Guest Speakers Directory

Explorer our Guest Speaker Directory below. You can fine-tune your search by clicking the various speaker categories. Then click on the people you are interested in to get more information including contact details, costs and talk topics they offer.

*NEW* Angus Baskerville

*NEW* Angus Baskerville

Angus Baskerville is an award-winning professional magician and mind reader...

*NEW* Laura Weston

*NEW* Laura Weston

Ear wax removal and treatment An introduction to myself, my...

*NEW* Louise Whiteley – Tilly’s Cottages

*NEW* Louise Whiteley – Tilly’s Cottages

Create your own wooden cottages! I run a variety of...

*NEW* Marie O’Riley

*NEW* Marie O’Riley

From non-sailor to ocean racer (how I spent the money...

*New* Phil and Kate Kennedy

*New* Phil and Kate Kennedy

We are Phil and Kate, a local husband-and-wife team who,...

*NEW* Tessa Simpson

*NEW* Tessa Simpson

Diary of an Agony Aunt – Tessa Simpson In this...

Abbie Davies (Park Street Chiropractic Clinic)

Abbie Davies (Park Street Chiropractic Clinic)

Back Health, how to help yourself and how Chiropractic and...

Adam Wood

Adam Wood

TRUE CRIME TALES A wide range of historic true crime...

Alan D Godfrey

Alan D Godfrey

POSTMAN’S KNOCK – A History of the Post Office in...

Alan Deeley (Burton Green Honey)

Alan Deeley (Burton Green Honey)

The Fascinating World of Honey Bees and Beekeeping The talk...

Alan Tumber

Alan Tumber

I have 13 different talks which are as follows: Rhyme...

Analiza Jones

Analiza Jones

The Making of Handwoven Bags from the Philippines– Focusing on the...

Andrea Bridges JP

Andrea Bridges JP

The Work of a Magistrate My role as a Diversity...

Angela Dewes (Barn, Spunyarn and Farm)

Angela Dewes (Barn, Spunyarn and Farm)

From Fleece to Finish As a sheep farmer and fibre...

Angela Dunsby

Angela Dunsby

History’s Deadliest Deaths. Discover the fascinating, yet grisly facts behind...

Anna Prosser (Dogs for Good)

Anna Prosser (Dogs for Good)

DOGS FOR GOOD – Assistance Dogs  ‘Making Life Possible’ My...

Anne Harrison

Anne Harrison

Call me Auntie – My Childhood in Care and My...

Anne Marie Lambert

Anne Marie Lambert

Cooking demonstrations to inspire and be creative with basic ingredients....

Barry Durman (Millennium Way)

Barry Durman (Millennium Way)

The History of the Millennium Way How it started Where...

Barry Watson

The Agony & Ecstasy of a canal hotel boater I...

Ben James

Ben James

How to Manage Back Pain and Sciatica Safely and Effectively...

Ben Wright – Heart of England Carers Trust

Ben Wright – Heart of England Carers Trust

WHO CARES? The work of the Heart of England Carers...

Beth Adams- Nutrition & Health Coach

Beth Adams- Nutrition & Health Coach

Jumpstart your day the healthy way or Healthy snack attack...

Bev Mumford

Bev Mumford

From Child Protection to Horticulture My journey through numerous jobs,...

Bob Hodgkiss

Bob Hodgkiss

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT For the past 30 years I have been...

Bob Neill

Bob Neill

Bits & Bobs This is an audience participation event. We...

Carol Elizabeth Wise

Carol Elizabeth Wise

The fun and creative art of Needle felting I will...

Cat Weatherill

Cat Weatherill

*NEW* Becoming Mother Goose  Entertaining. Inspiring. Magical.  When Cat is...

Cheryll Rawbone, Friendship Project for Children

Cheryll Rawbone, Friendship Project for Children

Friendship Project for Children  Interesting highly recommended lively talk about...

Chris Arnot

Chris Arnot

Author

Christine Farmer

Christine Farmer

MASQUERADE – The History of Masks WHERE THERE’S A QUILL...

Clare Read-O’Donnell

Clare Read-O’Donnell

*Meltonia, the history of the famous pork pie, with pie...

Cymbre Baseley

Cymbre Baseley

There is more to Warwickshire than Shakespeare The history of...

Dalziel Ellis

Dalziel Ellis

I’m a poet, but not as you know it! Humorous,...

Darran Gough

Darran Gough

Muck, Grime, & Sweat Muck, Grime, & Sweat is the...

Dave Andrews

Dave Andrews

1. ‘Richard III – Mystery of the Bones in the...

