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Worcestershire Federation of WIs – Recommended Speakers Brochure 2019/2020

WorcestershireFederation of WIs

Recommended Speakers Brochure 2019/2020

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Helpful Notes ...........................................................

Section 1 - General Speakers .........................

Section 2 - Speakers from Charities & Organisations .................................

Section 3 - Welfare & Other Organisations ............................................

Section 4 - Speakers fromWFWI Sub Committees................................

Form - WI to send to Speaker ........................

Form - Speaker to return to WI .....................

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Worcestershire Federation of WIs

Recommended Speakers Brochure 2019 – 2020

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RECOMMENDED SPEAKERS BROCHURE 2019/20

HELPFUL NOtES

1. Many Speakers today require booking well in advance and WIs are advised to plan their programmes at least six months ahead. When booking Speakers please check with them, fees and travelling expenses, in case they have changed since publication.

2. Remember when booking Speakers to: •Givesubjectoflectureandtimeallocatedforthemtospeak •State-Date,Time,DayandPlaceofmeeting •Stateapproximatenumberexpectedinaudience •ContactALLSpeakersingoodtime,includingWIAsandCountySub-committeeMembers

3. Telephone bookings should ALWAYS be confirmed in email/writing and copies kept.

4. Ready-printedformstoSpeakersareavailablefromWIHouseoratthebackofthisbrochure.

5. Reminders to Speakers should be sent at least two weeks before your meeting and most SpeakersappreciatecleardirectionstoyourHall.ParkingfacilitiesforyourSpeakerneartothe door of the Hall are also appreciated.

6. PleaseensuremobilecontactdetailsareexchangedwithSpeakerincaseofemergency/ last minute changes.

7. The Federation would be pleased to have suggestions for additions to the panel of Speakers and would welcome favourable comments.

8. In the event of a WI needing to make a complaint against a speaker that is listed in the brochure, please submit complaint details to WI House whereupon the matter will be investigated. The Federation will remove a speaker if after investigation there has been three separate complaints made.

9. TheBoardofTrusteesandSub-committeemembersarepleasedtoattendmeetingsandtalk about their own particular aspect of the WI. Expenses for these visits are the responsibility of the WIs.

10. Where Speakers request a Donation to Charity in lieu of a fee, cheques MUSt be made out to the Speaker and NOt the Charity. HOWEvER, should a speaker request that payment be made directly to their charity, WIs are advised to request an invoice from the charity which clearly states the name of the speaker and that payment is for the services provided. 11. Complaints about Speakers listed in this book should be made in writing to the Board of Trustees.

12. Each WI will receive a free copy of this brochure, extra copies to WI members may be available from WI House, price 50p each, plus postage.

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SECtION 1 – GENERAL

* denotes “Short Notice” Speaker denotes recommendation received denotes New Speaker for this year

Name and contact details

RobertArley127 Old RoadBromyard HR74AXTel: 07973636024Email: [email protected]: www.ofsonsandskies.comFee: £60 + 10 travel

MrDBarrie1 Interfields Cottages,Lower Interfields, Malvern WR14 1UUEmail:[email protected]: 01886 833695 Fee: £35 – expenses negotiable

Robert Beach20AssartsLaneMalvernWR14 4JRTel: 01684 575217Email: [email protected]: £45 + donation for travel

Subject(s)

1. Of Sons and Skies – Flying through World War 2 – based on my book

2. GreatBritishExhibitions–from1851tothepresent3. Viewing Figures – The mechanics of the TV Industry4. Mapping Motorways – Creating the M4, M5 and M6

SightsGuides

1. BysteamtoDarjeeling–aJourneytoShangri-La2. ConfessionsofaWineTaster–AnexprofessionalWine

Taster spills all!3. The Other India – Off the Tourist Trail, the real India

1. Cuba – The Island and the people2. AHolidayinCuba3. Two Years teaching in the Caribbean

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1. CreatingBooksforChildren-HenryBearandhisCousinFred feature in a series of children’s books created by Mark. Together with some lovable teddy bears he shows how the stories are created and tells of the bears’ adventures.

2. TheWorldofSelf-Publishing-Thedigitalagehasenablepeople to publish their own books for very reasonable prices. Mark explains how this has come about and demonstrates how the process works

3. WorkingasaPlaywright-Markspecialisesinwritingcomic plays for schools and youth drama groups to perform. His plays have been performed internationally. Mark talks about how a play can be created, the constraints that have to be considered and the influencesthathaveinspiredhim.GiveninaidofActionfor Children.

4. TalesfromTheForest-Markistheauthoroftwobooks 'Tales from The Forest' and 'When the gorse is in bloom…' Both books recount stories from the countryside of not so long ago. The tales are based on life in one of the forest regions of southern England. In his illustrated talk Mark introduces a range of eccentric characters who bring a great deal of humour as well as moments of sadness.

1. The History of Bromsgrove School from Sir Thomas Cookes to the present day.

2. TheTudorBishopsofWorcester-saints,heretics,exiles,Italians and a poisoner.

3. The17thCenturyBishopsofWorcester-CivilWarandabolition.

4. The1950s-theOptimisticDecade.5. TheGunpowderPlot-AMidlandsRising.6. TheDeclineandFalloftheBritishAristocracyandthe

Stately Home.7. JFK-mythandreality.8. AHistoryofChristmas.

1. SingingforPleasure

Mr Mark BillenOak HouseChestnut CloseFernhill HeathWorcester WR3 7SZTel: 01905 456068Email: [email protected]:£40donationtoActionforChildren+ no travel expenses within Worcestershire

PhilipBowen108 The HollowayDroitwichSpaWR97AHTel: 01905 798757Email: [email protected]: £30 + mileage

Carole and Malcolm BrownNeasham House4 Fallow FieldFairAcresHoneybourneWR11 7TETel: 01386 641308Email: [email protected]: £50 + 30ppm travel

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John Butterworth3 Old Malthouse CourtBrewery WalkWorcester WR1 3HYTel: 01905 617058 / 07955 262633Email:[email protected]: £60 inc travel

* Mrs Sandy CaleWorcester Walks6 Otley CloseWorcester WR4 0BJTel: (Home) 01905 21286Mobile: 07890 222 117Email: [email protected]: www.worcesterwalks.co.ukFee: £50 + 35p mile travelling max 20 miles

*MrDavidChatterley23 Newport CloseWalkwood,RedditchB975PYTel: 01527 542389Email: [email protected]:£35(ProportiondonatedtoBBCChildren in Need)

Chrissy Ching7GiffardDriveWellandMalvern WR13 6SETel: 01684 311078Email: [email protected]:chrissy-ching.co.ukFee: £60 + Travel at 40p per mile

1. AdventuresinUganda:In2018Ivisiteda9yearoldboyIsponsor in a school in a remote village.

2. Hitting The Headlines as a Newspaper Editor – The joysofbeinganeditorandwhatgoesoninaweeklynewspaper office including Black Country Bugle

3. The Country That Was Cut Off From The Rest Of The WorldFor45Years–AlbaniaandtheamazingtruestoryofBertiDosti,acaptainintheAlbanianarmy

4. HotelwithaFamousGuestList–Afascinatinghistoryofa hotel and the many characters who have stayed there

5. Off the Beaten Track – The unusual places I have visited includingIran,AfghanistanandPakistanthroughtostaying in an ice hotel in Lapland, trekking the Sahara andvisitingtheGalapagosIsles.

