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Subject	Speaker	Type	Rating
A Sporting Life	Rtn Robert Sproston	Charitable
As a Past President and a PHF, I am offering my services to Rotary Clubs as a speaker. I have spent 35 years in the sporting industry, as a professional sports photographer and now as a consultant. My topic is "A Sporting Life". I have spoken to many clubs this year and have done 12 Charter Dinners. I do not charge a fee, I would like a donation which I am saving to purchase a Guide Dog.
Advanced Driving	John Crawshaw
After Dinner Speaker	Colin Bower	Professional
Would you be interested in a mature Speaker of many years experience who has been fortunate enough to have been invited to be the Guest Lecturer/Speaker on eight cruises including the 'QE2'? My Talks contain NO CRUDITY and are as follows: 'Curtain Up-A Look Behind the Scenes of Showbusiness' 'The Humour That Surrounds Us' 'True Life' 'Strange But True-True Stories Of Strange Experiences' 'My Short Career As The Passenger Liaison Officer on the 'Nevasa' See http://www.nicepeopleproductions.com/Colin_Bower/colin_bower.htm
Air Accidents	Ivor Amos
Air Ambulance	Rtn Tony Stimpson	charitable
Talks are on both County AA covering Derbyshire & Lincs & Notts AA covering Notts
Alternative Power ( Other than wind or sea.)	Rtn Barry Dyson
Artist Extraordinaire	Rtn Marialuisia Marino
As community fundraiser for the children’s charity When You Wish Upon a Star, l would like to offer my services to your organisation as a guest speaker	Maggie Falconer	Charitable
As community fundraiser for the children’s charity When You Wish Upon a Star, l would like to offer my services to your organisation as a guest speaker. This year we are very excited to be celebrating our 18th Birthday. For the past 18 years When You Wish Upon a Star has been granting Wishes of children across the UK, all of whom have a life threatening illness. Wishes are varied and often far reaching. For some it is a trip to Disneyland to meet their favourite characters or swim with dolphins, for others it is the chance to get up close to a favourite pop star or sporting hero. Some children just want special toys, whilst others want a computer to catch up on school work, or keep in touch with their friends. Whatever the Wish, wherever possible, When You Wish Upon a Star will aim to make that Wish come true. We rely so much on the hard work and generosity of our supporters and l would be more than happy to come along to your event/meeting to tell you more about our charity When You Wish Upon a Star. Your help and support can make a real difference. If you are interested in finding out more about the work of When You wish Upon a Star and would like to arrange a talk please contact me.
Attenborough Nature Centre	Phillip Songhurst
Bell Ringing	David hancock
BioCity	Glenn Crocker
Bluebell Wood Childrens Hospice	David Fish	Charitable
Bossenden Wood (50mins)	Cliff Housley
British Red Cross	Louise McKeown	Charitable
If any of your groups would like to hear more about the work of our organisation then I'd be more than happy to arrange for a speaker to come to one of your meetings.
Cerebal Palsy Sport	Caroline Dolan
C P Sport is dedicated to improving the physical and mental well-being of children and adults with physical disabilities, and in particular, those with cerebral palsy. Will come and talk to clubs.
Chairman of the Nottingham Magistrates Bench	Rtn Trevor Greaves
Chicken & Knickers ( General talk about M & S )	Rtn Chris Bailey		based on 1 vote
Child Migrant Trust	Rtn Margaret Humphries
Club Project in South Africa	Rtn David Lumb	Rotary
Complimentary Therapy	Randy Barber
Conquering Polio	Rtn Tony Stimpson	Rotary
Talk with DVD (20min) Many members have joined Rotary since we stated Polio Plus. Get an update on our finest project.
Countryside Access	Stephen Jones
Crazy Horse Dynamite & Dreams	Rtn Tony Stimpson
Talk with DVD. The world's largest sculpture is being carved and dedicated to the native American. This is an amazing story.
