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Art and Antiques Talk WI

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Alison Gardiner - My Life in Design From early inspiration, working as freelance illustrator to small business I have today

£40 £50 WI Rate Not Stated

Yes Ms Alison Gardiner, Southsea Tel: 07954 199015 Email: [email protected]

Berthe Morisot & Mary Cassatt: The Grande Dames of Impressionism Rupert explains the obstacles they faced, how their work bought a fresh dimension to impressionism

£50 £95 33p per mile Not Stated

Yes Mr Rupert Beswarick-Asser, ALRESFORD SO24 9PE Tel: 07587 806225 Email: [email protected]

Chasing Rainbows Exploration of development of art as a therapy and strong women involved

£60 £60 33p per mile No Yes Mrs Alice May Tomkins, CHRISTCHURCH BH23 8JX Tel: 07714 451971 Email: [email protected]

Claude Monet & The Story of Impressionism An explaining the way in which Impressionism evolved through the example of Monet's life & work



Edgar Degas; A cool but curious eye Rupert explains the contradictions and surprises that characterise Degas's art


Yes Mr Rupert Beswarick-Asser, ALRESFORD SO24 9PE Tel: 07587 806225

Email: [email protected] For the Love of Stamps - Recovery through Art Art using vintage British Postage Stamps - A Journey from Victorian Mail Art

£45 £60 30p per mile Yes Yes Mr Neil Littleales, OKEHAMPTON EX20 3DS Tel: 07722 321838 Email: [email protected]

Handbags - a Historical Journey How the handbag evolved over time to where it is now

£50 £80 milesge 33p per mile Yes Yes Ms Sarah Delves, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 2NH Tel: 01725 510456 Email:

Lucite -Technology & Design A Look at history of Lucite and its place in design


Origins of impressionism Impressionism represented a seismic revolution in art-but why did it happen



Powder Compacts & Powder Pots - Brief History The history of make up and the popularity of the compact


Seven Years in the rare book trade Meet the characters and discover some of the treasures in a rare book dealer's work

£60 £60 +M 33p per mile No Yes Mr Matthew Wingett, Southsea PO5 2RA Tel: 07985 053777 Email: [email protected]

Southampton through the eyes of Artists Southampton is explored using rarely seen paintings

£50 £55 35p per mile No Yes Mr Jake Simpkin, SOUTHAMPTON SO15 7QH Tel: 07771 534028 Email: [email protected]

The Pre-Raphaelites Rupert shows how its followers challenged the constraining standards of Victorian art world



British Isles Talk WI

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German Occupation of Guernsey during World War 2 Lead up the the invasion, life for locals during the Nazi occupation and eventual liberation

£45 £50 None No No Mr John Richards, SOUTHAMPTON SO52 9HL Tel: 02380 732888 Email: [email protected]

Life as a refugee en England from Guernsey during WW2 Recounting what life was like as refugees from Guernsey, experiences from speakers mother/brother


Seven Miles From Any Town What was it like to live in the village of Imber, why were the inhabitants unable to return?

£55 35p per mile, return mileage

No Yes Mr Gordon Lewis, SOUTHAMPTON SO40 3LU Tel: 02380 868777 Email: [email protected]

The Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard - Background, History, etc The Beefeaters, formation of the Guard, State Ceremonial Duties, Ranks and Structure

£35 By arrangement Not Stated

Yes Mr Alan Saunders, FAREHAM PO14 2HJ Tel: 01329 665057 Email: [email protected]

Crafts Talk WI

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A Passion for Pearls Deepening the knowledge of Pearls, their shapes & colours, myths & legends, new stories told.

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Not Stated Mrs Frances Carlaw, Prangey Tel: 0033 (0) 385 52 58 86 Email: [email protected]

And so on and sew on - craft outings All handicraft items - outings in craft

£35 £35 WI Rate Yes No Mrs Annette Williams, VERWOOD BH31 6BL Tel: 01202 825165 Email: [email protected]

Anyone can paint a Tiger, trust me! How to draw a tiger's face accurately in less than an hour, equipment provided, great fun

£70 £70 Yes No Mrs Heather Wylde, ANDOVER SP10 4EL Tel: 07780 994953 Email: [email protected]

Anyone can Paint a Wild Animal Usually asked for by clubs which have already had the very popular tiger art workshop

£70 £70 Yes No Mrs Heather Wylde, ANDOVER SP10 4EL Tel: 07780 994953 Email: [email protected]

Art Deco in Buckles and Beads Art Deco in Buckles and Beads. Restoration & remaking of vintage jewellery with period glass beads.



Basic introductions to acrylics Video based demo of a bright acrylic paining with clear examination of technique

£60 33p per mile No Yes Mrs Alice May Tomkins, CHRISTCHURCH BH23 8JX Tel: 07714 451971 Email: [email protected]

Beadwork on Fabric Alternative ways to use beading to embellish cushions, bags or anything, lots of laughs

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No Mrs Eliza McClelland, LONDON W12 8EE Tel: 02087 434351 Email: [email protected]

Candle Making Demonstration A non-participation demonstration of making a container candle - kits available for sale

£20 £20 33p per mile Yes Not Stated Mr Brian Graham, ALDERSHOT GU11 3BL Tel: 01252 312386 Email: [email protected]

Christmas and celebration crafts Items suitable to decorate for gifts (continually updated)


Crafts in miniature Many crafted items made very smal


Crafts of the Inland Waterways History of crafts associated with the canals, boats & boaters

£35 £35 35p per mile No No Mrs Susan Waldron, Salisbury SP3 4LG Tel: 01722 790316 Email: [email protected]

Crafty Floral Connection Patchwork applique knitting, crochet, embroidery all with a floral theme


Felt Making - A Journey of Discovery Making felt using wool fibres, including wet, needle and Nuno felting. Also 3D objects.

£60 £65 30p per mile Yes No Mrs Alison Hemmings, PORTSMOUTH PO6 2NG Tel: 02392 378642 Email: [email protected]

Hats Off To Millinery The History & making of Couture Millinery

£60 WI rate No No Ms Sophie Fryer, CAMBERLEY GU15 1QJ Tel: 07922 054067 Email: [email protected]

History of knitting 1800-1945 Knitting by hand during these dates with examples


Yes Mrs Joyce Meader, EASTLEIGH SO53 2FY Tel: 02380 265625 Email: [email protected]

History of Knitting 1950-Today Knitting by hand during these dates with examples



History of the English Canals and art associate with them

£40 £40 20p per mile Yes Yes Mrs Terri Robinson, FAREHAM PO16 7EG

History including the people and art associated with the canals, demonstration of canal art

Tel: 01329 288271 Email: [email protected]

Holiday Inspirations Craft items inspired by holidays or brochures


How to create needle felted hoglets A demonstration and felt along to create a needle felted hoglets

£25 30p per mile Yes Yes Mrs Alison Hemmings, PORTSMOUTH PO6 2NG Tel: 02392 378642 Email: [email protected]

How to needle felt a goldfish A demonstration and felt along to create a goldfish

£25 30p per mile Yes Yes Mrs Alison Hemmings, PORTSMOUTH PO6 2NG Tel: 02392 378642 Email: [email protected]

I Sew Therefore I Am How I have always sewn & how it benefits my mental health & the people I teach

£45 £60 WI rate No No Ms Maggie Forbes, TIDWORTH SP9 7XY Tel: 07849 320959 Email: [email protected]

'In Stitches' Machine Embroidery Textile Artist Linda's slide show, talk and machine embroidery demonstration will charm an audience of any age

£50 £50 +M 40p Not Stated

Not Stated Miss Linda Miller, EASTLEIGH SO50 9BG Tel: 07816 270177 Email: [email protected]

Jewellery Making Demonstration of jewellery making, members can

£35 £35 35p per mile Yes No Mrs Susan Waldron, Salisbury SP3 4LG Tel: 01722 790316

take part - (Cost of materials Â£2 each) Email: [email protected] Knitted Comforts for the Soldiers 1850 to Present Day Knitting by hand during these dates with examples



Lino cutting - a skill learnt during lockdown Process to create a unique gift, Christmas wrapper paper, cards and notelets

£60 £60 30p per mile Yes Yes Mrs Alison Hemmings, PORTSMOUTH PO6 2NG Tel: 02392 378642 Email: [email protected]

Making Beeswax Candles - Practical The opportunity to make 4 beeswax candles. Materials extra

£20 £20 33p per mile Yes Not Stated Mr Brian Graham, ALDERSHOT GU11 3BL Tel: 01252 312386 Email: [email protected]

Paining pictures with wool fibres Best fibres to use for different stages of making pictures of animals, birds and people


Yes Mrs Alison Hemmings, PORTSMOUTH PO6 2NG Tel: 02392 378642 Email: [email protected]

Pearls of wisdom Pearls: Fakes or real, what Pearls will suit you, Pearl jewellry design



Silver Clay Jewellery Demonstration 45 minute demonstration on how to make a piece of jewellery from silver clay

£45 Yes Not Stated Mrs Hilary Bowen, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 2EL Tel: 01725 512230 Email: [email protected]

Stick Making Materials & tools used in making walking sticks. Variety of designs. Display of tools & materials

£45 WI rate Yes No Mr Alan Frampton, SOUTHAMPTON SO45 4PJ Tel: 07943 155618 Email: [email protected]

The Making of Hand Woven Bags from the Philippines Harvesting of plants. Processing of raw materials, the dyeing process, weaving & finishing of bags

£70 £80 Included in the fees Not Stated

Yes Mrs Analiza Jones, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON CV37 6SN Tel: 01789 565075 Email: [email protected]

The Origins of Pearls A talk about the history & science of the world's most secretive & only living gemstone the Pearl.



The therapeutic art of knitting Knitting through life's ups & downs.How to produce unique blankets working in a group or alone.