6. TheNursewhochangedGuinea–Bissau–ThefascinatingstoryofnurseLilyGaynor

7. The Stagecoach Era – How it changed our area, the famous drivers and the pros & cons of travelling by one

8. ADayatthePalace–ThedayIwaspresentedwiththeMBE by the Queen.

1. Elgar, Homes, and Haunts2. ElegantGeorgianWorcester3. Made in Worcester4. The Battle of Worcester, Footsteps of Charles II5. Eminent Victorians6. AstrollwithSabrina(&others)

1. History of The Teddy Bear2. Victorian Brass Needlecases

1. MakingYourGardenMoreManageable2. Potagers3. Capability Brown4. JosephPaxton5. MedievalGardens6. PracticalPruning–PracticalDemonstration7. Gardeninginasmallspace8. Plantsforfree–Practicaldemonstration9. GrowingCulinaryHerbs

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A&JChristophersAlbrightonPottery33GrangeParkAlbrighton,WolverhamptonWV73ENTel: 01902 441140Email:[email protected]: £25 + Travel at £25 to any venue

Terry Church6 Wharfdale CloseWall HeathKingswinfordDY69AZTel: 01384 292170/07974428261Email: [email protected]: £50 (includes travel)

Mrs Catherine ClarkBrookwood7 Churchill LaneBlakedownDY103JATel: 01562 700894Email:[email protected]: www.catherineclarkhats.co.ukFee:ByArrangement

Yvonne Cocks155 Wildmoor LaneBromsgrove B61 0RHTel: 01527 877052 / 07941948475Email:[email protected]: thestressmedic.comFee: £45 +Travel at 45p per mile

1. ATalkwithaDifference2. Fun with clay

1. VillageMemories-reminiscencesofgrowingupina village on the edge of the Black Country in the 1950’s2. 1942AVintageYear-alookathowlifehaschangedin the last seventy plus years.3. You couldn’t make it up – a lighthearted look at stories that made the news.4. Lostbutnotforgotten-nostalgicreflectionsofTerry’s life at school, work and play.5. RadioandTelevisioninthe1950’sand60’s”- entertainment as we knew it.6. AutographCollecting-thehistoryofthesignatureand sixty years of collecting them.

1. My Life & Hats (includes a wonderful display of hats)

1. AnintroductiontoEFT–EmotionalFreedom Techniques. This technique has enabled me to let go of phobias, anger, sadness and more; it’s an essential part ofmyFirstAidKit2. Hereford&Worcester’s1stFemaleParamedic–Onthe GroundandintheAir3. Recognising Stress Early & some Simple Self Help Techniques4. FivePounds!ParachutingandMe–Trainingformy CharityParachuteJumpwiththeRedDevils,Army ParachuteTeam5. VolunteeringinSarajevo–Mypersonalexperiencesof working with ‘Healing Hands Network’ Charity to bring relief to those traumatised by war

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*Rob Collinge5 Frost RoadLedburyHerefordshireHR8 2UWTel: 01531 633560Email: [email protected]: www.robcollinge.comFee: £40+50ppm

MrAndrewCrabtree12 Bridge RoadAlveleyBridgnorthWV156JPTel: 01746 780478Email: [email protected]: www.andrewcrabtree.co.ukFee: £50 + expenses

GinnyDavisThe Old MalthouseChurch StreetWellesbourneWarwickshire CV35 9LSTel: 07889 216474Email: [email protected]: www.ginnydavis.com

*SallyDickson63 Cobden StreetKidderminsterDY116RPTel: 01562 740603Email: [email protected]: £50 + expenses incurred by public transport

1. Genealogy–TheSearchforOne’sAncestors Thetalkdescribesafour-yearlongsearchintomy deceased father's ancestry, leading back eventually to1830sGermany,earlypioneerTexas,19thCent Mexico, the great Lancashire cotton mills, WW1 and more. I also established that my wandering father had three families on three continents. This talk demonstrates the great variety of search tools and techniques currently available.

1. TheStoryofthePiano2. TheGeniusofChopin3. Songs from Broadway4. Music from the Movies5. Carols and Christmas Songs6. Songs from the War Years7. Songs from West End Shows

AlltalkswithPiano(broughtbyme);talks3–7withsongsheets

1. ToTheFringeandBeyond-Aninspirationaltalk designed to motivate listeners to follow their hearts not their heads and pursue their dreams. The talk charts a career path which has led from the criminal courts to performance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and beyond. Illustrated with performance and song.2. FromthePillorytothePrisonCell-Ashort, lighthearted look at criminal sentencing from the 16th century “name and shame” forms of punishment via capital punishment, transportation and hard labour to modern imprisonment.

1. FromStPetersburgtoLeningradandBackAgain2. Kidderminster’s Home Front int eh First World War3. The Lunar Society of Birmingham4. Rye,SheepandChees:AgriculturalChangein Hartlebury5. The Lytteltons of Hagley Hall6. The Blount Family: Lords of the Manor of Kidderminster7. Bewdley, Tickenhill and the Mortimers8. UrseD’Abitot,NormanSheriffofWorcestershireand FounderoftheBeauchampDynasty

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*SusanDrage1CollingwoodAvenueBiltonRugbyWarwickshireCV227EXTel: 01788 336565Email: [email protected]: £40 plus 38ppm travel(max£30)

Mrs Meg Farmer13 Westfield RoadFernhillHeathWR37XETel: 01905 454601/07909643014Email: [email protected]: £35 + 25p/mile travelling

Barry Faulknerc/oBSAPublications2 Cantilupe RoadRoss on WyeHerefordshireHR97ANTel: 01594 369961Email: [email protected] Website:geezers2016.wordpress.comFee: £45 plus10ppm travel

*LornaGrayCrumps BarnSydeCheltenhamGL539PNTel: 07966 389834Email: [email protected]: £35 (for workshop: add £5 per person to cover the cost of materials)

1. RecyclingwithaDifference–Imakethingsfrom many of the items you throw into your recycling bin such as carrier bags, old cd’s, food tins and ring pulls. I turn them into handbags, purses, earrings and necklaces! I also make items with Origami.