David Bardell / Mick Byrne (BBHistoryRevisited)

David Bardell / Mick Byrne (BBHistoryRevisited)

Military History including WW1. We have 8 Talks (please see...

David Fry

David Fry

Marton Museum of Country Bygones I am the Managing Trustee...

David G.P. Morse

David G.P. Morse

Historic talks accompanied by a power point presentation and artifacts...

David Moylan

David Moylan

FUNNY TURNS  A Celebration of the Entertainers and the Entertainment...

Dayle Adams

Dayle Adams

DAYLE ADAMS – Psychic Medium & End of Life Planner...

Deborah Jones

Deborah Jones

Basketry and Willow Sculpture A talk about how I became...

Dennis East

Dennis East

Rhyming Poetry to Make you Think & Laugh I will...

Dr Hazel Parkinson (Aesthetic Doctor and Menopause GP)

Dr Hazel Parkinson (Aesthetic Doctor and Menopause GP)

Strong, Confident, and Radiant: A Holistic Approach to Beauty and...

Dr Julia Phillips

Dr Julia Phillips

  Unless otherwise stated all talks are 45 minutes plus...

Dr Wendel Noordzij

Dr Wendel Noordzij

Flipping the Script: A Fresh Way to Live, Love and...

Dr. Justin Newland

Dr. Justin Newland

A Thousand Faces – The Untold Story of the Face...

Edmund Jones

Edmund Jones

A Musical Life.   An account of a professional career with...

Elisabeth Dunleavy

Elisabeth Dunleavy

No Way Home – a memoir in the making My...

Emilie Lauren Jones

Emilie Lauren Jones

Talk 1: My Poetry Journey – Life as a Full-Time...

Fiona Coombes (Music and Movement with Fiona)

Fiona Coombes (Music and Movement with Fiona)

Love to Move Programme and Singing for Health and Mind...

Frances Fry (songs & stories)

Frances Fry (songs & stories)

Music, Musicals & Me Inspiring songs and stories from a...

Gill Chilton

Gill Chilton

1.How to write a memoir – your own, or for...

GILLIAN PERRY MBE

GILLIAN PERRY MBE

Tea Anyone? The Social History of Afternoon Tea How tea...

Ginny Davis

Ginny Davis

  1.The Mysterious Death of Amy Robsart Amy Robsart was...

Graham Short – Micro-artist

Graham Short – Micro-artist

My life as a Micro-artist Graham Short, the world’s number...

Graham Sutherland

Graham Sutherland

Please refer to website for full list on www.talksandwalks.co.uk Wicked...

Hazel Carter

Hazel Carter

  Talk 1 – Life’s Good, It’s the disease that’s...

Heather Wilson

Heather Wilson

Maker of Mad and Beautiful Things I give two talks...

Helen Cooper (The Butterfly Effect Studio)

Helen Cooper (The Butterfly Effect Studio)

Being a Creative Butterfly After 22 years as a secondary...

Helen Plumb

Helen Plumb

Glorious Colour Gemstones Very few British high street jewellery retailers...

Historic Coventry Trust

Historic Coventry Trust

Paxton’s Arboretum, London Road Cemetery Historic Coventry Trust is a...

Ian Malins – Warwickshire Search and Rescue

Ian Malins – Warwickshire Search and Rescue

A Search and Rescue Team in Warwickshire! Ian Malins is...

Ian McLean – Stratford Upon Avon Foodbank

Ian McLean – Stratford Upon Avon Foodbank

What we do and why we are here. Stratford area...

Ian Scott-Hunter

Ian Scott-Hunter

Memoirs of a Royal Footman  My talk is about my...

Ian Winter

Ian Winter

“All Change, All Change : The unexpected journey from TV...

Jackie Allen/Jackie’s Mobile Boutique

Jackie Allen/Jackie’s Mobile Boutique

I can offer :  Full Fashion Shows Styling Nights Packing...

Jan Warner

Survival of the fittest (a brief history of childrearing) From...

Jane Isaac

Jane Isaac

Murder & Mayhem Best-selling novelist talks about her experiences in...

Jane Lappage – Calligraphy

Jane Lappage – Calligraphy

Calligraphy and More Workshops- in person or online *NEW* For...

Jane Neary

Jane Neary

My Life with Therapy Dogs I’ve been dealing with Therapy...

Janet Mobbs

Janet Mobbs

 Everyone’s a Scientist An interactive light-hearted look at women who...

