The Yorkshire Speakers Directory
| 14 Search Results for latest speaker entries, since 16-05-2025 (Most recent first) | ||
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| Subject Areas: | Canals, Internet, Legal, Walking | |
| Name & Location: | Mr Chris STANBURY   | Leeds |
| Contect & Website: | w: www.pink-narrowboat.com | |
| Subjects: | A Journey of a Lifetime: Walking, Wonder, and Giving Back The countryside is where my heart truly belongs. There's nothing quite like the feeling of fresh air on my face, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and the opportunity to connect with the world around me. And, of course, the chance to meet interesting people along the way! I'm passionate about sharing my love for walking and the spirit of adventure with audiences across the UK. My story is one of endurance, determination, and a deep commitment to making a difference. At the age of 70, I embarked on an extraordinary journey: a walk from Land's End to John o'Groats, and then back to Land's End! This incredible feat covered a staggering 2,645 miles, completed over a period of just five months. This wasn't just a personal challenge; it was a mission of the heart. My walk was dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Hope and Homes for Children, a charity I've been proud to support for over twenty years. Their vital work focuses on liberating children from the often-harsh realities of institutional care and placing them in loving, supportive families within their own countries. My talks are more than just accounts of my epic walk. They are a celebration of the joy of walking, the thrill of adventure, and the power of setting ambitious goals. I share the lessons I learned, the challenges I overcame, and the breathtaking beauty I witnessed along the way. My presentations are designed to inspire and encourage, reminding us all that we are capable of achieving far more than we might imagine. The talks are tailored to be suitable for a wide variety of groups, including: U3A (University of the Third Age) Walking groups Village halls Rotary Clubs Anyone with a zest for life and an interest in personal growth. And the best part? All of the fees I receive, beyond covering direct expenses, are donated directly to Hope and Homes for Children. So, when you book a talk, you're not only getting an inspiring presentation but also contributing to a very worthy cause. 1) "lejogle" Walking Land's End to John O'Groats AND BACK! 2) "moving home" - A narrowboat adventure |
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| Availability & Fee: | Anytime | Expenses Only |
| Areas Covered: | All Yorkshire covered. | |
| Requirements: | S, EC, E | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Journalism & Media | |
| Name & Location: | Mr Andrew EDWARDS  | Leeds |
| Contect & Website: | w: www.theandrewedwards.com | |
| Subjects: | Andrew Edwards spent 34 years as a BBC radio journalist and broadcaster, 30 of them as a presenter at BBC Radio Leeds broadcasting to West Yorkshire, after starting his career on the Hull Daily Mail. He won numerous awards in a career which saw him present breakfast shows from New York, Durban in South Africa and Valencia when Leeds United were going after European glory! He's interviewed prime ministers, covered the deaths of Diana the Princess of Wales and the Queen Mother and made a documentary about the music hall with John Major. He also recorded the moving "Mum and Me: The Dementia Diary" about the joys and sadnesses of looking after his late Mum, for which he was named a Dementia Hero by the Alzheimer's Society. He's presented Songs of Praise, hosted national election programmes and is a regular warm-up for BBC Radio 4 'Any Questions'. Talks can be illustrated with pictures and audio if desired. I have personal links to North, South, East and West Yorkshire; I was born and brought up in Hull and have lived in Leeds since 1993 NB: I also offer a talk on "Mum and Me: The Dementia Diary" as mentioned above. It focusses on my personal experiences of looking after my Mum, from the perspective of an ordinary son not a broadcaster. It too can be illustrated with pictures and audio if desired. |
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| Availability & Fee: | Anytime other work permitting | £50.00-£100.00 |
| Areas Covered: | All Yorkshire covered. | |
| Requirements: | F, E | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Women, Gender Roles, Social history | |
| Name & Location: | Ms Elizabeth POYNTER  | Bingley |
| Contect & Website: | w: poynterview.wixsite.com/poynterview | |
| Subjects: | 1) Women's lives in a historical context (in York) 2) Gender roles in children's fiction 3) History of human hygiene |
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| Availability & Fee: | Anytime Location by arrangement | £50.00 |