1. 101 Children, Experiences of a Foster Carer2. Beds, Bugs and Bedpans – 37 years with the NHS

1. IllustratedTalksontheBiggestRobberiesofthe60s-90s andtheGeezersWhatDun‘Em!

1. CotswoldBound-traditionalbookbinding,publishing and the writing of 1940s mysteries. Includes live book binding demonstration and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.2. DrawingthePast-mylifeasanarchaeological illustrator and how it inspired me to write historical fiction. You will have the chance to handle real artefacts.3. BookBindingWorkshop-makeyourownhardback notebookinafun2-hoursession.Suitableforroughly 6–16people.Ibringallequipmentwithme.Allyou need are tables and chairs.

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SandraGrayson11 Brunel WayHoneybourneEveshamWorcestershireWR117GJTel: 07939354122Email: [email protected]: £50 + 30ppm travel

MikeGriffiths111StJohn’sAvenueKidderminsterDY116AXTel: 01562 68693Email: [email protected]: £40 donation

AdrienneGrinyer&IngridWaldenMill Farm HouseAbberton,PershoreWR102NPTel: 07817576183Email: [email protected]:www.fromtimetotime.co.ukFee: £70 + 40p per mile travel

CarolineHallMAChurch CottageRibbesfordBewdleyWR12 2TQTel: 07967305046Email: [email protected]: £45 + mileage

GRAPHOLOGY(Handwritinganalysis)-alltalksareapprox.45mins+timeforQ&A's:1. The Hidden Meaning of Handwriting 2. Heroes & Villains3. Artists-v-Academics4. Logos5. OthertalksunrelatedtoGraphologyareavailable CALLIGRAPHY(theartoffinehandwriting)FOR BEGINNERS-Thistwohoursessionconsistsof easy-to-followinstructionsonhowtoimproveyour handwriting and produce impressive results in a very shortspaceoftime. Allsessionmaterialsand equipment are included. (For groups between 5-50adults).Feeonrequest.

1. AnimalComplimentaryTherapist–Usingnatural materials and the animal’s own instincts to address physical and psychological conditions.

Onehourhistorytalksinfullcostume-makinghistoryfun!1. The Why’s and Wherefore’s of Tudor Life2. Astitchintime–Tudorcostumeandcrafts3. Letusentertainyou-TudorPastimes4. Victorian Entertainments5. ADayintheLifeofaVictorianLady6. Christmas – Tudor, Victorian, Regency, WW2,Cotswold

The historical topics covered can be adapted to suit your membership. 1. My specialism is the history of the first half of the 20th Century, including the First World War and its legacy, appeasement in the 1930s, the Second World War and women’s history through this period of extraordinary change2. There would also be the possibility of talks on 19th and 20th Century, Russian and Soviet history, and on Tudor Kings and Queens.

Talks can be accompanied by slides on request, depending on local facilities. In preparing talks, I draw on my degree, research and teaching background, as well as on extensive experience as a battlefield guide in Belgium and France.

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MrPaddyHannigan12WellandGardensWelland, Malvern WR13 6LBTel: 01684 310553/0754825606Email: [email protected]: £45 + travelling 25p per mile

DebHawken38 Otter CloseRedditchB98 0SJTel: 07912374226Email: [email protected]: £50 + travel if over an hour away

Mr Rob Hemming5TheDriftBadseyEveshamWR117XZ Tel: 01386 832817Email: [email protected]: £60 + 25p per mile

1. TerroristsorPoliticalFreedomFighters?The Suffragettes and Votes for Women. Celebrating 100 yearsofwomenreceivingthevotein1918.An Informative interactive and dynamic presentation including audience participation.2. PityofWar1914-1919.Adramaticpresentation showing how ordinary peoples views and experiences changed including first hand testimony, poetry, music, local references. Informative, humorous , emotional and challenging insight to an event that still shapes our world 100 years later 3. TheDarkSatanicMills:Lifeandworkforchildren during the industrial revolution: Investigating the factory system, inhumane working practices, real life testimonies and the Reform campaigns which led to a different perspective on what children should be!4. Boom,BustandBeyondUSA1919-1941–Thought provokingandlinkedtomodernAmerica.Theroaring 20’s:,howtheUSAlostitsway,WallStreetcrash, GreatDepression,DustBowlDays,the‘greatness’of FranklinRoosevelt.Accompaniedbymusic,humour and primary sources5. “Ihaveadream”:CivilrightsintheUSA:PostCivilWar to 2019: In the land where all men are created equal. AmovingoverviewofAfricanAmericansstrugglesto achieve equality through ‘Jin Crow’: 1960s protests, MartinLutherKingandmore.Accompaniedby contemporary music and first hand accounts.

1. The Mystery of Mediumship2. BeingyourAuthenticSelf3. Mindfulness4. Living by the Seasons5. £86,400,andTheProblemwithCosmicOrdering

1. TheShazamShow–A60slidepresentation,eulogising thesmalltownPicturePalace(everyonehadtheirown favourite flicks)2. TheTroubleWithTrivia–AtalkaboutBritain’s obsessionwithQuizshowsfromtheveteran(me) of Mastermind, The Weakest Link, The Chase, Lucky Numbers,BrainofBritain,SuddenDeath?Factsaregold dust!–butwhy?