Janine Kilroe

Janine Kilroe

PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR MORE TALK INFO ETC  ...

Jenny McDonald -The Food Freedom Fairy

Jenny McDonald -The Food Freedom Fairy

How to Manifest the Life of Your Dreams This talk...

Jenny Pinski

Jenny Pinski

The Art of Weaving This talk introduces weaving as an...

Jill Fraser

Jill Fraser

Age is simply a number of years the world has...

Jo Golby

Jo Golby

Between Stairs …’The Life of a Ladies Maid’ Top to...

Jo Worthy-Jones Haven 4 Wildlife

Jo Worthy-Jones Haven 4 Wildlife

The Secret Life of Trees Part 1 Brief description of...

John Butterworth

John Butterworth

I give 20 different talks on the stagecoach history, travel...

John Colley

John Colley

FILM PRESENTATION: My film presentation is based on the format...

John Garry

John Garry

Retired British Airways Pilot From council house to cockpit, John’s...

John Kinory

John Kinory

My Life and Times as a Film Extra This is...

John Parnell

John Parnell

“I provide 5 different fun, lighthearted talks“ Hula Hooping for...

Joseph and Rebecca Fossett

Joseph and Rebecca Fossett

Running away to the circus, lions, camels and other animals...

Judy Warner – Volunteer Representative Zoes Place Hospice

Judy Warner – Volunteer Representative Zoes Place Hospice

Judy Warner – Volunteer Representative Zoes Place Hospice We provide...

Jules O’Brian

Jules O’Brian

Brave or Bonkers? Starting Stand Up Comedy at Nearly 50...

Julia Mitchell

Julia Mitchell

‘From IT to Tai Chi and beyond….’ After being diagnosed...

Julie Howard

Julie Howard

1.  Matilda and the Normans This talk covers seven important...

Kate Allen

Kate Allen

My 5 pilgrimage walks, including the Camino de Santiago  A...

Kate Mawer

Kate Mawer

Uncovering the history of a Northamptonshire farmhouse Chance finds and...

Lauren Duncan

Lauren Duncan

Finding purpose in life: becoming a celebrant The story of...

Lee Skilton – Dorset & Wight

Lee Skilton – Dorset & Wight

FREE ESTATE PLANNING TALK AND CONSULTATIONS Protect Your Assets •...

Lesley Coles – (Practically Perfect Ceremonies)

Lesley Coles – (Practically Perfect Ceremonies)

The Role of a Celebrant What is the role of...

Lindsey Byrne Cognitive Health

Lindsey Byrne Cognitive Health

Improve your brain health & memory, prevent dementia There are...

Lorna Tidbury (pen name Lorna Marlow)

Lorna Tidbury (pen name Lorna Marlow)

Spreading The Word – Life as an Author What’s it...

Lucy Bassett

Lucy Bassett

Optimising Well Being I talk about lifestyle factors for good...

Maggy Farmer

Maggy Farmer

A choice of the following one hour presentations Through the...

MALEN MENDOZA-BAXTER

MALEN MENDOZA-BAXTER

Intergenerational narrative theory suggests that sharing family stories with our...

Marie Rowe

Marie Rowe

From Coventry to Hollywood.  Marie talks about the life-changing experiences...

Marilyn Payne

Marilyn Payne

Save the Children, then and now  History of Save the...

Martin Williams (blood bikes)

Martin Williams (blood bikes)

Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikes On how, as volunteers, we...

Mature Drivers Workshop

Mature Drivers Workshop

Mature Drivers Workshop for residents of Warwickshire by Rosalie and...

Mel Harvey

Mel Harvey

The History and Mystery of Victorian Punch and Judy (inc....

Melanie Reeve

Melanie Reeve

Fostering in today’s society We run a small independent fostering...

Meridith Towne – Dress Historian & Costume Maker

Meridith Towne – Dress Historian & Costume Maker

I have a range of talks all focussing on fashion...

Mike Shapton

Mike Shapton

The Englishman of the Peseta: The English grandfather of Costa...

Neville Cooper

Neville Cooper

Neville Cooper, classical guitarist, takes you on a foot tapping...

Pam Sutton – Troop Aid

Pam Sutton – Troop Aid

Troop Aid – Supporting Injured Troops The history and the...

Pamela Beckingham (Holland)

Pamela Beckingham (Holland)

I currently have 11 Zoom talks available, my most popular...

Paul Carpenter

Paul Carpenter

I have 4 talks, 3 are about my travels studying,...

