PROGRAMME POSSIBILITIES

This page gives information that has been provided by members of the public, demonstrators, after dinner speakers, providers of group trips etc, who are interested in coming along to Circle meetings or offering you an option for your social programme - some will make substantial charges for their services, some will only charge expenses, mileage etc, some will be doing it for fundraising or awareness raising purposes - please ensure that you check exactly what costs might be involved before commiting to bookings.

The information listed has been provided by the individuals/companies themselves, and NALC accepts no responsibility for the quality, abilities, content, or reliability of the service provided.

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Liz Wilson
Personal Development Coach

"If you knew you couldn't fail, what would you do?"

How often do we take time to consider our lives; explore our dreams; see if the balance between work and home life is as we want it to be?

Life coaching can help you to bridge the gap between where you are and where you'd like to be.

Liz is a past Chairman of Huddersfield Pendragon and Lichfield District Circles, as well as having been in Chelmsford, Cambridge Granta, York Ebor and Maidenhead Circles in her 22 years in Circle.  Liz is now an accredited Life Coach and runs personal development workshops as well as offering individual coaching.

Experience life coaching in a lively 20 - 30 minute presentation at your Circle or Tangent meeting!

For further details contact Liz at Columbus Coaching on 01543 304267 or e-mail her at [email protected]                                              ( Info provided - JUNE 2003 )

The Story of Henry VIII's Flagship

The raising of King Henry VIII's famous Tudor warship the Mary Rose in 1982, was watched by an estimated 60 million people worldwide, and since that time, a dedicated team of voluntary presenters nationwide have raised over £200,000 towards the ongoing conversation cost of the hull and unrivalled collection of Tudor artefacts. Presenters are available to talk about the fascinating story of the Mary Rose, her history, discovery, excavation and raising and the ongoing challenge of preserving this unique time capsule of Tudor history, which is now on display in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. A small charge is made for the presentation and is donated to The Mary Rose Trust. Further information about the presenters is available from The Mary Rose Trust, 1/10 College Road, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3LX, tel: 023 975 0521or email [email protected]

The Decoupage Story

By Alice Ann Hutchinson

Alice Ann takes her audience not only on a trip around the world from China and Japan to Central Americal, across Europe, italy, France, Germany and many more before returning to England - but also back in time some 2000 years ago. A very memorable talk with many lively decoupaged visual aids in differing styles from each country - with a pinch of humour for good measure!

Lasting 45-60 minutes, Alice Ann charges a £50 fee and petrol expenses of 45p per mile. She is prepared to travel within a radius of 50 miles from her base in Ullerton, Notts. Contact Alice Ann on 07786 122056.

The Orange Tree

The Orange Tree is a new 'Weekend Away' venue, where relaxation comes naturally! It is Yorkshire's newest 'Relaxation Centre'. They offer residential relaxation weekends for up to 15 people, including great vegetarian food and wine, aromatherapy massage, reflexology, sauna and relaxation sessions, all in the most stunningly beautiful and tranquil location within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.

Telephone Jan or Rob on 01751 417219, e-mail to [email protected], visit their website at www.theorangetree.com (Info provided - November 2002)

Tailor Made Wine Tasting with a French Expert

Are you looking for a new way to entertain guests? Wine tasting can be the perfect solution - it provides a lively topic of conversation and can be an excellent team building experience. French wine expert Olivier Brizard offers a range of tastings tailored to your requirements. To add a note of fun, Olivier uses a game called Le Nez du Vin. It helps develop the nose and is a favourite at French dinner parties. Olivier studied at the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, is wine writer for two Yorkshire based publications and makes regular media appearances, most recently on BBC Good Food Live. He is prepared to travel outside of Yorkshire, depending on the size of the tasting.

