West Yorkshire Speaker Directory 2020 - 2021

The West Yorkshire
Speaker Directory

2020 / 2021

Chris Helme

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
I would like to thank all those speakers, presenters, craft demonstrators, slide
show hosts, musicians, infotainers and entertainers for being part of this edition
of this invaluable little book.

© Christopher D. Helme (2020) Tower House, Holme Mews, Wakefield Road,
Lightcliffe, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 8TY - £11.99 which includes postage and
packaging. This book is copyright – apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of
study, research, criticism, review or as otherwise permitted under the Copyright
Act no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission. All
enquires and payments should be directed to the author.
Published by: Mews Publishing (Lightcliffe), Halifax HX3 8TY
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.chrishelme-brighouse.org.uk
ISBN: 978-0-9562149-8-0
(1st Edition — March 2020)

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INDEX OF SPEAKER SUBJECTS

SUBJECT PAGE

Art 12, 68
Bell Ringing 35
Books 26
Business
Charities 15, 71
Confectionary 30, 34, 36, 47, 53, 55, 57, 58, 74, 75, 84, 87, 92, 95
Craft
Dialect (Yorkshire) 54
Entertainment 47, 61, 72, 77, 82
Folklore / Traditions
28, 79
37, 44, 61, 71, 83, 89, 92

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Food On almost every page 54
Gardens On almost every page 51, 68
Health / Healing 11, 15, 31, 78
History On almost every page
Humour 73
Motor Racing 10, 12, 16, 24, 30, 38, 50, 86
Music
National Trust 56, 59, 61, 91
Nostalgia
Police / Prisons / 16, 32, 38, 55, 72, 78, 83, 90
Legal

Puzzles 58
Religion / Culture 24
Royalty Too numerous to list
Ships 23, 81
Sport 71, 80, 84
Story Telling 28
Taxidermy 28
Theatre 64
Travel 13, 14, 18, 19, 22, 25, 28, 32, 36, 39, 60, 79,88
Wartime 20, 21, 67
Wildlife 70
Wine Talks 15
Wood Carving
Writing / Libraries 9
Yorkshire General 31, 38, 42, 53, 62, 65, 66, 74, 76, 85, 94
On almost every page

This index is only meant as a guide, as many subjects presented by speakers
will often overlap with other subject matter within the index. I am sure you will
find a subject in this publication that will both entertain and inform your
audience and members.

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The Directory is arranged in alphabetical order by surname.

The symbols used below indicate requirements and / or equipment that the speaker
would like the organisation to provide for their presentation, the key being as follows:

DWB Dry Wipe Board
CS Chart Stand
FC Flip Chart
E Expenses
F Fees or Donation (usually negotiable)
SP Slide Projector
S Screen
PS Projector Stand
TPT Transport Required
EC Extension Cable
BO Blackout Facilities
TV Television
V Video
T Table
DP Digital Projector
WA Wheelchair Access
L Lectern

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When contacting Speakers, could you please mention that you have obtained their
details from this directory.

Please note - contact telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, website ad-
dresses and all other details were correct at the time of printing.

If you do find that you have been experiencing difficulty in contacting a speaker
please inform the publishers and / or the author by telephoning 01422-205763
or by E-mail: [email protected] this will enable future
copies of this publication to be kept up to date.

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PREFACE

Having been both a Speaker Finder and a Speaker for many years, I know from
first hand experience, which I have preferred - the Speaker. Since the first edition
of my West Yorkshire Speaker Directory was introduced in 1997 and was well
received. Speaker Finders connected with numerous organisations throughout
the whole of the West Yorkshire area have purchased it. This new and revised
edition has a wide selection of speakers, lecturers, slide show hosts, infotainers,
musical groups and craft demonstrators with a number of them appearing in this
publication for the first time. Most importantly when printed it was up to date, all
previous directories are now out of print and contain incorrect information.

Over the last few years the questions I have been often asked are. How does
someone become sufficiently known to be invited onto a local speaker circuit to
give a talk or presentation for the first time? Once having achieved that, how do
you then promote yourself to be invited to speak on other circuits, beyond your
own neighbourhood? There are countless local groups, clubs, societies and
organisations that are all crying out for new and experienced speakers. Self
marketing and grasping the publicity opportunities that are available, or even going
out to seek out publicity for yourself, is the key to all these questions.

Have you given a few presentations to groups in your immediate locality and
would like to give more? Possibly further afield, or to gain experience speaking to
larger audiences? Through this book many new speakers have achieved that vital
break through and the more experienced presenter has found new audiences in
areas they had never been invited to previously.

I have now compiled a list of Speakers that cover an even wider and diverse
choice of subject material. It is still my intention that this publication will
continue to be revised, improved and published again in two years time.

Please note that all invitations to give talks and presentations should be made
direct to the Speaker concerned. Anyone wishing to be included in a future edition of
this publication is invited to complete the detachable questionnaire at the rear of
the publication and forward it to the author.

Availability and fees should be discussed with the Speaker directly by the
enquiring organisation and not with the author or publisher.

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INTRODUCTION

The person you choose to be your next speaker is one of the most important elements for a
successful, interesting or entertaining meeting. Therefore, selecting the right speaker for your
meeting can be a daunting task and, as many of you will know, members can often show their
displeasure at your choice of speaker. Whilst it is all too easy to criticise the Speaker Finder, the
critics rarely if ever offer to take the job on - I am on your side!
This edition of the West Yorkshire Speaker Directory comprises of a varied and diverse choice of
speakers, presenters, slide show hosts, small musical groups, entertainers and demonstrators.
To assist you, whether you are new to the role of Speaker Finder, or you are an old hand at the job,
these tips are intended to help you to make your meeting an even greater success.

1. Determine the needs of your audience

A thorough knowledge of the needs of your group is essential in selecting the right choice whether it
is a speaker, musical presentation, slide show presentation, lecturer or infotainer. Is your group
more comfortable with infotainment or entertainment? Do you need someone to motivate your
group, or are you looking for a speaker with a message?

2. Establish your date, time and budget

Regular speakers can be booked up to a year in advance; therefore you will need to get on their
calendar as soon as possible.
Consider the length of time you are allotting the speaker and where that time falls in your overall
programme. If your time slot is flexible, someone who is a regular speaker can often tell you the
right amount of time for the job. They can also make recommendations about the order of
topics / speakers if one presentation will follow another. (You may not want to follow a humorous
presentation with a more serious presentation). Slide presentations or digital presentations, a
style of presentation which is being used more and more by speakers will have to be given careful
consideration. Particularly if you only meet in the summer months or during the day (lighter & brighter
– problems may occur with black-out).
Consider the fee you are willing or able to pay for a speaker, your search for a speaker can be
narrowed or broadened, based on your budget. With the cost of fuel forever on the increase please
be mindful that fees speakers charge will increase and this could be quite considerable.
Balance out those speakers who will visit you on a free basis or expenses with those that will make a
fee. Similarly, you can balance out the meetings when you go out on a trip; less indoor meetings
held during the summer months may.

3. Choose speakers that will best suit the needs of your audience

A speaker’s expertise in a given field may be the big draw, but a well-known name does not
guarantee a professional presentation. High prices don’t always mean high quality. Will your
audience and the overall programme benefit most from a local celebrity; an expert in the field; a
popular sports personality; a local author or a professional speaker who has a thorough
knowledge of the appropriate topic?
Don’t just aim to fill your speaker calendar up, as if almost treating it as a chore, always give
yourself plenty of time to book your speakers, good speakers soon fill their own calendar up.

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4. Locate your resources

Personal recommendations are a great way to narrow your search - ask colleagues, friends and
don’t forget the local newspapers - check out who’s on your circuit. Check out the not so local
newspapers to see who is on their circuit.