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*AnneHolmesCedar HouseMain RoadHallowWR26PWTel: 01905 640351/07584299574Email: [email protected]:Donation

AngelaHugmanHillview, Mill Lane, Malvern WR14 3QSTel: 01684 564334Fee: £30.00 + 30p per mile

*JudyHullandJP47 Swinton LaneWorcesterWR24JPTel: 01905 420104Email:[email protected]: Nil

MrsGeorgiaJacobs165HitherGreenLane,AbbeyParkRedditch,WorcestershireB989AZTel: 01527 62766Email:[email protected]:Donation

1. BeforeIDie–Let’sMakeSomePlans

1. TheAdventuresofaPhysiotherapist2. WorkingasaPhysiointheMiddleEast3. Tales of the Unexpected4. Osteoporosis5. Stay and Keep Fit6. Living in the Middle East7. PreventionofFalls8. OtherTalksAvailable

1. The Magistracy

1. HolidayGeology–Exploregeologyandlandscapes through areas of special geological interest including: *Iceland (the land of ice and fire) *Italy (Mount Vesuvius and Solfatara) *USA(CaliforniaHighwayOne,TheGrandCanyon, DeathValley,GeologyinNewYork–‘Rocksandthe City’,ChicagoandTheDinosaurs,NewEnglandandThe Mowhawk Trail) *ProvenceFrance *BritishIsles–Cornwall,CumbriaandTheLakeDistrict, Scotland (Highlands and Isles), Ireland (including AntrimandTheGiantsCauseway),TheAbberleyand MalvernHillsGeopark. Plusmanymorelocations;talkincludesaslideshow and a display of geological specimens.2. AnintroductiontoGeology:DiscoveringMinerals, Rocks and Fossils. This is a ‘hands on’ talk with geological specimens from around the world and in the British Isles, microscope thin sections, slides and photographs 3. AnIntroductiontoTextileArt:Paint,Stitch–mixed media and screen printing. This talk includes a demonstrationwithsamplestotakehome.Afollow up workshop can also be arranged for your WI craft group to explore a wide variety of techniques4. GirlwithaGuitar(keyboard,MandolinandDulcimer)– enjoyasing-a-longforbirthdaymeetingsandlocalWI Groupevents.Songsheetsprovided.

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Talks with images1. Newlyn–AnostalgicTour2. ThroughtheGardenGate3. SouthernAfrica:Landscapes,FloraandWildlife4. BodenhamArboretumthroughtheSeasons5. Lundy: Island without Equal6. Four Seasons and a Festival7. Folklore and More!8. DownQuietRoadsinCornwall

1. Industrial Social History2. AmusingStories–Teaching3. DialectofCleeHills4. TourofAustralia5. DemonstrationofPyrography6. Canadian Rockies

1. 110 years in a family business at Johnsons Coaches – a talk accompanied by a slideshow, presented by John Johnson, 3rd generation family owner or by Mrs Wendy Moore,SalesAdviser.

1. WritingforWomen’sMagazines2. WhereDoStoriesComeFrom?3. The Writer’s Notebook4. Anovel’sjourney5. PoemsandStories6. Tasting Words: Hearing Colours – Synaesthesia7. Threads–ALifeinFabric

1. IbeatBackPainsocanyou–practicaladviceand things you can do to ease back pain quickly.2. How to understand other people and improve conversations–Adipintobodylanguage,apersonal psychology

*MrAdrianJamesLangdale, Church Street, Offenham, Evesham, WR11 8RWTel: 01386 424880 Mob: 07535 537137Email:[email protected]:www.adrianjames.org.ukFee: From £50 + a contribution to travel costs

*AlfredJenkinsTheDamsonsMillbrook WayOrletonLudlow SY8 4HWTel: 01568780398Email:[email protected]: alfjenkins.comFee: £30 + 40ppm

John JohnsonC/o Johnsons CoachesLiveridge HillHenleyinArdenB95 5QSTel: 01564 797000Email:[email protected]:£30Donation

*Mrs Sue Johnson38BirchAvenueEvesham WR11 1YJTel: 01386 446477Email:[email protected]:www.writers-toolkit.co.ukFee:£40+£5-£10Travelling

PeterJohnsonBerkeley LodgeMoor StreetWorcesterWR13DBTel: 07836747052Email:[email protected]: www.thebackchampion.com orpim-insights.comFee: £ Nil + 45ppm travel

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*AnalizaJones53 Clompton RoadStratforduponAvonCV37 6SNTel: 01789 565075Email: [email protected]:analizajones.comFee: £40 + 35ppm

*DavidKeithJones11 WindingsLichfieldWS137EXTel: 01543 262898Email:[email protected]:www.davidkeithjones.co.ukFee: £50 +45ppm

Richard KendrickQuietBreeze3ReadesPieceHoneybourne EveshamWR117GATel: 07771 524780Email: [email protected]: £50

Jonathan Kettle15 Barns Croft WayDroitwichWR90BATel: 078456415Email:[email protected]: £35

*Mike&PatLedbury“MorningDew”47ChurchwayPieceInkberrow, Worcs WR7 4HBTel: 01386 793048Email: [email protected]: £40 + 25p per mile (max £15)

1. Themakingofhand-wovenbagsfromthePhilippines

1. Nomads of Kenya2. AfricanElephants3. ATriptoItaly4. TheLongWalktoAnnapurna5. Jewels of northern Italy6. Life beyond the Judges7. Ravenna,FlorenceandtheGatesofParadise

1. Behind the scenes with a TV and Film caterer2. Mass catering for the TV and Film Industry3. Lifeisa Drama!4. Tales from being on Location with TV and Film crews5. BehindthesceneswithaTVandFilmcaterer-Take2

1. Enjoyhearingthestoryabouttheboat,thebusiness andthecraftofsilverjewellerymaking.Ialsosellsmall quantitiesofmyhandmadesilverjewellery. Youcanalsobooka'beginners'silverjewellerymaking skills on board my narrowboat which is moored alongside the beautiful Worcestershire canals near Droitwich.

1. TraditionaltunesofBritishIsles-AMusicalJourney2. The Confessions of a Morris Man3. AVictorianFamily’sMusicalChristmas (Allincostumewithlivemusic)

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* Chloë of the Midnight Storytellers (Chloe Lees)Top Flat8CambrayPlaceCheltenhamGL501JSTel: 01242 575571 / 07771863604Email: [email protected]: www.midnightstorytellers.co.ukFee: £80 + mileage by arrangement (£20max)

Ruth Lowe25 Windsor ViewBartleyGreenBirminghamB324DBTel: 0121 608 5355Email: [email protected]: £75 + travel at 40ppm

Colin Millett14HazletonRoadMarlbrookBromsgrove B61 0JETel: 01527 579698Email: [email protected]: £60

*Bernard Mills46 St Mary’s CloseKempseyWorcester WR53JXTel:01905-820195Email: [email protected]:40-£50notravel

*Jackie OakeyBircham2PrioryCornerWoodshears RoadMalvernWR143ADTel: 01684 575957Email: [email protected]: £50+£15 in excess of 15 miles

1. TalesofLove&Trickery-romanticandfunnyfolktales from around the world, told live and unscripted2. Hallowe’enTales-spookyandfunnyyarnsofghosts and magic3. FestiveFables-heartwarmingstoriesofwinterand Christmas4. OnceUponAFuture-modernandoriginalstoriestold live, from medieval UFO to moon landing!