Digital Event Photography captures pictures at your Event and offers an instant ON-SITE digital printing service using Kodak Professional Printers - less than 2 minutes from order to print! WE SPECIALIZE IN BLACK TIE DINNER EVENTS	David Knibbs
You can add something really special to your next Event that will cost you absolutely nothing! Benefits for You: - We will we provide a Professional Event Photographer for FREE. - No office administration work for the organizing committee. - Excellent quality digital images - no poor expressions or closed eyes! - We will make a donation to your chosen charity too. We offer generous commission rates on every print sale Benefits for your Guests: - Your Guests get to take home their chosen prints with them. - Secure, online ordering after the event, with fast delivery. - Orders accepted by telephone. Digital Event Photography can provide you with an Event Photography solution that your guests will cherish. Your guests will get a lasting memory to take home with them. · We use the latest Professional Digital Photographic equipment. · We supply true Photo Prints in Colour or Black and White on photographic paper. · Special customised 'Commemorative Prints' available. · We print ‘On-Site’ – so your guests can take their photographs home with them. · Pictures are viewable and available to order online via the Web after your event. · We photograph individuals, couples, or groups. · Informal Table Photographs - if required. · We provide an illuminated exhibition system showing print sizes and prices. I would welcome the opportunity to personally discuss this further with you or a member of the organising group or committee. If you would like to recive some sample photo's or require any more information, please e mail, call me on 0115 9681755 or take a look at our new website. www.digital-event-photography.co.uk
District Community & Vocational Service	Rtn Barbara Hadfield	Rotary
District Foundation Chairman	Rtn John Dain	Rotary
District Health & Safety Officer	Rtn Tony Petitt	Rotary
District International chairman	Rtn Tony Stimpson	Rotary
District Protection Officer	Rtn David deakin	Rotary
District Youth Activities Chairman	Rtn David Ashley	Rotary
Family Tree - Searching through the Regimental data-base	Cliff Housley
First Responders	Rtn Robert Board
Framework our work with the homeless	Helen Catchpole
'From Tits to the Tail' how to face & survive cancer.	PDG Rami Seth	Charitable
PDG Rami is a popular and humourous after dinner speaker
Fun & Games in M & S (Light hearted)	Rtn Chris Bailey
Handwriting Analysis	Sue Williams	Services
My Business Partner Stuart Sedgley is a former member of the West Bromwich Rotary Club and wondered if your club would be interested in us coming along to visit you as Guest Speakers. We are based in Cannock Staffs and have a very unususal business - we actually analyse Handwriting. We are trying to promote our services in and around the Midlands as we feel this is a way of helping people. Did you now that an analysis of a person Handwriting shows their Character & Personality. We are available as speakers, or can come along as Demonstrators and ask the audience to participate in our presentation. If you would like to know more please contact us on 01543 462397 or 07876 298333. alternatively take a tour around our website on www.handwritinginfopps.co.uk.
Have an Ambassadorial Scholar speak at your club	Ambassadorial Scholars	Rotary
The scholars are willing and available to speak to clubs about their lives and their countries. Visiting your club will help them to fulfil their obligation to the Rotary Foundation. All requests for scholars to speak must be made through the Counsellors. Each scholar is required by Rotary International to complete between 10 and 15 presentations to both Rotary and Inner Wheel clubs. It is important that all clubs become involved. Please go to the District 1220 website, Service Commitees, Foundation, Scholars or click the link: http://www.rotary1220.org/02/foundation/scholars/scholars.htm
Health and Welbeing assessments	Rhona Blair
I manage the Sports Science Service at Loughborough University and we have recently launched a new service called the Lifestyle Service. This service provides health and wellbeing assessments and advice to individuals and companies. We also deliver workshops on all aspects of health, nutrition and exercise. We would be happy to deliver one of these workshops at any Rotary Club event. There is normally a charge for these workshops but we would be happy to deliver up to 4 workshops at just £25 per session to cover travel costs.