£35 £35 +M 30p per mile Yes No Mrs Elizabeth Caush, PORTSMOUTH PO6 2EB Tel: 07864 472423 Email: [email protected]

The Wessex Influence - quilts embroidery etc Inspired by scenery, people connected with Wessex


To Bead or not to Bead - Beadwork and the Theatre Glamorous beadwork on canvas from an actor on


Not Stated Mrs Eliza McClelland, LONDON W12 8EE Tel: 02087 434351 Email: [email protected]

tour, woven in with theatre stories

Europe Talk WI

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Walking the Camino de Santiago Journey across Spain - where the facing of self is often the toughest & most beautiful

£75 Not Stated

Yes Mrs Tess Burrows, HASLEMERE GU27 1QN Tel: 01428 724060 Email: [email protected]

Floral Art and Horticulture Talk WI

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Bespoke gardening topics/ various demonstrations Propagation technique, pruning, alpine gardens, dahlias etc

£65 £75 WI Rate Yes No Mr Malcolm Calvert, EASTLEIGH SO50 4NA Tel: 07941 702267 Email: [email protected]

British Alstroemeria and the UK Cut Flower Industry The talk is about the history of the nursery & how the British Alstroemeria are grown & maintained

£60 £100 negotiable Yes Yes Mr Ben Cross, Nr Arundel BN18 0AX Tel: 01243 552247 Email: [email protected]

Cottage Gardening Discovering the essence of the cottage garden and radical ways to make and plant it

£70 £70 +M 40p per mile No Yes Mr David Standing, LISS GU33 7RG Tel: 07779 068431 Email: [email protected]

For the Love of Roses £65 £90 35p per mile Not Yes Gillian Taylor, Upham SO32 1HB

My love affair with roses, including selection, care & training. Where to see & where to buy

Stated Tel: 01489 860659 Email: [email protected]

From Farmers Field to Fruit & Flowers The story of the transformation of a maize field to a garden in the Mayenne (France)


Yes Gillian Taylor, Upham SO32 1HB Tel: 01489 860659 Email: [email protected]

Gilbert White the Gardener How the real layout of Gilbert White's garden was discovered and the unusual plants cultivated.


Lordington Lavender - the Trials and Tribulations An amusing informative talk on growing lavender, its production, environment, conservation

£55 £55 40p per mile Yes Yes Mr Andrew Elms, CHICHESTER PO18 9DX Tel: 07885 5122022 Email: [email protected]

Old Fashioned Flowers A detailed look at some of the more unusual and rare flowers of the past


Orchids, Wild & Beautiful A talk about wild British orchids and their cultivated counterparts.


Yes Mr Peter Ashburn, SOUTHAMPTON SO31 8GS Tel: 02380 404068 Email: [email protected]

Seasonable Gardening Spring, summer, autumn, winter. Depending on

£65 £75 WI Rate Yes No Mr Malcolm Calvert, EASTLEIGH SO50 4NA Tel: 07941 702267

the time of the year Email: [email protected]

Food and Nutrition Talk WI

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A year in the life of a Beehive All things Bees


No Fred Swift, DEVIZES SN10 1ET Tel: 07974 108625 Email: [email protected]

Bespoke Cookery Demonstration Season dependent, demonstration tailored to your needs, all ingredients and samples provided

£65 £65 + M 33p per mile Yes No Ms Debbie Towlson, Fareham PO14 4ND Tel: 07905 132849 Email: [email protected]

Canape demonstration Demonstration to teach how to make 2 tasty canapes, ingredients, recipes, samples provided


Chocolate Salami & Petit Fours - Interactive elements Demonstration to make and string a traditional Italian Chocolate Salami and Petit Fours


Macaron Demonstration Demonstration on art of making beautiful French macarons, ingredients & samples supplied


General Talk WI

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A Conspiracy history of the world Uncovering famous conspiracy theories, from JFK and Diana to Moon landings and other intrigues

£70 £70 None - by Zoom Not Stated

Not Stated Mr Andy Thomas, FOREST ROW RH18 5BN Tel: 01342 826243 Email: [email protected]

A Diplomatic Life From the sums of Dhaka to meeting the Queen, a peep into eventful life of British Diplomatic Spouse


Yes Mrs Penny Legg, WATERLOOVILLE PO7 7FA Tel: 07526 690226 Email: [email protected]

Across America with a Wheelchair Took my disabled client to USA. Very funny

£70 £70 40p per mile No No Mrs Ann Chance OBE, HORSHAM RH12 5AP Tel: 01403 251077 Email: [email protected]

Alcoholics Anonymous - My Name Is What is AA, what happens at meetings? Everything you wanted to know but were too polite to ask !

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Not Stated Chrissie Bye, ROMSEY SO51 6FL Tel: 07710 374186 Email: [email protected]

All things British Barmy eccentrics, inspiring heroes and our addiction to tea

£75 WI rate No No Mrs Susan Howe, PETERSFIELD GU31 5DJ Tel: 01730 821600 Email: [email protected]

Amusing anecdotes about animals in history From Wellingtonâ€™s Horse to Oscar Wilde â€˜s

£75 WI rate Not Stated

Not Stated Mrs Susan Howe, PETERSFIELD GU31 5DJ Tel: 01730 821600

Lobster. Email: [email protected] And Now the Good News The media is full of bad news, so Richard gives a whirlwind fun tour around the positive things

£30 £30 No No No Mrs Richard Murphy, WINCHESTER SO22 5QE Tel: 07887 562181 Email: [email protected]

Astrology- Does it Work And If So How? Explanation of difference between newspaper astrology and the genuine article

£50 £50 33p per mile No No Mr Graham Birchmore, Middle Wallop SO20 8JR Tel: 07851 623418 Email: [email protected]

Beatrix Potter - dispelling the myths and misconceptions The history of Beatrix Potter, her family, her life outside the writing of the books

£50 £60 33p per mile No Yes Mr David Stocks, RINGWOOD BH24 2JN Tel: 01425 472707 Email: [email protected]

Canine Partners - Amazing Dogs Transforming Lives How trained assistance dogs can transform the lives of people with disabilities

£50 £50 Mileage x pump price divided by 43* (car mpg)

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Yes Mr Nigel Knott, ANDOVER SP10 3AF Tel: 01264 364322 Email: [email protected]

Chasing Rainbows Exploration of development of art as a therapy and strong women involved


Climate Change - A Beginners Guide Lively & interactive talk on what may be the biggest challenge of the 21st Century

£30 £30 No Not Stated

Yes Mrs Richard Murphy, WINCHESTER SO22 5QE Tel: 07887 562181 Email: [email protected]

Confidence, Compliments and Colour

£100 £100 Travel 45p per mile outside 10 mile radius of Farnham

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Yes Ms Kerrie Ellis, FARNHAM GU10 4DB Tel: 01252 790425 Email: [email protected]

Deaf Awareness and Introduction to BSL Growing up With a Deaf Sister (Deaf Awareness)

£50 £60 WI Rate No Yes Ms Dinah (Di) Castle, SWANAGE BH19 2AD Tel: 01929 425030 Email: [email protected]

DNA - A springboard to your Ancestry Explore power of DNA, unlocking long-lost relatives and histories of families

£45 £60 30p per mile No Yes Mr Neil Littleales, OKEHAMPTON EX20 3DS Tel: 07722 321838 Email: [email protected]

Dogs for good Dogs for good train assistance dogs who give practical help to adults & children with disabilities.

£35 £35 Not Stated

Yes Miss Rosie Blanning, Bristol BS4 1DQ Tel: 01172 033213 Email: [email protected]

Dream Interpretation A look at how dreams have shaped the world to the present day. How dreams can can help you in life


Dyslexia - what is is and how to help How Dyslexia is classed and how parents and grandparents can help

£50 £60 WI Rate No Yes Ms Dinah (Di) Castle, SWANAGE BH19 2AD Tel: 01929 425030 Email: [email protected]

English Traditions and Customs English traditions and customs from around the British Isles, including hobby horses

£45 WI rate Yes Yes Mr Alan Frampton, SOUTHAMPTON SO45 4PJ Tel: 07943 155618 Email: [email protected]

Fabulous at 40,50,60 and Beyond - how to choose clothes that flatter


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Finding your Signature Style


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From the roots up Getting started with family history, methods of evidence gathering, building a family tree


Yes Mr Neil Littleales, OKEHAMPTON EX20 3DS Tel: 07722 321838 Email: [email protected]

Funeral Myths: Whats True and What's not Looks at common funeral myths - legalities, costs cremation practices, how true are they?

£50 £75 45p per mile No No Ms Chelsea Duke, WINCHESTER SO23 7AQ Tel: 07768 623217 Email: [email protected]

Get on Top of Your Paperwork Once and For All £50 £50 Standard WI Rate Yes Yes Mrs Sue Spencer, WINCHESTER SO23 0JJ

Advice from Home Organiser on how to organise paperwork & create system to stay on top of it


Get the life you wish for Life journey as an immigrant, redefining my beliefs and values

£75 £100 0.33p a mile Not Stated

Yes Ms Vafa Taleban, BASINGSTOKE RG24 8SB Tel: 07867 555564 Email: [email protected]

Graphology- Your Character in Your Writing A look at all aspects of handwriting explaining how character traits are identified


Help for Heroes-What we do & why we are still needed A background to the charity, and the services provided to Serving personnel and Veterans

nil Yes Yes John Carpenter, Tidworth Tel: 07583 860 312 Email: [email protected]

History of Broadcasting on the Radio Radio memories from before the war up to the 1960's. With humour, songs & nostalgic memories

£50 £50 WI Rate Yes Not Stated Mr John Pitman, EASTLEIGH SO50 4RS Tel: 02380 614655 Email: [email protected]

Home-Start Hampshire - Supporting families throughout Hampshire Home-Start and its work in Hampshire.Explains challenges faced by families and how they are helped

£0 £0 No No Christine Chapman, FARNBOROUGH GU14 7JU Tel: 01252 398530 Email: [email protected]

Hospice Life An introduction to Naomi House & Jacks Place Hospices

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Not Stated Lucy Gray, WINCHESTER SO21 3JE Tel: 01962 760060 Email: [email protected]

How to ride a cow And other amusing tales of rural policing in Hampshire


Not Stated Mr Neil Littleales, OKEHAMPTON EX20 3DS Tel: 07722 321838 Email: [email protected]

Icelandic Adventure Amusing and exciting


Indiscreet revelations of a tour guide Dealing with difficult clients and avoiding being eaten by a tiger


Introducing Dementia Carers Count (DCC) A talk about DCC and how we can help and support members who are caring for someone with dementia

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Not Stated Yael Shotts, LONDON SE1 4YR Tel: 0203 096 7894 Email: [email protected]

It's a balloon world after all A colourful & fun talk on the subject of balloon twisting & balloon decoration

£70 £90 Included in Fee Yes No Robert Driscoll, PORTSMOUTH PO6 1PL Tel: 07763 464628 Email: [email protected]

It's a Dogs Life, The Pro-Plan Protection Team £50 £50 Mileage x pump Not Yes Mr Nigel Knott, ANDOVER SP10 3AF

the formation of a team covering the work of dogs that keep the public safe

price divided by 43* (car mpg)


'It's Not What You Say' Discover how body language speaks louder than words when we communicate with each other

£65 £65 Standard WI Rate Yes No Mr Alan Jones, SOUTHAMPTON SO40 7BA Tel: 02380 293611 Email: [email protected]

It's your funeral: why you should talk about it Considers who funerals are for, what option are available, why it's best to think about in advance


