Anita

Speaker

Anita is an experienced Speaker, story teller and poet

Anita loves to talk on many and varied topics from Dickens to Women in Art, Selected readings for ANZAC Day, to the Cuisine of Bagdad and more.

She also has a cook book

Anita also reads her own Engaging Poetry accompanied by images

Her poetry is inspired by nature, art and the human condition. And she is working towards putting together a book. Anita always pairs images with poems, either her own art or photography, or public domain images. 

ANZAC DAY Presentation

Join Terry as he presents an hour of songs from Vera Llyn, Eric Bogle and the favourites of our diggers in the trenches. 

There’ll be snippets of yarns and poems evoking memories of the ANZACS and the inestimable contribution

they made to the building of our respective nations’ self belief. 

Barrie S

Barrie is a very experienced presenter and Speaker with many interesting topics under his belt, from Literature, to poetry to nostalgic stories, Shakespeare and more

He is a trained teacher and lecturer in English and has been the author of primary school reference books.  He also spent several years doing extra work with the Australian Opera and Victorian State Opera and had the privilege of being on stage with the great Joan Sutherland. When he is not doing presentations, he works a guide at the NGV

Cenarth Fox – Ken

Ken is a Fabulous and entertaining speaker and presenter, actor and playwright. He has spoken all around Australia and overseas in libraries, schools, Probus clubs and arts groups such as the Dickens Fellowship.

He has written Books, plays, radio scripts, fiction and non fiction books, and even a musical!

He offers two illustrated talks 

“G’Day Sherlock!!

A wonderfully entertaining Sherlockian show and

“Patrick Bronté”

Father of the famous scribbling sisters

“It was fantastic; history with humour. We just didn’t want it to end”.

Christmas Recipe Exchange and Chat

Sarah and Silas are foodie/musicians who can host a Christmas Chat about all your favourite recipees in style.

They have travelled the world sampling the finest food and wine. Sarah and Silas can’t wait to share an afternoon with you and hear all of your secret Yummy family recipes.

They believe, Great food, great wine, great music & great company is all you need for the festive season.

There may even be an impromptu tune or two!!

Also available on Zoom

Craft sessions by Jenny

Jenny loves doing craft with people and she is very good and has quite a varirty of different sessions to choose from

Whether it be making Xmas decorations, tassled cards, Knitting Squares, beaded Bracelets, Gift toppers, key rings, or indeed any of the many other craft solutions Jenny creates, you will be guided through and thoroughly enjoy your group activity

Don – “The Bush Balladeer”

A recipient of a number of Australian Awards in the field of Bush Poetry , Don brings our wonderful Australian Bush Poetry alive with his stirring renditions of our famous Australian writers of verse. Many were published in the old School Readers of yesteryear.

His engaging stories fascinates​ listeners. He  also gives a talk on his cricket experiences in England

​O​ver 5 playing Tours with the Melbourne Cricket Club, the Australian Rotary Cricket Group and the well known Crusaders.

These tours influenced ​Don​ to build his own cricket ground in country Victoria based on the concepts of Village cricket in England.

The Hume and Hovell Cricket Ground became the winner of many Tourism Awards 

Don’s Footy Chat

As a Past Australian  footballer who played, captained and coached footy teams until he was 45 years of age, Don loves to talk Footy and as he says  “this is right up my ally”.

Don is also available for MC work

Eva

Eva is a violinist who also includes some vocals with some of her playing, she has a lovely repertoire and can also provide music therapy where she would interact more with the audience.

She has a lovely one hour Show called “A Musical Journey around the World” – Violin with some vocals

Eva is also an experienced and entertaining Speaker/Presenter with topics from “Childhood Memories of England”, “Cranbourne Botanic Gardens” to “The Olympic Games- Ancient and Modern” and more

Gail

Hands on Paper   –  Papermaker and Book Artist

Gail has been making paper since 1984 and books since approximately 1990. She has explored most aspects of handpapermaking and specialises in making artist books. She has exhibited regularly and is represented in several public and private collections. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and has extensive teaching experience having taught many workshops both short and long on paper making and Book Binding amongst other things

Geraldene – Speaker

Australia’s lovely and well known Actress and singer Geraldene

Many would remember her from Famous Australian shows like “homicide” and  “Water Under the Bridge” and a variety of stage shows​ such as Hello Dolly and My Fair Lady​

Speaks about her 40 years in Show and Business and sings extracts.

Graham – Speaker

The History of Magic

Janet

Janet’s aim is to connect people to the bounty of their inner resources

Presentations:

Sense-sational Strategies for Self Care.

Language and Emotions.

Turning Stress Into Desserts.

Switch Ons and Switch Offs.

Steps to Deeper Sleep.

Meditation: The Art and Science of

Changing Your Mind.  

Jenny

Jenny has a variety of interesting and informative presentations

Presentations:

How to Construct a Family Tree – Getting Started.

  Planning a Family Reunion.

Scandals in the Family.

Ships and Shipwrecks involving the Solomon Family.

  Mendelssohn’s Photographic Studios – One Remarkable Lady.

Military Personnel – how to track them down and their records.

Politicians in the family!

Soldier, Salvo, Sportsman, Spy.

The Solomon Family

Why don’t you write me a letter?

