The Yorkshire Speakers Directory
| 10 Search Results for latest speaker entries, since 11-12-2023 (Most recent first) | ||
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| Subject Areas: | Travel | |
| Name & Location: | Mr Kevin LENNOX   | Doncaster |
| Contect & Website: | w: No Website | |
| Subjects: | New Zealand - North & South Islands Western Canada including the famous National Parks: Northern California including Yosemite National Park and the Sequoia Redwoods Switzerland & the Swiss Riviera The mysterious, sun kissed Channel Islands Lake Constance, Germany Fascinating Greenwich Stunning scenery and backdrops Majestic mountains & dramatic coastlines Exotic wildlife History, culture & lots of quirky bits Images that will make you wish you were there Performed for South & West Yorks WIs, Probus Groups also U3A |
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| Availability & Fee: | Anytime | £50 + exs |
| Areas Covered: | All Yorkshire covered. | |
| Requirements: | S | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Legal, Public Services | |
| Name & Location: | Mr John LITTLE  | Richmond |
| Contect & Website: | w: No Website | |
| Subjects: | My reflections on 24 years as a prison chaplain. I can include what a 'typical' day involves, specific duties as a Christian chaplain, working as part of a multi-faith team, prisoner stories (without naming names), humorous stories, dealing with bereavement, Penal Reform, the Criminal Justice system and what still motivates and enthuses me. (I have worked in a Category A High Security Prison, a Cat B Prison which then became a Cat C Training Prison and a YOI. I currently serve as a Volunteer Chaplain in HMP/YOI Deerbolt (a Cat C Traing Prison) and HMP Kirklevington Grange (a Cat D Open Prison, with Daylight Christian Prison Trust. Q & A sessions often form part of my presentation). | |
| Availability & Fee: | Anytime | Charity Donation |
| Areas Covered: | All Yorkshire covered. | |
| Requirements: | T | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | History | |
| Name & Location: | Ms Lesley NEWNHAM  | Wetherby |
| Contect & Website: | w: No Website | |
| Subjects: | Various and eclectic mix of largely historical talks about places, people and events. Women in Warfare Women have played some unexpected roles. They have used subterfuge to fight actively, and played a surprising number of different supporting actions. The Tradescants An extraordinary story of father and son of humble stock, who were skilled at gardening, plant collecting and searching the known world for curiosities .They served the highest in the land in the 16thC and 17thC and amassed a private collection which became the basis for the Ashmolean museum in Oxford. Where Oceans Meet A look at the history ,scenery and wildlife of the tip of South Africa where a round journey from Cape Town to Aghulas Point and back takes you to the meeting of Atlantic and Indian Oceans via some delightful experiences. Burmantofts Pottery A look at the designs and designers of this Victorian Leeds Pottery, who, at the height of their popularity, rivalled the names of the Doulton and Minton potteries. The Actor, The Singer, The Medics and The Solicitor People, now buried in Beckett Street Cemetery, who had interesting lives and who contributed to the development and culture of Victorian and modern day Leeds Remember Me A tour round a few of the many interesting graves of Beckett Street Cemetery (Now a Heritage Site) and the lives of the people who played a party in Leeds History and who came so close to being totally forgotten. Guess who I met in Lyme Regis today? This little seaside town has hosted some very famous names and events?from Hanging Judge Jeffries to Jane Austen?and became the centre for palaeontology, thanks to local lass Mary Anning. Our Great British Love Affair With The Seaside Our Island Nation has not always holidayed at the seaside. The railways made a huge impact on the holiday habits of everyone from the aristocracy to the working classes, not always to the approval of all. Boston Spa From Hamlet to Georgian Spa This is a look at the development of Boston Spa from a cluster of cottages to thriving Spa over a relatively short space of time using the blue plaques in the village as a discovery trail. Home Sweet Home ? the ways we have lived A look at how man has used all manner of building styles and materials from prehistoric times to the present day, showing invention and versatility to reflect status and wealth. New for 2024 Six of the Best A look at the lives of six Yorkshire greats , men and women, some more well -known than others , who have left lasting legacies in widely varying fields. U3A As a founder member of Wetherby and District u3a, I give talks about this organisation. U3A is the most rapidly growing amenity for seniors in the country, No fee but donation to The Barbara Lewis Trust which is a charity for the promotion and support of new u3as. |
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| Availability & Fee: | Anytime within a 15 mile radius of Wetherby | £40.00 |
| Areas Covered: | West Yorkshire only | |
| Requirements: | S, PS, T, F, E | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Local History | |
| Name & Location: | Mrs Paula CONNELLY  | Bridlington |
| Contect & Website: | w: No Website | |
| Subjects: | Walking the Wolds - A Journey Along the Yorkshire Wolds Way: An illustrated journey along the Yorkshire Wolds Way, exploring the landscape, history and nature of this 79 mile long National Trail. Stones and Crosses of the North York Moors: An illustrated exploration of some of the most noteworthy stone crosses, standing stones and monuments within the North York Moors National Park, covering the landscape setting, history and legends surrounding them.  |
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| Availability & Fee: | Anytime | £40.00 |
| Areas Covered: | North Yorkshire only | |
| Requirements: | E | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Religion, History, Scientific Enigma | |
| Name & Location: | Mr Michael KOWALSKI  | Halifax |
| Contect & Website: | w: www.bstsnewsletter.com | |
