New Entertainers and Speakers Guide

F O R L O C A L G R O U P S

ENTERTAINERS & SPEAKERS GUIDE

Tel No 023 8090 2400 www.1community.org.uk Registered Charity Number 1052978 Registered in England as a company limited by guarantee Registered Number 3132524 Registered office: as above

Produced by One Community, 16 Romsey Road, Eastleigh SO50 9AL

Issue 15 AUGUST 2018

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CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

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MUSICAL

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SLIDES/TALKS

Disclaimer Our aim is to provide a comprehensive list of entertainers. We cannot, however accept any responsibility whatsoever for the quality of any services offered.

All details listed have been supplied by the performers concerned and, although every effort has been made to ensure the details are correct, changes may have occurred between receiving the information and the publication of this issue.

INTRODUCTION This is the 15th edition of a booklet giving information on entertainment available in the local area.

The guide lists a variety of local entertainers, musical performers, speakers and activity organisers, who are available to groups at an affordable fee.

All information has been provided by the respective performers. One Community is unable to enter into correspondence or discussion about individual performers. Any clarification should be sought with the relevant contact person prior to confirming booking.

Further copies of the Entertainers Guide are available free to members on collection or via e-mail as a pdf.

However, for non-members there is a charge of ÂŁ5, plus postage, if not collected or sent by e-mail.

MUSICAL

BESAME MUCHO MIKE BELL & MAGGIE O’CONNOR Accordion and guitar duo performing popular music from 1930s-1970s and Latin rhythms. Song sheets, percussion instruments, hats and props for audience participation if required.

Contact: Mike Bell Tel: 023 8055 8704 Available: Day time only Requirements: None specified Fee: Min £50

THE BIRNIE BOOZLE BAND Traditional and folk music from around the world featuring guitar, banjo, mandolin, accordions, flutes, concertina, harmonica and fiddle.

Available for open air weekend fetes and indoor/outdoor events throughout the year.

Contact: David Hill Tel: 023 8078 9901

Available: Afternoons and evenings Requirements: Electric supply Fee: £100 per event

COSMIC SPARKLE A professional vocalist with over 800 in her repertoire. She tries to include her audience with sing along, dance or simple hand & foot movements.

Cosmic Sparkle can perform in small rooms, bigger halls or outdoor venues.

Contact: Tel: 01962 868999/ 07970 891321 Email: admin@cosmicsparkle.com Website : www.cosmicsparkle.com Available: Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings & Weekends Requirements: 13amp socket Fee: weekday morning £60 per hour, afternoon £70 per hour, Evening £80 per hour weekend daytime £80 per hour evening £90 per hour. Mileage charge 20p per mile if more than 20 miles from Winchester. (More information on asking) Page 3

MUSICAL DAVID HILL Songs and tunes from 50s and early 60s, music hall and folk featuring guitar, mandolin and banjos Contact: David Hill Tel: 023 8078 9901 Available: Afternoons and evenings Requirements: None specified Fee: £15 per 1 hour session

DAVID WARD An acoustic guitar player and singer performing old classic numbers from Buddy Holly and Roger Miller through to modern songs.

Contact: David Ward Tel: 023 8060 2042 / 0793 2371 985 Available: Some afternoons/ some evenings Requirements: None specified Fee: Negotiable

DELBOIZZ FLAMIN’ UKES & THE ELDERBERRIES A jazz band whose sole raison d'être is to raise money for charities at events including fetes, concerts and dances.

Contact: Derek Ayling Tel: 01425 650770

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MUSICAL DINO DUKE Music from the 50s, 60s and 70s in the style of Dean Martin, Cliff Richard, Neil Diamond, etc, plus light comedy.

Contact: Dino Duke Tel: 023 8044 6641 or Email: dinoduke@google.com Available: Any time Requirements: A small table approx. 1m high Fee: £35 for one hour

EASY LISTENING SILVER KEYS Popular music from 1940 through 1990s for audiences to sing-a-long, dance or just listen to. A music quiz offers another alternative.

Contact: Dick Smith Tel: 023 0804 53484 Available: Morning, Afternoons or Evenings by arrangement Requirements: 1 x tested safe 13 amp socket close by.

Raised platform or small stage if possible but not essential.

Fee: £35 for session. Length of session agreed by mutual agreement with client.

ENCORE ENTERTAINERS An established group of song and dance entertainers performing cabaret style “numbers” from the West End shows/musicals and well known melodies.

Contact: Iris Price Tel: 023 8184 3391 Available: Evenings Requirements: None Specified Fee: Donations Page 5

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THE FOGEYS A quartet who sing and play melodies from the British Isles, country songs and skiffle.