History of Gotham (Not just the cheese rolling)	Barry Daybell
History of Marks & Spencer	Rtn Chris Bailey
History of the Sherwood Foresters 1741 to 1970 (60 mins)	Cliff Housley
History of Ties	Rtn Roy Hadfield
How the mighty are fallen	Rtn Chris Bailey
Humorous talk on celebrity encounters over the last 30 years	Graham Keal	Professional Speaker
I'm a showbiz journalist and professional after-dinner speaker and was asked last year by Rotarian Ron Woolmer to speak at Newark Rotary Club. The occasion was a great success and I have amused Rotary audiences on numerous occasions before and since with my talk 'Oprah Winfrey Touched My Elbow', about my celebrity encounters over the last 30 years. Some comments from audiences: “That really was a star performance!” Newark Rotary “Brilliant! Very entertaining.” Scunthorpe Pentagon “You were great! Thank you so much!” Rotary District 1240 Conference
Hypnotherapy	Stefan Richards
Hypnotherapy	Jo-Anne Kelleher	Professional
In reference to your Speakers page I would like to offer the following talks: "Unlocking your potential with hypnosis" "How to achieve greater sucess through hypnosis"
I.T. for Rotarians	Rtn Paul Christie
Kegworth Air Disaster	Dr Michael Egginton
Laughter the Best Medicine	PDG Rami Seth	Charitable
PDG Rami is a popular and humourous after dinner speaker
Leonard Cheshire Disability. Leanne is Regional Fundraiser (Notts, Derbys, Lincs)	Leanne Nicholson	Charitable
Leonard Cheshire Disability exists to change attitudes to disability and to serve disabled people around the world. Our principal activity in the UK is the provision of services in support of disabled people in the widest context. These services include care homes, supported living, domiciliary support, day services, resource centres, rehabilitation, respite care, personal support and training and assistance for those looking for work. We operate in all parts of the UK and are the largest voluntary sector provider of care and support services for disabled people.
Life and History of the Caribean (He was born there)	Bishop James Stapleton
Life Education Centres	Sarah King
Life in the Embassy	John Bell		based on 1 vote
Looking at England through Dark Brown Eyes.	PDG Rami Seth	Charitable
PDG Rami is a popular and humourous after dinner speaker
M & S in change	Rtn Chris Bailey
Memories of West Bridgford	Geoffrey Oldfield
Men from your locality (60 mins)	Cliff Housley
Men of the High Peak (60mins)	Cliff Housley
Motor Sport	Gordon Forbes
My life as a press photographer	Deborah Brady	Professional Speaker
I am former Fleet Street photographer who gives talks to various clubs and organisations all over the country. My talks cover my life as a press photographer with many funny anecdotes as well as covering the more serious side of press work - all illustrated with many of my published photographs. I do charge a reasonable fee for my talks but I am sure your members would find them entertaining, fascinating and informative.
Neighbourhood First Respond	Ian Shepherd
Nottingham Royal Society for the Blind	Vicki Smith or Lydia Bishop	Charitable
Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind (NRSB) is a local charity, which promotes greater independence for vision-impaired people of all ages throughout the county by providing support, advice, information, rehabilitation training and adapted leisure activities. As the Events and Fundraising Team for NRSB, we would offer an informative insight into not only the charity and it's services, but also a look at our exciting fundraising events from past and future.
On the Buses	Rtn Peter Hammond
Open Minds - support group for disabled in Nottinghamshire	Patrick Gallagher	Charitable
Open Minds provide social activities in Nottinghamshire for people with disability who experience low self-esteem. We encourage a warm, friendly atmosphere in which to meet new people and enjoy their company. Open Minds has an Outreach presence in the Ashfield area.
President National Association of Contact Centres	Mary Lower
Professional after dinner speaker - widow of the late Dr Fred Dibnah MBE.	Sheila Dibnah	Professional
Please allow me to introduce myself. I am the widow of the late Dr Fred Dibnah MBE, steeplejack and television presenter — and of course, Great British Eccentric! I now work as a professional guest speaker, usually for ladies luncheon groups and WI Federation meetings around the country, and work also as an after dinner speaker. I have also been very successful at presenting my own show 'Life With Steeplejack Fred' in various small theatres over the past two years. I did a speaking engagement for Birstall Rotary Club this year, booked by the President Ian Blamiers, which went down very well. I am a seasoned entertainer by profession. If this is of any interest, please contact my agent, Jennie Storr of 'The Speakers Agency' on 01522 522620 who will be happy to have a chat about what I do, and since Jennie particularly specialises in guest speakers, you might regularly turn up a few gems for your events! In the meantime, you may like to look at my website www.fredtalks.co.uk - to see what I am capable of presenting. All my talks are a respectful look at life with 'Our Fred' and do not offend or carry anything objectionable in content, and can be more or less 'tailor made' to suit the venue (for instance, a presentation for a mostly male orinentated audience at annual engineering dinner would be quite different from a meeting consisting of lady memebers at a large federation meeting of the W.I.) I currently provide a choice of three talks- 'Steeplejack Fred' 'Christmas with the Dibnahs' 'Hypnotic Phanstasy - my life as a showgirl' I am now taking bookings for the 2009 season and If I can answer any questions for you at this stage, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Prostate Cancer	Bob Oldroyd
Protecting assets from care fees and inheritance tax. New Lasting Powers of Attorney	Julie Smith
I gave a talk a few weeks ago to the Ashfield branch about the use of wills and trusts to protect assets from care fees and to maximise inheritance tax allowances. I also spoke about the implications of the changes to the law on inheritance tax last October and the need to review existing wills and trusts. In addition I talked about the new Lasting Powers of Attorney and how they can be used. You can speak to Phil Renshaw or Michael Longdon if you want to know how I went down! (Phil will be rude and funny, of course, but I’m assured it’s a sign of affection!)
