evening. | David Girdler Tel.: 01509 554 311 |
| David Ray | 1. Putting together my book 'Walking In Leicestershire' with historical look at some villages visited. 2. Why John Cooke barrister of Burbage and prosecutor of Charles 1st should be a hero in the county of his birth. 3. Slow boat from Leicester to London and back on a narrow boat. 4. The story of the story. How we create our identity with a story 5. Books books books. How to write in an interesting way by published author. 6. Mysteries and secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry. All presented with power point and projector supplied | David Ray 8, Victoria Street, Thurmaston, LEICESTER, LE4 8GG Tel.: 0116 210 1716 Email: darprinting@btconnect.com |
| 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. | David Siddons 88, Grange Road, WIGSTON, LE18 1JJ Tel.: 0116 288 7457 |
| Dawn Sumner | Complementary Healthcare. Subjects: Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Baby Massage. Specialist areas: Massage in Pregnancy and Massage in Cancer Care. | Dawn Sumner Tel.: 01827 716510 Mobile: 07930 316233 Website: www.amitayus.co.uk |
| Derek Hollingworth | Pathfinder Talks and Walks on Leicester, with a speciality on the City Centre and Castle areas. Talks on transport in Leicester. | Derek Hollingworth 21, The Newarke, LEICESTER, LE2 7BY Tel.: 0116 254 7820 |
| Dogs for the Disabled | Disability can lead to isolation, loss of confidence and feelings of low self-esteem. For many people with disabilities, being unable to do even a simple task like picking up the post can leave them feeling depressed and worthless. Dogs for the Disabled trains dogs to assist with practical, everyday tasks to help people with disabilities live life to the full. In 2008, Dogs for the Disabled extended its services to help children with autism and their families. | Lizzie Owen Tel.: 01455 444678 Website: www.dogsforthedisabled.org/ |
| 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. | Mega Arumugam Leicester Domestic Violence Helpline, PO Box 7675, LEICESTER, LE1 6XY Tel.: 0116 255 0003 Mobile: 0771 5994 960 Email: mega@dvirp.co.uk Website: www.dvirp.co.uk |
| Douglas Maas | 1. The Adventures of the Pea Green Boat - Canal Boating 2. Arthur, his stories and me. Plus more. | Douglas Maas Tel.: 01530 242534 Mobile: 07837 822 462 |
| Dr Jaydeep C. Joshi | Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, comes from Vedic traditions of India where it has known to be practised for more than 5000 years. I am an experienced Ayurvedic Doctor from Gujarat Ayurved University, India. I have my own clinic in Leicester and do freelance lecturing about my subject all over UK in different community centres and educational institutions. | Dr J.Joshi 13, Coles Close, LEICESTER, LE4 7SY Tel.: 0116 212 9570 Mobile: 07815 998 192 Email: dr.jaydeep.c.joshi@hotmail.co.uk |
| Dr Kanu Patel | Qualified and registered Ayurvedic-Herbal and Holistic Health Consultant and over 30 years experience in U.K. Europe and India. Researcher in complementary and herbal-homeopathic and naturopathy. Teaches introduction to Ayurveda course to doctors, nurses, health practitioners and general public. | Tel.: 0116 266 3939 Mobile: 07801 027 571 Email: ayurvediccourse@aol.com Website: www.ayurvedichelpline.com |
| Dr Kevin Feltham | 1. Medical History: History of TB; or Origins of Smallpox inoculations. 2. Kibworth Rectors Through the Ages. Available evenings only. | Dr Kevin Feltham Carlton House, Carlton Road, Kibworth Harcourt, LEICESTER, LE8 0PE Tel.: 0116 279 3232 Mobile: 07771 967 323 Email: kfeltham@btinternet.com |
| Dr Mark Edworthy | "Adventures of a Tiger Moth Pilot" An inspiring talk, laced with humour, on the joys and perils of flying vintage aircraft in a modern world. The vintage engines are still started by hand, the wings are still covered in fabric, and the instruments are the latest 1930s design. The final surprise is that Mark, the pilot, is a wheelchair user following the late effects of childhook polio. | Dr Mark Edworthy 44, Middleton Avenue, Littleover, DERBY, DE23 6DL Tel.: 01332 200 250 Mobile: 07973 200 300 Email: mark@markspeaking.com Website: www.markspeaking.com |
| 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" | Dr. Jane Stuart MacKay Tel.: 01572 724 341 Email: info@literature-live.net Website: www.literature-live.com |
| Elizabeth Jelley | Talks on Yoga and well being. Talks on reflexology, Reiki, Ayurveda, healthy living course. | Elizabeth Anne Jelley (Libby) 45, Charles Street, Sileby, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 7RH Tel.: 01509 814524 Mobile: 07957 506516 Email: Elizabeth.jelley@tiscali.co.uk |
| 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. 3. Work and productivity are the crowning principles of welfare. | Eric R Dutton, Naturopath 12, Aikman Avenue, LEICESTER, LE3 9JA Tel.: 0116 299 3489 Mobile: 0774 5614033 |
| Felicity Austin | The story of the Music Hall (with audience participation). An entertaining history of toys and games. 'The Life of Women in Victorian Times'. A Victorian Childhood. Love and Marriage. A Nostalgic Look at the fifties. Life on the Home Front during WW2. The History of the Seaside Holiday. 'Old-Fashioned Christmas' and 'A Second Slice of Christmas Fayre' (Nov. and Dec. Only). Life in Tudor Leicester. Memoirs of a Lady Gardener. Life in the Swinging Sixties (including life in Leicester in the 1960's). Many of the talks are done in costume, all involve the audience in some way, many includes songs and poems of the era. Daytime and evening bookings, any day except Thursdays. Cost; £40 in 2010. Luncheon club talks cost £50. Plus mileage allowance. | Felicity Austin 1050, Melton Road, Syston, LEICESTER, LE7 2NN Tel.: 0116 2692543 Email: felicity.austin@ntlworld.com |