1. MaryQuant–Part1:herearlylife,careerandDesign Conceptthroughthe1950s-1970s2. MaryQuant–Part2:Hercareer,anddesignconcept throughthe1970s-20003. OtherDesignersinthe1960s/1970swhofollowed Mary Quant, plus boutiques on Carnaby Street and KingsRoad.Generalinformationonthemusicand fashion scene including artistes influences.

1. WorcesterPorcelain–ACollectorsTale AonehourtalkwithPowerpointpresentation.Thereis aRoyalWorcesterquizattheendofhistalk.

1. Shopping over 200 years, the history of Kays of Worcester2. What We Bought – the consumer goods of the 20th century3. The Battle of Worcester 16514. The Night Sky – the simple guide to the heavens Ourunexpected9-yearjourney:

1. TurkeytoTurkey–AVoyageofDiscovery2. Part1–TurkeytoPanama3. PanamatoNewZealand4. New Zealand to Turkey

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ChrisO’Grady23 Church StreetTewkesburyGL205PDTel: 07935331411Email: [email protected]: £60 + 17ppm travel

*Sheila OxspringThe Laurels8ADarkLaneStoke Heath, BromsgroveB60 3BHTel: 01527 837783Mobile:07890092620Email: [email protected]: bromsgrovehomeopath.co.ukFee: £50

Wendy&RogerPepper25 Cofton Church LaneCofton HackettBirminghamB458PSTel: 0121 445 1585Email: [email protected]:Donation+travel

SusanPinfold-Brown17 Bodiam CloseWorcesterWR4 0ELTel: 07891290379Email: [email protected]: £60, no travel expense

1. Walking to Rome – The true uplifting story of one man, fourpairsofunderpants,the2,000kmbetweenPershore & Rome and the extraordinary kindness of strangers2. Keeptheseaonyourleft,turnrightatLandsEnd- Walking the entire coast of England and Wales. Tales of a haphazardtrekaroundtheedgeofour“Sceptredisle”3. Fake&FortunesArt&Antiques,DealersandForgers– Storiesofamazingfinds,ofmoneymadeandmoney lost. I am happy to provide informal appraisals of any items that people coming to the talk might like to bring along.4 TravellingAroundJapan–Mysmallcontribution toworldpeace-apersonalstoryofcouchsurfing, hitchhiking and unexpected kindness from around the world.5. Rembrandt:TheArtist’sLifeDiscoveredThroughHis SelfPortraits–Rembrandtthemasterselfie,leftus a path through extraordinary life as illustrated by a passion for depicting his own changing face.

1. HomeopathyplusoptionalinclusionofAllergytesting and Treatment

1. EccentricAdventures–Wendysuffersfrommacular degeneration and is registered blind. Find out about this condition, the support available from the Macular Society and be entertained by their adventures2. Update on macular conditions, treatment and research andoneofTurkishDelight,GreekOdysseyorAfricanSafaris

1. UnderstandingDementia–Aninteractiveandpractical lookatwhatDementiais,howitaffectsusandhowwe canalluseperson-centredcaretosupportpeopleliving with dementia. SessionincludesDVDclips,activitiesandchocolate.

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PeterPreece 5 Orchard Way, StudleyWarwickshire B80 7NZTel: 01527 853444 Email: [email protected]: £35 + cost of petrol used only

RogerPugh(SylvestatheJester)27 Church Lane BromyardHR74DZTel: 01885 483425/07779 694615Email: [email protected]:roger-pugh.co.ukFee: £50 + 30ppm

MrsAvrilPulley13DinchallRoadSpetchley RoadWorcesterWR52NDTel: 01905 359284Email: [email protected]: £35 + 50p per mile

HazelRobinson20 Church RoadMalvernWR14 1LTTel: 07882617730Email:[email protected]: £65 + 45ppm*Distancetravelled:maximum12mileradius from Malvern Link

*GeoffRowswellSunset House178b West Malvern RoadMalvernWR144AZTel: 01684 564050Email:[email protected]: £50

Talk Titles are as follows:1. EveryPicturetellsastory–Part12. EveryPicturetellsastory–Part23. HideandSeek–Part4. HideandSeek–Part2

1. Life and Times of a Jester

1. Airdryingclayflowersmadeintosprays,corsagehair combs etc. No demo’s in Winter evening months.2. Christmas or Celebration plaques made from Mexican paste.Demo’sindaytimeonlyduringWinter.

1. Discoverhowtolookyourbestandcreateawardrobe that works2. Choosing the right patterns and accessories for you3. How to look taller and slimmer4. Focal points – how to focus on the good bits!5. How to play down the bits you feel less good about!6. Tips for reviewing yo9ur wardrobe7. Tips for effective shopping Paidfor2019

1. The Beauty of Water Colours2. What’ssogreataboutBritain(Anantidotetomoaners and groaners)

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Jill Salmons (Nicklin)Lower Vinesend Farm, Vinesend LaneCradley, Nr MalvernHerefordshire WR13 5NHTel: 01886 880920Email: [email protected]: £50 + 30p a mile for travel

Christine Shaw29ElmGreenCloseWorcesterWR53HDTel: 01905 358640Email: [email protected]: £25+£5 travel

MrGrahamSutherland123SpringPoolWarwickCV344UPTel: 01926 495894Email: [email protected]:www.talksandwalks.co.ukFee: by arrangement

*Mrs Janis WaldronCedar House32 Russell ClosePowickWR24QEEmail:[email protected]: 01905 831481/ 07702579777Fee: £30 + travelling

DrGillianWhiteWoodpecker Cottage, Hidcote RoadEbrington, Chipping Campden GL556NATel: 01386 593404Email: [email protected]: £35 + 32ppm travel

1. Costumes and Cultures of South West China 2. CostumesandCulturesofSouthAmerica3. CostumesandTextilesofAfrica4. TheArtofCarnival-bringscostumesandhats

1. VoicesofTheGreatWar

1. Law and Order (various)2. Memories of Yesteryear (various)3. Supernatural– Crime – Twistin the Stories4. The Warwick Series5. HaveBellwillTravel-experiencesofaTownCrier6. Women at Work7. Feisty Females8. Wicked WomenMany various talks – please refer to his website for full list

1. MakingBeadJewellery(Talk/Demonstration)2. The History of Teddies (Illustrated talk)3. AllAboutPearls–History,selectionandcare(Illustratedtalk)4. MakingMiniatureTeddyBears–TalkandDemonstration5. Onedayworkshops10-4pm:Makeanadorable, miniature teddy bear or rabbit (10cm tall). Involves accuratehand-sewing.6. Onedayworkshop10-4pm:Threadabeadnecklace and/or bracelet to a professional standard and make decorativelinksandearringsusingjewellerywire.Pearl knotting can also be covered. No previous experience or knowledge required.

