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1. A cornet player from the age of 9 to 20 then following a 40 year gap whilst working full time, I resumed my instrument playing on a euphonium and now play as a member of 4 local concert bands. A collector, and occasional maker, of various musical wind instruments, and will produce and play many from a collection of over 100 instruments from around the world.
2. A Volunteer Ranger and Lock Keeper with the Canal and river Trust for over 11 years.
3. Advanced Driving. A Police Advanced Driver with both Traffic Patrol and general policing experience, I was a volunteer Observer with the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) for 20 years. On retirement I qualified as a Driving Instructor and worked as a part time agent trainer for various driving companies, including the IAM.
About Their Talks...
1. Music – Wind Instrument Playing.
“Tuneful Tubes?” – a one hour light hearted, demonstrated talk on the world-wide history of wind instruments, playing many from a collection of over 100 instruments.
I am willing to travel and can accept late bookings if available.
More details, including audience comments, may be viewed on my public Facebook Group at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/507975041497393
2. Canals. The restoration of the Droitwich Canals. Historical slide show.
3. Advanced Driving – increased awareness and enjoyment for all motorists. Illustrated talk.
Fee:
£60 plus travel @ 45p per mile.