| Gareth Mark King | New talks added. A History of Witches, Victorian or Regency Dancing - demonstration and brief history, The legends and folklore of the Apple, A Victorian Gentleman, Battles of the Midlands, Life, Death and Fashion in Anglo-Saxon England - lives of our ancestors in 5th and 6th centuries, Myths and Legends - story telling of local and national legends, The 13th Century Manor, Swords through the ages - how swords have changed in their look and use, Village names - the origin behind place names, Days of the week - why we have 7 days and the origin of their names, The medieval soldier 1066-1485 - a Knight and his followers. | Gareth Mark King Ten Steps, Church Street, Seagrave, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 7LT Tel.: 01509 812 806 Mobile: 07719 032 558 Email: gareth@garethking.me.uk |
| George West - Chairman, Camapaign 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 Parliament. 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. Supported by public donations. | George West 3, Stamford Drive, Groby, LEICESTER, LE6 0YD Tel.: 0116 287 4622 Mobile: 07092 857684 Fax: 0116 287 4622 Email: GeorgeC.West@talktalk.net |
| 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. | Graham Fortey 225, Blackbird Road, LEICESTER, LE4 0AN Tel.: 0116 2291879 Email: grahamfortey@hotmail.com |
| Graham Law | Beekeeping: "The Secret Life of the Honey Bee & Their Keepers". Approx 1 and 1/4 hours of talk and digital Powerpoint slides with many video clips and fun anecdotes. Apologises but I cannot do daytime talks Monday - Friday as I am in full time employment. | Graham Law 126, Leicester Road, Thurcaston, LEICESTER, LE7 7JJ Tel.: 0116 236 5520 Email: bee.ginners@ntlworld.com Website: www.beeginners.info |
| Hannah Beckitt | Talk to groups about baby's communication development and baby signing in general. Offer a free 'taster' session of TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes. No obligation to continue, sing nursery rhymes and learn simple British Sign Language that will help develop your babies communication skills and ease frustration. | Hannah Beckitt Tel.: 07809 561 223 Email: hannahb@tinytalk.co.uk Website: www.tinytalk.co.uk |
| 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. | Helen Peden 39, Nicholas Drive, Ratby, LEICESTER, LE6 0NJ Tel.: 07733 170 113 Email: nen-secretarial@tiscali.co.uk |
| House of Colour | Talks and Presentations cover this season's Fashion and whether you should do it, Personal style for men and women, Tips on how to look good, History of fashion; colour analysis; Make-up; skin care; weddings; capsule wardrobe for all occasions including the maternity capsule wardrobe; Packing for a holiday; 7 ages of women; self confidence; Dressing for success; Business dress; Authority dressing: rules and language of clothes; Accessories; scarf tying; Dressing 'green'; Dressing on a budget; fashion for you; mutton dressed as lamb or frumpy? Professional dressing and much more - everything to do with the way we look. My talks involve illustrations and demonstrations. | Melanie Taylor 4, College Avenue, LEICESTER, LE2 0JF Tel.: 0116 254 0217 Email: melanie.taylor@houseofcolour.co.uk Website: houseofcolour.co.uk/melanietaylor |
| 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. | Ian Retson 45, Pennine Way, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1EW Tel.: 01530 415682 Email: iretson@ntlworld.com Website: www.willesleywood.co.uk |
| Ishi khan-Jackson | Laughter Therapy. Stand Up Comedienne Ishi uses a combination of interactive techniques derived from improvisational comedy, yoga, dance and life coaching to boost confidence, self esteem & well-being. A novel approach to problem solving, team building, improving concentration and using more of the brain than the average 10%. Laughter therapy = happiness = improved productivity. Accomplished public speaker, other topics available: 1. From Zambia to Comedy 2. Take the Happiness Test 3. Laugh yourself healthy (Magic of Laughter) | Ishi khan-Jackson Tel.: 07954 404 363 Email: ishi@2funny.org.uk Website: www.2funny.org.uk |
| J.B.Tuckey MRCVS | 1.Talks on veterinary life over 70 years. 2. History of Pit Ponies | John Tuckey 34, Windsor Road, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1TW Tel.: 01530 413434 Email: marjoh@btinternet.com |
| Jane Barnes | Tales from a Farmers Wife - Lively anecdotes from a real life dairy farmers wife. Hear in detail how milk is produced from our Friesian and Ayrshire herd. All our milk is made into Stilton Cheese at Clawson Dairys. Farm Walks also available (unsuitable for wheelchair users). Come and see for yourself how a working farm operates, meet the cows and baby calves. Farm Walks are FREE of Charge. Group of 20-30 welcome. Tea & Coffee cakes available for small charge. | Mrs Jane Barnes Southfields Farm, Church Lane, Somerby, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE14 2PS Tel.: 01664 454898 Mobile: 07742 176680 Email: jane.barnes@tiscali.co.uk Website: www.flower-barn.co.uk |
| Janet Courtney | Victorian Lady Productions include: An Audience with Mrs Letty Lovage - a light hearted look at Victorian fashion, Victorian Lady and Shopping, Victorian Lady and Christmas - all with a Power Point presentation. The Music Hall - Hats may be worn! Victorian Crime - 4 talks - please phone for more information. Various travel talks. Daft things you say and do. Fools and Hoaxes. | Janet Courtney Tel.: 01788 337 509 Email: letty.lovage@gmail.com Website: letty.lovage.googlepages.com |
| 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. | Janet Gilchrist 1, Kapelle Close, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE13 1UX Tel.: 01664 560961 Email: janetmgil@yahoo.co.uk |
| 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. | Jayne Good 40, Leicester Road, Broughton Astley, LEICESTER, LE9 6QE Tel.: 01455 282981 Mobile: 07968 495 177 Email: Jaynegood25@aol.com Website: www.paintwithjayne.co.uk |
| Jennie Higson | A member of the Leicester Diocesan Guild of Bell Ringers. Talks about church bell ringing, find out more abut the skill of ringing church bells, the history and experiences of a bell ringer. If possible, talk also involves actual demonstration and a chance to try your own hand at bell ringing. | Jennie Higson 34, Mayfield Drive, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 2EB Tel.: 01509 217748 Email: 3rs@leicesterdg.org.uk Website: www.leicesterdg.org.uk/ |
