by Fed Admin | Jul 11, 2024
The Traditions and Music of the Appalachian Mountains. An informative presentation of the origins of the music, dance, faith and traditions of the Appalachian Mountains of the USA. Accompanied by songs, tunes and the hard-shoe dance known as...
by Fed Admin | Jun 20, 2024
What to do with heirloom jewellery you don’t wear and how to modernise it Do you have jewellery you’ve inherited or bought over the years, which isn’t your style? Or maybe you’re curious about how jewellery is made? In this talk Ruth will share: ● stories...
by Fed Admin | Jun 13, 2024
*Meltonia, the history of the famous pork pie, with pie ‘raising’ demo *Barrels, Bottles and Bad Decisions’ Boozy tales of the 17th Century. *’A Break from War to Pick a Plum’ tales of food production, war time, the British Restaurants and beyond in the...
by Fed Admin | Feb 28, 2024
I offer 12 talks in total, including Dog Eat Dog, the life of an investigative news journalist (I was once one of these beasts); eight about the Civil War period (I recommend Female Spies, 14 Days: the story of the Siege of Leicester and the Battle of...
by Fed Admin | Feb 21, 2024
From Child Protection to Horticulture My journey through numerous jobs, further education and career changes. Acknowledging Domestic Abuse My story of acknowledging domestic abuse and confronting the abuser.
by Fed Admin | Jan 18, 2024
The Work of a Magistrate My role as a Diversity & Inclusion Magistrate is to educate the general public on the work of a Magistrate and helping them to understand that anyone can apply from 18 to 70 years without having a university degree....
by Fed Admin | Dec 13, 2023
1.The Mysterious Death of Amy Robsart Amy Robsart was found dead with a broken neck at the foot of a stone staircase in 1560. She was 28 years old. Popular opinion at the time held that her husband, Robert Dudley (later owner of Kenilworth Castle and Lord...
by Fed Admin | Nov 21, 2023
How to Manifest the Life of Your Dreams This talk includes: The reasons why we don’t achieve the goals we set ourselves An introduction to energy alignment How to release resistance to achieving goals using energy kinesiology A 7-day magic activation to align yourself...
by Fed Admin | Nov 15, 2023
Talk 1 – Life’s Good, It’s the disease that’s the problem When you care at home for a loved one with a terminal condition, it’s demanding and challenging. It also a very precious time. In November 2017 Hazel’s husband was diagnosed with motor neurone...
by Fed Admin | Nov 15, 2023
My life as a Micro-artist Graham Short, the world’s number one micro-artist, and engraver to the Royal Family, gives the most astonishing and entertaining 60-minute presentation ever seen – full of funny anecdotes of celebrities he has met and worked with,...
by Fed Admin | Nov 6, 2023
Hiking From Mexico To Canada alone in the Pandemic Up to 45mins, With pictures, I narrate the journey of how to hike across America whilst fat, forty-sob-sob-sob-something, female and funny. What animals and critters I had to deal with, the weather, the hardships, the...
by Fed Admin | Sep 26, 2023
My 5 pilgrimage walks, including the Camino de Santiago A talk describing Kate Allen’s 7 week pilgrimage to Santiago de Compestela in Spain, plus her walks along other pilgrimage routes; including the Camino Podiensis in France, the St Francis Way in Italy, the St...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
Music, Musicals & Me Inspiring songs and stories from a struggling West End Actress. Music, Musicals and Amore Songs and stories behind some of our most popular love songs Music, Musicals & a Merry Christmas! A fun and festive entertainment sharing some of our...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
Being a Creative Butterfly After 22 years as a secondary school teacher of Art I took a leap of faith and decided to leave the classroom and offer a series of creative workshops at a variety of venues to help people find their inner creative self. I teach kiln formed...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
The Fascinating World of Honey Bees and Beekeeping The talk is an informative and hopefully a humorous insight into the world of the Honey bee and Beekeeping. We cover a bit about my journey into beekeeping and the importance of bees in pollination. We also go through...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
Listen to your gut! OR Collagen – Hype? OR How your body can heal itself Each talk focusses on how we can help our bodies to enable us to live better and healthier lives. With simple changes and suggestions (and maybe some lightbulb moments), the talks encourage...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
The talk is all about how people can protect the things they’ve worked hard for; like their home, savings, investments, businesses, and family inheritance. A lot of people don’t realise that these things can be put at risk by everyday life events, such as: Needing...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
*NEW* Becoming Mother Goose Entertaining. Inspiring. Magical. When Cat is told by a child she is too old to be a princess, she starts exploring the character of Old Mother Goose. To her amazement, she finds a treasure trove of folk tales that celebrate older women:...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
“She Served Too: Discovering the Women who Served in the First and Second World Wars” “Deeds not Words: The Suffrage Movement and the Fight for the Vote” “Yellow Faces, Brave Hearts: The Unknown Stories of the Canary Girls in World War One”...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
The History of the Millennium Way How it started Where it Goes The technology involved Pictures of highlights of the Circular Walks Challenges of HS2
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
There is more to Warwickshire than Shakespeare The history of Burton Dassett Hills The life of a smallholder and self sufficiency Native and rare breeds of lifestock Needlefelting demonstration or interactive workshops Farm visits, tours and...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
The Agony & Ecstasy of a canal hotel boater I was a hotel boater and audiences are enthralled by the story I tell. Talks are interactive and include 2 songs The life of the wife and family of a canal boatman People are fascinated by the life led by families on...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
My latest book: Coronation Streets, England then and now Written and published between the death of the late Queen and the crowning of her son, it’s about how much lief has changed for ‘ordinary’ people in the intervening 70 years.
