About me...
The talks I offer reflect some of the knowledge gained and experiences enjoyed in two very different aspects of my ‘working’ life.
I worked in the aerospace industry for over 30 years – building and testing satellites and spacecraft. That took me to launch sites around the world, the most memorable perhaps being a launch campaign at the Russian site at Baikonur in Kazakhstan – with the UK’s Beagle2 Mars Probe.
That done, I took early retirement but became heavily involved with the British Schools Museum in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. I managed the museum (as a volunteer) for 3 years, and was a Trustee for 6 years. There, I developed a love of local history, acquired an in-depth knowledge of the early history of elementary education, and became an advocate of lifelong learning.
About my talks...
Talks are all fully illustrated as PowerPoint presentations. I began by speaking to many diverse groups in the Home Counties and East Anglia, and now active in Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire – but I’m happy to travel further afield!
I can bring just a memory stick and use your projection equipment, or I can bring my laptop and projector. As a minimum I will need a screen or a plain white wall to project onto. Try me for short notice talks!
Fee:
My charge is normally £40 for a talk of 45 – 60 minutes. Outside of the North Somerset / Bristol / South Gloucestershire area please add a contribution of 35p per mile for travel costs.