| Jenny Harris | Bats - Ecology and conservation. Titles include: "Bats in the Belfry", "Bats - What's New", "Your Neighbourhood Bats" and "Bats of the World". | Jenny Harris Tel.: 0116 272 0444 (work) Email: jharris@lrwt.org.uk Website: www.lrbatgroup.org.uk |
| 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. | Jo Round Tel.: 01509 266770 Mobile: 07789 851 757 Email: joanne.round@cmb.co.uk Website: www.colourmebeautiful.co.uk |
| John Alexander | 'Enigma and Friends' puts the WWII German Enigma machine firmly into Context. Not only do you see an original Enigma M4, contemporaries of Enigma are available too! Evening talks are best at C. 1 hour + questions + 30 minutes setup and 30 minutes takedown time. Parking and 'easy' access is required for loading / unloading. 22.03.2010 Due to the popularity of this material and the security issues, it is possible that these events must now stop. Definitely 'Under Review' at this time. | John Alexander LLB Hons BSC Hons PGCE Mobile: 07968 373 881 Email: jalexuk@enigmaandfriends.com Website: www.enigmaandfriends.com |
| John Bostock BSc(Hons) PGCE C.Biol M.BIOL | Retired Head of Biology. Speaks about health issues including origin and evolution of viruses, influenza A - structure and function, recombinant genes, HIV, drug abuse. Also Darwin, evolution v. creation. Photosynthesis. | John Robert Bostock 19, Sandtop Close, Blackfordby, SWADLINCOTE, DE11 8AN Tel.: 01283 225350 Mobile: 07514 952 187 Email: jrbostock@hotmail.co.uk |
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| 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. | Jonathan O'Farrell Tel.: 07973 265917 Website: www.e-voice.org.uk/ibstockclimatechange |
| Judy Marshall | Corn Dollies - a talk, demonstration and a chance for everyone to have a go. | Judy Marshall White House Farm, School Lane, Peatling Magna, LEICESTER, LE8 5US Tel.: 0116 247 8513 Mobile: 07808 833 947 |
| Julia Hawley | Flexible slideshows 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. | Julia Hawley Hall Farm, Main Road, Brentingby, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE14 4RX Tel.: 01664 562 763 Website: www.brentingbymeadows.co.uk |
| Kareena Gardiner | The Alexander Technique - Helping You to Help Yourself This talk is an introduction to the Alexander Technique. It is a chance to find out about the technique in an informal and relaxed setting. The talk includes interactive practical work, demonstrations, question and answer sessions and handouts. The topics covered will be guided by the interests of those attending. All participants will get individual hands on work if they so want. The Alexander Technique is about being aware of muscle tension, balance, posture and movement in everyday activities. It works by identifying and reducing undue muscular tension that is interfering with the way a person functions. I am a registered member of the Alexander Technique (MSTAT), having completed a 3 year full time STAT approved course. I adhere to the Society¿s published code of professional conduct and hold professional indemnity insurance. | Kareena Gardiner 132, Victoria Park Road, LEICESTER, LE2 1XD Tel.: 07813 704452 Email: info@thealexanderteacher.co.uk Website: www.thealexanderteacher.co.uk |
| 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. ANIMAL WELFARE PROJECT (Winston Churchill Traveling Fellowship) - What is a Winston Churchill Trust Fund? This talk explains my experiences and encourages others to apply for the same funding award to pursue their own dreams (eligibility, interview preparation, proposal process, this talk also details my animal welfare project). Please contact for details. | Kate Hubbard Mobile: 07813 753 281 Email: flyingfoxesinfocus@yahoo.co.uk |
| Kate Lister | 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. | Kate Lister Pen Lloyd Library, Adam & Eve Street, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LE16 7LT Tel.: 0116 3053628 Email: kate.lister@leics.gov.uk Website: www.leics.gov.uk/marketharborough_library.htm |
| Kate Moore | (1) Andes to Amazon: Travels through Bolivia including crossing the largest salt lake in the world and swimming with river dolphins in the jungle. (2) An Indian journey: from the backwaters of Kerala, via the temples and forts of Rajesthan to Tibetan Buddhists in the Himalayan foothills. (3) Gap Year for Grown Ups: From experience gained in independently travelling around the world and subsequent study abroad, I offer advice and encouragement for those who want to plan to do something different with their lives. (4) Tugen trails: wildlife conservation with tribal communities in Kenya (a video diary). All talks illustrated with digital photographs. (5) Following in Darwin's footsteps, a tour of the Galapagos? Powerpoint illustrated talk. | Kate Moore Tel.: 01509 891005 Mobile: 07796 240 769 Email: katemoore123@yahoo.co.uk |
| 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. | Keneth Muir 62, Albert Promenade, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 1RE Tel.: 01509 213 156 Mobile: 07778 482 608 Email: kenneth.muir@lineone.net |
| Leicester Civic Society | 1. A Walk round Georgian Leicester. 2. Delights of Old Leicester. | Stuart Bailey 48, Meadow Avenue, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 1JT Tel.: 01509 520904 Email: chairman@leicestercivicsociety.org.uk Website: www.leicestercivicsociety.org.uk |
| 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. | Dana Simons Tel.: 0116 2884887 Mobile: 07881 922922 Email: iansimons5@hotmail.co.uk |
| Linda Hill | 1 Around the world 2 The making of Kate's wedding dress 3 Collecting Decorative Fish 4 Understanding Modern Art | Linda Hill Tel.: 0116 286 7325 (Evenings) Mobile: 07890 575721 Email: lindah5@sky.com Website: eco-art.eu |
| 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. | Linda Lonsdale 19, Mill Lane, Sharnford, HINCKLEY, LE10 3PS Tel.: 01455 273394 Mobile: 07796584767 Email: linlonsdale@hotmail.com |
| 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. "Gardener on Holiday", what does a gardener do on holiday? Forget all about plants, gardens and gardening? or ... | Mrs Linda Robinson 6, Badgers Close, LEICESTER, LE4 0PW Tel.: 0116 235 3663 Mobile: 0770 648 3907 Email: lindarobinsonwim@hotmail.com |