Railway Photography	David Howdle
Release of Life Prisoners into Society	Margaret Whitehead
Reminiscences of a Rugby Referee	Rtn Tony Stimpson	sport
Rotary Fellowships	Rtn Don Cameron	Rotary
Rotary Literacy Projects	PDG John Bendall	Rotary
John is Rotary Literacy Coordinator for Zone 17. He would like to present RI approved literacy projects for clubs.
Rotary Mentoring (Interactive Talk)	Pat Lockett	Rotary
Safer Roads by Educating Drivers	John Cavanah
Sewing is not just for Ladies (45 mins)	Cliff Housley
South African Orphans Update	Rtn Rex Davis
Sri Lanka post-tsunami aid	David Fish
in collaboration with Sue and Jerry Allen and Tibshelf School
Stars of stage, screen and sport	Trevor Dempsey	Fee
An entertaining 45mins of recollections of people from the world of entertainment and sport inc: Anna Neagle, John Mills, Jane Fonda, Norman Wisdom and Stan Matthews. Including recordings, sports and movie memorabilia display. Mr Dempsey has also worked in football, cricket and rugby, travelled extensively and visted the White House, Kremlin and Vatican city and is in great demand across the region. He certainly knows how to pack a punch…
Sweetheart Brooch Collection (45mins)	Cliff Housley
The Crisis of the Third Century	Andrew W Barrett	historical
The Edge of Wales	Rtn Peter Hewlett
The Fall of the Roman Empire	Andrew W Barrett	historical
The Olympics 2004/2008	Albert Woods
The Robin Hood Rifles (50 mins)	Cliff Housley
The Roman Army and Armour of the Roman Legions	Andrew W Barrett	historical
The St.Matthews Project	Rtn Chris Bailey
The transport Heritage Centre	Graham Essex
The Wheelchair Foundation	Rtn Tony Stimpson	Rotary
Talk with DVD (20min) This outstanding charity was the RIBI prefered International Charity last year. A great chance to introduce Rotary to Schools and many other local groups.
The White Tailed Sea Eagle and the Golden Eagle.	Dee Mitchell	Professional
Evening lectures on The White Tailed Sea Eagle and the Golden Eagle. Ben the Golden Eagle and Valen the White Tailed Sea Eagle both attend the venue with their handlers Daniel Ashman and Dee Mitchell. Lecture lasts 1 1/2 hrs.
The Wiper Times (50 mins)	Cliff Housley
Thieves & Thieving ( The problems & costs of shoplifting)	Rtn Chris Bailey
Things from Cess Pits	Rtn Peter Hammond
To Russia with Love ( A trip of a lifetime)	Rtn Chris Bailey
Trams and Trains and other terrible things	Martin Brando-Bravo
Victim Support	P.C. Jeffrey Fewkes
WaterAid	Ryna Sherazi	Charitable
2007: At the District Governor's Induction Meeting President of R.I. Wilf Wilkinson encouraged all clubs to support WaterAid as part of their humanitarian programmes
What happens to all those Spectacles	Rtn Mike Winson
What you don't know about a vicars job	Rev. Glyn Jones
When I were a lad ( Old Nottingham)	Peter Jordon
Working for the Royals	Graham Aitkin
Youth Offenders Service	Rtn Peter Pickering