5. Review your options and interview your speaker candidates

A professional or regular speaker will often ask questions about the needs of your audience. If the
speaker is new to you, you can always ask for details of previous engagements and, if they are
speaking in your area, ask if you could attend the meeting and observe them in action.
Ensure that a potential speaker has addressed groups similar to yours previously. Talk with them
about their experience. Ask for a biography, testimonials or a video of their presentations, preferably
before a live audience.
Find a speaker who can and will tailor his or her presentation to your group.

6. Selecting your speaker

Hire a professional or someone who is a regular speaker and you’ll hire an ally - these speakers
understand that your reputation is riding on their performance. Their experience with many different
types of audiences can add to your peace of mind and to the overall success of the event.
When selecting a speaker, consider that you are not only paying for the time the speaker is on the
platform but also for the hours they have spent researching, preparing and customising their
presentation. Some speakers may negotiate their fees when they are allowed to sell their
products (books, CDs or health related products) - ask about your options, your organisation’s rules
may allow this but a small percentage (10%) donation from their sales would not be unexpected. If they
do not sell products it will probably be a different fee.

7. Confirm the booking in writing

You should send a letter or email of confirmation (and a map – a photocopy of the map would
suffice) that clearly outlines the expectations of both you and your speaker, consider:
Send a stamped addressed envelope if you require written confirmation
Always send the speaker the full postcode of the venue, with many speakers now have a
satellite navigation system in their car.
Always remind the speaker two weeks before the agreed date.
Fees, reimbursements and payment terms.
If the speaker may sell products and if so, how will this be dealt with?
Cancellation policies.
Equipment requirements.
ALWAYS provide a mobile telephone number for the speaker in the event of delay on route to
your venue.

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Reserve a parking space for the visiting speaker. Or guidance where the nearest public car park is.
Please do not suggest the nearest Supermarket car park because it will have limited free time
parking and an expensive fine for exceeding the time limit (usually 2 or a maximum 3 hours)
Always remember to refund their parking fees if you do not have an available car parking space
and they have to use a chargeable public car park.
Remember the speaker may have equipment to carry from their parked car to your venue – the
distance from the parking place to your venue in the rain is critical.
Appoint someone to look after the speaker on his or her arrival and do not don’t leave on their own.
The speaker would expect to start on time, as you would expect them to finish on time.
Please have the agreed fee and/or expenses ready.
Do not forget to offer your speaker a glass of water – many groups forget.

8. Work with your speaker

Share information about your group. This will help the speaker become familiar with your
organisation, while facilitating a customised presentation.

Send a copy of your newsletter or anything that would include key people, buzz words or insider
news and views.

Give the speaker a clear routine of what you expect.

Be specific about the size and demographics of your audience.

Let the speaker know in advance about other speakers who may be on your programme. This
gives the speaker the opportunity to build on (and not duplicate) what the other speakers say.

Make sure the room is set up for optimum impact. Consider the number of chairs and how they
are arranged and consider the room temperature and lighting or blacking out facilities for a
slide presentation. Many organisations have vertical / horizontal blinds which in the case of a day
time presentation will quite often not create an adequate blackout for a slide presentation
(this can make a serious difference to the quality of the presentation if the speaker is using
sepia images on the slides).

Stay on schedule - although a professional will be able to “make up” time or slow things down if
needed, keeping your programme on schedule will allow your audience to get the full impact of the
programme you have created for them.

Your speaker should be able to provide you with a good introduction of themselves and their topic.
The introduction should be short, energising and create positive expectations.

9. Evaluate the results

Ask selected members of your audience to complete evaluations on the speaker and his / her
presentation. This will allow you to gauge your results and plan for future programmes.
Consider sending evaluations to the speaker - they will not be offended and keep notes for the
future on all your speakers.

and finally ......... don’t panic!

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Qualifications: ADAMSON, John
Subject Matter /Talks: 11 Palace House road, Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire HX7 6HW.
Availability: Tel: (01422) 847398
Fee: E-mail: [email protected]
Requirements: www.jawoodsculptor.co.uk
P.A.T Tested - Not Required

BA Fine Arts Sculpture and Carver.
1. Chain saw carving—with demonstration
if the venue is suitable.
2. Wood Carving talk with examples of
work and tools.
3. A Jobbing Wood Sculptor.
4. Woodcarver’s Passion.
5. Sculptor’s Progress.
Anytime within 50 miles of home address.
£50 for up to two hour talk. Plus mileage at
30p per mile. Other fees on application.
F.E, Two large table to display work.

Brighouse Computer Centre was founded in November 1997. For twenty

one years Brighouse Computers has been established as a leading supplier of computer
components building up a first class reputation for the quality of service and the
knowledge and helpfulness of its staff.
During this time the company has evolved and developed from its base in
Brighouse .

Our Retail & Trade Sales Counter is open at 3 Owler Ings Road Brighouse HD61EJ

Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday / Sunday Closed

There are also technicians on hand for technical assistance right next to the sales counter.
Our phone lines are manned during the same hours as above on 01484 702400 /
Website: https://www.brighousecomputers.co.uk/

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Qualifications: ATKINS, Stuart
Subject Matter/Talks: 5, Tingley Avenue, Tingley, Wakefield,
West Yorkshire WF3 1SS
Availability: Tel: (0113) 252 3867 / Mob: 07730 333445
Fee: E-mail: [email protected]
Requirements: P.A.T Tested - Yes

Professional Musician.
1. My Life In Music – The stars I have played for,
the various bands including my own 18 piece and
orchestras I have played with and conducted and
the places I have worked. The theatres and
concert halls including the time I was musical
director at Batley Variety Club.
2. The Great American Song Book — I bring
keyboard and talk about and play a lot of the
songs by the great writers including: Irving
Berlin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer,
Rogers & Hart, the Gershwin’s, Burt Bacharach
and many more.
3. Sammy Cahn — The song writer credited with
having put more words into Frank Sinatra’s
mouth than any other person. I wrote a musical
about Sammy in the early nineties which he saw
and was very complimentary. This talk is based
on that show and I play some of the recorded
songs by various artists.
4. ‘Big Bands’ of the swing era from Duke Ellington
through to Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey up to Ted
Heath and my own band in the 1970s

Anytime and could be available at short notice
£40
Stuart brings a keyboard, plays and talks about the
writers of the Worlds favourite standards also he
would like the use of a table to display his book.

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Qualifications: ADLARD, Denise
Subject Matter/Talks: Moor View, Keighley Road, Denholme, Bradford
West Yorkshire, BD13 4LY.
Availability: Tel: (01274) 830291 / Mob: 07884-495708
Fee: E-mail: [email protected]
Requirements: P.A.T Tested — Not Required

BA Hons; Registered Nurse; District Nurse; Guest
Lecturer Leeds Metropolitan and Huddersfield Universities;
Performed at Arts Festivals individually and with a choral
speaking group and lots more

1. Vegetarianism.
2. Dyslexia.
3. The Life of Dame Cicely Saunders founder of the
hospice movement.
4. The Brontes of Howarth—with emphasis on Patrick
Bronte.
5. Bedpans and False Teeth—47 years in the NHS.
6. OCD.
7. You, your mattress and Bedbugs.
8. The Workhouse.
Anytime including weekends by arrangement .
Negotiable.
E. F. Otherwise all equipment is provided.