| 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. 'Water Gardening in Small Garden Spaces' a design and ideas based talk with slides to inspire and suggest ways of featuring water in the garden. | Linda Smith Tel.: 01455 273 730 Mobile: 07931 557 082 Email: watersidenursery@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.watersidenursery.co.uk |
| Loughborough Speakers Club | We are a not for profit club who encourage the development of public speaking by practice rather than calssroom teaching. We are a member of the Association of Speakers Clubs and we seek opportunities where our members can practice their skills. We can provide speakers on a number of topics and also provide a team for an entertaining evening based on "Call My Bluff". | Russ Ince 31, Mill Lane, Kegworth, DERBY, DE74 2FX Tel.: 01509 569859 Website: beehive.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=1970 |
| Louise Budd - 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. | Louise Budd - Talks Service Co-ordinator The National Trust East Midlands Regional Office, Clumber Park Stableyard, WORKSOP, S80 3BE Tel.: 01909 511 007 Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 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 well-being. | Louise Lipman The Broad Street Practice, 20-21, Broad Street, STAMFORD, PE9 1PG Tel.: 01780 480 889 Email: info@stamfordosteopaths.co.uk Website: www.stamfordosteopaths.co.uk |
| Lynette Watson | 1. A 'behind the scenes' talk about theatre and television including experiences of a support artist (ex 'Bad Girl!') Have a go at improvisation! 2. A poetry session, listen to, bring your favourite poems to read or have read.This is a popular hour. 3. Life as a `theatre critic¿. 4. Being found as a `missing person¿ (my father found me via the Salvation Army). 5. A brief musical sing along (mainly 40s theme) with pianist for £50 instead of £45. Local area preferred. | Lynette Watson 84, Babington Road, Barrow Upon Soar, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 8NJ Tel.: 01509 416 364 Mobile: 078029 65040 Email: lhw3101@yahoo.co.uk |
| 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". "Guided wildplant walks" - looking at the uses of wild plants. "Herbal potions workshop" - how to make herbal preparations. | Lynne Tann-Watson 49, Moira Road, Donisthorpe, SWADLINCOTE, DE12 7QD Tel.: 01530 272835 Mobile: 07950 630410 Email: lynne.tann-watson@virgin.net Website: www.witchsgarden.co.uk |
| 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. | Stuart Cooper Magistrates Court, 15, Pocklingtons Walk, LEICESTER, LE1 6BT Tel.: 07544408050 Email: stuart_cooper@tiscali.co.uk |
| 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. | Mal Trott 16, Crossley Close, Barrow Upon Soar, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 8QL Tel.: 01509 412 984 |
| Malcolm Britton | "Brooksby's history, myths and legends" The story of Brooksby - from a deserted mediaeval village, 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. | Malcolm Britton 34, Hall Orchard Lane, Frisby on the Wreake, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE14 2NH Tel.: 01664 434490 Email: mr.britton@virgin.net |
| Malcolm Warner | Illustrated talks on Leicester and Rutland Parish Churches etc. Illustrated talks Christmas in Words and Music | MJ Warner 44, Stamford Street, Glenfield, LEICESTER, LE3 8DL Tel.: 0116 287 4264 Mobile: 077 37 123 989 Email: mjw@mjw.org.uk Website: www.mjw.org.uk/lrparch.htm |
| Margaret Hudson | Well experienced speaker giving amusing interesting talks about life in her younger days when she was a Tiller Girl dancer in the 1950s. This includes her appearance at the Royal Command performance at the London Palladium alongside many of the famous entertainers of that era. She also speaks about the interesting and humourous activities that went on backstage as well on during the dancing troupe tours in both South Africa and Scandinavia with the 'John Tiller Dancers'. | Margaret Hudson Tel.: 0116 271 5064 Email: n.hudson@ntlworld.com |
| Margaret Kaine | Award-winning author of six regional sagas set in the Potteries, who believes that 'It's Never Too Late' to achieve your dreams. Will bring and sign a selection of books. | Margaret Kaine Tel.: 0116 2811106 Email: margaret@margaretkaine.com Website: www.margaretkaine.com |
| 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. | Margaret Manning Tel.: 0116 230 2501 Mobile: 07505 308 436 |
| Margaret Wright | Parchment Craft: A 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 all of your members can make one card from a choice of seven or eight different examples. | Margaret Wright Tel.: 01455 282 530 |
| Marie Allen | I am a Creativity Coach and creative process therapist. I give talks on Transforming Depression through the Creative Process and Creating a Life Worth Living which focuses on finding meaning through the Creative Process. I am a writer, artist and deep-ecologist. | Marie Allen Tel.: 0116 2103637 Email: creative.heart@ntlworld.com |
| 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. 3) A Merry Evening (or afternoon). Talks about her book "How to be a Merry Widow" followed by her comedy sketches. 30-40 minutes. Fee £35. I will entertain your group with a talk about 'In my fashion' working in Leicester's knitwear factories, followed by a performance of original comedy. | Mary D Essinger Tel.: 0116 288 2198 |
| Mary Lander | Talks on aspects of Fashion. Talk 1. An overall view of Fashion 1890-1947. Talk 2. Diors 'New Look' 1947. Talk 3. Laura Ashley | Mary Ella Lander 34, Windsor Road, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1TW Tel.: 01530 413434 Mobile: 07732 584002 Email: marjoh@btinternet.com |
| 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. | Mary Wright, B.A. (Hons), MARH Tel.: 01572 720 075 Website: www.rutlandhomeopathy.co.uk |