| Areas Covered: | All Yorkshire covered. | |
| Requirements: | S, OHP, T, (prjctr not essential), F, E | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Humour, Inspiration | |
| Name & Location: | Mr Charles WEBB  | Huddersfield |
| Contect & Website: | w: www.huddersfieldfuneralcelebrant.co.uk | |
| Subjects: | Charles has had a varied business career from banking in the 'fleshpots' of West Yorkshire, staging professional golf events on PGA European Tour, selling, managing and operating Corporate Hospitality at the top UK events and working as a Funeral Celebrant. Over the past 40 years he has rubbed shoulders with many of the country's most famous celebrities and worked at a number of prestigious venues at home and abroad. Charles draws from insights learnt in his banking days, which has helped him survive in the chaotic and unpredictable world of events. He has been Chairman of the Corporate Hospitality and Events Association and has been responsible for a plethora of major sporting and music hospitality contracts, including the British Grand Prix with over 10,000 corporate guests. Charles is now a Funeral Celebrant working with families coming to terms with the loss of a loved one and is also a qualified Golf Referee on the R & A Rules Panel. He will share amusing reminiscences from his career, the challenges he faced and how these were overcome - or not! 1) 'From Cash Counters to Centre Stage - A life in Events'. 2) 'Champagne Reception' - A stroll through Britain's Social Season from a Corporate Hospitality perspective. 3) 'The Definitive Guide of how not to organise a Conference'. |
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| Availability & Fee: | Anytime exs: 35p per mile outside West Yorks | £40.00 |
| Areas Covered: | All Yorkshire covered. | |
| Requirements: | P, S | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Yorkshire | |
| Name & Location: | Ms Catherine TAGGART  | Doncaster |
| Contect & Website: | w: No Website | |
| Subjects: | Yorkshire Things that Yorkshire gave to the world From the man who achieved the abolition of slavery in Britain to Jelly Tots - a journey through Yorkshire's finest firsts. Fully supported with slides. Yorkshire's Unsung heroes (and heroines) Did you know that the youngest of only 4 women awarded the George Cross for heroism was from Yorkshire? No, not many people do. A talk about people from God's Own County who do not receive enough recognition for their achievements and/or inventions. Fully supported with slides. History The 1800's - the Weird and the Wonderful. Life, food, housing, clothing, health, transport etc. - weird, wonderful and funny facts about life between 1800 & 1899. Fully supported with slides. Crime Motives for Murder - the 4 L's. Usually murder is committed because of Lust, Love, Loathing or Loot (but not always.....) I run though some case studies of each one and also some outlier murders which do not appear to conform to any of these categories. It sounds a bit 'heavy', but it is interesting. Fully supported with slides. |
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| Availability & Fee: | By Arrangement | £50.00 + travel (AA mileage) |
| Areas Covered: | All Yorkshire covered. | |
| Requirements: | F | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Therapy | |
| Name & Location: | Ms Mel STATNER | York |
| Contect & Website: | w: nomorewasteddays.co.uk | |
| Subjects: | Direct, evidence-based coaching that delivers rapid, lasting results for your midlife reset. No More Wasted Days offers a results-driven approach designed for adults facing major life transitions. Our coaching is practical, science-backed, and uniquely tailored to help you break patterns, rebuild belief, and move forwardfast. |
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| Availability & Fee: | By Arrangement | TBC |
| Areas Covered: | All Yorkshire covered. | |
| Requirements: | Click for requirements explanation | |
| Subject Areas: | History | |
| Name & Location: | Mr Colin PHILPOTT | Harrogate |
| Contect & Website: | w: www.colinphilpottmedia.co.uk | |
| Subjects: | 1) Secret Wartime Britain - hidden and secret sites in Britain in WW2 which helped win the War. 2) Relics of the Reich - the architectural remains left behind by the Nazis in Germany. 3) A Place in History - the stories of places in Britain affected by news events which happened there. 4) Inside The BBC - Anecdotes and insights from my 25 years in the BBC. 5) When the State ran Restaurants - the story of state-run 'British Restaurants' in WW2 Britain. 6) Ghost Grounds - stories of abandoned and lost sports stadia and other pleasure grounds across the UK. |
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| Availability & Fee: | Anytime | £100.00 |
| Areas Covered: | All Yorkshire covered. | |
| Requirements: | S, BO, T | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Military, Local History, Cooking | |