| Subjects: | THE SHROUD OF TURIN: A SCIENTIFIC ENIGMA - This 60-minute presentation provides an overview of the evidence revealed by decades of scientific research, focusing in particular on the astounding findings revealed by scientific examinations of the image markings visible on the Shroud. It covers the evidence of eminent forensic scientists who have claimed that the Shroud wrapped a body which had suffered the same tortures described in biblical accounts of the crucifixion and reveals scientific evidence that indicates that the cloth dates from the time of Jesus Christ. If space permits, the presentation will also include a display which features a full-sized replica of the Shroud of Turin as well as full-sized negative images of the front and back of the body. |
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| Availability & Fee: | Anytime | £50.00 |
| Areas Covered: | All Yorkshire covered. | |
| Requirements: | S, PS, EC | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Fishermen | |
| Name & Location: | Ms Kelly OLVER | Scarborough |
| Contect & Website: | w: No Website | |
| Subjects: | The Fishermens mission was Formed after seeing the Black Friday tragedy in Eyemouth in 1881, providing support during two world wars and the triple trawler tragedies of 1968, our history spans a lifetime of supporting fishermen throughout their lives. Ebenezer Mather set up the National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen, to provide a ministry to fishermen and help improve their health. It had the motto Preach the Word; Heal the Sick. Today We support active and former fishermen, sea-going staff working the in the UK aquaculture industry, and migrant fishermen working on UK vessels. Our team provide a 24-hour emergency response to any fishing vessel working in UK waters, assisting with injury, or loss at sea. |
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| Availability & Fee: | By Arrangement | Free |
| Areas Covered: | All Yorkshire covered. | |
| Requirements: | VHS, EC, T | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Education, Charities, International | |
| Name & Location: | Mr Keith BROOK  | Dronfield |
| Contect & Website: | w: rnvnepal.co.uk | |
| Subjects: | An inspiring talk on our work in Nepal! Since 2000, we've been organizing transformative trips and building schools. Now, through our charity RNVNepal (www.RNVNepal.co.uk), we're dedicated to supporting the disadvantaged in Nepal, particularly in the Khokana district, by promoting education. Registered Charity Number 1197238. Learn about our response to the 2015 earthquake and see stunning wildlife photography showcasing Nepal's beauty. Don't miss out!" |
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| Availability & Fee: | By Arrangement | £30.00 |
| Areas Covered: | South Yorkshire only | |
| Requirements: | S, PS, BO, T | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Wildlife | |
| Name & Location: | Ms Anna-Louise PICKERING  | Matlock |
| Contect & Website: | w: www.pollyannapickering.co.uk | |
| Subjects: | Anna-Louise Pickering is a writer, photographer and conservationist, who has dedicated her life to the welfare of endangered, sick and vulnerable creatures For over 25 years Anna-Louise worked alongside her late mother Pollyanna as her business partner. Pollyanna was passionate about only painting animals she had seen and sketched in their natural habitats, a quest which lead to her painting on all seven continents. Anna-Louise accompanied her on every journey, documenting the journeys photographically, and writing the text for their popular books. She has travelled by dog sled in the High Arctic, camping on the ice at temperatures of -40, canoed through crocodile infested rivers, and been charged by a wild tiger in search of her subjects. She is now pleased to present a series of nine talks about her life and work with Pollyanna, their expeditions to find endangered species in some of the most remote areas of the globe and their close contact with wildlife which inspired Pollyannas enchanting artwork. All talks raise funds for Pollyannas charitable Foundation which supports international conservation and wildlife rescue. All the talks are illustrated. |
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| Availability & Fee: | Anytime | FOC |
| Areas Covered: | All Yorkshire covered. | |
| Requirements: | BO, T, F | Click for requirements explanation |
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| Name & Location: | Ms Rowena MOIR | Harrogate |
| Contect & Website: | w: No Website | |
| Subjects: | Nidderdale - The Glistening Dale. An exploration of Nidderdale and its history. Nunnington Hall - from Royal Connections to Family Home. As a member of the National Trust Talks Service a donation to the work of the Trust would be appreciated. |
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| Availability & Fee: | By Arrangement | |
| Areas Covered: | North Yorkshire only | |
| Requirements: | S, PS, EC, OHP, T | Click for requirements explanation |
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| Name & Location: | Mr David BANKS | Harrogate |
| Contect & Website: | w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk | |
| Subjects: | NATIONAL TRUST TALKS Saving our Heritage from Climate Change The Skell Valley Project bears witness to the benefits of working with nature, controlling extreme river floods and empowering the local community, to make the valley landscape resilient to future weather extremes. This vital project showcases the National Trust conservation work at its best. Yorkshire's Coastal Secret Incredible but True The beautiful Yorkshire coastline was scarred for life with the birth of a new and unique industry never seen before in England. Why thousands of tons of human urine were needed! What Medieval Monks & Nuns didn't want you to know! Discover what was found when Bishop's representatives made visits to English Monasteries & Nunneries. You would not think that was possible! Fountains Abbey From Simplicity to Splendour to Ruin 407 years of Cistercian life in a remote valley of Yorkshire which almost did't happen. The incredible story of poverty, to unimaginable wealth and status, then to loose it all! HISTORY TALKS How Yorkshire Began Find out in our history, how Yorkshire began and by whom. Discover when for the first time, the word 'Yorkshire' was written and why.  |
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| Availability & Fee: | By Arrangement | Donation to Nat. Trust |
| Areas Covered: | North Yorkshire only | |
| Requirements: | S, T, Bank light colour wall | Click for requirements explanation |