Contact Olivier Brizzard Tel: 01423 339149 Email address: [email protected] (Info provided - November 2002)

Wouldn't it be nice if someone could take away the 'fog' surrounding pensions, the confusing jargon surrounding investments and talk about the financial issues that surround our lives IN ENGLISH. Town & County is a small friendly firm of Independent Financial Advisers, based in Birmingham. They will travel up to 50 miles radius of the office to give friendly, informal talks to clubs. They provide a free buffet and make no charge for the presentation.

Contact: Sharon Lines, Town and County Partnership, Tel: 0121 702 1415 or Fax: 0121 702 1418 Email address: [email protected] (Info provided - September 2002

History of the Cotton Mill JOYCE HOLMES, Official Speaker for Oswaldtwistle Mills, would be pleased to visit your club or meeting, during the day or evening, to tell you about the history of Oswaldtwistle Mills, and its present attractions. Cost of talk : £10.00 expenses to be paid on the day. (Speaker’s fees being paid by Oswaldtwistle Mills). Talk will last for 45 - 60 minutes. Willing to travel within a 60 - 70 mile radius of Wigan. To check dates available please contact Joyce on 01257 252933. Joyce Holmes - Group Travel Marketing Executive 6 PARK HEY DRIVE, APPLEY BRIDGE, WIGAN. WN6 9JD. Telephone/Fax 01257 252933 Mobile 07778 593781 Email [email protected]  (Info provided - April 2003)

 

WALNUT GROVE

Do you want to get away from it all, have a holiday that you will never forget and come home with new skills that you can use every day? If so, perhaps you should treat yourself to a Hands-on Gourmet Cookery Holiday at the Walnut Grove in Mayenne, France.

Freya Harvey, wife of chef and patron of the Walnut Grove, Maynard Harvey, is offering Ladies Circle members an exclusive discount on their luxury gourmet holidays.

We invite you to join us for five days of fun filled gourmet tuition. Every day we will develop your flair for combining flavours, textures and presentation, leading to an evening of gastronomic delights, fine wines and interesting conversation with like-minded people. With a maximum of four guests to one chef, these courses give you the undivided attention of two highly motivated and modern chefs - a unique opportunity.

Or, parties of up to 8 people can enjoy four days of pampered luxury in an idyllic rural French farmhouse. Surrounded by a walnut grove, this beautiful property has high quality ensuite bedrooms, open log fire and tranquil grounds - perfect for a relaxing gourmet break with your own personal butler in full time attendance. Indulge yourself each evening with a six-course gourmet dinner, fine wine and intimate conversation with family or friends.

For members of Ladies Circle we have pleasure in offering an exclusive 10% off the price of our Hands-on Gourmet Cookery Holiday, and parties of four or more people on a Chef/Butler Luxury Break can also enjoy the same discount.

Please visit our website www.walnutgrovecookery.com for full details and pricing information.  (Info provided - April 2003)

Crafty Mums is based in Ashby de la Zouch in Leicestershire, and has offered hobby/craft supplies and gifts for the past 6 years from their retail outlet.
“Hands on” workshops have played an important role in the company’s growth, offering a chance to learn a new skill or adopt a new hobby. The following are offered to your group on a demonstration only basis for a 1-1½ hour duration:

Gift wrapping, painting onto acetate, make your own greeting cards - an introduction, paint and decorate a terracotta pot, rubber stamping, embossing, traditional Christmas garlands, handmade papers and their properties in card making.

A basic fee of £20 will be charged for up to 20 people, including travel up to a 15 mile radius of Ashby (50p per mile over that distance). If you require a more “hands on” approach for your colleagues, additional material costs can be negotiated to suit your budget. All demonstrations can be tailored to suit you own requirements - just ask!.

For further information, or to book, please contact Tina Fairweather, 1 Station Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. LE65 2GL. Tel 01530 416491..  (Info provided - April 2003)

Jenny Walton - offering to attend meetings and speak from a ‘patient’s point of view’ on Vulval Cancer - a rare disease, sadly on the increase.
She conveys a serious message but with a light approach.
Contact; [email protected]   (Info provided - February 2003)