Keep your hair on Smuggling, politics, religion & fashion combine in secretive & lucrative world trade of human hair


Knowing Two Eccentrics John Betjeman and James Herriot's Partner 'Siegfried'


Life as a Diplomatic Wife in Denmark

£60 30p per mile Not Stated

Not Stated Mrs Diana Goetz, SALISBURY SP1 1JQ Tel: 01722 329675 Email: [email protected]

Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and the Work of the Unseen Charity

£25 £30 free up to 20 miles (Round Trip), then WI Mileage Rate

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Yes Ms Helen Matthews, HOOK RG27 8TR Tel: 07786 171119

When researching my novel, I researched modern slavery with help from the charity Unseen

Email: [email protected]

Mountain Adventures of a Lady and a Penguin It's fun to travel with a mascot on hair raising journeys and there's a lot to learn from penguins

£75 Not Stated


My experiences as a Children's Entertainer Light hearted and humorous talk about entertaining children, audience participation required


Not Stated Mrs Ollie Butler, WATERLOOVILLE PO8 0QU Tel: 02392 366508 Email: [email protected]

My life of music, travel & adventure in the Royal Marines The audition process & training at the Royal Marines School of Music, life on shore & at sea


Not Stated Mr Simon Morgan, SOUTHAMPTON SO40 3HH Tel: 02380 866793 Email: [email protected]

Nineteen Years at the Chalkface - OFSTED Inspector's Life Origins of school inspection: history of Ofsted: my own experiences


Yes Dr Frances Hurd, CHICHESTER PO19 8SA Tel: 07590 983625 Email: [email protected]

Once a Wren Always a Wren Humerous talk about life in the WRNS



Our Usual British Customs and Celebrations £70 £80 WI Rate No Yes Mrs Madeleine Salvetti, SOUTHSEA PO4 9YA

A journey through a year influenced by religion, traditions and villages


Overflowing Bookcases & Wardrobe Bursting. I Can Help A practical guide to decluttering your wardrobe or bookcase with step by step tips to try at home

£50 £50 Standard WI Rate Yes Yes Mrs Sue Spencer, WINCHESTER SO23 0JJ Tel: 07740 782575 Email: [email protected]

Petticoat Pilot - Humorous and true How I gained my license to fly at 56 years young from Biggin Hill


RNLI - Ordinary people doing extra ordinary things Several presentations. The role and function of the RNLI, history, stories and songs

WI Rate Not Stated

Yes Ms Caroline Tilley, EMSWORTH PO10 7NL Tel: 01243 699451 Email: [email protected]

Running Fawlty Towers and Cooking for the rich and famous Inside stories confirm the rich really do live in another world


Saddle Sore in Montana My cattle driving days in USA. From age 64-70


Shopping in the High Street 1940's and 1950's How our shops & shopping has changed since the 1940's 1950's

£50 £50 WI Rate No No Mr John Pitman, EASTLEIGH SO50 4RS Tel: 02380 614655 Email: [email protected]

So Far So Good - Interesting and humourous Playing cello at Buckingham Palace. Medic in the Gulf War. Teaching a dog to use washing machine.

£55 £55 None No No Mr Malcolm Wells, Middleton on Sea PO22 6NB Tel: 07800 809618 Email: [email protected]

So What Changed for You Covid didn't change my life, but made me look at my chosen path & what my future would hold

£45 £60 WI rate No No Ms Maggie Forbes, TIDWORTH SP9 7XY Tel: 07849 320959 Email: [email protected]

Stress, Emotion and a Creative Solution to Worry Examine the origin of worry, why is stress a growing issue? Consider a self care solution.


Yes Mrs Alice May Tomkins, CHRISTCHURCH BH23 8JX Tel: 07714 451971 Email: [email protected]

Surviving the House that Sat Down Hear the true story of the house that sat down, a tale of triumph over tragedy


Yes Mrs Alice May Tomkins, CHRISTCHURCH BH23 8JX Tel: 07714 451971 Email: [email protected]

Sustainability in Fashion How fashion impacts on the environment and how we can help?

£50 £80 milesge 33p per mile Yes No Ms Sarah Delves, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 2NH Tel: 01725 510456 Email:

Sustainability:the 300 year emergence of the concept Exploring this emergence: the past, the present, the future. What business changes are needed now?

£80 £80 0.45p per mile Not Stated

Yes Ms Alexandra Gillies, SOUTHAMPTON SO40 4AJ Tel: 07549 218477 Email: [email protected]

Tales of a Roving Reporter Twenty years of weird wonderful and crazy stories from nudists to royalty etc. as BBC Reporter


The Bootleg Years Experiences of over 40 years as an operational customs officer.

£50 £50 Mileage x pump price divided by 43* (car mpg)

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Yes Mr Nigel Knott, ANDOVER SP10 3AF Tel: 01264 364322 Email: [email protected]

The Crop Circle Mysteries Investigating this extraordinary, controversial and beautiful enigma, with stunning images.



The D Day Overlord Embroidery The build up to D Day what to show in the 34 panels of embroidery

£70 £80 WI Rate No Yes Mrs Madeleine Salvetti, SOUTHSEA PO4 9YA Tel: 02392 733355 Email: [email protected]

The Good, The Bad, and Downright Funny My 30 years as a Hampshire Police Officer, using


Not Stated Mrs Jackie Dimmock, BASINGSTOKE RG24 8SR Tel: 01256 844264

mini quilts to depict the humorous stories Email: [email protected] The Highs & Lows of Being a Blue Badge Guide


Not Stated Mrs Diana Goetz, SALISBURY SP1 1JQ Tel: 01722 329675 Email: [email protected]

The History of Funeral Directing, & the day in the Life of a Funeral Director The History of Funeral Directing, & the day in the Life of a Funeral Director

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Yes Mr Andrew Cutmore, FAREHAM PO16 7XU Tel: 01329 231012 Email: [email protected]

The Life & Times of Thomas Hardy


Yes Mrs Diana Goetz, SALISBURY SP1 1JQ Tel: 01722 329675 Email: [email protected]

The Life and Loves of a Taxi Driver Poet An entertaining performance of original and comic poetry

£75 £75 Free within 40 miles -33ppm thereafter

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Not Stated Mr James Haddow, SOUTHBOURNE BH6 5BG Tel: 07815 819854 Email: [email protected]

The Life Changing Magic of Tidying- KonMari Decluttering Introduction to author Marie Kondo and her KonMari method of decluttering and organising homes

£50 £50 Standard WI Rate Yes Yes Mrs Sue Spencer, WINCHESTER SO23 0JJ Tel: 07740 782575 Email: [email protected]

The Mafia and I conquered Mount Etna

£70 £70 40p per mile No No Mrs Ann Chance OBE, HORSHAM RH12 5AP

A true story as the title say it all Tel: 01403 251077 Email: [email protected]

The Origins Behind our Everyday Expressions Taken from history, sport, theatre, famous people, occasions & the Navy!


Yes Mrs Madeleine Salvetti, SOUTHSEA PO4 9YA Tel: 02392 733355 Email: [email protected]

The safety of shipping and the well-being of seafarers The safety of shipping and the well-being of seafarers

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Not Stated Ms Carol Marlow, LONDON EC3N 4DH Tel: 0207 4816900 Email: [email protected]

Unexplained mysteries and cover ups Exploring enduring puzzles, from UFOs and ancient times to Loch Ness Monsters, ghosts and beyond.



Uver fings wot I'ave dun As title suggests, I was born in Balham but my speaking has changed


What Happens after Death

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Yes Mr Andrew Cutmore, FAREHAM PO16 7XU Tel: 01329 231012 Email: [email protected]

Who the Hell is Arthur Investigative approach to genealogy, a personal

£45 £60 30p per mile No Yes Mr Neil Littleales, OKEHAMPTON EX20 3DS Tel: 07722 321838

account of the search for my father's parentage. Email: [email protected] Why Words Matter - A Disability Perspective Why terminology surrounding disability is so important, help disabled people to be treated equally

£50 £90 45p per mile over 20 miles

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Not Stated Ms Esi Hardy, TADLEY RG26 5QQ Tel: 07825 815720 Email: [email protected]

Hampshire Talk WI

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A Different Type of Volunteering HANTSAR, an all volunteer charity on call 24/7, to assist the police to look for missing people

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Not Stated Mr Trevor Vidler, SOUTHAMPTON SO31 4TS Tel: 07889 512308 Email: [email protected]

An Armchair Walk around Medieval Southampton Old town has some of best preserved medieval walls, explore Southampton's rich medieval heritage


Conan Doyle & the Mysterious World of Light Find out why Conan Doyle came to believe in ghosts in year he created Sherlock Holmes

£60 £60 +M 33p per mile Not Stated

Yes Mr Matthew Wingett, Southsea PO5 2RA Tel: 07985 053777 Email: [email protected]

Hampshire Folklore A look at some of Hampshire's customs and traditions, learn about the Mummers, etc.

£65 £100 33p per mile No Yes Mrs Penny Legg, WATERLOOVILLE PO7 7FA Tel: 07526 690226 Email: [email protected]

Hampshire History Continued - a Further 10 Items The county has a long & fascinating history. A supplement to the 2016 version


Yes Mr Tony Cross, ALTON GU34 2AA Tel: 01420 85906 Email: [email protected]

People on Plinths Stories behind 10 noteworthy statues in Hampshire from the Great & Good to ordinary working person

£45 £45 No Yes Mr Tony Cross, ALTON GU34 2AA Tel: 01420 85906 Email: [email protected]

Portsmouth - A literary and pictorial tour See Portsmouth as Dickens, H G Wells, Kiplin, Conan Doyle, Jane Austen and others saw it



Southampton and the Liners Southampton's development from 1830s to 1960s was dictated by Liners.

£35 £35 WI Rate No Yes Mr Jack Wilson, SOUTHAMPTON SO19 9DQ Tel: 02380 420611 Email: [email protected]

Southampton Passenger Ships and Docks Explores the growth of Southampton Docks and nostalgic look at famous liners


The History of 'Whale Island' (HMS Excellent) 2 hour tour

£0 £0 N/A Not Stated

Not Stated Mr Brian Witts Lt Cdr MBE, EMSWORTH PO10 8PZ Tel: 01243 371497 Email:

The Impact of WW2 on a Small Community in Hampshire Life in Alton 1939-45. A lasting tribute to those who gave their lives for King & country



To the end of their days Hampshire is the last resting place of many famous people who have played a part in shaping our past



Village Life in 1940s and 1950s Village life seen through mu eyes as a child, living on a large estate in Hampshire.