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Qualifications: ARROWSMITH, Keith
Subject Matter/Talks: 3 Highfield Avenue, Chesterfield S41 7AZ.
Tel: (01246) 391550 — Mob: 07891-485797
Availability: E-mail: [email protected]
Fee: P. A. T. Tested — Not Required.
Requirements:
Working Artist.
History of drawing and painting. A personal view
by a local artist. Involves interaction, participation
and light hearted discussion. Practical drawing
session included.
1. Women in Art—A presentation /discussion
regarding women's role as artist, model & subject
from pre-history to the present.
2. ‘Those Naughty Victorians’ - a presentation with
illustration highlighting the secret messages
behind paintings, the hypocrisy of the art
establishment and the erotic nature particularly in
sculpture (this presentation is not for the easily
offended).
Anytime.
£50 + travelling expenses.
Participating group to provide pencils, rubber erasers
and A4 white paper.

Qualifications: BOTTOMLEY, Ronnie
Subject Matter/Talks: 18 Second Avenue, Horbury, Wakefield,
West Yorkshire WF4 6HB.
Availability: Tel: (01924) 270760
Fee: E-mail: [email protected]
Requirements: www.ronniebottomley.co.uk
P.A.T Tested - N/A
Best Drummer Award BBC 1981 and many more.
1. My life in show business.
2. A Teenager’s Life in WW2.
3. The Life of a Touring Musician.
Anytime.
£40 plus extra depending on distance.
None.

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BUDD, Mr Geoff
11 Church Hill, Luddenden, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX2 6PZ.
Tel: (01422) 885662
E-mail: [email protected]
P.A.T. Tested — No

Qualifications: BSc
Subject Matter/Talks: Slides Shows on various travel themes:
1. Halifax to Hong Kong by train – the journey
Availability: of a lifetime.
Fee: 2. New York to Los Angeles – a cross section
Requirements: of the USA.
3. The Cape to Victoria Falls – dramatic
scenery, wildlife and fascinating cities.
4. A Town called ‘Icebergs’ - The drama of Greenland.
5. The Road to Mandalay—A river cruise up the
Irrawaddy.
6. Across the Red Centre – a journey across
Australia.
7. Fares Please – the history of the bus ticket
and how fares have been collected over the years
8. Who do you think you are ? - some personal
experiences in family research.
9. The Final Continent – to Antarctica by way of
the Falklands.
10. The Trans-Pennine Canals – a look at the
Rochdale, Huddersfield Narrow and Leeds to
Liverpool Canals.
11. The Land of Cush - the history and culture of
the Ethiopian Highlands.
12. North Korea — Fact or Fantasy ?
13. Ancient Persia to Modern Iran — Ancient
remains, Silk Road cities and life today.
Day or evening subject to diary (Not August).
No set fee - expenses request.
E, BO, S (If available), PS (or table).

IF THIS BOOK IS MAKING YOUR JOB
AS A SPEAKER FINDER EASIER THEN

WHY NOT
TELL A FRIEND ABOUT IT

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Qualifications: BEAUMONT, Angela
Subject Matter/Talks: ‘The Rogue Tree’, 19 Fern Close, Driffield,
East Yorkshire YO25 6UR
Availability: Tel: (01377) 240526 / Mob: 07989-661697
Fee: E-mail: [email protected]
Requirements: www.angietalks.co.uk
P.A.T Tested — No

Certificate of Education
Traveller in the University of Life
1. The Wheels Off the Bus – 18 people on a
double decker bus travelling from London to
Kathmandu through 14 countries. The trials,
tribulations and thrills of 3 months on an exciting
road in an reliable bus.
2. The Road from Kathmandu to Bali—travel on
and by bus, train, rickshaw through Thailand,
Malaysia,, Singapore and Indonesia. Jungle
trekking, idyllic beaches, cremations and
uninvited guests.
3. Australia and New Zealand by Thumb—travel
round Australia and New Zealand. From desert
to an office and from the top of Ayres Rock to
the base of a glacier.
4. The Pacific Islands and a US Greyhound—our
goal was Fiji but took in Tonga, Tahiti, Western
and American Samoa and Hawaii. Finally by
Greyhound bus via The Grand Canyon,
Gracelands and New Orleans to New York. To
complete the round the world trip we went back
home!
5. Inca Trail Mum in Peru—sand boarding in the
desert—Markets and strange food in Cusco. The
Inca Trail—the hardest thing I have ever done in
my life but a wonderful experience and the only
way to arrive at Machu Pichu, the magnificent
Inca stronghold.
6. Autumn in Argentina and Chile.
Talks last approx one hour / illustrated with
slides. Angela wears clothes in the style from
the relevant countries.
Anytime.
Fee on request—travelling expenses required.
E, F, BO— A screen would help but I do have one.

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Qualifications: BISHOP, Alastair
Subject Matter/Talks: 7 Eskdale Mount, Hebden Bridge,
Availability: West Yorkshire, HX7 7EB
Fee: Tel: (01422) 843215 / Mob: 07791-514052
Requirements: E-mail: [email protected]

Qualifications: P.A.T Tested — Not Required.
Subject Matter/Talks:
BA, M. Phil, Member of the Federation of Holistic
Availability: Therapists.
Fee: 1. Massage — what it can do for you.
Requirements: 2. A history of Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags.
Most days and evenings.
£30

F, Use of a digital projector would be a real help.

BUTTERWICK, John
t/a Winetalks
21 Egglestone Square, Boston Spa, Wetherby
West Yorkshire, LS23 6RX.
Mob: 07910-720439
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.winetalks.co.uk
Twitter: @winetalks
Wine and Spirit Education Trust.
1. 10 Ways to improve your enjoyment of wine.
2. Individual European Wine Regions / Countries.
3. Individual New World Wine Regions / Countries.
4. Wine for Christmas.
5. Other Themes by Arrangement.
**** NB—Wine for tasting please discuss****
Any time
£35 + 30p per mile from Boston Spa (Mon—Thurs),
£50 (Fri—Sun) + the same travelling expenses rate
E, F—P.A.T Tested — Not Required.

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BLEZZARD, Dr Judy
‘Brookland’, Harbeck Drive, Harden, Bingley,
West Yorkshire BD16 1JG
Tel: Only after initial contact via email or through the editor
of the directory 07854-755756
E-mail: [email protected]

P.A.T Tested — Not Required

Qualifications: BA, BMus, PhD, LRAM, FSA
Subject Matter/Talks: 1. The Carol: A Christmas Crib.
2. Transport and Music - The variety of music
Availability: that has a basis in transport: everything from
Fee: 'Jingle Bells' (including the Aussie version!) and
Requirements: 'Ding Ding Ding went the Trolley' to the mystery
piece in Elgar's 'Enigma Variations' where the
throb of a ship's engine is imitated.
The rise of public transport enabled people of all
social classes to get to public events involving
music.
3. Music's Untrodden Paths — What happens to
written music that gets lost? Perhaps it's just
not needed any more. Why not? Perhaps it's
suppressed. Why? What can happen if and when
it's rediscovered? The possibilities are endless!
This talk raises lots of intriguing questions,
including unexpected music discoveries on a
roofing slate, in a recipe book, and in an egg
box. (A CD player is required for this talk).
Day and evening - travelling by public transport.
Negotiable + expenses.
Table & chair. Most topics greatly enhanced by
piano or keyboard, CD player occasionally required.

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Qualifications: BURROWS, Dorothy and Brian
Subject Matter/Talks: 5 West Way, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 4HW.
Tel: (01274) 825634
Availability: P. A. T. Tested — No
Fee:
Requirements: Both retired – now work as a team.
1. Old Yorkshire – do you remember?
2. Yorkshire Today.
3 Russian Waterways.
4. Yorkshire Quiz.
5. Ukraine & the Crimea.
6. Road to Orkney.
7. Turkish Delight.
8. General past Indian impressions.
9. Vienna to the Black Sea.
10. Trams and Trolleys.
Other Slide presentations are available, please
send a SAE for the full list available.
Daytime during winter—Day and Evening Summer
£30
F, BO, S, PS

If you would like to be in one of my speaker directories, or you
know someone who might like to be, please
contact me via my e-mail

[email protected] or 07854-755756
and I would be pleased to hear from you or you could complete

the form at the end of this book.