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
“I provide 5 different fun, lighthearted talks” Hula Hooping for all ages A light-hearted talk about the Hula Hoop’s history, plus a comedy demonstration, followed by some audience participation !! (for those who want to have a try) The History of the...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
Save the Children, then and now History of Save the Children, founded by an amazing Woman Eglantyne Jebb and our work 100 years later My Visit to Liberia with Save the Children My visit to Liberia in West Africa to see some of our projects Receiving my MBE How I...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
Basketry and Willow Sculpture A talk about how I became a basket maker, the types of different willows used in basketry and sculpture and a demonstration of a dragonfly or similar. Also, some history on basket making.
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
Please refer to website for full list on www.talksandwalks.co.uk Wicked Women from Warwickshire Feisty Females Drainpipe Trousers to Rock `n Roll (life in 1950s) Curious Clerics from Warwickshire Cross Your Fingers (Folklore, traditions & customs) Inn Signs It...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
Enjoy your houseplants An informal introduction to looking after your houseplants without the stress. Including hints and tips on positioning and watering, with a focus on enjoyment and wellbeing. Terrarium Building Demonstration Learn more about Terrarium glass...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
The Englishman of the Peseta: The English grandfather of Costa del Sol tourism In 2010 I discovered the existence of an Englishman whose charitable acts around the area of Torremolinos forced him to open his home as the first hotel on what we now know as the Costa del...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
I’m a poet, but not as you know it! Humorous, thought provoking, philosophical, Poetry, Limericks, Stories and Songs
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR MORE TALK INFO ETC **NEW** Decoupage Your Upcycled Jam Jars & Bottles. A brief history then use napkins and decoupage glue to create a beautifully decorated jam jar with lights. **NEW** Bread Clay Moulding Crafts. Using white...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
The Making of Handwoven Bags from the Philippines– Focusing on the harvesting, dyeing and weaving process of various plant fibres found in the Philippines. Philippines: Culturally Quirky– A humorous talk on everyday lives of ordinary Filipinos which other people might...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
From Coventry to Hollywood. Marie talks about the life-changing experiences which led her to a fulfilling career in the film industry. This includes fascinating stories and anecdotes from casting actors in films such as Good Morning, Vietnam, Rain Man and Disclosure....
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
Calligraphy and More Workshops- in person or online *NEW* For those who want calligraphy but not actually writing! – I have been running ‘Fun Flourishes’ that is working on creating pretty images using our practice skills and super fun for both left and right...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
DOGS FOR GOOD – Assistance Dogs ‘Making Life Possible’ My talk is about the amazing help our highly trained dogs give to those with a disability, Autism Dogs for children on the autistic spectrum, Dementia Dogs, Community Dogs, our On-line Family Dog Scheme (training...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
Troop Aid – Supporting Injured Troops The history and the work of Troop Aid who support British Troops (Army, Navy and Air Force) who may be injured in either on operations or training. We are a small charity based in the West Midlands B90 4NR with a worldwide...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
Life of a studio potter My talks are fun, informative and engaging. We start with raw clay and a selection of work that is passed round and the story behind their creation and construction. I encourage the audience to ask questions as we go along and I also...
by Identity | Jun 20, 2023
‘From IT to Tai Chi and beyond….’ After being diagnosed with Axial Spondyloarthritis in her early 30’s and having to make career and lifestyle changes, Julia has a passion for health and wellbeing. Her aim is to inspire and enable others to feel as well as they can...
by Identity | Jun 20, 2023
Historic talks accompanied by a power point presentation and artifacts association with items of interest that members will be able examine after the talk. 1/. The St. Pauls Watch “Defence and Defiance” How the Watch helped defend and save the iconic St. Pauls...
by Identity | Jun 20, 2023
Rhyming Poetry to Make you Think & Laugh I will be delighted read selections of my Poetry from all of my three Poetry books and beyond. Chapter titles include: Days of Yore – Early recollections of home and school. The Middle Ages – First Love / Drive on the road...