1. RobertDudley,QueenElizabethandtheKenilworth entertainment of 15752. The Hugely Huggable History of the Teddy Bear3. Bess of Hardwick & Hardwick Hall4. Chatsworth&theCavendishFamily,c.1550-18505. Mary, Queen of Scots6. ElizabethanTextiles7. QueenVictoria:ALifeinPortraits

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* Nick Wilkes7AlicanteCloseMalvernWR14 2SHTel: 07971535071Email: [email protected]: £60+ no travel

PhilipWilkinson57GloucesterStreetWinchcombeCheltenhamGloucesterGL545LXTel: 01242 602095Email: [email protected]: £60 +travel negotiable

Les WiltshireCasualties Union11 Berkeley CloseWhittingtonWorcesterWR5 2RFTel:01905 357612 or 07968 303508Email: [email protected]:Donation+45ppmor50ppmiftwotravel together

*MrDavidWithey71 Charles WayMalvernWR14 2NBTel: 01684 563322Email: [email protected]: www.comedy4amdram.comFee: £25

DeeWoolford15 Balmoral CloseFernhill Heath WorcesterWR37XQTel: 01905 754912/07970910776Email:[email protected]:£2-4pp+20ppm

1. ALifeinTheatre–Havingappearedinover80 productions alongside Charlton Heston to Keith Harris andOrvilletheDuck.Authorofover25plays.

1. HighStreetHistories–Alivelyintroductiontothestory of England’s shops and shopping2. GreatBritishBrands–Thestoryofsomeofourmost famous brands, from Hovis to Cadbury’s chocolate3. Exploring our Churches – England’s ancient churches: their stories and their architecture4. AdventuresinAuthorship–Thehighsandlowsoflifeas anon-fictionwriter–writinghistorybooks,booksfor English Heritage and books to accompany TV series.

1. CasualtysimulationinRescue-FirstAidand EmergencyMedicineincludinginjurymake-up,acting and staging

1. TheLighterSideofLocalGovernment–Humorous anecdotes2. WorkisaFour-LetterWord–Funnystoriesfromall types of work

1. Jumping clay craft session

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*MrDWornham20TheParklandsDroitwichWR97DGTel: 01905 775840Email: [email protected]: see oppositeFee: £60+35ppm

1. RiverSalwarpe-fromLickeyHillstoRiverSevern2. AdvancedDrivingforenjoymentofall3. TunefulTubes?-windinstrumenthistory4. Volunteering with the Canal and River Trust Visit:https://sites.google.com/site/tunefultubes

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SECtION 2 - SPEAKERS FROM CHARItIES & OtHER ORGANISAtIONS

ACORNSCHILDRENSHOSPICETRUSTAcornsChildren’sHospiceFundraising Office350 Bath RoadWorcester WR5 3EZTel 01905 761220Email: [email protected] [email protected]

*ACTIONFORCHILDREN:MrsOlwynDimmockTheGables,StoneLaneKinverDY76EGTel: 01384 878525Fee:Donation215WorcesterRd,MalvernWR141SPPhone:01684577289

*AMNESTYINTERNATIONAL:Trevor Trueman60 Westminster Road, Malvern, WR1 4ESTel: 01684 573722Email: [email protected]:Donation(within50miles)

BRITISHREDCROSSBradbury Court, Berkeley Business ParkWainwright RoadWorcesterWR49GYTel: 01905 450400Website: www.redcross.org.uk

CANCERRESEARCHUK:Switchboard 020 7242 0200Website:www.cancerresearchuk.orgFee:Donation

1. ThehistoryandworkofAcorns2. Fundraising 3. Volunteering

1. WorkofAFC2. FundRaisingforAFC3. MethodistlinkswithAFC

1. SimplyAmnestyInternational2. RefugeesandAsylum-Seekers3. Human Rights4. Ethiopia – Human Rights situation for the unsung 40 million Oromo people

1. RedCross&FirstAidAwareness-seewebsiteformore details

1. Stop Smoking2. Maintaining a healthy body weight3. Looking after No14. Be sun smart

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CAVELLNURSESTRUST Victoria LewisTel: 01527 595999 www.cavellnursestrust.orgEmail: [email protected]:Donation

COUNTYAIRAMBULANCEMr Mark WilkinsCountyAirAmbulanceTrustOrchard HouseSelkirkGardensCheltenhamGL525LXTel: 01242 239784Email: [email protected]:Donation

DEAFDIRECTSimon SandersVesta Tilley HouseLowesmoorWorcester WR1 2RSTel: 01905 746301Email: [email protected]:Donation+travel

DOGSFORGOOD(FormallyknownasDogsfortheDisabled)FundraisingDepartmentThe Frances Hay CentreBlacklocksHill,BanburyOX172BSTel. 01295 759824Email: [email protected] Website: www.dogsforgood.org

DOGSTRUSTShauna Stedman89PitchersHillWickhamfordWR11 7RTTel: 01386 834875Website: www.dogstrust.org.ukFee:Donation

1. Being here for nurses: The work of Cavell Nurses’ Trust

1. TheCountyAirAmbulanceTrust

1. Living with Hearing Loss2. SupportandAdvice3. Deafawarenesstraining4. British Sign Language Courses5. Deaf&hardofhearingproducts

1. The talks goes through our work training assistance dogs to help client’s with physical disabilities by opening doors, emptying the washing machine, retrievingdroppeditems andchildrenwithAutism by calming the child, stopping bolting behaviour and intervening before a meltdown.. It will also cover ourCommunityDogworkwithclientswithAutism, SchoolDogandourDementiaDogpilotproject.

1. DogsTrust

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EXPERTPATIENTSPROGRAMMEAnnetteJaepWorcestershire Health & Care NHS TrustCrossgate HouseParkFarmRedditchB617BXTel: 01527 507055Email:[email protected]

FAIRTRADEElaine Barbour10 Valley ViewBewdleyDY122JXTel: 01299 400617Email: [email protected]

GUIDEDOGSFORTHEBLINDASSOCIATIONJean EmberlinGreenhillFarmGreenhillNear CradleyMalvern WR13 5JETelephone number07584 288493 or 01886 [email protected]:Donation

GOODWILL&GROWTHFORAFRICASarah Hodgson50 Cygnet CourtTimothy’s Bridge RoadStratforduponAvonWarwickshire CV37 9NWTel: 01789 414088Email:[email protected]:£40tobedonatedtoGAGAcharity+40p /mile travel

HEARINGDOGSFORDEAFPEOPLEMerleen Watson with her hearingdogGrace2 Kingsdale CourtBroadway WR12 7BLTel: 01386 300376Email: [email protected]:Donationthecharity

1. Self-managementforpeoplewithlong-termhealth conditions or those caring for them

1. Elaine has been a voluntary rep for Traidcraft for nearly 30 years. Her illustrated talk shows the impact of Fairtrade, especially through Traidcraft, on the lives of producers throughout the “third” world and the latest developments in Fairtrade. She can bring a wide range of Fairtrade products – crafts, food, beverages etc – to purchase.