| Name & Location: | Mr David LEWIS  | Selby |
| Contect & Website: | w: No Website | |
| Subjects: | 1) "The Battle of Selby, 1644" A description of the personalities and actions in this little-known Civil War clash which was a vital precursor to the Siege of York and Marston Moor. 2) "Durability, Efficiency, Economy" The story behind a chance discovery of a book of kitchen management written - in meticulous copperplate - by a Yorkshire Lass between 1903 and 1915. She's a bit of a mini Mrs. Beaton, and lived quite a life, being a WW1 heroine as well! This presentation comes with samples of old-fashioned cakes, as cooked from recipes in the book". 3) "Rhubarb, Royalty and the Rings of Saturn" There much history to be found along the byways of England. This talk looks at what can be found along the B1222 road that the presenter has lived adjacent to for the last 30 years. All the 3 R's in the title are present, along with battle sites, biking history, abandoned railways and a lookout post for the end of the world. This talk is accompanied by a 100-page illustrated book.  |
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| Availability & Fee: | Anytime Within reasonable travelling distance of Selby | £45.00 |
| Areas Covered: | All Yorkshire covered. | |
| Requirements: | S, EC, T, F, Discuss re projector | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Countryside | |
| Name & Location: | Miss Grace ARNOLD | Doncaster |
| Contect & Website: | w: graciearnold1234.wixsite.com/my-site/speaker | |
| Subjects: | Ever wondered what it's really like being a woman in wellies, wrangling sheep and shearing wool for a living? In this lively and hands-on talk, I'll share my journey from a young girl playing the harp to a full-blown shepherdess mud, muscles, mishaps and all. I'll chat about what it's like carving out a space in the farming world as a woman, the history of the women out in the fields long before me , the future of agriculture, and why British wool (and the people behind it!) deserve a bit more love. You'll also get to have a feel of different types of wool from various breeds I've sheared so it's not just a talk, its a bit of a show-and-tell too, bringing the countryside to life. |
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| Availability & Fee: | Anytime | Travel 60p per mile from Thorpe-in-Balne, Doncaster | £75.00 |
| Areas Covered: | All Yorkshire covered. | |
| Requirements: | T | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Science | |
| Name & Location: | Mr Roy GUNSON  | Bolton-Upon-Dearne |
| Contect & Website: | w: No Website | |
| Subjects: | The Uncertainty of Mr Heisenberg : The life and times of Werner Heisenberg. His early life. Development of Quantum Theory with Niels Bohr. Involvement with the National Socialists. Development of the Atom bomb. After the war. The man who led the development of the German atom bomb project. The Bandit King of Brazil Seen as a mixture of hero and bandit, Lampião (Virgulino Ferreira da Silva) became one of the most representative icons of Brazil. His image is still seen all over Brazil, in Art, Music and Film some 80 years after his death. The backlands of North-Eastern Brazil had little in the way of law and order, even the few police in existence were usually in the pocket of a local "Colonel" - a leading landowner who was also a regional political chief. The poor badly treated by the paramilitary police would often prefer the presence of bandits over that of the police. The First Astrophotographer John William Draper - born in St Helen's, Lancashire, son of a Methodist preacher - was the man who took the first photograph of the moon, and the was also thought to have taken the first portrait photograph of a person. Was the first to photograph the sun in ultra-violet and infra-red. Founder of the New York University School of Medicine. First president of the American Chemical Society. Was entangled in the great evolution debate over Darwin's publications. Maria Mitchell Maria Mitchell was born on August 1, 1818, in Nantucket, Massachusetts into a quaker family. Worked as a librarian for many years. Rose to fame as the first American to discover a telescopic comet. Even though having no formal university education, she became Professor of Astronomy at Vasser College, one of the foremost women's colleges in the USA. Was an early advocate for women's rights in the USA. Watching Mars Humans have been observing Mars for thousands of years, Its always had a element of mystery. At times the fourth brightest object in the night sky, only Venus, The Moon and the Sun surpassing it. Long associated with "The God of War", and those pesky invading Tripods. I attempt to cover the history of our observations and ideas on the red planet Williamina Paton Fleming Williamina Paton Stevens Fleming never took