| Mel Wilson | Leicestershire Heritage apples are those which originated in Leicestershire in the past and have unique properties ideally suited to growing in our county. My talk explains how new apple types occur and will to describe the properties of the cultivars and tell some of the history of the origin of each tree. This is accompanied by a multi media presentation. I am a founder member of the Leicestershire Heritage Apple Project, which was formed to save, propagate and protect Leicestershire Apples Please contact via the website. | Mel Wilson 72, High Street, Syston, LEICESTER, LE7 1GQ Tel.: 01162600020 Website: www.heritageorchard.co.uk |
| Melanie Taylor | As an Image Consultant I give presentations to local businesses, clubs, charities, and societies. Subjects covered are Image in Business, personal Image and style for men and women; Tips for looking good whatever your age; Authority dressing; Colour analysis; latest fashion; scarf tying; how and what to pack for a holiday; environmental (green) fashion; rules and language of clothes; History of Fashion; capsule wardrobe; self image and confidence; make-up; skin care; My talks involve demonstrations and illustrations. | Melanie Taylor 4, College Avenue, LEICESTER, LE2 0JF Tel.: 0116 254 0217 Email: melanie.taylor@houseofcolour.co.uk Website: www.houseofcolour.co.uk/melanietaylor |
| Meningitis Trust | Meningitis and Meningococcal Disease and the work of the Meningitis Trust | Joanne Kennedy Head Office, Fern House, Bath Road, STROUD, GL5 3TJ Tel.: 0845 120 4886 Fax: 01453 768001 Minicom: 01453 768003 Email: joannek@meningitis-trust.org Website: www.meningitis-trust.org |
| Michael Cashmore | Discover your true inner potential. Learn how to get more out of life and be in control of your thoughts through Mindfulness Based Cognitive Training. Become your own inspiration in life. Learn the essential process to become free of emotional ties which hold you back from progress. Be happy and enjoy what you have while seeing clearly what is your needs and direction for the future. Improve your health by using your thinking, feelings and actions intelligently. No gimmicks, no techniques, no psychic mystery. Speaker is a graduate with 28 years experience in personal life coaching, health education and wonderful life experiences. | MICHAEL CASHMORE 24, Malvern Crescent, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 2JZ Tel.: 01530457889 Mobile: 07714215216 Email: m.cashmore@ntlworld.com Website: www.livingessence.org.uk |
| Mick Rawle | A wide selection of talks on family and local history. See website page 'TALKS' for details. | Mick Rawle 18, Wycliffe Avenue, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE13 1UB Tel.: 01664 854691 Email: mick.rawle@ntlworld.com Website: homepage.ntlworld.com/mick.rawle/ |
| 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. For more details please contact me. | Mr Mike Coleman 30, Rushmere Walk, Leicester Forest East, LEICESTER, LE3 3PD Tel.: 0116 229 1332 Mobile: 0775 2249535 Email: mike_coleman@ntlworld.com |
| Mike Ingram | Military Historian. Gives Multimedia talks on various aspects of military history including the Wars of the Roses and World War Two. Please see the website for more details | Tel.: 01604 478822 Website: www.MilitaryHistory.org.uk |
| Mike Jacobs | Mike Jacobs is an exceptional after-dinner speaker and raconteur. He draws on his extensive experience as a professional toastmaster, and talks about the history of the profession, as well as recounting some of the more amusing episodes he has encountered in his professional career. Mike Jacobs is a master story-teller, and has the knack of making his address relevant to the gathering of the day, sharing some of the numerous anecdotes he hears on the circuit. Whether responding to a toast on behalf of 'The Guests' at the local Law Society or entertaining at a Ladies' Luncheon Club, his broad repertoire is guaranteed to amuse, and his vibrant personality will ensure that 'a good time is had by all'. | Mike Jacobs 13, Kingsbury Avenue, LEICESTER, LE5 6ND Tel.: 0116 241 2000 Email: mike@mikejacobs.co.uk Website: www.mikejacobs.co.uk |
| 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. Life Experiences. 5. Lincolnshire Dialect 6. The way we were 7. Traditional Christmas | Miss June Barton "Samphire Bungalow" Villa Farm, Wash Road, Fosdyke, BOSTON, PE20 2DJ Tel.: 01205 260 249 or 01205 260 687 |
| Miss Mandeep Dhadialla | Drawing inspiration from nature, workshop sessions are designed to suit your needs and abilities. Discover techniques including printmaking and painting right through to encaustic wax. Develop your imagination using unconventional artistic methods, whilst improving your health and wellbeing. Experienced local artist with Public Liability Insurance and Current Enhanced CRB. Tailored, taster or art courses offered, even if your group/school is situated in a rural location. | Miss Mandeep Dhadialla 4, Rosamund Avenue, LEICESTER, LE3 2GN Tel.: 0116 289 0888 (evenings) Mobile: 07563 907 507 (anytime) Email: mdhadialla@btinternet.com |
| Monica Winfield | 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. | Mrs Monica Winfield Loros, Groby Road, LEICESTER, LE3 9QE Tel.: 0116 231 8431 Email: monicawinfield@loros.co.uk Website: www.loros.co.uk |
| Mr Brian Bowker | Bringing water and sanitation to the Peoples of Africa and Asia. | Mr Brian Bowker 33, Pineview Gardens, Littleover, Derby, DE23 4YL Tel.: 01332 519392 Mobile: 07972160017 Email: blagreaves@yahoo.com |
| Mr F Stocks MBE JP | Wildlife: Introducing British Mammals; Focus on Badgers; Wildlife in a Churchyard. All talks with slides. Leicester Wildlife Hospital Trust. | Mr F Stocks 11, Woodbury Rise, Great Glen, LEICESTER, LE8 9ER Tel.: 0116 259 2646 |
| Mr K W Harrison | Foreign Travel - colour slides and commentary on several foreign countries including China, Peru, Syria, Egypt, Mexico, Argentina, New Zealand, Cook Islands, Cambodia, Russia, most European countries, Vietnam and some USA National Parks. | Mr K W Harrison 16, Kelvon Close, Glenfield, LEICESTER, LE3 8AT Tel.: 0116 287 3864 Email: keithw.harrison@virgin.net |
| Mr M F W Darch | Talk on Geraniums - How to grow, take cuttings, overwinter etc. Can include slides. | Mr M F W Darch 11, Laxton Close, WIGSTON, LE18 3WJ Tel.: 0116 292 1384 Email: michael.f.w.darch@ntlworld.com |