Paul Holmes – NHS Chaplain, Funeral Celebrant and Bereavement Support

Paul Holmes – NHS Chaplain, Funeral Celebrant and Bereavement Support

Paul is an Ordained Minster in the United Reformed Church...

Paul Wilkins

“She Served Too: Discovering the Women who Served in the...

Penelope Brown AKA “Person Irresponsible”

Penelope Brown AKA “Person Irresponsible”

Hiking From Mexico To Canada alone in the Pandemic Up...

Penny Dixon of Penny Jane Designs

Penny Dixon of Penny Jane Designs

A Brief History of Feltmaking: 6,000 years of interlocking stories...

Penny from Penny Varley Ceramics

Penny from Penny Varley Ceramics

Life of a studio potter My talks are fun, informative...

Peter Bridgwater

Peter Bridgwater

Artisan Wine Tasting We specialise in importing boutique wines from...

Peter Walters (Coventry history)

Peter Walters (Coventry history)

Peter has written 2 books- and offers 4 talks –...

Philip Yorke

Philip Yorke

I offer 12 talks in total, including Dog Eat Dog, the...

Professor Colin Terrell

Professor Colin Terrell

Maintaining Brain Health during middle age and beyond! The talk...

Rakha Madahar (Art of the Sari)

Rakha Madahar (Art of the Sari)

Wrapped in Memory: The Art of the Sari This 45‑minute...

Rakha Madahar (Origami)

Rakha Madahar (Origami)

Origami Demonstration & An Insight Into the Journey Of Becoming...

Rob Hemming

Rob Hemming

The SHAZAM! Show – Based around my best-selling local book, this is...

Robert Bowers

Robert Bowers

St John Ambulance CPR and Defibrillator session. How to use...

Roger Butler

Roger Butler

Roger is a writer, photographer and lecturer and a Fellow...

Rosemary Kind

Rosemary Kind

Rosemary offers 5 different talks – 1/ Researching a historical...

Roy Wood

Roy Wood

1. How to Protect Your Wealth  – Pension Plans and...

Ruth Chipperfield – Goldsmith & Jewellery Designer

Ruth Chipperfield – Goldsmith & Jewellery Designer

What to do with heirloom jewellery you don’t wear and...

Ruth Jewell Celebrant

Ruth Jewell Celebrant

Celebrant, Celebrations and rules…. Rules what rules? a light hearted...

Sam Tonks

Sam Tonks

‘Money mindset mastery – Making money work for you’ This...

Sarah Wallace

Sarah Wallace

Dispelling the Myths on Funeral Service Breaking down the barriers,...

Sarais Crawshaw

Sarais Crawshaw

Life as a Wildlife Artist I talk about how I...

Sheila Passey

Sheila Passey

Warrior Queens & Trailblazing Women: The Historical Heroines of Warwickshire...

Sheila Robinson (pen-name S C Skillman)

Sheila Robinson (pen-name S C Skillman)

AUTHOR SC SKILLMAN (SHEILA ROBINSON): TALKS TO GROUPS Paranormal Warwickshire...

Silvertime Legal

Silvertime Legal

The talk is all about how people can protect the...

Steve and Julie Wigley

Steve and Julie Wigley

The Songs and the Stories, The Big Garden Birdwatch (for...

Steve Pottinger

Steve Pottinger

1. Sweat & Mugs & RocknRoll: Attracted by the magic...

Steven B Bruce (Auctioneer)

Steven B Bruce (Auctioneer)

Buying and selling at Auction with tales from the auction...

Stratford Samaritans

Stratford Samaritans

Samaritans support emotional health for anyone who may be struggling....

Susie Lickman

Susie Lickman

Enjoy your houseplants An informal introduction to looking after your...

Tessa Simpson

Tessa Simpson

Healing power of colour Colour can change our mood, be...

The Harvesters

The Harvesters

The Traditions and Music of the Appalachian Mountains. An informative...

The Vintage Garden Store (John and Carole Matthews)

The Vintage Garden Store (John and Carole Matthews)

Vintage Garden Tools the talk discusses the history, manufacturer, quality...

Tracey Barnbrook (It’s a gut feeling)

Tracey Barnbrook (It’s a gut feeling)

Listen to your gut! OR Collagen – Hype? OR How...

Vanessa Morgan

Vanessa Morgan

FAMILY HISTORY – Talk 1)  MAKING A START.  Aimed at...

Vicky Farmer

Vicky Farmer

I offer 3 talks as follows: 1. How to Survive...

Yvonne Bruton

Yvonne Bruton

From Juliet Bravo to Jaipur – the Long Road Travelled...

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