a photograph of an astronomical object. She probably never took a photograph of anything. She however holds a place in the annals of Astronomy and Astrophotography for her discovery of one of the most photographed and recognisably astronomical object and of a new type of star So, let's relate how a single mother from Dundee abandoned by her husband in Boston USA with no scientific training became one of the Worlds most renowned astronomers. Aleijadinho - "The Brazillian Michelangelo" Antônio Francisco Lisboa (1738 - 1814), also known as Aleijadinho (Portuguese for "little cripple"), is considered to be the most significant figure of Baroque and Rococo art in Brazil. He developed a degenerative disease that caused the deformation of his limbs, leading to his nickname. His masterpiece, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, Congonhas, an architectural complex featuring the iconic sculptures of the Twelve Prophets and the Stations of the Cross, depicting the Passion of Christ is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. (pictured here)  |
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| Availability & Fee: | Anytime Location covered by arrangement | £50.00 |
| Areas Covered: | All Yorkshire covered. | |
| Requirements: | S, PS, T | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Colour, Fashion | |
| Name & Location: | Ms Julie ARNOLD | Doncaster |
| Contect & Website: | w: www.thecolourhut.org.uk | |
| Subjects: | I am a Personal Colour Analysis and Style consultant based in South Yorkshire. I offer talks on all things colour, wearing the right colour for you, what colour means and how it compliments our wellbeing. I include a mini demonstration of colour groups. Discover your true colours - colour analysis Are you wearing the colours that truly light you up? Join us for an inspiring and interaactive Colour Analysis and Style Event where youll learn how to unlock the power of colour in your wardrobe. What to Expect A LIVE PERSONAL COLOUR ANALYSIS DEMONSTRATION USING A VOLUNTEER AND MY DRAPES. INTRODUCTION TO HOW WE DETERMINE YOUR PERFECT COLOUR PALETTE TIPS OF HOW TO WEAR THE BEST COLOURS WITH CONFIDENCE INSIGHTS INTO THE CURRENT COLOUR TRENDS AND TIMELESS NEUTRALS A BRIEF JOURNEY THROUGH THE FASCINATING HISTORY OF COLOUR IN FASHION Whether you're stuck in a style rut, curious about what shades really suit you or want to refresh your wardrobe for the season - this event is for you. Feel confident, radiant, and more you - one colour at a time... |
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| Availability & Fee: | Anytime | £65.00 plus exs |
| Areas Covered: | All Yorkshire covered. | |
| Requirements: | S, T | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Science | |
| Name & Location: | Mr Michael HEAP  | Sheffield |
| Contect & Website: | w: www.mheap.com | |
| Subjects: | Scientists ask us to believe in amazing things, such as evolution and the 'big bang' theory. People who arent scientists also ask us to believe in amazing things like ghosts, visitors from other planets, and mind-reading. Why should we believe the scientists but not these other people? And what exactly is science? 'Science and the Paranormal' is the title of my talks on this subject, which I have given in schools and at public meetings for over 25 years. The talks cover a range of different claims by scientists and by those who believe in paranormal phenomena and are accompanied by PowerPoint slides, demonstrations and audience participation. The purpose of the talks are educative but also to have some fun! I ask for a donation to Sheffield Parkinson charity. |
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| Availability & Fee: | Anytime | £30.00 - £40.00 donation |
| Areas Covered: | South Yorkshire only | |
| Requirements: | S, PS, EC | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Local History | |
| Name & Location: | Mr Ben STABLES | Halifax |
| Contect & Website: | w: No Website | |
| Subjects: | Talks about aspects of the history of Shelf between Halifax and Bradford in West Yorkshire, including World Wars, women's history, local landmarks, and places of worship. | |
| Availability & Fee: | By Arrangement | £35.00 |
| Areas Covered: | West Yorkshire only | |
| Requirements: | S, EC, OHP, T, F | Click for requirements explanation |
| Subject Areas: | Military | |
| Name & Location: | Mr James GAUNT | Ingleton |
| Contect & Website: | w: No Website | |
| Subjects: | 1) Churchill Engineer Tanks 2) Centurian Engineer Tanks 3) Chieftain Engineer Tanks 4) Challenger Engineer Tanks 5) PLUTO Pipeline Under the Ocean 6) All Arms Battle Group 7) Far East War |
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| Availability & Fee: | By Arrangement Expenses only | Free |
| Areas Covered: | North Yorkshire only | |
| Requirements: | Click for requirements explanation | |