| Mr T J Hibbitt | Natural History - Talks with slides on wild flowers, butterflies and birds. The Orkney Islands:Islay. Up - Helly A fire festival | Mr T J Hibbitt 10, Glenfield Lane, Kirby Muxloe, LEICESTER, LE9 2AH Tel.: 0116 239 2578 |
| Mr. D. C. Young | Royal National Lifeboat Institution - an illustrated talk and film show on the work of the institution. Available evenings only. | Mr. D. C. Young 5, Eskdale Close, Oadby, LEICESTER, LE2 4TJ Tel.: 0116 271 6166 Mobile: 07742 546428 |
| 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. | Mr. K. F. Day A.C.I.B. 13, Fothergill Close, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LE16 7XR Tel.: 01858 433 183 |
| 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). | Mrs Brenda Redmile Tel.: 0116 239 2079 |
| Mrs C. Eccleshare | The Lady's Magazine (Victorian & Edwardian Women); Greeting Cards History; Victorian & Edwardian theatre as documented in "The Lady's Magazine" 1902. | Mrs C. Eccleshare Tel.: 0116 232 1497 Fax: 0116 2321 497 |
| 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. | Mrs Elizabeth Riding Tel.: 01530 812500 Email: elizabethriding789@btinternet.com |
| Mrs Joan Burn | Bereavement - offering counselling for untimely or unusual deaths. | Mrs Joan Burn Tel.: 0116 277 5369 |
| Mrs Josephine Smith B. Ac. Lic. Ac. MB. Ac.C. | Traditional Chinese Acupuncture | Mrs Josephine Smith 123, Station Road, Glenfield, LEICESTER, LE3 8GS Tel.: 0116 224 1358 Mobile: 07866904763 Fax: 0116 224 1358 Email: josephine.smith123@ntlworld.com |
| 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 | Ms Mary Matts Hall Brook Cottage, Bottom Lock, Gumley Road, Foxton, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LE16 7RA Tel.: 0116 279 2188 Fax: 0116 279 3847 Email: marymattsfoxton@btinternet.com |
| Nicky Brading | Relaxation, Stress Management and Positive Thinking - elements include Yoga, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Reiki. | Nicky Brading Tel.: 0116 254 6998 |
| Noel Colley BSc. DipHyp, GHR (Reg). GQHP | How to beat stress the clinical use of Hypnotherapy to aid relaxation and learn to deal effectively with stress in your life. Hypnotherapy demystified an informative journey into clinical hypnosis and its therapeutic benefits for many issues affecting people today. Self Hypnosis discover the benefits of hypnosis and how to use hypnosis for yourself. Hypnotherapeutic practice for individuals and groups. | Noel Colley BSc. DipHyp, GHRv (Reg). GQHP Woodbrook Medical Centre, 28, Bridge Street, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 1NH Tel.: 07850 971545 Email: noel@tranceformationhypnotherapy.co.uk Website: www.tranceformationhypnotherapy.co.uk |
| Norman D. Harrington | Poetry for You, Poetry and Gardens, Poetry and Christianity, Poetry and Cricket, Poetry and Poets. All subjects contain 50% humour. For return visits all items are different. Contents are chosen to suit the group, current events and the time of year. | Norman D. Harrington 125, The Ridings, Rothley, LEICESTER, LE7 7SL Tel.: 0116 230 2529 Mobile: 0753 111 5763 |
| 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! | Norman Pilgrim 2, Cuffling Drive, LEICESTER, LE3 6NF Tel.: 0116 2311491 |
| Olive Morris (Mrs) | Natural Hygienist. Natural, Preventative and Healing Measures - Health Adviser and teacher of God's Diet Laws and the advantages at this time for intelligent vegetarianism. Also speaks about acupuncture. | Olive Morris 41, Mickleton Drive, LEICESTER, LE5 6GE Tel.: 0116 212 7762 |
| 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? | Parminder Summon Tel.: 01733 709304 Mobile: 0787 6655138 Fax: 01223 202881 Email: parminder.summon@cancer.org.uk Website: www.cancerresearchuk.org |
| Pat North | Talks about wildlife and world - wide travel lasting about one hour. Countries recently visited; Eastern Russia, Tanzania and Ethiopia. | Pat North Tel.: 01530 831404 Email: penorth@talktalk.net |
| Patsie Jarman | Patsie Jarman's Historical Incidents, illustrated talks for academic study, dinners, luncheons and all pleasurable occasions - Brochure sent upon request. | Patsie Jarman Kings Well, Lichfield Road, Kings Bromley, Burton Upon Trent, STAFFORDSHIRE, DE13 7JE Tel.: 01543 472606 Email: patsie@kingswellbromley.freeserve.co.uk |
| 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. | Pete Edwards 45, West End, Whittlesey, PETERBOROUGH, PE7 1LR Tel.: 01733 204518 Email: genealogytracers@tiscali.co.uk |
| 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! | Peter Bunney 81, Westfield Road, LEICESTER, LE3 6HU Tel.: 0116 285 8548 Mobile: 0781 555 7198 Email: peter@pbunney.wanadoo.co.uk Website: www.peterbunney.com |
| Peter Cousins | Starting Your Family History Research - Genealogy On The Internet - "Finding Uncle Cecil" WW1 Army Research & Virtual Tour Of The Somme - The Christmas Truce 1914 - All PowerPoint presentations. | Peter Cousins 13, Langton Road, WIGSTON, LE18 2HT Tel.: 0116 2929234 Mobile: 07702 127313 Fax: 0871 266 8306 Email: petercousins@ntlworld.com |
| 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. | Peter Johnson 4, Parkside Close, LEICESTER, LE4 1EP Tel.: 0116 235 7268 Website: www.narrowgaugeuk.co.uk |
| 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. | Peter Riley 5A, Island Close, Hinckley, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE10 1LN Tel.: 01455 239 240 Email: priley0@gmail.com |
| 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. | Philip Weston 1, Ainsdale Road, LEICESTER, LE3 0UD Tel.: 0116 2230469 Website: www.willsandprobateservice.co.uk |
| 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. | Dana Simons Rainbows Hospice For Children and Young People, Lark Rise, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 2HS Tel.: 01509 638028 Mobile: 07881 922922 Website: www.rainbows.co.uk |
| Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People | Rainbows Children's Hospice has recently launched the 'Building for the Future' Appeal to extend, improve and modernize 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. | Emma Lovegrove Rainbows Hospice For Children and Young People, Lark Rise, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 2HS Tel.: 01509 638 006 Mobile: 07866 663153 Fax: 01509 216 472 Email: emma.lovegrove@rainbows.co.uk Website: www.rainbows.co.uk |