Judy H

Judy is a clinical hypnotherapist and counselor  who presents on the following topics

Mindfulness – Learn How to Live Each Day calm, joyous & mindful.   

Managing stress and bringing peace and well being into your life (includes a meditation and discussion)

Empowerment

Pain Control (also for aged care)

Relaxation & Meditation

Time Management

Self esteem   

Judy MC

ARM CHAIR TRAVEL

Judy has run Bus tours in Victoria and Tasmania, and likes to go to interesting and unusual places as well as off road and well known destinations, and has spent a lot of time OS as well

Judy is a good talker and has lots of funny stories 

Contact us for Topics and destinations from Australia, NewZealand and futher afield

John – Art Presentations

He is a wonderful Speaker and artist who delivers interesting and engaging and sometimes hands on Art Presentations

John is a Qualified Art Teacher

His Topics include

Art Education:

 Drawing

 Masks

 Mosaic

Painting

Judy MC

Judy is an Engageing and entertaining speaker and Loves to share her stories

Topics

“Entertaining Jokes and Stories” (all Clean no Swearing)

“Remember When”   Reminisce about “Old Days”, house utensils, knick knacks, poem of old memories, things of interest (can involve audience participation)

Ned Kelly – Villain or Hero?

Juggling and coordination presentation

The clever juggler and the important link to coordination

A talk by Noel including demonstrations

Kevin Trask

Kevin can be heard on 3AW each Sunday night at 10.10 pm with Philip Brady and Simon Owens on Remember When in a segment titled The Trask Time Tunnel.

He has been presenting his own entertainment programme on Community Radio 96.5FM for the past 30 years. He writes a weekly column for The Melbourne Observer. Kevin worked in theatre as an actor and director for more than forty years.

Topics

The Fascinating Life of Diana Trask.

My Life in Show Business Broadcasting and Theatre

Kerry Anne Gaia

Face and body painting.

Roving balloon artist in character costume

Fairy Love Heart – story time and songs.

Dresses as a Clown and does Balloons and pocket Magic

Meditation Capsules

Janet Etty-Leal has taught creative Mindfulness practices for over 15 years. Her consultancy ‘Meditation Capsules’ has provided Mindful life -skill programs for over 35 Corporate, Health, Sport, community organisations and over 80 school and educational organisations.

Sensational Strategies for Self – Care

Come to your senses and discover ways to retune your body to reset your brain! 

In this workshop we will explore the answers at the tip of your fingers, along with ways to raise awareness of posture, simple movements, breathing exercises, sound, taste and touch to rebalance, calm and revitalize body, mind and spirit!

Meditation with Didgeridoo

Listening to the didgeridoo is as effective as silent meditation for decreasing self-perceived negative arousal, tiredness, and energy and more effective than silent meditation for relaxation and acute stress.

Stev plays the didgeridoo, medicine drum, guitar, Tibetan bowls, mandolin and dulcimer and the benefits to the listener are feelings of relaxation and increased energy levels.

Meditation with Harp

Susan is a beautiful harpist who can take you on a guided mediation with harp. what could be more perfect!

Magic Talk

Noel gives an interesting and enaging talk about Magic including demonstrations

Noel

Noel is a variety performer and musician who performs magic and Vaudeville roving acts including “Mr Buiscuit the Magic Cheff”, “Clarence The Clown” Ballooning, Juggling and even a bit of ventriloquism!

Phil S – Speaker and MC

“I’M NOT STRESSED I ALWAYS LOOK LIKE THIS”

 Phil’s main topic now is on stress and he calls his keynote: ’I’m not stressed, I always look like this!

A light-hearted look at a serious topic!

As you might guess it’s a combination of important facts about stress and how to manage it, whilst having a good laugh! So in itself it’s a stress reducer and works in any setting. 

Phil is also an accomplished speaker, writer, composer and MC

Ralph

Flags – Their History and Symbolism

real flags used in the demonstration

Rhonda

Is an Australian Bush Performance Poet – still the Victoria and NSW Champion and previous Australian Champion.  She performs at Tamworth Country Music Festival, Mildura Country Music Festival and The Man from Snowy River Festival in Corryong.

STEV

Stev is a multi talented and versatile Entertainer/ Actor/ Musician and Speaker who also does any number of characters:

He is also an accomplished speaker and Story Teller with many interesting topics.

Some of his many topics are Wisdom Stories and Themes

Destiny

Treasure in everyday life

The triumph of good over evil

Lasting Values

Warnings

The art of living true

Patience and determination

Sacrifice

Just to name a few

Our relationship with all creation.

Stev also has an interesting one “Nursery Rhymes their History and Origins“

Terry

Apart from Terry’s many other talents (see entertainers page) he is also a very accomplished Speaker and MC.

Wanda

Wonda is a highly experienced and excellent speaker who always has a joke in her talks

Topics –

 Australian Embroidery and Samplers.

Embroidered Aprons (No Strings Attached).

Flowers-Their History & Use in Embroidery, their meanings and messages.

Gorgeous Mouchoirs and Beautiful Handkerchiefs.

Grandma’s Trousseau – underwear over the ages.

 Nothing to Sneeze About – the history of the handkerchief.

Time for Tea – History of Tea & Tea Making with display of Tea Cosies