Winchester Talking Newspaper - A Lifeline to the Visually Impaired Speaker is the Chairman of WTN - how WTN is run and hos it helps the sight impaired


Health and Fitness Talk WI

Fee Group Fee


Speaker

Action on Hearing Loss Raising awareness of hearing loss and what support/help there is in and around Hampshire

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Not Stated Ms Kim Harbut, SOUTHAMPTON SO16 7DP Tel: Email: [email protected]

Bollywood dance £50 Â£20 over 20 miles Yes Not Stated Hannah Murphy, FAREHAM PO14 3LX

Talk about history of dance style and a workshop for participation with Q & A at the end

distance from postcode


CBD Information I will explain a little of how CBD works, why and who could or should take it.


Yes Ms Gillian Carter, FAREHAM PO15 5JE Tel: 07917 413762 Email: [email protected]

Chi Kung for Health and Wellbeing Short talk on the history of Chi Kung followed by group participation


Falls & Prevention Learn about risk factors & prevention, and or beneficial strength & balance excercises

£45 £45 Yes No Ms Annabel Brash, FARNBOROUGH GU14 6AU Tel: 01252 375030 Email: [email protected]

Gift of Sight - Beating Blindness Established to fund world-class research into the prevention and treatment of blindness.

£0 Not Stated

Not Stated Ms Ailsa Walter, SOUTHAMPTON SO17 1BJ Tel: 02380 599073 Email: [email protected]

Globe Fit-World Dance Dance workshops combined with foreign language tutorials and insight in to countries cultures

£50 Â£20 over 20 miles distance from postcode

Yes Not Stated Hannah Murphy, FAREHAM PO14 3LX Tel: 07796 936041 Email: [email protected]

Homeopathy-medicine for the 21st Century

£50 £70 WI Rate No Yes Mr Richard Cook, CHICHESTER PO18 8PG

Principles & practical application of homeopathy. How acute & chronic diseases are cured


Hula Hooping

£75 £100 WI Rate Yes Not Stated Mrs Belinda Langford-Butler, Waltham Chase SO32 2RY Tel: 01489 895125 Email: [email protected]

Hula Hooping for fun and fitness Hula Hoop dance performance and introduction talk, group participation encouraged

£50 Â£20 over 20 miles distance from postcode

Yes Not Stated Hannah Murphy, FAREHAM PO14 3LX Tel: 07796 936041 Email: [email protected]

Interactive Dance/Fitness Session Bollywood, ballroom & Latin, burlesque, a song from your favourite musical or hula hooping

£45 £45 Yes Not Stated Ms Annabel Brash, FARNBOROUGH GU14 6AU Tel: 01252 375030 Email: [email protected]

It Not How Hard You Can Hit Equating my sporting journey, from grassroots to the paralympics, to my life's journey.

£40 35p per mile No Yes Mr Peter Hull, SOUTHAMPTON SO17 2HQ Tel: 07828 783550 Email: [email protected]

ladies Pamper


Learn to Ballroom Dance

£75 £100 WI Rate Yes Not Stated Mrs Belinda Langford-Butler, Waltham Chase SO32 2RY


Lets talk about boobs! Importance of check yourself and signs to look for and how the charity can help if affected.

Not Stated

Not Stated Matt Jameson, PO14 4RT Tel: 01329 559296 Email: [email protected]

look good feel great with Pazzazz Beauty and Fitness


'Look in to my eyes' History, mystery and use of modern clinical hypnosis. What creates fears, habits, how to change


Make up Demonstration or lesson


Massage & Meditation A relaxing session to include a shoulder & hand massage and an introduction to meditation

£45 £45 Yes No Ms Annabel Brash, FARNBOROUGH GU14 6AU Tel: 01252 375030 Email: [email protected]

Mental Health How to combat anxiety



Mental Health How to instil a resilient attitude in our kids



Pills, Prayers, Potions & Pandemics A tour of the topic with visual aids & information, remembering that laughter is the best medicine

£40 £40 WI rate Yes No Revd Jill Bentall, ANDOVER SP10 4AN Tel: 01264 351998 Email:

Reflexology The art of reflexology, how it works and it's benefits


Yes Ms Gillian Carter, FAREHAM PO15 5JE Tel: 07917 413762 Email: [email protected]

Salsa Line Dancing


Somebody Like You Fantastic journey of discovery around your body. Discover amazing facts about you


Stress, Emotion and a Creative Solution to Worry Examine the origin of worry, why is stress a growing issue? Consider a self care solution


Tai Chi for Health & Wellbeing 20 minutes talk and demonstration of Tai Chi & Chi Kung followed by group participation


Tea Dances


The Empowerment Model Taken from her practice as a hypnotherapist, she explains how we are programmed to be who we are

Mileage after 20 miles away from RG22 5UQ

Not Stated

Yes Ms Kim Searle, BASINGSTOKE RG22 5UQ Tel: 07843 271249 Email: [email protected]

The therapeutic art of knitting Knitting through life's ups & downs. How to produce unique blankets working in a group or alone

£35 £35 +M 30p per mile Yes Not Stated Mrs Elizabeth Caush, PORTSMOUTH PO6 2EB Tel: 07864 472423 Email: [email protected]

Tropic Skincare and Beauty - How this changed my life! Working for an ethical, award winning company

£0 £0 Free within 5 miles and by agreement for longer distances

Yes Yes Mrs Caroline Cane-Richardson, RINGWOOD BH24 1XY Tel: 07917 805780

has given me confidence, friends & independence Email: [email protected] Understanding You, Understanding Me Based around Myers Briggs type indicator MBTI. Exercise in how we regain our energies

Mileage after 20 miles away from RG22 5UQ

Yes Not Stated Ms Kim Searle, BASINGSTOKE RG22 5UQ Tel: 07843 271249 Email: [email protected]

Wessex Cancer Trust Services Wessex Cancer Trust provides in the community to support those affected by cancer

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Not Stated Ms Charlotte Vonsicard, EASTLEIGH SO53 2GG Tel: 02380 672200 Email: [email protected]

Where do Medicines Come From? Overview from folklore to gene therapy by a practitioner

£45 £45 WI rate No Yes Dr Bill Dawson, ALTON GU34 5PP Tel: 07785 370835 Email: [email protected]

Why diets fail and how to ucceed without one Discover crazy diets your grandparents tried and hear how you can lose weight without dieting


Women's Health - All you Ever Wanted to Know but Never Dared Ask Informative and light hearted yet useful talk about bladder, bowel and pelvic floor issues

£75 £75 None No Yes Mrs Ann Henderson, EASTLEIGH SO50 4LH Tel: 07900 661970 Email: [email protected]

Zoom - different types of dance and exercise Various types of dance & exercise. Make up

£50 £50 WI Rate Yes Not Stated Mrs Belinda Langford-Butler, Waltham Chase SO32 2RY

demonstration and more Tel: 01489 895125 Email: [email protected]

History Talk WI

Fee Group Fee


Speaker

100 Million Years of Malaria History Malaria, the most ancient of man's infectious diseases, from prehistory to its banishment from UK


Not Stated Dr Tim Mason, FAREHAM PO14 4DJ Tel: 01329 844426 Email: [email protected]

2020, The Year my Wheelie Bin Went out More Than I Did A light hearted look at the year. Covid-19 the ups & downs. USA election, Brexit and climate change


5 generations of a British Raj family seen through the eyes of their great granddaugter Brings to life generations of ancestors using the catalyst of an inherited recipe book of theirs


Yes Mrs Jenny Mallin, NEWBURY RG20 5ES Tel: 01635 299656 Email: [email protected]

90 Minutes of Entebbe The release of hostages by Israeli Special Forces in Entebbe Uganda

Petrol costs from Southsea

Not Stated

Yes Lt Col Jeremy Prescott, SOUTHSEA PO5 3ES Tel: 07774 804243 Email: [email protected]

A History of Punch and Judy, with Demonstration Looking at Georgian and Victorian society through

£90 £150 Included in fee Yes No Mrs Alix Booth, MARLBOROUGH SN8 3AE Tel: 01672 810352

performing the puppet show, very entertaining Email: [email protected] A Parcel of Gold for Edith Letters home from an Australian goldfields to England 1853-1875 and Australian Pioneer Women

£50 £50 40p per mile No Yes Mr John Owen Smith, BORDON GU35 8AH Tel: 01428 712892 Email: [email protected]

A Rector Reports Illustrated talk on notebooks of Wallis Hay Laverty, Rector 1872-1928


A Welsh Childhood


Yes Miss Ruth Warren, GOSPORT PO12 4LF Tel: 02392 502752 Email: [email protected]

Accident or Assassination Tradition suggests King William II was killed accidentally, evidence suggests something sinister


Yes Yes Mr Gordon Lewis, SOUTHAMPTON SO40 3LU Tel: 02380 868777 Email: [email protected]

All Tanked Up Tales of the Canadian regiments in Headley during WW2


Am I Descendant of John Ruskin? To help solve the mystery of whether I am John Ruskin's Great Great Granddaughter


Yes Jennifer Wineberg, ROMSEY SO51 7SA Tel: 07786 680251 Email: [email protected]

Amusing Anecdotes about Animals in History From Wellingtonâ€™s Horse to Oscar Wilde â€˜s Lobster


Berlin the City that Lived in a Shadow The Berlin Olympics, the war and the aftermath, the airlift, the spy tunnel & the wall

£55 £55 Negotiable Not Stated

Yes Mr Alan Grace, FLEET GU51 3BJ Tel: 01252 657747 Email: [email protected]

Bishops, Sex and Money Medieval bishops had their fingers in many pies and some of them got burnt

£55 £55 WI Rate No No Mr Tony Strafford, ANDOVER SP10 4EG Tel: 01264 351007 Email: [email protected]

Bloody Southampton: Pirates, Pillagers and Pesitlence City has seen its fair share of bloody deeds, which have left their mark for visitors to see today


Yes Mrs Penny Legg, WATERLOOVILLE PO7 7FA Tel: 07526 690226 Email: [email protected]

Blow the man down - The Black Ball Line The first company ever to run Liners - in the age of sail


Body Through the Porthole - Desire, Deceit and Death The disappearance of a young actress aboard ship. The audience act as the jury.

£75 £75 33p per mile No Yes Mr Steve Herra, SOUTHAMPTON SO40 2HR Tel: 02380 814611 Email: [email protected]

Bomber Command The story of Bomber Command in WW2 including the Dambusters Raid


Not Stated


By Celia's Arbour - A Tale of Portsmouth Town Sir Walter Besant's forgotten Victorian novel brought to life once more with historical readings


Christmas - A Festive history The uplifting voyage of the festive season, from ancient celebrations to modern traditions.