1. Our trained speakers give informative and entertainingtalksonhowtheGuideDogsforthe BlindAssociationCharityhelpspeoplewithsightloss, focussingonhowtheworldfamousGuideDogsare trained and how they help their owners. The team draws on their personal experiences and will include aGuidedogowneraccompaniedbytheirwonderful dog.TheGuidedogownerwilltalkabouttheir experiences of coping with sight loss and how their Guidedoghaschangedtheirlife.

1. Goodwill&GrowthforAfricaisaUK-registered charity which supports orphans, vulnerable children and impoverished communities. Sarah will talk on her ownfirsthandexperiencesofworkinginSouthAfrica with children, families and communities, as well as abouttheworkofGAGAthere.Sarah,ifrequested, cantalkinmoredetailonprojectswhichspecifically support children.

1. HearingDogsforDeafPeople-howtheseamazing dogs, assist their recipients which usually includes a smalldemonstrationbyGrace.2. I'mDeafnotDaft-issuesofhearingloss,hearingaids and practical tips on how to support a hearing impaired person.

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KEMPHOSPICECommunityFundraiser-MichaelDelicateTel: 01562 756000Email: [email protected]/[email protected]:Donationisappreciated

LEUKAEMIACAREClaire BostonCommunity Fundraising OfficerOffice line: 01905 755977Website: www.leukaemiacare.org.uk

MARIECURIECANCERCARE:AlysiaCameron-PriceMarie Curie Cancer Care101 North RoadStAndrew’sBristolBS65AQTel: 0121 703 3714Email: alysia.cameron–[email protected]:Donation

MIDLANDSAIRAMBULANCECHARITYJo BaileyHawthorne HouseDudleyRoadStourbridgeDY98BQTel: Charity Headquarters 0800 8 402040Email: [email protected]: www.midlandsairambulance.co.ukFee:Donation

NATIONALTRUST:PeterClementTel: 01684 891815Email:[email protected]:DonationtoNationalTrustof£1perattendee, Min £50 + expenses

1. Life in all its fullness – the work of Kemp Hospice2. Family Support

1. The charity and the work that we do

1. Work of Marie Curie

1. MidlandsAirAmbulance

1. Anintroductiontothehistory,developmentandwork of National Trust including local properties (tailored to the location/ interest of the sponsoring organisation).2. “Neptune Coastline Campaign” – an exploration of the work of National Trust and properties in its care, around the coastline of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Allthetalksarefullyillustrateddigital“Powerpoint”presentations.

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NEWCOLLEGEWORCESTER(formerly RNIB) SarahSmith(PAtothePrincipal)Fundraising ManagerNew College WorcesterWhittington RoadWorcesterWR52JX01905 761015Email: [email protected]:Donationgreatlyappreciated

POLICEMrMikeDiggerWest Mercia Traffic Management AdvisorWestMerciaSaferRoadsPartnershipPOBox446Worcester WR2 4YRTel: Switchboard 01905 331258 Radius: Worcestershire and South Warwickshire

PRIMROSEHOSPICEEmma WilliamsFundraising Manager StGodwaldsRoadBromsgrove B60 3BWTel: 01527 889796Email: [email protected]: www.primrosehospice.orgFee:Donation

*STRICHARD’SHOSPICE:Claire JamesSt Richard’s HospiceWildwoodDrive,Worcester,WR52QTTel: 01905 763963Email: [email protected] Fee:Donation

SIGHTCONCERNDavidRoberts8 Keble Close, Worcester WR4 9QETel:0190527631-thereisacallguardian device on this systemMobile: 07842 366989email: daveandsue1949@icloud Website: www.sightconcern.co.ukFee:Donation

1. Talk about the college and provision for the partially sightedblindchildrenandyoungpeopleaged11-192. Living with Sight Loss

1. FemaleDriver-PersonalSafety(talkwithslides)

He does not work Mondays. His talks take 1 hour 15mins and prefers groups of over 20, with no fee but will take donations to charity that he nominates on the evening

1. GeneraltalkabouttheworkofPrimroseHospice including patient care, volunteering and fundraising. Ashort10minutefilmaboutthePrimroseHospiceis available to view.

1. The oral history of St Richard’s Hospice – includes audio clippings from interviews of those that formed and built St. Richards back in the 1980’s.2. Generaltalkabouttheworkofthehospiceincluding patient care, volunteering and fundraising.

1. Our visually impaired speakers, some of whom have guide dogs, are able to deliver a very personal account of their experience of sight loss, what challenges they’ve had to face and obstacles they’ve overcome. Their talks are inspirational, engaging and interactive.2. They are also able to talk and demonstrate equipment/ gadgets which help them in daily life.

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Our mission is to promote mental wellbeing and to prevent mental health problems. We provide early intervention servicesincludingMentalHealthFirstAidcoursesforemployersandActiveMonitoringalongsideGPsurgeries.Our4hubs-Evesham,Stratford,Leamington&Warwick- offerfreeonetoonesupport,walk-insessions,communityoutreach and workshops.

Woodland Trust speaker is now available to give talks on:1. The Woodland Trust 2. AncientTreeHunt

1. Stop Violence against Women

1. MinimisetheRiskofJointProblems!KeepFitand Active-WorcesterConsultantOrthopaedicSurgeon specialising in lower limb primary and revision arthroplasty, along with a physiotherapist will givwe a talk on keeping fit and active, minimising the risdk of jointproblems.Theywillgothroughspecificexercises on how to keep supple etc.

1. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust2. Woodland Management3. Heathland Conservation North of County related TalksPleasenotethatduetoavailabilityofstaffcoverage,appointments can only be made up to three months in advance.