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BOWER, Colin
51, Hall Street, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 4AS
Tel: (0115) 960-6638
E-mail: [email protected]

P.A.T Tested - Not Required

Subject Matter/Talks: 1. Curtain Seldom Up – behind the scenes of
Show business (2 presentations available).
Availability: 2. The Humour That Surrounds Us.
Fee: 3. My Farcical Career on a Cruise Ship as a
Requirements: Passenger Liaison Officer.
4. That’s True Life.
5. Lucky Breaks—how some actors achieved
fame and fortune.
6. True Paranormal Experiences.

Anytime.
Negotiable.
E

BEAUMONT, John
Stoneyridge, 29 Woodvale Crescent, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 4AJ.
Tel: (01274 ) 017906 / Mob: 07949-223575
E-mail: [email protected]
P.A.T Tested — Not known

Qualifications: LLB; LLM; ex-Head of Low School Leeds Metropolitan
Subject Matter/Talks: University
Law—particularly criminal law and justice issues;
Availability: Laws of Evidence; Notable Criminal trials
Fee: through history.
Requirements: Readily available & Happy to Travel.
£50 This may need adjusting depending on distance.
DWB; CS; DVD (occasionally) Others may be needed

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BURKITT, Tony
11, Greenhow Park, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley
West Yorkshire LS29 7LZ.
Tel: (01943) 864333
E-mail: [email protected]
P.A.T Tested - No

Qualifications: FCIB; FRSA; BSc (Hons)
Subject Matter/Talks: Photographic Slide presentations:
1. Lincoln: Roman to 21st century.
Availability: 2. New Zealand—a most beautiful country.
Fee: 4. America’s Canyonlands—Grand Canyon plus.
Requirements: 5. Kwa Zulu / Natal—includes the Boer War sites.
6. Patagonia—The Uttermost Part of the Earth.
7. English Lakes—personal reminiscences.
8. Peak District—the UK’s first National Park.
9. Ireland—the green and handsome land.
10. The Rise of Medieval English Cathedrals Pt 1 -
Saxon to Early Gothic.
11. The Rise of Medieval English Cathedrals Pt 2 -
Early English to Perpendicular.
12. The Churches of Sir Christopher Wren after
the Great Fire of London.
13. Shetland and Orkney.
14. Australian—Cairns to Tasmania.
15. Robert Adam—Architect to the Nobility.
16. ‘Deconstructivist’ Architecture.
17. ‘Brutalist‘ Architecture.
18. Local Photo quizzes—can be prepared to
order but extra fee negotiable.
Anytime.
£35 inclusive within 15 miles of home: plus 30p per
mile there after.
BO, F, E—access for setting up 30 minutes before
first arrivals... If paying by cheque please make
payable to Antony Burkitt.
All equipment provided.

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BROOKE, Malcolm
The Stamford Bridge Area, York
Tel: (0000) 000000
E-mail: [email protected]

P.A.T Tested - Not Required

Qualifications: Retired teacher, Headteacher, Educational ICT
Subject Matter/Talks: Consultant with MoD Schools in Cyprus and Germany.
Webmaster and creator of military history websites.
Availability / Fee: 1. Malcolm’s Military Meanderings — Bits of
Requirements: military history I’ve bumped into over the years.
2. York’s Baedeker Raid — The background to
the Baedeker Raids & April 29, 1942 raid on York
3. The Day that Changed my Life — Whilst on
holiday I found a memorial to a crashed Lancaster.
4. Peenemunde and the V2S—The development
of the V2 and the raid on August 17– 18 1943.
5. The Rise & Fall of the Berlin Wall and Inner
German Border.
6. Cyprus - Blessed by Nature and Cursed by
History—a personal overview and experiences.
7. The Cyprus Green Line—The Buffer Zone and
the UN trying to keep the ‘status quo’.
8. Berlin—A Tale of Two Cities—A look at the
history and special status Berlin has.
9. The RAF at 100 years—The story of 49 Squadron
a 5 Group Bomber Command Squadron.
10. My Neighbour Armageddon—The story of
project Emily. Between 1959-1963 sixty Thor
missiles with nuclear warheads were stationed
close to the east coast of England.

For more details, evaluations and additional
presentations search ’Malcolm Brooke’ on
www.speakernet.co.uk

From the beginning of September to the end of
February each year. £40 plus 20 p per mile travel
expenses from the York area.
E, F, S, EC,BO

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Qualifications: COCKER , T. Martin
Subject Matter/Talks: ‘Sterndale’, 18 Wayside Crescent, Scarcroft
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 3BD.
Availability / Fee:
Requirements: E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (0113) 289-2234
P. A. T. Tested - No

Associate of Chartered Institute of Bankers
Military Aviation History enthusiast.
1. Leeds own Air VC – an in depth.
appreciation of the life and flying career of
F/Sgt Arthur Aaron VC; DFM.
2. Deeds to earn the Victoria Cross – 32 VC’s
were awarded to British & Commonwealth
airmen – the young men and their actions
Reviewed.
3. ‘So, who thinks that Cricket is Boring?’
4. The Battle of Britain.
5. The history of naval flying and the Royal Navy
historic flight.
6. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
7. Victory, Defeat or No Result - What was the
true outcome of the Battle of Britain ?

All the above presentations are supported by
slides, medals and memorabilia
Widely available / Negotiable
Side table for display.

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CALVERLEY, Mr David A
27 Foster Avenue, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire, HD4 5LN.

Tel: Mob: 07887-878425
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.photolens.co.uk
P.A.T Tested—Yes

Subject Matter/Talks: A wide range of Audio-Visual/Slide
presentations both entertaining and
Availability: Informative. Please refer to website or send for
Fee: a brochure as above.
Requirements: Talks and Presentations include:
1. A Week On’t Cut—canals.
2. Lake District.
3. Yorkshire Dales.
4. The Great Outdoors.
5. Digital Photography.
6. Crumbling Castles.
7. Superstitions.
8. A Lifetime in Scouting.
9. Relaxing Memories.
10.Brittany and Normandy.
11.Christian Humour.
12.Numbers!!!
13.Relaxing Memories.
14.Nursery Rhymes.
15.World wars in Northern France.
16.It’s Yawksher, Innit!
17.Christmas Humour.
18.New Zealand.
19.Pot Pourri.
20 Mothballed Monologues.
21. Fun Parties for special occasions.
22. Curious Cathedrals.

Anytime.
£50 + travelling expenses if outside Kirklees.
BO

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Qualifications: CRESSY, Roy
Subject Matter/Talks: 3 Kelmscott Gardens, Crossgates, Leeds
West Yorkshire LS15 8HL.
Availability: Tel: (0113) 294-4906
Fee: E-mail: [email protected]
Requirements: P.A.T Tested - Yes

Member of the Institute of Freight Forwarders
1. ‘Ships’ – where to see ships in the UK.
2. Yorkshire Shipping – part one – Selby,
Howden Dyke, Goole and Humber Bridge
Hull, Spurn, Bridlington, Scarborough, Whitby
and Tees.
3. South Africa (parts one & two) includes:
wildlife, plants and general views.
4. Whistle Stop tour of England and Wales.
5. Now and Then Norway.
6. Peak at the Peaks.
7. Cruising to Pompeii.

...and there are more please ask for details...
Anytime.
£40 in West Yorkshire other areas by arrangement.