Crafts of the Inland Waterways History of crafts associated with the canals, boats & boaters

£35 £35 35p per mile No No Mrs Susan Waldron, Salisbury SP3 4LG Tel: 01722 790316 Email: [email protected]

Cunard History and Glamorous Stars Cunard ships from 1840 until today and the stars who sailed aboard them


Edward Jenner & the Smallpox Virus Vaccine development to disease elimination in 200 years

£50 £50 40p per mile No Yes Dr Tim Mason, FAREHAM PO14 4DJ Tel: 01329 844426 Email: [email protected]

Escaping the Blitz £65 £100 33p per mile Not Yes Mrs Penny Legg, WATERLOOVILLE PO7 7FA

Marking the 80th anniversary of WW2 evacuation, a look at myths and mayhem of escaping blitz


Face to Face Riveting story of Janet's Uncle born in 19th C, finally laid to rest in 21st C making global news

£75 £75 None No No Janet Shell, WALTON-ON-THAMES KT12 4PW Tel: 07730 409648 Email: [email protected]

For Valour-The Victoria Cross Story The story behind the highest award for gallantry and stories of some of the medal recipients


Not Stated


From Romans to Normans: Birth of the English Parish Church Explores the purpose, origins and appearances of churches from 500-1150AD



From the New Forest to Salt Lake City in 1853 By ship, riverboat and wagon train - Mormon family from New forest travelled to Salt Lake City


Yes Mrs Gill Southwell, FAREHAM PO14 2QB Tel: 01329 510284 Email: [email protected]

Good Stuff - Papermaking Particular emphasis on its place in the local history of Headley Parish


Granny, China and the WI

£50 £50 WI Rate No Yes Mrs Liz Barron OBE, Southampton SO40 9AA

Granny was born and lived in China until she was 47. Her speech to her WI about her life in China


Hampshire History Continued - a Further 10 Items The county has a long and fascinating history. A supplement to the 2016 version



Handbags- a Historical Journey How the handbag evolved over time to where it is now


Hindhead is Safe! How National Trust obtained Hindhead Common in 1906


History Minus the Boring Bits Charles II popping out of his coffin, a Queen stuck in the Coronation chair


History of Knitting 1800 - 1945 Knitting by hand during these dates with examples


Not Stated Mrs Joyce Meader, EASTLEIGH SO53 2FY Tel: 02380 265625 Email: [email protected]

History of Knitting 1950 - today Knitting by hand during these dates with examples


Yes Mrs Joyce Meader, EASTLEIGH SO53 2FY Tel: 02380 265625

Email: [email protected] How Do You Take Yours? Set at a tea party, early 1950's, celebrating end of tea rationing. The history of tea and etiquette

£70 £75 40p per mile Yes Not Stated Ms Jane Glennie, SOUTHAMPTON SO16 6RY Tel: 02380 369616 Email: [email protected]

Iconic Memorials for the fallen Description and context of some iconic war memorials across the world


Not Stated


In Grandpa's Footsteps A tale of 2 journeys from Wales to Shanghai by train in 1913 and 2013, using old and new photos

£50 £50 WI Rate No Yes Mrs Liz Barron OBE, Southampton SO40 9AA Tel: 02380 428183 Email: [email protected]

King Arthur and his Knights Examination of the literature and the myths


Knitted Comforts for the Soldiers 1850 to Present Day Knitting by hand during these dates with examples



Lest we Forget A moving talk looking at the history of Remembrance, through wars, people and landmarks

£65 £100 33p per mile No Not Stated Mrs Penny Legg, WATERLOOVILLE PO7 7FA Tel: 07526 690226 Email: [email protected]

Listen to the Band How a family of village builders became the very first Salvation Army Band



Lives Interrupted: Ten young officers in the great war Lives and wartime experiences of ten men seen together in a 1915 photograph



Louis Pasteur and the Rabies Virus Rabies might be lurking at the end of the garden, We might yet need Pasteur's vaccine!


Lucite -Technology & Design A Look at history of Lucite and its place in design


Military Wives A look at the lives of women behind the uniform from WW1 to the present time


Mistresses and their Influence on History Includes royal, political and celebrity mistresses

£70 £80 WI Rate No Yes Mrs Madeleine Salvetti, SOUTHSEA PO4 9YA Tel: 02392 733355 Email: [email protected]

Monarchy: Why has Britain's survived Traces its foundations to becoming a successful constitutional monarchy


My book: Parents at War Parents who met by chance in 1942 told through 150 love letters, father a RNVR, mother a WAAF

£45 £45 33p per mile ( capped at Â£15.00)

No Yes Mr David Bickerton, WATERLOOVILLE PO8 9PP Tel: 02392 591482 Email: [email protected]

My Book: Parents at War Story of 5 day chase, sinking of Hood and final battle with British Ships. 2021 is 80th Anniverary


No Not Stated Mr David Bickerton, WATERLOOVILLE PO8 9PP Tel: 02392 591482 Email: [email protected]

My life with Mr Punch Becoming a puppeteer. The art of puppetry and life with Punch and Judy

£100 £150 Included in fee Yes Yes Mrs Alix Booth, MARLBOROUGH SN8 3AE Tel: 01672 810352 Email: [email protected]

Now for Nostalgia - The Good Old Days? A look at the changes we have seen over the last 50 years - With or without rose coloured glasses


Obsession, Enterprise & Death: The Price of the Industrial Revolution Britain's industrial revolution through the lives of 3 people , the effect of their lives & others



On the trail of Flora Thompson (beyond Candleford Green) What happened to the author of 'Lark Rise to Candleford' after she left Candleford Green?

£50 £50 40p per mile No No Mr John Owen Smith, BORDON GU35 8AH Tel: 01428 712892 Email: [email protected]

One Monday in November....and beyond Selborne & Headley workhouse riots of 1830 and their aftermath


People on Plinths Stories behind 10 noteworthy statues in Hampshire from the Great & Good to ordinary working person



Powder Compacts & Powder Pots - Brief History The history of make up and the popularity of the compact


Put Your Best Face Forward Travel to 1940's, find our what WVS were doing to help on the home front. WW2 beauty tips


Quakers at War: What do they do & why do they do it? Follows Quaker involvement with medical & social initiatives in war zone from 18th Century



Recollections of John Pounds The true story of the poor Portsmouth cobbler who inspired universal state education in Britain



Robin Hood - the legends and the reality How did these legends start and how were they adapted over the years


Sacrifice & Remembrance How the Commonwealth War Graves Commission remembers the fallen in two world wars


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Salisbury, A Tale of Two Cities The history of the city from its beginning with the history of some of the buildings


Yes Mrs Diana Goetz, SALISBURY SP1 1JQ Tel: 01722 329675 Email: [email protected]

School Days are the Happiest



Second World War Crime We were all supposed to be pulling together so why did the crime rate go up?


Secrets and Lies: adventures in your family history


Yes Dr Frances Hurd, CHICHESTER PO19 8SA

Explore skeletons in the closet uncovered whilst researching my own and clients family history


Sentiments in Silk A study of WW1 silk postcards looking at the sender and recipient

£45 £60 30p per mile Yes Yes Mr Neil Littleales, OKEHAMPTON EX20 3DS Tel: 07722 321838 Email: [email protected]

Sex, Secrets, Scandal and Salacious Gossip of the Royal Court 1660 - 1760 Talk is about the naughty bit of history including royal mistresses, prostitution & sexual diseases


Yes Mrs Sarah Slater, ADDLESTONE KT15 1DT Tel: 07899 794308 Email: [email protected]

Sex, Violence and Alcohol: After Effects of the Great War The men came home from the war, but in some cases brought it home with them



She's gone for a soldier A story of women who disguised themselves as men to join the Army in the 18th & 19th centuries

£75 £75 Nil Not Stated

Yes Mr Dan Allen, Newbury RG14 7QN Tel: 01635 48628 Email: [email protected]

Suffering Suffragettes Go back in time imagine being unable to vote, how far would you go to demand proper representation


Sweeney Todd - Romance, Riches and Retribution £75 £75 33p per mile No Yes Mr Steve Herra, SOUTHAMPTON SO40 2HR

Name of Sweeney Tood's accomplice? What was the significance of revolving chair and more.


Tales from a Brute and Beastly Shire A brief, light-hearted history of Lincolnshire, one of England's largest but lesser known counties

£50 None No No Ms Judy Theobald, SOUTHAMPTON SO31 5DL Tel: 02380 458411 Email: [email protected]

Ten Years in a Victorian Portsmouth Slum How one missionary transformed one of worst slums in Portsmouth, moving & funny true story


The bonfire night capital of the world The Gunpowder Plot and the historical town of Lewes, renowned for its huge Bonfire Night parades



The Devil's Blood The story of England's longest reigning family


The Famous and Infamous of Portsmouth Includes rogues, philanthropists, witches, convicts and duels etc


Yes Mrs Madeleine Salvetti, SOUTHSEA PO4 9YA Tel: 02392 733355 Email: [email protected]

The Forgotten Heroes of My Lai


Not Stated

Yes Lt Col Jeremy Prescott, SOUTHSEA PO5 3ES

US helicopter intervened to stop massacre of My Lai Vietnam, the cover up and recognition of bravery


The Impact of WW2 on a Small Community in Hampshire Life in Alton 1939-45. A lasting tribute to those who gave their lives for King & country



The Ladies of the Tower Loves, lives & deaths of the famous and not so famous, plus story of the Beefeaters


The Life of Nelson About the Life of Nelson


The life of Winston Churchill as seen through his correspondence The course of Winston Churchill's life and career through letter to mother and wife


The Miracle Flower from Flanders to the Tower The story of how the poppy has become the flower of remembrance for the fallen


Not Stated


The P&O story - fun and facts £75 £75 33p per mile No Yes Mr Steve Herra, SOUTHAMPTON SO40 2HR

Story of P&O prior to the Suez Canal opening and how passengers travel from the Med to Red Sea


The Pilgrim Fathers - 1590-1630 With the 400th anniversary, this talk tells the story of the Pilgrim Fathers


The Plague: 2000 BC - 2000 AD Bronze Age archaeology through the mass deaths of medieval times to 20th century germ warfare


The Polio Story From widespread childhood paralysis to near elimination. All in the space of less than a century.


Yes Dr Tim Mason, FAREHAM PO14 4DJ Tel: 01329 844426 Email: [email protected]

The Prince's Murderous Mistress The lover of the Prince of Wales (who became Edward VIII) who shot her husband and subsequent trail


The QE2 Story The QE2 from launch to leaving for Dubai on 11/11/08. Stars I met, Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton


Yes Mr Steve Herra, SOUTHAMPTON SO40 2HR Tel: 02380 814611 Email: [email protected]

The Sex Lives of Kings £55 £55 WI Rate No No Mr Tony Strafford, ANDOVER SP10 4EG

From 1066 to 2021 and beyond!