| 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. | Rashmi Fulchand Tel.: 07789 747 834 Email: info@artofliving.org.uk |
| Richard Golding | Richard is a glass artist. He set up Okra Glass in 1979 and is widely known for the quality and design of his glass. In 2010 Richard set up Station Glass at Shenton Station, Shenton, Leicestershire. Richard is available to give talks about his work as a glass artist and will bring examples of his work for people to see and have the chance to buy. Groups are also welcome to visit the Station where a talk can be combined with glassblowing demonstrations. 10% of any takings from sales at any talk will be donated to a charity of the groups choice. | Richard Golding 9, Lancaster Avenue, Market Bosworth, NUNEATON, CV13 0LZ Tel.: 01455 213924 Mobile: 07838 704207 Email: richardgolding@stationglass.com Website: www.stationglass.com/default.aspx |
| 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 and Sudbury the open concept - Author of 'Key man' and 'In my Experience' and 'unaccustomed as I am'. 4. Excuse Me Madam But... - anecdotes of a store detective. 5. In search of the Phoenix - working with young offenders. 6. Lifers - working with prisoners sentenced to life. | Richard Papworth Ricmar, 2, Cloverslade, Findern, DERBY, DE65 6QF Tel.: 01283 701 257 Mobile: 0791 4933 329 |
| Rob Persani/other staff | Local Radio - running a local station. Open only to organisations based in our reception area, in and around Rutland and Stamford. | Rob Persani Rutland Radio, 40, Melton Road, OAKHAM, LE15 6AY Tel.: 01572 757 868 Email: enquiries@rutlandradio.co.uk Website: www.rutlandradio.co.uk |
| 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. | Robert Chamberlain 49, Oakhill Road, SHEFFIELD, S7 1SJ Tel.: 0114 250 7751 Mobile: 0797 490 6421 Email: robert.chamberlain7@yahoo.co.uk |
| 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 accompanied 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' 8. Leicester Castle 9. The Newarke, Leicester 10. Outstanding characters from Leicester 11. People and Places ¿ Buildings in Leicester and the people associated with them 12. Various villains ¿ some of Leicester¿s naughty people! 13. Ghost stories of Leicester | Robert Gregory 118, Letchworth Road, LEICESTER, LE3 6FH Tel.: 0116 285 6136 Mobile: 0787 922 4082 Email: bobgregory1937@yahoo.co.uk |
| Roger Corlett | The work of the Magistracy and the work of the Magistrates Courts. | Roger Corbett J.P. Magistrates In the Community, Magistrates Court, 15, Pocklingtons Walk, LEICESTER, LE1 6BT Tel.: 0116 257 5845 - Magistrates Court (leave message). Email: rogercorlett@yahoo.co.uk |
| Roger Holcombe | Saving in a modern world | Roger Holcombe Tel.: 01858 465787 Mobile: 07515 286 394 |
| 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. | Ros Barber 307, Station Road, Bagworth, COALVILLE, LE67 1BL Tel.: 01530 231295 Email: Barberros53@aol.com |
| 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. | Branch Trustees R S P C A, Woodside Animal Centre, 190, Scudamore Road, LEICESTER, LE3 1UQ Tel.: 0116 233 6677 Fax: 0116 233 0953 Email: info@rspcaleicester.org.uk Website: www.rspcaleicester.org.uk |
| Sally Cunningham | Lifelong professional organic gardener, with passion for all sorts of natural history. Former Deputy Head Gardener at Ryton Organic gardens, recorder for various wildlife trusts, plantlife and butterfly conservation society. Talks on gardening for butterflies, garden insects (Love your Bugs), British trees, Asian vegetables, the development of unusual edible plants, edible wild and/or cultivated flowers and all aspects of practical horticulture. | Sally Cunningham 10, Pochin Street, Croft, LEICESTER, LE9 3HA Tel.: 01455 286 299 Email: sally.neeyerrington@btopenworld.com |
| 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. | Sally Henshaw 28, Lyncroft Leys, Scraptoft, LEICESTER, LE7 9UW Tel.: 0116 243 3785 Email: sallyoftarahill@homecall.co.uk |
| Samaritan, Branch Secretary | Samaritans - Talks on the works of the organisation. Requests should be in writing please. | Mrs S. Marriott 1A, Elmfield Avenue, LEICESTER, LE2 1RB Tel.: 0116 270 5500 |
| Sheila Cato | New Zealand - 40 years in New Zealand | Sheila Cato Tel.: 01283 217155 |
| Sophie Hadfield-Hill | 1) Island life: Teaching and living on a small island in the South Pacific. Powerpoint slideshow of my photographs with commentary. 2) An Indian Adventure: tales of my recent travels to India. Powerpoint slideshow of my photographs with commentary. | Sophie Hadfield-Hill Tel.: 0116 210 3058 Email: sophie.hadfield-hill@northampton.ac.uk |
| 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. | Stephanie de Vries 2, Bullfield Close, Greetham, OAKHAM, LE15 7NY Tel.: 01572 813683 Mobile: 07776 133193 Email: stephaniedvrs@yahoo.co.uk |
| Stephen D. Smith MBE | Celebrity lawyer who has acted for Adam Faith, the boxer Prince Naseem Hamed and Lord Ahmed. He has worked with such notables as Barbara Windsor, Dolly Parton and Ken Dodd to name but a few. He is an author of the comedy law set of books starting with Boozers Ballcocks and Bail. He has spoken at functions in England Ireland Spain Hong Kong and the USA. Times newspaper described him as the Rumpole of Rotherham and the Yorkshire Post as The Legal James Herriott. A very funny speaker very popular with Luncheon clubs throughout the UK. | Stephen D. Smith 22, Westgate, Rotherham, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 1AP Tel.: 01709 828 044 Mobile: 07810 351 733 Fax: 01709 829 045 Email: stevesmithsolicitor007@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.steve-d-smith.co.uk |
| Steve Brooks, Glenfield Travel | The funny side of travel . Stories and humour from 30 years as a self employed travel agent in Leicester | Steve Brooks 3, Station Road, Glenfield, LEICESTER, LE3 8BT Tel.: 0116 2871608 Mobile: 07729 872 507 Fax: 0116 287 8003 Website: www.glenfieldtravel.co.uk |
| 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. | Steve Salter 472, Bradgate Road, Newtown Linford, LEICESTER, LE6 0HA Tel.: 01530 245213 Mobile: 07758 217547 Email: steve.salter@willwriting.org Website: www.willwriting.co.uk |