F, S, PS, BO. T depending on some locations
where public transport is not available.

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CLAY, Mr John H
260 Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe, Halifax,
West Yorkshire HX3 8TY
Tel: (01422) 201875 / Mob: 07879-883529
E-mail: [email protected]
P.A.T Tested — No

Qualifications: BA (Hons)
Subject Matter/Talks: 1. Brief History of Black Dyke Mills Brass Band.
2. The Story of Mohair.
Availability:
Fee: Monday and Wednesday evenings and daytime.
Requirements: £40
F, E, BO

CHANA, Mr Mohinder Singh
2 Luther Way, Kings Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD2 1EX.
Tel: (01274) 390069 / Mob: 07740-245841
E-mail: [email protected]

P.A.T Tested - Not Required

Subject Matter/Talks: Sikh Religion and Culture
Availability: Almost anytime.
Fee: Negotiable.
Requirements: E, F, PowerPoint presentation can be given if
projector / laptop is available at venue— if not this
can take the form of an interactive talk.

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COOK, Mel

284, Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield
West Yorkshire WF4 4AJ.
Tel: (01924) 848343 / Mob: 07732-281389
E-mail: [email protected]

P.A.T Tested - Yes

Qualifications: None, but enjoy worldwide travel.
Subject Matter/Talks: Worldwide Travel and Wildlife (presentations
supported by video / DVD) which include:
Availability: 1. Antarctica.
Fee: 2. Whale watching in Mexico.
Requirements: 3. Canadian Rockies 2009.
4. Iceland—a two week tour around the island.
5. Kenya, Tanzania – safari.
6. Churchill (Canada – Polar Bears).
7. Alaska—including the giant cabbage weigh–in
8. Ecuador and the Galapagos.
9. The Desert States USA.
10.Round the World in 30 days.
11.Zambia & Botswana—including Victoria Falls.
12.Yukon & Alaska—The Gold Rush and more.
13.Eastern Canada—Niagara Falls.
14.Panoramic Golden West.
15.German Fairy Tale Route & Harz Mountains.
16.Waterways of Russian Tsars.
17.Nepal—a breath taking experience.
18.South Africa—the world in one country
19.Douro, River of Gold.
20.Sri Lanka.
21.Wonders of Vietnam.
22.African Wildlife Bonanza.
23.Northern California.
24.Bavarian and Austrian Tyrol,
...a comprehensive brochure is available ...
1 to 2 weeks notice, please.
Travel Expenses Only.
I am totally self contained with my own 5ft wide
screen, projector and speakers.

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Qualifications: CADE, Chris
Subject Matter/Talks: 1 Remount Cottage, Main Street
Kelfield, York,
Availability: North Yorkshire YO19 6RG.
Fee: Tel: (01757) 248534
Requirements: E-mail: [email protected]
PAT Testing Website: www.chriscade.co.uk

MA (Educational Theatre)
1.‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickins.
2.‘Meet the Butler’.
3.‘The Railway King’.
...and other costumed characters...

Daytime / evenings and weekends.
£60 plus expenses (negotiable).
E, F and Table and Chair.

N/A

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DAVIES, David
173, Leeds Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8HQ.
Tel: (01423) 871673
E-mail: [email protected]
P.A.T Tested — Yes

Qualifications: TD, JP, MA, MSc, FRSA

Subject Matter/Talks: Our times, our story, our journey. The recent
past brought to life through illustrated talks:
Availability: 1. Austerity years (Pride & Survival) l1945 –
Fee: 1951.
Requirements: 2. Recovery & Change (Churchill, Suez and
Profumo) 1951 – 1964.
3. Wilson and the Sailors (Office not Power)
1964 – 1979.
4. The Slaying of Dragons (The Thatcher Years)
1979 – 1990.
5. The Grey Years (Major Reappraised) 1990—
1997.
6. Britain at Ease (Life and Leisure) 1945—1959.
7. The Big Winter Freeze — 1947.
8. UK & Europe (The Awkward Neighbours).
Very flexible.

No fee just a donation to designated charity.
S

DEDMAN, Roger Rev’d Canon
10 St Martins Field, Otley, West Yorkshire LS21 2FN.
Tel: (01943) 467540
E-mail: [email protected]
P.A.T. Tested — Not Required

Qualifications: Retired C of E Vicar

Subject Matter/Talks: 1. 200 years of Post-boxes.
2. The rise of the Post Office.
Availability: Within 30 mile of Otley.
Fee: £45
Requirements: S, PS

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DIMBLEBY Rod
20 Lower Newlands, Brighouse
West Yorkshire HD6 3RG.
Tel: (01484) 717593 / Mob: 07545-308346
E-mail: [email protected]
www.roddimbleby.co,.uk
P.A.T Tested —Yes

Qualification: B.A., DIP ED., DIP PHYS.ED., Institute of Linguists
Subject Matter/Talks: Final Dip
1. Storytelling.
Availability: 2. Yorkshire Dialect, stories and poems.
Fee: 3. Emphasis Humour.
Requirements: 4. Talks on various Yorkshire Dialect writers and
how their work reflects society of their time.

Almost anytime.
Negotiable.
E,F

DYSON, Keith
Old Hassocks, Hassocks Lane, Honley, West Yorkshire S12 2DG

Tel: Mob:07973-464211
E-mail: [email protected]
P. A. T. Tested — Not Required

Subject Matter/Talks: Yorkshire Humour

Availability: By arrangement daytime and evenings
Fee: Negotiable.
Requirements: F

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DOWSON, Laurence
17, Stratton Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3SZ
Tel: (01484) 723640 / Mob: 07928-302118
E-mail: [email protected]
P.A.T Tested — Not Required

Qualifications: Past chairman of the UK Guild of Taxidermists
Subject Matter/Talks: 1. Taxidermy—How to do it.
2. Taxidermy—How to stuff and elephant and
Availability: similar.
Fee: Anytime.
Requirements: £40
F,S, EC

Qualifications: DYSON, Mrs Sheila
Subject Matter/Talks: 1, Wadsworth Avenue, Intake, Sheffield
South Yorkshire S12 2DG
Availability: Tel: (0114) 264-2773
Fee: E-mail: [email protected]
Requirements: P. A. T. Tested — No

M Phil
1. Flight of a Thousand Eyes - England to Australia.
2. White Magic of Antarctica.
3. Adventures in the Himalayas.
...other subjects available please request details
when you contact me...

Any time and at short notice.
Negotiable and depending on distance.
F

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ELLAND SILVER BAND & ELLAND SILVER YOUTH BAND
Mrs K. Harrison, 102 Burnsall Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire HD6 3JT
Tel: (01484) 717126

E-mail: [email protected]

Subject Matter/Talks: Brass Band Concerts
Availability: Evenings and weekends anytime.

Fee: Negotiable

Requirements: F – chairs for 28 + microphone

If you would like to be in one of my speaker directories, or you
know someone who might like to be, please
contact me via my e-mail

[email protected] or 07854-755756
and I would be pleased to hear from you or you could complete

the form at the end of this book

Subject Matter/Talks: THE ELISABETH SVENDSEN TRUST FOR
CHILDREN AND DONKEYS
Availability: Swan Lane, Off Black Hill Lane, Eccup, Leeds
Fee: West Yorkshire LS16 8A2
Requirements: Tel: Tel: (0113) 261-9249
Registered Charity: E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.elisabethsvendsontrust.org.uk
We give informative and interesting talks about
the rewarding and enjoyable work we do with
special needs children and 22 wonderful
donkeys.
By arrangement.
Donation
F, TV, V
Number 801070

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Qualifications: FIELD, Susie
Subject Matter/Talks: ‘Bellfield’, 13, New Street, Clifton, Brighouse
West Yorkshire, HD6 4HU.
Availability: Tel: (01484) 963508 / Mob: 07961-284583
Fee: E-mail: [email protected]
Requirements: P.A.T Tested — Not Required.