The sinking of the Laconia Sinking of this ship in WW2 by a U Boat, who rescued the survivors, then bombed by the Americans


Not Stated


The Steve Biko Story How Steve Biko held the torch for freedom in S Africa, his murder, and role of Nelson Mandela


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The story of English freedom Englandâ€™s journey to â€˜freedomâ€™, from Boudicca and the Peasants Revolt to Suffragettes and Orwell.



The Sunlight Girl - Growing up in Port Sunlight Humorous and touch social history of Port Sunlight Village as a 4th Generation family member

£75 £75 None No No Janet Shell, WALTON-ON-THAMES KT12 4PW Tel: 07730 409648 Email: [email protected]

The Tragedy of War-Vietnam A non judgemental oversight of the Vietnam war from all sides


Not Stated


The Trinity House Story £0 £0 No Yes Ms Carol Marlow, LONDON EC3N 4DH

Lighthouses, wreck marking, navigation tools & cadet schemes. From Henry VIII to today.


The VC -Facts and Fancies The origin of the Victoria Cross and some unusual stories surrounding it



The Wall-The Vietnam Veterans Memorial The inspiration behind and the building of this memorial despite many obstacles.


Not Stated


Thin School Today - Life of a Victorian Schoolmaster Great Uncle ran village school and recorded each day in log book with often amusing entries

£75 £75 None No Not Stated Janet Shell, WALTON-ON-THAMES KT12 4PW Tel: 07730 409648 Email: [email protected]

Titanic - A night of ice Tragic circumstances of the loss of Titanic and details of rescue ship Carpathia are included


Titanic's Passengers and Crew


Yes Mr Jack Wilson, SOUTHAMPTON SO19 9DQ Tel: 02380 420611 Email: [email protected]

To the End of their Days


Yes Mr Tony Cross, ALTON GU34 2AA

Hampshire is the last resting place of many famous people who have played a part in shaping our past


Top of the Greasy Pole Funny side of politics, featuring 20th century leaders, plus a few from earlier days


Not Stated Mr Mike Brook, THATCHAM RG18 4JP Tel: 07848 976717 Email: [email protected]

Violetta Szabo GC The life of this SOE agent who was executed in Ravensbuck Concentration Camp in WW2


Not Stated


What the Butler Saw in Victorian Times Life in the Big House in Victorian times with humour


Who was Jane Austen's Best Friend? Meet Martha Lloyd and hear stories, letters and recipes about her life & friendship with Jane Austen


Winchester Prison - Past and Present A walk through the history of the penal system and a dip into Winchester Prison today

£50 £50 40p per mile No Yes Mr Mark Watts, EASTLEIGH SO53 4RN Tel: 07791 220235 Email: [email protected]

Windsor Castle The history of the castle, characters and events


Yes Mrs Diana Goetz, SALISBURY SP1 1JQ Tel: 01722 329675

from 1066 Email: [email protected] Windsor Castle, Monument of tradition and change Join me on a tour of the oldest inhabited castle in the world


Women and the Victorian Army A look at what life was like for women who married soldiers in Queen Victoria's reign.



Women in the Army in the First World War A look at the women who joined the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in order to do their bit during WWI.



Working with the Ghosts of Hampton Court Palace What it is like to wander the galleries late at night, stories & sightings of some of the ghosts


Yes Mrs Sarah Slater, ADDLESTONE KT15 1DT Tel: 07899 794308 Email: [email protected]

Literature and Publishing Talk WI

Fee Group Fee


Speaker

A writers journey & what I learned on the way My journey to publication and how I researched my novels


Not Stated

Yes Ms Helen Matthews, HOOK RG27 8TR Tel: 07786 171119 Email: [email protected]

Beatrix Potter - dispelling the myths and misconceptions The history of Beatrix Potter, her family, her life outside the writing of the books


Bringing Your Words to Book Self-publishing, how and when to do it - and how and when NOT to do it.


Lifting the veil on Lakeland authors: their connections and secrets Talk on several authors connected to the Lake District, details of their links and unusual facts.


My Book: Parents at War Parents who met by chance in 1942 told through 150 love letters, father a RNVR, mother a WAAF


No Yes Mr David Bickerton, WATERLOOVILLE PO8 9PP Tel: 02392 591482 Email: [email protected]

My Writing Life and how I self published How I started writing as a child and began writing poetry. Becoming a Grandma - readings

£50 £60 WI Rate No No Ms Dinah (Di) Castle, SWANAGE BH19 2AD Tel: 01929 425030 Email: [email protected]

Should I wear floral poems Celebrating Society and National/International events over the last 25-30 years

£50 £60 WI Rate Yes Yes Ms Dinah (Di) Castle, SWANAGE BH19 2AD Tel: 01929 425030 Email: [email protected]

Writing Suspense and Psychological Thrillers Authors journey and relative popularity of different genres. What do you need for a page turner


No Yes Ms Helen Matthews, HOOK RG27 8TR Tel: 07786 171119 Email: [email protected]

Writing's Not a Proper Job Author and journalist Penny Legg talks about talks about her life as a writer


Money Matters and Legal Affairs Talk WI

Fee Group Fee


Speaker

A Day in the Life of a Funeral Celebrant How the choice of officiant affects funerals and what a celebrant offers to personalise a service


Are You Legally Prepared? Info about Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Inheritance Tax. Protecting against costs

£0 £0 Not Stated

Not Stated Mrs Ann Orr, WHITCHURCH RG28 7SB Tel: 07879 487217 Email: [email protected]

Exploring Equity Release They can't be a good thing - can they?

Â£50 if travelling, no charge for zoom meetings

Yes Yes Ms Carol McFadden, Fareham Tel: 07983 505516 Email: [email protected]

He Looks After the Finances

Â£50 if travelling, no charge for zoom

Yes Not Stated Ms Carol McFadden, Fareham

How and why this has changed over time and practical ideas to take control over your own finances

meetings Tel: 07983 505516 Email: [email protected]

Investment Management in the Modern World The 5 key rules to investment management, an outlook on the current world economic state

£0 £0 No Charge Not Stated

Yes Mr Martin Clayton, BANBURY OX16 9AE Tel: 01295 275269 Email: [email protected]

Keep your Wealth in your family Why your loved ones may only inherit part of your estate, some could go to people you least expect

£0 £0 nil No Yes Mr Andrew Stock, WESTON-SUPER-MARE BS22 8NG Tel: 01934 425556 Email: [email protected]

Legacy A discussion regarding ways to help your future generations in the world of money & gifting

£0 £0 No Charge Not Stated

Yes Mr Martin Clayton, BANBURY OX16 9AE Tel: 01295 275269 Email: [email protected]

Putting Fun in Finance Making finance more friendly and less frightening

Â£50 if travelling, no charge for zoom meetings

Yes Not Stated Ms Carol McFadden, Fareham Tel: 07983 505516 Email: [email protected]

Music Talk WI

Fee Group Fee


Speaker

A Georgian Musical

£75 £75 None No No Janet Shell, WALTON-ON-THAMES KT12 4PW

Thomas Shell - musician in Georgian Bath, compositions found in music books of Jane Austen


A Light Hearted Look at Opera I am a graduate of RWCMD. I sing opera, show tunes and swing with comical, informative flair.


Not Stated Jennifer Parker-Lummis, GOSPORT PO13 0ES Tel: 01329 313075 Email: [email protected]

Calender of song A song from each month of the year

£100 £100 30p per mile No Yes Mr Keith Harris Anything Goes, Nr Witney OX29 9TL Tel: 07846 230104 Email: [email protected]

Choir Entertainment for 45 Minutes Choir of 13 ladies singing in 3 part harmony. Songs from the shows & well known easy listening music

£75 £75 33p per mile (x 4 cars)

Not Stated

Not Stated Rita Duell Chantrelle Singers, SOUTHAMPTON SO30 4EA Tel: 01489 784823 Email: [email protected]

Interesting Musical Tales Composers and Hymn writers


Learning to play the cello in a communist country Childhood memories from growing up in a Communist country and live cello performance

£120 £120 0 Yes No Miss MIlena Kavrakova, TOWCESTER NN12 8US Tel: 01327 857949 Email: [email protected]

Mishaps of a Church Organist


Yes Miss Ruth Warren, GOSPORT PO12 4LF


Music for Christmas Songs, sacred and secular, traditional and contemporary


Music with you in mind Any Musical Entertainment Tailored to suit WI Occasion, party, quiz sing-a-long etc.

£45 Yes Yes Mr John Sherbourne, EASTLEIGH SO53 4TD Tel: 02380 268028 Email:

Old Time Music Hall Songs, monologues and many you can join in with


Yes Mr Keith Harris Anything Goes, Nr Witney OX29 9TL Tel: 07846 230104 Email: [email protected]

Pop, Politics & Parties Find out what really goes on behind the scenes of the annual Eurovision Song Contest



Popular American Composers Life and music of either Cole Porter, Gershwin, Elvis with life performance of great songs

£45 Yes Yes Mr John Sherbourne, EASTLEIGH SO53 4TD Tel: 02380 268028 Email:

Saxophone and Clarinet Showcase

£65 £85 Yes Yes Mr Simon Morgan, SOUTHAMPTON SO40 3HH

Brief history of the instruments, talk will include performances demonstrating different genres


Solent City Chorus Singing Night Male A Cappella singing group with singalong if required. Set lasts 40 mins plus singalong.

£90 Negotiable No No Ian Ayres Solent City Chorus, PORTSMOUTH PO6 1HU Tel: 07709 617348 Email: [email protected]

Songs from the Shows Songs from stage musicals, operettas, films, etc.


The Story of Musicals Their history & development to modern times with live performance of well known songs

£45 No Yes Mr John Sherbourne, EASTLEIGH SO53 4TD Tel: 02380 268028 Email:

We Ring - You Ring Demonstration - History of Hand Bells - 'Have a go' session

£60 £60 WI Rate Yes No Mrs Sandy Foster Bishop's Bells, Southampton SO32 1BZ Tel: 01489 890334 Email: [email protected]

Words do matter The importance of the 'wordsmith' how things have changed from the days of Cole Porter

£55 £55 Negotiable Not Stated

Not Stated Mr Alan Grace, FLEET GU51 3BJ Tel: 01252 657747 Email: [email protected]

Natural History and Wildlife

Talk WI

Fee Group Fee


Speaker

Boobies & Noddies The Birds of Ascension Island Images & stories of Ascension Island's seabirds, history & marine environment

£50 £60 33p per mile No Yes Dr John Hughes, TIDWORTH SP9 7UE Tel: 01980 843467 Email: [email protected]

Canadian Rainforest 'In seach of the Kermode (spirit) Bear' Grizzly, Black & Kermode (Spirit) bears, Humpback whales, birds and scenery

£35 £35 40p per mile No Yes Mr Gordon Small, LYNDHURST SO43 7BW Tel: 02380 282123 Email: [email protected]

Exciting Wildlife From Around the World Talk on various wildlife hotspots around the world with photographs in their natural environment

£60 40p per mile No Yes Mr Tom Way, IVER SL0 0JQ Tel: 07876 333787 Email: [email protected]

Exedition cruising in remote palces Small ship cruises in Far East Russia, Baja California, Scottish Islands and the White Sea


Fact or Fiction Avian Science on Ascension With stunning images reveal how citizen scientists are reversing the decline of the seabirds

£50 £50 33p per mile No Yes Dr John Hughes, TIDWORTH SP9 7UE Tel: 01980 843467 Email: [email protected]

Ferrets for Fun Dispelling the myths of this misunderstood animal, opportunity to stroke a ferret too!


