by Fed Admin | Mar 4, 2026
Angus Baskerville is an award-winning professional magician and mind reader with over a decade of experience performing across the UK and internationally. A member of the prestigious Magic Circle since 2020, Angus combines illusion, psychology, and storytelling and...
by Fed Admin | Mar 3, 2026
Diary of an Agony Aunt – Tessa Simpson In this thought provoking and participative talk, I will explain how I found my way to becoming the Agony Aunt for the Glasgow Herald in the 1990’s. I will share with you some of the very varied issues I had to respond to, and...
by Fed Admin | Nov 12, 2025
A choice of the following one hour presentations Through the decades – Interesting snippets of information from each decade accompanied by a song from 1920-2020 Queens of country music – Fascinating funny stories about ten of the most successful female...
by Fed Admin | Jun 17, 2025
The Songs and the Stories, The Big Garden Birdwatch (for January) & Songs of Winter & Christmas Julie Wigley is an award winning songwriter from Derby. Her songs have stories to tell, from family, to a ship’s cat on the Titanic and everything in between....
by Fed Admin | May 14, 2025
A Musical Life. An account of a professional career with live illustrations on the violin and viola. I am a trustee of Perkisound, a charitable music and recreation centre in Warwickshire that caters for autism and special needs. All fees will be donated to the...
by Fed Admin | Apr 16, 2025
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT For the past 30 years I have been performing with my Barbershop Quartet at various functions (W I , Rotary , Round Table , Weddings , Folk Festivals etc) With one of the quartet still working we are unable to take on any daytime bookings during...
by Fed Admin | Apr 3, 2025
1.How to write a memoir – your own, or for a family member. Everyone has memories and stories that their family are likely to enjoy discovering, and the art is in capturing the detail … and finding the confidence to get started. I have professionally...
by Fed Admin | Feb 25, 2025
1. Sweat & Mugs & RocknRoll: Attracted by the magic of stardust and a desire to avoid the 9-5, Steve Pottinger fell into work in the music business instead. He started out as local crew, unloading and re-loading trucks and helping to set up shows. He now works...
by Fed Admin | Dec 19, 2024
I have 13 different talks which are as follows: Rhyme nor Reason 1, 2, 3, and 4, anthologies of amusing songs, poetry, film clips and stories. ‘Tis the season 1 and 2 Christmas themed as above Ghoulies and Ghosties, Hallowe’en themed as above. Picture This 1 and 2...
by Fed Admin | Dec 3, 2024
My Life and Times as a Film Extra This is a 45-minute (plus Q&A for as long as you like) about what it means to be a film extra. It covers information about the industry and entertaining anecdotes, including me in various films/TV shows and generally about the...
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 | 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 15, 2023
Survival of the fittest (a brief history of childrearing) From a pin to a pram, an amusing but sometimes horrifying account of how our forbears raised their infants. Illustrated with items from my collection of infantilia.
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 | 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
MASQUERADE – The History of Masks WHERE THERE’S A QUILL THERE’S A PLAY – a light-hearted look behind the Bard THE REPAIR SHOP & ME DENMAN – Our lost Jewel LETS ALL GO TO THE MUSIC HALL – History and Singalong
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
Buying and selling at Auction with tales from the auction room. The Hoarder Next Door Browsing Antique Shops Deceased Estates Silver Values – Identification and Investment Amusing stories from Steven’s 50+ years as a Fine Art Auctioneer and Valuer, agent and...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
Finding purpose in life: becoming a celebrant The story of how I became a Celebrant, a journey through grief and illness, finding my purpose in life and why I became a celebrant. I touch on Celebrant ceremonies, and the trials and tribulations of the reality of...
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
The History and Mystery of Victorian Punch and Judy (inc. performance of the show) Working with Sooty – The Sooty talk is going back to the 1970’s when I worked with Harry Corbett The Life and Times of Tommy Cooper – talk includes some of his magic...
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
Celebrant, Celebrations and rules…. Rules what rules? a light hearted look at my role as a Civil Funeral Celebrant and lots of myth busting about preconceptions of a Funeral Service! A chance to ask all the questions you have about funerals, but never get the...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
Between Stairs …’The Life of a Ladies Maid’ Top to Toe…The Price of Vanity Christmas True Victorian Style True Tales of a Tour Guide A Design for Life…The Laura Ashley story Christmas True Victorian Style The Time Travelling Tourist…A Postcard from the Past Ghosts in...
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
The SHAZAM! Show – Based around my best-selling local book, this is an amusing and nostalgic look at the old picture palaces. A 65 slide journey through the myths and fun of the pictures with emphasis on the wonderful Regal Cinema in Evesham. The Trouble with...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
Neville Cooper, classical guitarist, takes you on a foot tapping and enlightening journey through the music of South America. There are performances of many rhythmic, engaging and familiar dances. Audience members are involved throughout.
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
FUNNY TURNS A Celebration of the Entertainers and the Entertainment of Days Gone By Featuring Comedy, Daft Songs, Magic and Hilarious Routines remembering some of this country’s best-loved entertainers. “Thankyou again for what was a unanimous vote in...
by Fed Admin | Jun 21, 2023
Brave or Bonkers? Starting Stand Up Comedy at Nearly 50 In her late 40’s, Jules decided to dip her toe into the world of stand up…and hasn’t looked back! A former high school English teacher, Jules’s talk includes discussions with your group about comedians who we all...
