Louise Camby
Speaker Topics
Music, History, Horticulture, General Interest, Other
Locations Covered
Anywhere, South East
Fees
£75 - £150
Availability
Short Notice
Profile Bio
I’m a professional speaker, voice over artist, and Director of the family music business based around my late Grandfather Johnny Douglas who wrote the music to the 1970 film The Railway Children and much more. We have a music publishing company and record label. I'm a member of the Professional Speaking Association and enjoy sharing my topics to a variety of wonderful audiences.
I enjoy many hobbies including snooker, cycling, skiing, travelling, theatre and cinema, amateur dramatics, fine dining and socializing. A couple of years ago I started playing football and I’m enjoying the fitness and fun that comes with playing this team sport and taking part in women’s football festivals.
Talk Description
Tracks to my Grandfather's success
Johnny Douglas, the highly acclaimed composer, arranger, and conductor I’m proud to say is my grandfather. In this talk about his life and success I share his journey and music.
He worked with many celebrities, had his own record label Dulcima Records, and most famously wrote the music to the 1970 film The Railway Children. But his achievements didn’t end there. He also wrote music for 37 other films and the Marvel Animation TV series, wall to wall music for Spiderman and his Amazing friends, Dungeons and Dragons, Transformers and more. His legacy lives
on through his beautiful music.
This talk presents very well with illustrations via a projector and screen. I can provide my own AV equipment if necessary. I require a table to display the various memorabilia and music. I’m happy to deliver this talk via zoom if required.
Other Talks
Capturing the curvature of the earth on Concorde
I’ve always loved looking at Concorde in the sky and then had the privilege of flying on her travelling faster than a rifle bullet at Mach 2. I have lots of facts, memorabilia and photos of my trip and of all the BA Concordes in their final resting place having visited them all. Would you like to hear about the experience of flying onboard Concorde? What about that awful fatal accident in Paris? Why doesn’t Concorde fly anymore? If you’d like to know more then my talk will definitely interest you.
The Bees and the Amazing Products From the Hive
We all know not to kill the bees but do we know why? Following first hand experience I will share how the hive works, the substances from the hive and how they help bees and humans, the importance of the bees for our eco-system, concern over the decline of the bees and how we can all help them.
This talk presents very well with illustrations via a projector and screen. I have the necessary illustrations if a projector and screen can’t be provided. If the venue does not have viewing facilities I can bring laminated A4 size photos to show around during my talk.
The Hope of Spring
The season of Spring brings hope and happiness that warmer days are coming, flowers start blooming, nature wakes up and the days are getting longer. Have you ever wondered how April Fool’s day started or how eggs became a symbol of Easter? How the marathon began and the history of May Day? If so I share all this in my very visual, fun and informative talk which presents well with projector and screen.
The Warmth of Summer
The season of summer brings us much warmer days, sunshine, holidays at home or abroad early sun rises and late sunsets. Picnics and barbeques, strawberries and cream, Ice cream and popsicles, Pimms and Prosecco. The season for Wimbledon Tennis and other sporting highlights. I share all this in my very visual, fun and informative talk which presents well with projector and screen.
The Beauty of Autumn
The season of Autumn brings beautiful colours of red, oranges, yellows and greens as nature prepares itself for winter. The nights draw in. We have the fun of Halloween and fireworks night and the excitement as the build up to Christmas begins. I share all this in my very visual, fun and informative talk which presents well with projector and screen.
The Wonders of Winter
The season of winter brings much joy around the festivities and celebrations of Christmas and other holidays whilst nature goes to sleep, animals hibernate and the trees conserve energy. Have you ever wondered how crackers originated or how the Robin became a symbol of Christmas or why Boxing Day is named as such? – it has nothing to do with the sport of Boxing. Are you interested in what the weather, moons, and nature are doing during the coldest months of the year December to February? If so I share all this in my very visual, fun and informative talk which presents well with projector and screen.
Grape Expectations - Sparkling Wines
New Talk – with tasting as an option. In this talk I share how wine originated, a potted history, how the bubbles are formed, where sparkling wine fountains originate, why the different glass shapes and the tasting techniques? It comes with tasting if you would like to taste two different sparkling wine options. I can provide my own AV equipment if necessary. I’m happy to deliver this talk via zoom if required.
Grape Expectations - Still Wines
New Talk – with tasting as an option. In this talk I share how wine originated, a potted history, why the colour of wine is so different and the tasting techniques? It comes with tasting if you would like to taste a red and white wine. I can provide my own AV equipment if necessary. I’m happy to deliver this talk via zoom if required.
Help Our Hedgehogs
New Talk: Our poor hedgehogs are in decline. In this talk I share lots of information about these little mammals and their habitat, reasons for their decline and how we can all help them.
I can provide my own AV equipment if necessary. I’m happy to deliver this talk via zoom if required.
The Power of Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera also known as the wand of heaven is an amazing natural ingredient which is known to help with skin conditions, digestion, joint pain, immune system, general well being and energy. Packed with vitamins and nutrients and delivered to the consumer in a variety of different products to help them with so many health challenges and conditions. For this talk I just require a table to display the products and plant. No AV equipment is required as I bring my own head mic and circulate whilst delivering the presentation so that everyone is engaged and able to touch the plant and products.