Yes Yes Mr Gordon Lewis, SOUTHAMPTON SO40 3LU Tel: 02380 868777 Email: [email protected]

Flora and Fauna of Hampshire Birds, animals, plants, fungi, dragonflies and butterflies


French Pyrenees Photos of variety of butterflies from Pyrenees, also includes some scenic images of a few animals


Gardening for Bees and Pollinators An introduction to the 250 species of bee that might visit our gardens and how you can help them


Yes Mr Richard Rickitt, CORSHAM SN13 9AS Tel: 01249 714213 Email: [email protected]

Introducing the Amazing Honey Bee A fascinating and lavishly illustrated look at the extraordinary world of the honey bee

£60 £60 25p per mile Yes Yes Mr Richard Rickitt, CORSHAM SN13 9AS Tel: 01249 714213 Email: [email protected]

Orchids, Wild and Beautiful A talk about wild British orchids ans their cultivated counterparts


Not Stated Mr Peter Ashburn, SOUTHAMPTON SO31 8GS Tel: 02380 404068 Email: [email protected]

Svalbard and Polar Bears Presentation on the wildlife and fauna of the Spitsburg Islands and its polar bears

£75 £75 Up to Â£30 depending on distance travelled

Not Stated

Yes Mr Alan Key, WATERLOOVILLE PO8 9QL Tel: 02392 598000 Email: [email protected]

The Making of TV Documentaries. A lively talk about the making of beautiful countryside & coastal documentaries ,

£75 £75 33p per mile No No Mr Stuart Judd, SOUTHAMPTON SO40 2RN Tel: 07710 383100 Email: [email protected]

The Pantanal Brazil Presentation on the wildlife & fauna of the Pantanel of Brazil and its Jaguars


Not Stated


Tooth, Claw and Mane Detailed review of most recent images taken on travels from around the world


Travels in Mexico Whales in the sea of Cortez and Mayan artifacts in Yucatan


What is a Solitary Bee? Life story of these fascinating pollinators and how to help them


Yes Mrs Gill Southwell, FAREHAM PO14 2QB Tel: 01329 510284 Email: [email protected]

What is happening to our Wildlife: Extinction? The earth has lost half its wildlife in the past 40 yrs, what are the reasons and what can be done?



Where Have All the Birds Gone?


Yes Dr John Hughes, TIDWORTH SP9 7UE

I dread to be asked this question by my grandchildren, Dr Hughes answers the question


Wild Scotland Birds, animals and snow scenes of Scotland


Wildlife & Lemurs of Madagascar Presentation on the wildlife and lemurs of Madagascar


Not Stated


Wildlife in Antarctica Penguins, albatross & whales interspersed with some local history


Wildlife of Botswana Slideshow of animals, plants & landscapes

£52 £52 WI Rate No Yes Mr Andrew Watts, WATERLOOVILLE PO8 9TB Tel: 02392 595215 Email: [email protected]

Wildlife of Galapagos Islands Slideshow of animals, plants & landscapes


Wildlife of Tanzania Slide show of animals & landscapes


Wildlife of Western Australia Slideshow of animals, plants & landscapes


Wildlife of Zambia Slideshow of animals & landscapes


Wildlife on Your Doorstep Talk emphasising all the fantastic wildlife there is to see and photographs


Photography Talk WI

Fee Group Fee


Speaker

Aviation Photography of Classic & Historic Aircraft Photos of rare and classic aircraft many air to air pictures taken during travels across the world


Not Stated


Safari Photography: Tips and tricks from the field Things to avoid, things to do and things to think about when embarking on an African Safari



Wildlife on your doorstep £60 40p per mile No Yes Mr Tom Way, IVER SL0 0JQ

Talk emphasising all the fantastic wildlife there is to see and photographs


Rest of the World Talk WI

Fee Group Fee


Speaker

A Housemother in India: 9 months that changed my life Looking after 26 children for a charity in India, daily life and the antics of the children


Yes Miss Susan Essex, NEWBURY RG14 6DG Tel: 01635 840986 Email: [email protected]

A Housmother in India: Return to teenagers! 2 years later I returned to look after the same 26 children, who had become teenagers


Yes Miss Susan Essex, NEWBURY RG14 6DG Tel: 01635 840986 Email: [email protected]

Alaska History, scenery and wildlife of the state of Alaska

£40 £40 20p per mile No Yes Mrs Terri Robinson, FAREHAM PO16 7EG Tel: 01329 288271 Email: [email protected]

Beautiful Tibet This sad but stunningly lovely land can tell us much about human nature and the strength of heart

£75 Not Stated


Climate Change & the Population Explosion Climate change & the population explosion which has tripled in my lifetime

Not Stated

Not Stated Dr Robert Palmer, Rowlands Castle PO69 6AF Tel: 02392 413563 Email: [email protected]

Grannies Can Do Anything Why would a granny want to join the first race since Scott & Amundsen and walk to the south pole

£75 Not Stated


Illness in World Leaders How history has been affected by illness and psychological profiles of world leaders

Not Stated

Not Stated Dr Robert Palmer, Rowlands Castle PO69 6AF Tel: 02392 413563 Email: [email protected]

Journey to Yellowstone Trip from rapid city to Yellowstone Park. The history, scenery & wildlife


Penguins in the Desert: Behind the scenes in Abu Dhabi Account of the history, social structure, daily life and possible future of Abu Dhabi



Sea Sick in the Sinai


St Petersburg History of St Petersburg from its conception by Peter the Great


Yes Mrs Terri Robinson, FAREHAM PO16 7EG Tel: 01329 288271 Email: [email protected]

The Hawaiian Islands History, scenery and Wildlife of iconic Hawaiian Islands


The Maasai of Kenya and Tanzania Group fee negotiable

£60 Not Stated

Yes Mr B Mpario, WATERLOOVILLE PO8 8PS Tel: 02392 356747 Email: [email protected]

The Wildlife of the Maasai Mara Group fee negotiable

£60 Not Stated

Yes Mr B Mpario, WATERLOOVILLE PO8 8PS Tel: 02392 356747 Email: [email protected]

Speech, drama and Entertainment Talk WI

Fee Group Fee


Speaker

A Box Full of Stories Ancient art of oral storytelling, telling traditional stories, some fun, some sad. All engaging.

£60 £90 33p per mile No No Mrs Janet Goring, WATERLOOVILLE PO7 5UL Tel: 02392 611 847 Email: [email protected]

A Christmas Cracker Miscellany of prose & poetry for the festive season

£50 £50 Â£20 per mile No No Mr Jonathan Jones, FARNHAM GU9 0PY Tel: 01252 721375 Email: [email protected]

A Christmas Miscellany - Seasonal readings Stories about Christmas, surprise audience


Not Stated Mr Mike Brook, THATCHAM RG18 4JP Tel: 07848 976717

participation item. Email: [email protected] A Christmas Party! A glittering Christmas party entertainment of stories, jokes, songs & laughs.



A Passion for Dance Experiences as a dance teacher. Discussion on life of two famous dancers and at look at Strictly

£70 £85 WI Rate Yes Yes Mrs Bronda Dossett, ANDOVER SP10 4AR Tel: 01264 365463 Email: [email protected]

A swinging Christmas Reminiscence bliss! A musical trip back to 1960's Christmas

£65 £150 WI rate No No Ms Trisha Lewis, BOURNEMOUTH BH6 3PN Tel: Email: [email protected]

A Woman for All Seasons A lively entertainment of stories, jokes, poems & fun about women for women.



Adeste duo multi instrumental musical presentation Musical presentation involving various styles of music performed on a variety of instruments.


Not Stated Miss Janet Beale, HORSHAM RH12 3AS Tel: 01403 823308 Email: [email protected]

Around The World in Story Folk & fairy tales, myths & legends from around the world

£45 £45 included No No Mrs Fiona Birchall, FLEET GU51 3HL Tel: 01252 615622 Email: [email protected]

Beauties and Beaux Presentation based on Beau Monde, explores fashions of both ladies & men during reign of George III

£80 £80 49p per mile Yes No Mr Tony Gilks Timespan Historical Presentations, ARUNDEL BN18 9EX Tel: 01903 884981 Email: [email protected]

Below Stairs Intriguing look at the lives of the domestic servant. Using artefacts & costumes

£75 £75 49p per mile No Not Stated Mr Tony Gilks Timespan Historical Presentations, ARUNDEL BN18 9EX Tel: 01903 884981 Email: [email protected]

Blood, guts and gore - True stories of murder in Victorian England True tales of deadly poisons, wicked plots, chopped up bodies

£55 £0 zoom only Not Stated

No Mr David Allen, SURBITON KT5 8BZ Tel: 07729 065580 Email: [email protected]

Christmas and Other Problems Joys or otherwise, of festive season - from nativities to new year via turkey & crackers in verse


Comedy Capers A history of comedy with examples from down the ages of comedians/comediannes

£50 Yes No Mr Charlie Read, FAREHAM PO14 3PQ Tel: 01329 667010 Email: [email protected]

Committee of '65 Fun Look Back at the WI of 1965

£65 £150 WI rate No No Ms Trisha Lewis, BOURNEMOUTH BH6 3PN Tel:

Email: [email protected] Confessions of an Am-Dram Tart A humorous look at my 20 years involvement in Amateur Dramatics


Dad's Army - the Nation's Favourite Comedy Assistant to David Croft at the BBC, Charles talks amusingly about the writers and the cast

£80 £120 0.33p a mile Yes No Mr Charles Garland, BURY ST. EDMUNDS IP31 3RX Tel: 01359 232199 Email: [email protected]

'Every Night Something Awful' - The Story of Ensa Wartime entertainment 1939-1946. Gracie Fields, Noel Coward, Vera Lynn & George Formby

£55 £55 Negotiable No Yes Mr Alan Grace, FLEET GU51 3BJ Tel: 01252 657747 Email: [email protected]