Published author, writer of short stories and poetry.
Short stories, poetry readings - also workshops
for writers groups.
Anytime by arrangement (PM: preferably).
£40
F

FIRTH, Sue
11, Reid Park Avenue, Horbury, Wakefield,
West Yorkshire WF4 5PA.
Tel: (01924) 275176 / Mob: 07774-226073
E-mail: [email protected]
P.A.T Tested — N/A

Subject Matter/Talks: A potted history of Aloe Vera and its health,
healing and benefits. Plus an interactive hands
Availability: on demonstration and sampling of Aloe Vera
Fee: (Unisex).
Requirements: A range of natural Aloe Vera products for health
and beauty available for purchase after the
presentation.
Daytime / evening and short notice.
£20 + expenses.
Large Table, F

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FORSTER, Geoffrey
26 Chestnut Court, Moorhead, Shipley,
West Yorkshire BD18 4LN.
Tel: Mob: 07887-910065

E-mail: [email protected]
P.A.T Tested — N/A

Qualifications: BA (History), MA (Librarianship).
Subject Matter/Talks: 1. Fraudulent Regency Attorneys.
2. Arthur Ransome’s father—The life and career of
Availability: Cyril Ransome (1851-1897).
Fee: 3. Bonaparte’s Military Carriage.
Requirements: 4. Restless Showman—The Life and exhibitions of
William Bullock (c1774-1849).
5. The 18th Century Print Revolution.
6. Buildings of the Yorkshire Subscription Libraries
7. Samuel Smiles and writing of Self Help the
Victorian Best Seller.
8. ‘As LARGE As Life’ - The history of Waxwork.
Daytime and Evenings.
£40 plus travelling expenses.
E, F, S, EC, PS (if possible ), BO, DP (if possible).

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FREEMAN, Chris
‘Rossiter’ 47 Club Lane, Halifax,
West Yorkshire HX2 8DA.
Tel: Home (01422) 344074 / Mob: 07930-207537

E-mail: [email protected]

P. A. T. Tested — Yes

Qualifications: Calderdale College GCSE Photography Teacher,
Subject Matter/Talks: Current DBS.
1. Making Better Use of your Camera.
Availability: 2. Fit - Not Fat (a seriously fun way to lose
Fee: pounds).
Requirements: 3. The King and Thai – a tale of three cities – a
multicultural country living both in the modern
world and the past.
4. Three Cities and a Wedding – a trip to
Australia with a difference.
5. There’s more to Tenerife than Playa De Las
Americas.
6. Photo Miscellany.
7. Cotton Castles and Golden Sands – sample
the delights of Turkey.
8. Jungle Look – Costa Rican jungle and its
erupting volcano and wildlife, compared to the
concrete jungle of New York.
9. History by Design — a look at how history and
nature have shaped some of the everyday things
10. Turgut Reis, Scourge of the Mediterranean —
one of the greatest sea captains ever known,
even Nelson!
11. What have the Volcanoes Ever Done For Us
— the fascinating subject of volcanoes and
their role in the earth’s history.
12. To Broken Hill — Baht Eskie (Australia Pt1)
13. From Broken Hill — Baht Eskie (Australia
Pt2).
14. Every Picture Tells a Story.

...other talks are available...
Anytime and at short notice.
Negotiable from £35 + mileage depending on
distance.
I bring all our own equipment.

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FEE, Tim
4, St Winifred’s Road, Harrogate
North Yorkshire, HG2 8LN.
Tel: (01423) 889992 / Mob: 07850-708301
E-mail: [email protected]
P.A.T Tested - Yes

Qualifications: 40 years in Theatre and Television.
Subject Matter/Talks: 1. Location, Location, Location.
Availability: 2. The Day Her Majesty the Queen visited
Fee: Emmerdale.
Requirements: 3. 40 years in Showbusiness—Fun!!
By arrangement.
Qualifications: Negotiable.
Subject Matter/Talks: S, EC (both these will help but I can provide my
own) F, and 2 small tables.
Availability:
Fee: FORGET ME NOT CHILDRENS HOSPICE
Requirements: Ms Gemma Redford - Fundraising Co-ordinator
Russell House, Fell Greave Road, Huddersfield
West Yorkshire HD2 1NH.
Tel: (01484) 411040
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk
Community Fundraiser
Our vision is to deliver pioneering care through
pregnancy, childhood and loss, whenever families
need us, whatever their future holds. We offer high
quality, bespoke, specialist services for parents to
be, babies, children and families coping with life-
limiting conditions and living with loss being
inclusive, accessible and available 24/7 in our hospice,
at home, in hospital and in our communities ensuring
every penny raised and every minute gifted is
focussed on the needs of the families we support.
Anytime
No fee but would welcome a donation for the Forget
Me Not Children’s Hospice.
None — P.A.T. Yes

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Qualifications: FORMAN, Tim
Subject Matter/Talks: 2 Hothfield Terrace, Skipton,
Availability: North Yorkshire BD23 2AX.
Fee: Tel: (01756) 794375 / Mob: 07734-843303
Requirements: E-mail: [email protected]
www.timforman.com
Qualifications: P.A.T Tested — Not Required.
Subject Matter/Talks:
Availability: Cert Ed & MLIA (Dip)
Fee: 1. Twenty amusing years in sales & marketing.
Requirements: 2. Going it alone—Loosing the Corporate Safety Net
3. Anecdotes of an ordinary fellow.
4. My Wife and other Stories!
By arrangement.
£50 — with a portion after costs being donated to
Candlelighters Children’s Charity.
Table to place my notes and a glass of water please!

FAWCETT, Peter
34 St Peg Lane, Cleckheaton
West Yorkshire BD19 3SD.
Tel: (01274) 869564 / Mob: 07732-236448
E-mail: [email protected]

P.A.T Tested — Not Known

City and Guilds 1 & 2.

The history and development of hand bell ringing
bands 1600—2017. A social history of the oldest
men’s bands. This is a digital presentation.

Anytime.
Nil — Copies of my book Ringing For Gold will be
Available for sale.
DG; PS; S (or wall).

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GILLEGHAN, John MBE
383 Selby Road, Whitkirk, Leeds,
West Yorkshire LS15 7BT.
E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: (0113) 264-9035
P. A. T. Tested — N/A

Qualifications: Author, lecturer and photographer and I have presented
Subject Matter/Talks: shows since 1962.
1. World travel including New Zealand, Australia,
Availability: Mallorca, Arctic, Norway, Paris.
Fee: 2. Leeds local History slide talks.
Requirements: 3. Yorkshire talks: Churches and Dales Scenery.
...other talks available ...
Subject Matter/Talks: Anytime.
Availability: £40
Fee: E, BO , PS & Screen if available.
Requirements:
GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND
Shire View, 72 Headingley Lane, Leeds
West Yorkshire, LS2 2DJ.
Tel: (0345) 1430192
E-mail: [email protected]
www.guidedogs.org.uk/services-we-provide/
speaker-service.
PAT Testing — Not required

Talk on the Guide Dogs Association —
speakers tell stories about the life
changing work of Guide Dogs.
By arrangement through our pool of speakers.
No fee but would appreciate a donation or a
commitment to undertake a fundraising event
or activity.
D.