1. Awarenessofsexualabuse2. Awarenessofrape3. Awarenessofselfharm/Injury4. Awarenessofchildsexualexploitation

SPRINGFIELDMIND

WOODLANDTRUSTMr Roger Tolman, 4 Battle RoadTewkesbury,GL205TZ Tel: 01684 294867

WORCESTERSHIREFORUMAGAINSTDOMESTICABUSEANDSEXUALVIOLENCEACS,WorcestershireCountyCouncilE2Pavilion,CountyHallSpetchleyRoad,WorcesterWR52NPTel: 01905 822357 Website: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/

WORCESTERSHIRE JOINT CLINICSecretary: Kay BoltonEmail: [email protected]: 01905 362284Mr M Shihid FRCSEmail: [email protected]:www.wjointclinic.co.ukFree of Charge

WORCESTERSHIREWILDLIFETRUSTMrAndrewHarrisLower Smite Farm, Smite HillHindlip, Worcester WR3 8SZTel: 01905 754919Fee:DonationtotheTrustorVSOWebsite: www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk

WESTMERCIARAPE&SEXUALABUSESUPPORTCENTREJocelynAndersonPoBox240Worcester WR1 2LFTel: 01905 611655Email: [email protected]

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ALCOHOL&DRUGRECOVERYSERVICE:14 Castle House, Castle Street, Worcester WR1 3ZB

BARNARDO’S:Brooklands,GreatCornbow,Halesowen,WestMidlands,B633AB

CITIZENSADVICEBUREAU:Bromsgrove & Redditch-50-52BirminghamRd,Bromsgrove,B610DD

Droitwich-VictoriaSquare,DroitwichWR98DQ

Evesham-13PortSt,EveshamWR113LD

Halesowen-11-15Queensway,HalesowenB634AZ

Stourbridge – 69 Market St, StourbridgeDY81AQ

Wyre Forest – 21 New Road, KidderminsterDY101AF

Worcester-Theoldglovefactory,13aLowesmoor, Worcester WR1 2RS

CITIZENSADVICEWITNESSSERVICE

DEPARTMENTFORWORK&PENSIONS: Vine House, Farrier Street, Worcester WR1 3ELDEPARTMENTFORENVIRONMENTFOOD&RURALAFFAIRS

RELATEWORCESTERSHIRE: 19CastleStreet,WorcesterWR13AD

Tel: 0300 303 8200Website: www.swanswell.org/www.talktofrank.com

Tel: 0121 550 5271Website: www.barnardos.org.uk

Tel: 0344 411 1303Website:www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Bev Carty – 07738329320Email:[email protected]

Tel: 01905 355355Website:www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

Tel: 01905 28051Website: www.relate.org.uk

SECtION 3 - WELFARE & OtHER ORGANISAtIONS

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SALVATIONARMY:TheTrinity,WorcesterWR12PN

SAMARITANS: 9SansomePlace,WorcesterWR11UA

ST.JOHNAMBULANCE

WORCESTER CITY COUNCILWorcestershire Hub Customer Service Centre, The Hive, Sawmill Walk, TheButts,Worcester,WR13PB

W.R.V.S: Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire WR51DD

WORCESTERSHIREBEREAVEMENTSUPPORT: 58 Wilden Lane, Stourport on Severn

Tel: 01905 28774Website: www.salvationarmy.org.uk

Tel: 08457 909090 or 01905 21121Website: www.samaritans.org

Tel: 08700 104950Website:www.sja.org.uk

Tel: 01905 722233Emergency out of hours: 01562 733178Website:www.worcester.gov.uk

Tel: 0845 608 0122Website: www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

Tel: 01299 823333Website:www.bereavementsupportworcestershire.org.uk

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SECtION 4 – SPEAKERS FROM WFWI SUB – COMMIttEES

CRAFTCOLLECTIONC/oCreativeActivitiesSub-committeeThere are now well over a hundred beautiful items in our Craft Loan Collection which have been given or lent to the WI over the years. They range from the oldest, a beautiful late 19th Century silk evening bag, to expert examples of modern crafts with all decades in between, from tatting to wood turning and from smockingtometalwork.AmongthemostinterestingarethosewhichillustratetheearlyhistoryoftheWI's teaching role, and include garments made to show different finishing skills and techniques, as well as saleable items of the time such as exquisite gloves.

AmemberoftheCreativeActivitiesCommitteewillbehappytobringaselectionoftheCollectiontoyour WI and to talk about what we know of the pieces. With some we have a full history, or at least know theoriginandwherepossible,willbringexamplesrelatedtoyourWI.Otherwisewehopeyouwillenjoyseeing and hearing about these, literally, state of the art, varied examples of WI craft skills.

The only fees are £10 to help with the costs of keeping and conserving the collection, and a payment of travelling expenses to the presenter.

For further information or to book the Collection contact Trudi at WI House on [email protected]

ACWW-AssociatedCountryWomenoftheWorldThe AssociatedCountryWomenoftheWorld (ACWW)worksinpartnershipwithitsmembers,offeringmutualsupport,friendshipandpracticalhelptowomenandcommunitiesaroundtheworld.ACWWhasover 460 member societies active in over 70 countries.

WithConsultativeStatusattheUnitedNations(UN),ACWWgiveswomenavoiceatInternationallevelthroughitslinkswithUNagencies.ACWWalsofundssmallscalelocaldevelopmentprojects,whicharerequestedbylocalwomentosuittheirneeds.Allapplicationsforfundingareassessedbythe ACWWProjects Committeeandprojectsaremonitoredthroughouttheirlifetoensuresuccess.

TobookatalkpleasecontactFederationRep:ValDurnallon01905830469oremail:[email protected]

PUBLICAFFAIRS–HappytogivetalksonsubjectsrelatingtoPublicAffairsincludingNFWIResolutionmandates and updates on past Resolutions and campaigns

PERFORMINGARTS–Thiscommitteearehappytogivehelpandadvicetoanymemberswishingtostartachoir or a drama group; the committee are also available to perform at WI meetings.

No responsibility is accepted by the Worcestershire Federation ofWIs for advertisements in this Year Book

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WI TO SEND TO SPEAKER

WI CONtACt DEtAILS

WI: ........................................................................................................................................................................... ADDRESS: ..............................................................................................................................................................

........................................................................................... POStCODE: ............................................................

tELEPHONE / EMAIL: ..........................................................................................................................................

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Dear...................................................................................................

We are making up our programme of speakers for 20........ and would like to

inviteyoutogiveusa..............minuteDemonstration/Lecture/Talkonthe

followingsubject:....................................................................................................................................................

We meet in ..................................................................................................................................................... (place)

and would be ready for you to speak at ...................... (time). The dates available are: ......................

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Pleasenotethatanyitemsyoumaywishtosell(unlessyourepresentaBritishbased

Marketing Board) should be notified to the WI at the time of booking and a percentage

commission may be taken.

Yours sincerely

............................................................................................................................................ProgrammeSecretary

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