Festive Fare Literary recital by professional actress, comprising entertaining readings of festive poetry/prose

£50 £65 WI Rate No No Ms Rowan Suart, BORDON GU35 9HB Tel: 01420 478992 Email: [email protected]

Fifteen Minutes Being shot to overnight TV fame isn't always positive. Trended on Twitter for all the wrong reasons


Not Stated Paulus Martin, LONDON SE19 1JN Tel: 07905 259060 Email: [email protected]

Forties Favourites Jazz standards & Wartime sing-a-long

£75 £110 0.33p a mile Yes No Mrs Joanne Geraghty, CHRISTCHURCH BH23 5RH


From The Lancashire Witches to the Magic Circle Interactive entertainment of comedy magic & mentalism by member of the magic circle


Not Stated George Yates, Cranleigh GU6 7SQ Tel: 07711 278261 Email: [email protected]

From Vicar's Son to BBC Producer A humerous journey from the C of E to the BBC via a BAOR band and a SWI restaurant


Have microphone - Kill Travel 37 years broadcasting in Germany, Cyprus, Hong Kong & Aden, stories of terrorists & war

£55 £55 Negotiable Yes Yes Mr Alan Grace, FLEET GU51 3BJ Tel: 01252 657747 Email: [email protected]

I Need a Wife A comedy and poetry performance focusing on why, sometimes, it really is hard to be a woman


Yes Mrs Toni Kent, NEWBURY RG20 6PP Tel: 07813 709807 Email: [email protected]

In My Own Write Women/Children Enternatinment/Anecdotes about women or children



It's a balloon world after all A colourful & fun talk on the subject of balloon

£70 £90 Included in Fee Yes No Robert Driscoll, PORTSMOUTH PO6 1PL Tel: 07763 464628

twisting & balloon decoration Email: [email protected] Jewels in the Crown A fascinating presentation of the history behind the gems set within the Coronation Regalia


Joyce Grenfell (2 talks)


Keep it in the Family A true story of love, honour, bravery and trajedy taken from my mother's 1941 diary

£70 £70 No Yes Mrs Heather Wylde, ANDOVER SP10 4EL Tel: 07780 994953 Email: [email protected]

Keep Young and Beautiful - 1950's Advice


Life - And Other Problems 30 odd years in the media, life as a reporter, editor, BBC presenter & theatrical landlady, amusing


Life as a Puppeteer Discussing the art of puppetry with audience participation, anecdotes and stories working with

£90 £150 Included in fee Yes No Mrs Alix Booth, MARLBOROUGH SN8 3AE Tel: 01672 810352 Email: [email protected]

Punch Life as a Travelling Showman Paulus shares 30+ years of work as an entertainer in a musical, mirth filled talk


Not Stated Paulus Martin, LONDON SE19 1JN Tel: 07905 259060 Email: [email protected]

Life is a Caberet Dust off your boas and pour the Prosecco as we celebrate 100 years of Berlin caberet

£79 £150 Yes No Paulus Martin, LONDON SE19 1JN Tel: 07905 259060 Email: [email protected]

Love and Ardour Literary readings by professional actress of entertaining readings about love from favourite writers


Magic Show Tricks and illusions to baffle, amaze and entertain

£85 £85 WI rate Yes No Mr Robin Maddy, FLEET GU52 6JJ Tel: 01252 663657 Email: [email protected]

Magicians and the Music Hall Accounts of the great magicians of the days of the variety theatre and their illusions.

£85 £85 WI rate Yes Yes Mr Robin Maddy, FLEET GU52 6JJ Tel: 01252 663657 Email: [email protected]

Manners Dearest, Please! A jolly romp through the Do's and Don'ts of Victorian Etiguette, flirting and courtship



Memories are made of this 50's and 60's

£75 £110 0.33p a mile Yes No Mrs Joanne Geraghty, CHRISTCHURCH BH23 5RH Tel: 01425 271274 Email: [email protected]

Mishaps of Travel A look at various modes of transport



Music 60/70's Light hearted session of music & funny stories which lifts the spirits and gets people dancing.

£85 £85 Â£5 No Yes Mr Billy Clayton, WOKING GU22 9BW Tel: 07968 305493 Email: [email protected]

Musings from the Amateur Stage Anecdotes from my career of over 30 years, plus 3 performances of well known comedy stars


Not Stated Mr Mike Brook, THATCHAM RG18 4JP Tel: 07848 976717 Email: [email protected]

My Experiences as a Children's Entertainer Light-hearted talk on entertaining children professionally



My Life on the Stage Stories from my life on stage, includes costumes with some humour & songs


Pantomime and the role of the Dame Pantomine and the role of the Dame. Audience participation & humour.

£50 £50 WI Rate Yes Not Stated Mr John Pitman, EASTLEIGH SO50 4RS Tel: 02380 614655 Email: [email protected]

Poetry Poets & Poems A history of poetry with insights into selected poets and readings of their work


Poetry to amuse, entertain and illuminate Poetry as a source of fun, enjoyment & inspiration, punctuated by entertaining anecdotes

£50 £50 None No No Robbie Sprague, EASTLEIGH SO53 5AA Tel: 02380 269592 Email: [email protected]

Poetry to Appeal to Every Mood and Emotion Examine the meaning of poetry, poetry genres & poetry from Australia. It will make you laugh & cry


Poetry written by Junior School children I have taught Magnificent, thought provoking poetry written by children, with entertaining anecdotes


Radio TImes Radio history - mostly from 1930's to late 1960's - humourous


Retro Rita - Vintage/retro Singer Bringing music from the 1930's - 1970's to you. 12 one hour shows of different era's and styles

£75 £110 0.33p a mile Yes No Mrs Joanne Geraghty, CHRISTCHURCH BH23 5RH Tel: 01425 271274 Email: [email protected]

Rudyard Kipling - A Little Something of Myself His life & career - interspersed with dramatic readings of his best known poetry


Something for Everyone Solo literary recital by a professional actress, comprising entertaining/dramatic readings/poetry


Stanley Holloway: Albert, Sam, et al His life and career - interspersed with readings of his best known monologues


Sweet Valentines Literary recital by professional actress of entertaining/dramatic poetry, prose about love


No Ms Rowan Suart, BORDON GU35 9HB Tel: 01420 478992 Email: [email protected]

Tales from Downton Abbey Interesting look behind scenes of Downton Abbey, includes insight into family who lived at Highclere

£70 £85 WI Rate No Yes Mrs Bronda Dossett, ANDOVER SP10 4AR Tel: 01264 365463 Email: [email protected]

Tales from the Green Room £55 £55 Negotiable Yes No Mr Alan Grace, FLEET GU51 3BJ

What happened to Glenda Jackson's Oscar and Bob Monkhouseand his tin can obsession


Television Comedy: From Script to Screen Why a comedy script takes two years to reach the screen and the people who try to stop it


The Aldershot Hippodrome and the Magicians The magicians who appeared on its stage

£85 £85 WI rate Yes Yes Mr Robin Maddy, FLEET GU52 6JJ Tel: 01252 663657 Email: [email protected]

The Amazing Mr Dickens Affectionate tribute to the great man's life & his affair with Ellen Ternan



The art of television scriptwriting Drawing on his experiences writing for The Bill, Matt reveals how to write a TV script


The Creators of Noggin the Nog, The Clangers and Bagpuss Favourite programmes for children were all made by the same 2 people, review of their lives


The Great War 1914-1918 £75 49p per mile Not Not Stated Mr Tony Gilks Timespan Historical

Costumed presentation, look at silent heroism of 3 famous animals who survived the war

Stated Presentations, ARUNDEL BN18 9EX Tel: 01903 884981 Email: [email protected]

The Life and Times of George Formby A cradle to the grave account of this endearing entertainer


The Life and Times of Tommy Cooper A cradle to the grave account of this endearing entertainer


The life and varied roles of the stage and screen actor Laurence Olivier Talk covering his life, acting techniques, make up and famous film and theatre roles


The Mystery of Morris Dancing The history of Morris Dancing, different forms and music

£45 WI rate Not Stated

No Mr Alan Frampton, SOUTHAMPTON SO45 4PJ Tel: 07943 155618 Email: [email protected]

The Sewing Room A Tale of Mystery and Intrigue - taken from Grandmother's recently discovered 1902 Journal

£70 £70 No Yes Mrs Heather Wylde, ANDOVER SP10 4EL Tel: 07780 994953 Email: [email protected]

The Stories of Forces Broadcasting £55 £55 Negotiable No Yes Mr Alan Grace, FLEET GU51 3BJ

From the start in Algiers to Afghanistan, including the story of two way family favourites


The Way We Were 1939-1954 Costumed presentation, look back at life on the home front in war torn Britain and the aftermath


The Wierd & Wonderful World of Law Dotty Judges, naughty Jurors, daft old laws and political correctness gone raving mad!



Victorian Christmas Costumed presentation. Drawing room entertainment part of Christmas during 19th Century

£125 49p per mile Yes No Mr Tony Gilks Timespan Historical Presentations, ARUNDEL BN18 9EX Tel: 01903 884981 Email: [email protected]

Virtually impossible! An online talk with incredible tricks and intriguing illusions that will have you talking for weeks.

£100 £100 None - by Zoom Yes Not Stated Mr Steve Price, WIRRAL CH47 3DG Tel: 07986 219997 Email: [email protected]

With Great Pleasure Selection of readings & poetry to enjoy, & stimulate. If you're sitting comfortably then I'll begin

£40 £40 WI rate Yes Not Stated Revd Jill Bentall, ANDOVER SP10 4AN Tel: 01264 351998 Email:

Writing for TV and Stage - How to start How to develop your idea to performance and broadcast quality, and enjoy the process


Tours Talk WI

Fee Group Fee


Speaker

Canada by Rail Trip across part of Canada, fact on the history of places travelled through and wildlife photos


Climate Change Vs Sustainable Tourism: A Dilemma! Tourism is worth US$200 per annum to developing countries but what of the cost of carbon emissions?



Fascinating Albania- why you should visit soon Albania is still undiscovered with a fascinating history and a darker recent past


Not Stated

Yes Ms Helen Matthews, HOOK RG27 8TR Tel: 07786 171119 Email: [email protected]

Travels on a Narrowboat- Kennet & Avon Canal Slideshow of my travels on my narrowboat

£35 £35 35p per mile No Yes Mrs Susan Waldron, Salisbury SP3 4LG Tel: 01722 790316 Email: [email protected]

Travels on a narrowboat- River Thames £35 £35 35p per mile No Yes Mrs Susan Waldron, Salisbury SP3 4LG

Slideshow of my travels on my narrowboat


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