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GOLD, Patti
5 Tingley Avenue, Tingley, Wakefield,
West Yorkshire, WF3 1SS.
Tel: (0113) 252-3867 / Mob: 07708-121533
E-mail: [email protected]
P.A.T Tested — Yes

Qualifications: 50 years in show business.
Subject Matter/Talks:
1. An Amusing Look Back at my Life in
Availability: Showbiz - Patti has worked with many
Fee: famous names in showbiz and in her talks
Requirements: she recalls many amusing anecdotes
which have happened in her lively and
hectic life. She has worked with a wealth
of stars starting her career at the famous
Batley Variety Club with her sister and a
friend as ‘The Deb Set’ then later ‘Cool
Breeze’. She then moved on to a solo
career as ’Patti Gold’ working in television
in such shows as ’Punchlines’ , ‘3,2,1’,
Russ Abbott Mad House, The Jimmy
Cricket series and many more. She tells
the tales of comical happenings and amusing
stories whilst working in all the major
theatres both in the UK and worldwide.
2. The Tracks of My Years — Patti sings
songs which she has performed throughout
her career as a successful entertainer.
3. The Tracks of My Years (Part 2) - A
sequel to her second talk with more songs
from her successful career. Sharing tales
about where and when she sang them.
Anytime by arrangement & could be available
at short notice.
£40

A smile and a cup of tea.

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HELME, Mr Christopher D, BEM
‘Tower House’, Holme Mews, Wakefield Road
Lightcliffe, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 8TY.
Tel: (01422) 205763 / Mob: 07854-755756

E-mail: [email protected]
www.chrishelme-brighouse.org.uk
P. A. T Tested - Yes

Qualifications: City & Guilds Further Education Teachers Certificate,
author, writer, publisher, lecturer and radio presenter

Subject Matter/Talks: 1. A Postcard from the Past - the rise and fall of the
Sunny Vale Pleasure Gardens, Hipperholme –
Yorkshire’s Alton Towers of the 19th Century.
2. ‘…A Week in May…’- Lord Cavendish and the
Phoenix Park murders,
3. The World of Brass Bands — the largest amateur
music making organisation in the UK.
4. ‘…Other Folks Rubbish…’ – with a nostalgia
theme — you may also laugh at yourself.
5. ‘…All in a days work…’ - reminiscences from
from 30 years in the Police service.
6. ‘The Road to Publication…’- My journey from ‘can
I put a book together’ to now having written and had
eight local history books published and self published
two others enjoy my fascinating story. If I can do it then
so can you...
7. How we Used to Live — with audience participation.
8. Resolutions, Superstitions and St Valentine’s Day.
9. Holidays Memories from the Past.
10.Memories of Christmas Past.
11.The ups and downs of writing the nostalgia page in
my local newspaper (Brighouse) for over 30 years —
from the highs to, occasional ‘Well you got that wrong...’
12. So, you want to be a Pirate—the life of a Caribbean
pirate was not all what it seemed. This presentation was
given by me on a cruise ship in the Caribbean in July
2019 and many to many other local groups since my
return.
...and others in preparation ...

Availability: Anytime and available at short notice
Fee: Negotiable
None
Requirements:
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HIGGINBOTTOM, Mike
63, Vivian Road, Sheffield
South Yorkshire, S5 6WJ
Tel: (0114) 242—0951 / Mob: 07946-650672

E-mail:
[email protected]
P.A.T.Tested — No

Qualifications: BA; Med.
Subject Matter/Talks: 1. The Big Apple—the architecture of New York
City.
Availability: 2. Windy City—the architecture of Chicago.
Fee: 3. St Pancras Station and Hotel.
Requirements: 4. Liverpool’s Heritage.
5. Birmingham’s Heritage.
6. Manchester’s Heritage.
7. Fun Palaces– the history and the architecture.
of the entertainment industry.
8. Yorkshire Seaside Architecture.
9. Blackpool’s Seaside Architecture.
10. Victorian Cemeteries.
11. Temples of Sanitation.
12. English Country Houses not quite what they
seem.
13 All the World’s a Stage — The development of
theatre buildings.
14. Gothic Down Under — English architecture in
the antipodes.
15. Survivals and Revivals—past view of English
architecture.
16. Away from it All — the heritage of holiday
resorts.

...and there are more please ask the speaker for
details...
Anytime by arrangement.
Negotiable according to size of group and distance.
E, F; S; BO

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HARTLEY, Stuart
169 Foxroyd Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury,
West Yorkshire WF12 0LT.
Tel: (01924) 456810
E-mail: [email protected]
P.A.T Tested — Yes

Qualifications: ARB Registered Architect.
Subject Matter/Talks: 1. King George V and Queen Mary’s visit to West the
Riding 1912.
2. A History of Ben Popplewell, a prolific photographer
from Hopton who took hundreds of local views in
and a round his home area .
3. Christmas shopping Dewsbury 1915,
4. Diary of a Dewsbury Lady based on diary written
in 1911.
5. History of Dewsbury Pioneers Industrial Society.
6. History of Crow Nest Park Dewsbury & hosting
The Great Yorkshire Show.
7. Development of the textile industry Dewsbury.
8. History of Dewsbury Town Hall.
9. History of Titus Salt and Saltaire.
10. Dewsbury ‘Bits and Bats’.
11. Ravenscar, an Industrial and Seaside Town.
12. What Made Yorkshire Great Part 1 and Part 2
13. Social & Economic History of Ravensthorpe:
The Industries, Canals, Mills & boating on the River
Calder (2 parts).
14. Social & Economic History of Thornhill Lees:
Railways, Canals (2 parts).
15. Yorkshire Folk on Holiday in the Early 20th Century
16. The Wealthy Mill owners of Dewsbury.

...and many more are available please discuss with
the speaker...

Availability: Most times.
Fee: £45 —negotiated travelling expenses if over 10 miles
round trip.
Requirements: Use of a screen if available but I do have one if not.

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HARGREAVES, Dr John A
7, Haugh Shaw Road, Halifax,
West Yorkshire HX1 3AH.
Tel: (01422) 250780
E-mail: [email protected]
P.A.T Tested — N/A

Qualifications: BA, MA, PHD, Cert Ed, F.R.Hist.S, FHA, FSA.
Subject Matter/Talks: Wide range of subjects / talks:
1. Yorkshire History Makers various including:
Wilfred Pickles the first game show host, Judge
James Pickles, Edward Akroyd, Harry Corbett,
John & Martha Crossley, Mrs Susan Sunderland—
Yorkshire’s Queen of Song , Champion Jack
Dupree, David Hartley (Yorkshire Coiner), John
Hartley (Dialect poet), W.R.Mitchell (The Dalesman),
William Priestley and Jane Tomlinson.
2. Percy Shaw, the cats eye man.
3. Yorkshire Luddites—Representation and Reality.
4. J.H.Whitley Speaker of the House of Commons.
5. History of the Halifax Choral Society.
6. Huddersfield History.
7. History of Halifax.
8. Yorkshire Nonconformists and Radicals.
9. Yorkshire Forgers.
10. General Scarlett and the Heavy Brigade at Balaclava
11. Researching and writing biography and local
history.
12. Richard Oastler and Yorkshire Slavery.

Availability: ...and many more are available please discuss with
Fee: the speaker...
Requirements: Anytime but daytime preferably in winter.
Variable according to travelling distance from Halifax.

E, F, S, BO, DP ; compatible laptop for DP (Actual
requirements will vary from one presentation to another)

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HULL, Brian
19, Willow Rise, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire LS24 9LG.