| 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. | Cath Jowett 22, Riverside Walk, Asfordby, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE14 3SD Mobile: 07956081176 Email: cath@styled2sell.co.uk Website: www.styled2sell.co.uk |
| 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. | Sue Ingle Tel.: 0116 241 4784 Email: s.r.ingle@tesco.net |
| Sue Ricks -Complementary Therapy Lecturer and Author | The Gentle Touch of Reflexology for Babies and Children, Pediatric Reflexology, Adventures of a Reflexologist - including working in the Cincinnati Children's Hospital - amazing results. Attune your Home to the Natural Energies of Life, Enjoying Life - the easy way to smile throughout your day, Miles of Smiles - 3 Steps to lots more smiles for all. | Sue Ricks 15, Cropston Avenue, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 4PR Tel.: 01509 214373 Email: suericks@suericks.com Website: www.suericks.com |
| 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. | Ted Bottle 114, Meadow Lane, COALVILLE, LE67 4DP Tel.: 01530 834133 Email: footlights2@yahoo.co.uk |
| 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. | Mrs Jackie Strong Tel.: 01455 553221 Email: RogJaq@aol.com Website: www.bluecross.org.uk |
| The Fascination of English | An entertaining, light-hearted but thought-provoking 30 - 45 minute talk on the vagaries of the English language - how its vocabulary developed, how it is riddled with inconsistencies and how its misuse can lead to disastrous consequences. This talk is without visual aids, and makes a good after-dinner talk - the length can be tailored to anything between 30 and 45 minutes. | David Siddons 88, Grange Road, WIGSTON, LE18 1JJ Tel.: 0116 2887457 Email: davidat88@yahoo.co.uk |
| 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. | Theresa Thornton Tel.: 0787 530 6795 Email: theresa@clearskieslifecoaching.com Website: www.clearskieslifecoaching.com |
| Thomas Coxon | Feng Shui and Chinese Horoscopes - the Chinese art of placement and how it influences our lives. A one hour presentation followed by questions is a typical format. Other topics in this general area available by request. | Thomas Coxon 20, Lutterworth Road, Aylestone, LEICESTER, LE2 8PE Tel.: 0116 283 6777 Mobile: 07973 618 986 Email: fengshui@webleicester.co.uk Website: www.fengshui-consultants.co.uk |
| Tim Hilditch | 'You and Your Money' - general financial information. Question and answer session from an independent financial advisor. | Tim Hilditch Tel.: 0116 286 7325 Mobile: 07941 479 476 Email: timh@europe.com |
| 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. | Tracy Green Youth Offending Service, Suites 2, 3 & 4, Bridge Park Plaza, Bridge Park Road, Thurmaston, LEICESTER, LE4 8BL Tel.: 0116 260 6000 Fax: 0116 2604988 Email: tracy.green@leics.gov.uk |
| 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. | Trevor Dempsey Tel.: 0115 878 9508 Email: trevor.dempsey@ntlworld.com Website: www.trevordempsey.co.uk |
| 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. | Trevor Parr Parr & Co, The Orchard, 1, Blaby Road, Enderby, LEICESTER, LE19 4AR Tel.: 0116 2848031 Fax: 0116 2861621 Email: parrco@onetel.com |
| Tricia Lawrence | 'Feed the Soil and the Soil will Feed You' Talk for Garden clubs / Hort Societies about development charity `Send a Cow's' natural gardening techniques to use in your garden. 'Share my Ethiopian Experience' Two illustrated talks about development charity `Send a Cow's' work in Africa | Tricia Lawrence 11, Priory Road, Manton, OAKHAM, LE15 8ST Tel.: 01572 737 125 Email: tricia.sendacow@sky.com |
| 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. | Vicki Howard Tel.: 0116 289 4415 |
| Virginia Wright | Local History - a wide variety of talks available about Leicester, most talks illustrated with slides. Tracing your family tree. Please phone or email for a full list of titles. | Virginia Wright 64, Shirley Avenue, LEICESTER, LE2 3NA Tel.: 0116 270 9995 Email: virginiawright@hotmail.com |
| 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. | VISTA (Society for the Blind) Royal Leicestershire Rutland & Wycliffe Society For the Blind, Margaret Road, LEICESTER, LE5 5FU Tel.: 0116 249 8807 Fax: 0116 249 8811 Email: info@vistablind.org.uk Website: www.vistablind.org.uk |
| 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. | Roma Neale Vulcan to the Sky Trust, Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, Bruntingthorpe, LUTTERWORTH, LE17 5QS Tel.: 0116 2478145 Fax: 0116 2799070 Website: www.tvoc.co.uk/ |
| 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 Inclined 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. | Wendy Freer Tel.: 01530 411818 Email: wendy@wfreer.freeserve.co.uk Website: wendyfreer.org.uk |
| Wendy Martin | Two talks offered :1. "Milk, Muck and Magnificent Mangoes", The work of charity "Send a Cow" in 9 African countries. 2. "Kilimanjaro to Kathmandu", A lighthearted look at the joys of walking and mountaineering in this country and abroad. Both talks are accompanied by artefacts and Powerpoint presentations, with all equipment provided and safety tested. Suitable for W.I. groups, Rotary Clubs, church groups, Young Farmers groups etc. Fee - Donation to "Send a Cow" Registered Charity No 299717, plus travelling expenses of 20p. per mile. | Wendy Martin 14, Tudor Road, HINCKLEY, LE10 0EQ Tel.: 01455 613348 Email: wendytmartin@tiscali.co.uk |
| Will Planning Solutions Ltd | Informal easy-going presentation and open discussions on all aspects from 'why you really should make a Will' to 'how to protect your home and estate from Care Home fees' to 'can I really avoid the cost/time of Probate'. And by the way, we only use plain English to explain matters. Personal consultations and home visits are also welcome. We would be delighted to help and advise you. | Rob Abell 82, Rosebank Road, Countesthorpe, LEICESTER, LE8 5QY Tel.: 0116 278 4862 Mobile: 07796 937 150 Email: info@willplanningsolutions.co.uk Website: willplanningsolutions.co.uk |
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