Tel: Mob: 07873-167666
E-mail: [email protected]
P.A.T Tested — Yes

Subject Matter/Talks: 1. A Detective Story; the re-discovery Parlington
Hall. The history of the Hall, Aberford, Yorkshire,
Availability: including scarce pictures and analysis of the
Fee: mansion’s demise. Extensive information on the
Requirements: topic can be found on the website including
many pictures of the locality.
2. The Gascoignes of Parlington.
3. Aberford Railway, a private line built to transport
coal from Garforth to Aberford.
4. The Garforth Mines, a detailed talk on the
massive accident that occurred in the 1870s and the
Gascoigne mines in general.
5. Self publishing ! You can do your own website
with very little computer knowledge! Methods of
doing so. A talk about getting your own website.
6. ‘War Games in Parlington’, The Gascoignes’ and
the military from 1797 to the Present Day! Yes?
Sham fights in the late nineteenth century with
opposing forces battling it out for the possession of
Parlington!
7. ‘Aberford The and Now’, a revisit of the local
countryside publication from the 1980s with lots
more old and new photographs.
8. Lord Armstrong, Cragside and the Great Armaments
Works of Elswick.
Anytime.
£45 plus travelling expenses.

PS, S (preferred).

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INGILBY, Sir Thomas
Ripley Castle, Ripley, Harrogate,
North Yorkshire HG3 3AY.
Tel: (01423) 770152 / Mob: 07770-922632
E-mail: [email protected]
PAT Testing : Not Required

Subject Matter/Talks: 1. All in a Knight’s Work.
2. The Ingilby’s of Ripley Castle.
Availability: By Arrangement.
Fee: Donation to myeloma UK - suggested min £50.
Requirements:
F

If you would like to be in one of my speaker directories,
or you know someone who might like to be, please
contact me via my e-mail
[email protected] or 07854-
755756

and I would be pleased to hear from you or you could
complete the form at the end of this book

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Qualifications: JOHNSON, Malcolm
Subject Matter/Talks: 9 Layton Park Drive, Rawdon, Leeds,
West Yorkshire LS19 6PH.
Availability: Tel: (0113) 258-2594
Fee: E-mail: [email protected]
Requirements:
P.A.T Tested - Yes
Qualifications:
Subject Matter/Talks: BA (English); PGCE; M. Ed.
Availability: 1. 1000 years of English language.
Fee: 2. Trekking in the Himalayas.
Requirements: 3. Childrens Favourites (Part1) The 1950s.
4. Childrens Favourites (Part 2) The 1960s and
Beyond.
5. Famous for 12 minutes — A Reality TV
Experience.
6. ‘Preserve Your Memories’ - Charting the
1960s.
Contact the speaker for other talks available.
Anytime.
Negotiable.
F, S, PS, EC, BO, DP (I do have a DP & EC if none
available.

JORDAN, Derry
70 Violet Street, Hanson Lane, Halifax,
West Yorkshire HX1 5PJ.
Tel: (01422) 347897 / Mob: 07946-154559
E-mail: [email protected]
P.A.T Tested Not Required.

Over 30 years full membership of British Actors
Equity.
1. Humorous Monologues, parody and humour .
2. Retro Television 1960s — Memories of television
programmes we watched.
3. Memories of a TV Actor.
Mornings and afternoons - NOT available evenings.
Negotiable.
Amplification if available.

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KIRKE, Marjorie

Chapel House, 630 Rochdale Road, Walsden,
West Yorkshire OL14 7SL.

Tel: (01706) 810064
E-mail: [email protected]

PAT Testing : N/A (Please note Michael (page 47) and I
present different talks and work separately),

Qualifications: Traveller and Author,

Subject Matter/Talks: 1. A Pocket Full of Tickets — My solo five week
bus journey around the coast of Britain.
Availability: 2. The Beasts that lurk in your River —The work
Fee: of the River Trusts as they survey and sample
Requirements: the river for invertebrates indicative of water
quality.
3. The Life and Times of Fanny Bell — Cotton
Weaver. When a Victoria miss went astray. Her
journey to Australia and back.
4. The Secret Language of Fans and Flowers —
The unspoken romantic language of fans in the
Victorian and Edwardian age and the meaning of
flowers.
Most times (days and evenings) — subject to
availability.
£35 up to 20 miles return, plus travelling expenses
beyond that dependent on distance & size of group.
1 large table for display.

‘What lies beneath the surface ‘ ?

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KIRKE, Michael
Chapel House, 630 Rochdale Road, Walsden,
West Yorkshire OL14 7SL

Tel: (01706) 810064
E-mail: [email protected]

PAT Testing : N/A (Please note Marjorie (page 46) and I
present different talks and do work separately).

Qualifications: Cert Agric., Cert Ed’n, Dip Env St., ex ABIAC
Subject Matter/Talks: Retired, Teacher Head of Science and of History.
Tourism consultant / writer. Teacher HM Prisons,
Availability: Tutor in HNC Countryside Management.
Fee: 1. An Eclectic Clientele — The duke, the teasers
Requirements: and the tiger in the kitchen.
2. My Valiant Victorians: pilot, soldiers. Duel, riot,
doctor and priests, goldfields & shipwrecks and
the ladies too: pioneers, a siege and mutinies
3. Christmas on a Cannibal Island in P-GN.
4. Royalty and My Family: From Wodin to EiiR,
Tangier, Quebec, Order of White Elephant.
5. - In preparation - Photos of The Most
Astonishing Thing…’ - In The Land of Green
Bean Ice Cream. Ni Hao!
Most times (days and evenings) — subject to
availability.
£35 up to 20 miles return, plus travelling expenses
beyond that dependent on distance & size of group.
1—2 tables for display (projector & screen for No.5.

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Qualifications: BATTY, Duncan
Subject Matter/Talks: Fund Raising Director, Albany Road, Dalton,
Availability: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 9UY
Fee: Tel: 01484-557900
Requirements: E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk
Qualifications: Fund Raising Director
Subject Matter/Talks:
Hospice care, supporting local people with life
Availability: limiting illnesses.
Fee: By arrangement
Requirements: In exchange for a donation to the hospice, thank you
SP, S, PS, T, EC & DVD

KAYE, Karen
MOVED AWAY ONLY AVAILABLE FOR ZOOM
PRESENTATIONS
Tel: Mob: 07793-061263
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.karenkaye.co.uk
P.A.T Tested — Not Required
Professional gift wrapper and Faculty of Teachers
in Commerce Diploma.
Gift wrapping demonstrations and / or
Workshops and Paper Bead making workshops
1. Gift wrapping made easy including awkward
Shapes.
2. Recycle, Reuse and Renew – create
gorgeous gift wrapping using materials found
in the home.
3. Gift wrapping for special occasions
including a Japanese Furoshiki demonstration.
ZOOM ONLY PRESENTATIONS
From £45 depending on location includes travelling
expenses (small additional charge for equipment for
workshops).
F + 2 tables.

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Qualifications: LUM, Sheila
Subject Matter/Talks: NO LONGER AVAILABLE - RETIRED
Tel: (00000) 000000 / Mob: 00000-00000
Availability: E-mail: NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Fee: P.A.T Tested —No
Requirements:
Lived in China in a variety of situations.
1. Contrasts in China way of life in cities and the
countryside.
2. China’s Great Wall varies a lot.
3. Can’t Speak Chinese but travelled alone in
China.
4. Life in a Rural Chinese City.
5. Ways Chinese people celebrate.
6. Tibet and the Tibetan Plateau.

Anytime and possibly short notice.
Negotiable.
F, PS, S and a table to display additional items.

Do not forget when you write to confirm the booking of
your visiting speaker you should not only give them your

landline telephone number but also a mobile phone
number as well. This will give the speaker the opportunity
of contacting you or a committee member to inform you if
they break down on the way to your meeting or there is a

road hold-up. This will enable you to explain to your
members for the delay, but also give you the peace of
mind the speaker is on the way and give you an expected

time of arrival .

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