Contact: David Hill Tel: 023 8078 9901 Available: Afternoons and evenings Requirements: None Fee: ÂŁ30 per 1 hour session

GARY MATTHEWS Live vocal entertainer performing a repertoire of over 1000 songs from early 1900s to present day including standards, country, music hall and sing-a-long.

Audience participation and request available.

Contact: Gary Matthews Tel: 023 8058 5843 or 07720 106578 Available: Anytime Requirements: Electrical supply.

Fee: ÂŁ50 per hour plus mileage allowance for venues if Not in the Southampton area.

GOSPEL PHONICS Group of approximately 30 gospel singers.

Contact: Preferably via website www.gospelphonics.org.uk Or Ruth Taylor Tel: 07813 854841 Available: Evenings and weekend by request Requirements: 13 amp socket Fee: Donations to funds appreciate

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MUSICAL GROVE PLACE STRUMMERS & PLUCKERS UKELELE BAND A group of up to ten ukulele players/ vocalists performing songs and music from music hall days through 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and later, plus original humour.

Contact: Michael Lemon Tel: 02380 741400 or Ken Mills 02381 789689 or 07766753579 Available: Daytime and Evenings Requirements: None specified Fee: Free of charge to charities and good causes

HEDGE END GLEE CLUB Live groups of singers performing various types of songs from musicals, wartime, movies to present day including a sing-a-long.

Contact: Mrs Nicky Johnson Tel: 07399590219 Available: Mondays from 7pm Requirements: None specified Fee: Contribution to a charity nominated by The Glee singers

HOWARD COLE A light/bass baritone performing ballads and love songs in the style of Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, etc. and show songs in the style of Howard Keel, with informal talk about entertainers and show biz personalities in between.

Contact: Howard Cole Tel: 01425 470045 Available: Afternoons and evenings Requirements: None specified Fee: Afternoon £40, evenings £50 for approx. 1 hour. Fee negotiable for longer shows

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MUSICAL IAN KIMBER Accomplished singer-guitarist—Irish, country, sing-a-long and easy listening music in a relaxed yet professional manner.

Contact: Ian Kimber Tel: 023 8064 3424 Available: Anytime Requirements: Electrical socket Fee: £40

JENNY SAMUEL Classically trained professional singer/singing teacher, offers a 30-45 minute programme of show songs, jazz classics and old favourites with backing tracks.

Participatory “singing for fun workshop” (breathing and vocal exercises, singing in unison and simple harmony) offered as an alternative.

Contact: Jenny Samuel Tel: 023 8060 0230 Mobile 07773 126887 email: Jennifer_samuel@yahoo.co.uk Available: Monday-Friday, daytime Requirements: Electrical socket Fee: £40 inclusive of all expenses.

LANSDOWNE COUNTRY DUO Husband & wife Country Music Duo have been performing “all live” music since 1977.

Vocals, guitar & percussion. No excess volume.

Contact: Cedric & Sue Tel: 01329 238522 Available: Any Afternoons or evening ( subject to availability) Requirements: Nearby 13 amp mains socket Fee: £50 to £80 according to distance and performance time (10% discount for day centres)

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MUSICAL LEMONAID TAKE TWO A duo comprising two guitarists/vocalists performing songs and music from music hall days through 50s, 60s, 70s and later, plus original humour.

Contact: Michael Lemon Tel: 023 8074 1400 Available: Daytime and evenings

Requirements: None specified Fee: Free of charge to charities and good causes

VIKKI AND BRAD AKA “MAVIS” A guitar based male/female duo providing a sing-a-long, toe tapping entertainment.

A diverse range of songs covered spanning from the 50’s—70’s including hits from ABBA, The Beatles, Tom Jones & The Carpenters to name a few. A large box of percussion instruments are provided to further audience participation!

Contact: Vikki Gough Tel: 0780 3520150 Email: duomavis@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/duomavis Available: Morning, Noon And Night Requirements: Electricity suppy Fee: £60 per session

MIDNIGHT SUNSET DUO Ian and Anne are experienced entertainers performing songs from the 1920s through to 2000’s to keyboard accompaniment, with plenty of audience participation.

Contact: Ian Harwood Tel: 07771 926654 Available: Mornings, afternoons and evenings Requirements: 13 amp socket Fee: £60-£65 per hour depending on travelling distance.

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MUSICAL NEW MUSIC MAKERS Mixed Choir (4 parts) (full = 60 people, small group 20+) Music– songs from the shows, popular, gospel, easy listening. Keyboard accompanied.

Contact: Linda Kellaway Tel: 02380 454284 email : chairman@newmusicmakers.com Available: Afternoons with small group, Evening with full choir Requirements: Electric point for keyboard, chairs for choir members.

Fee: £60 minimum usually charged for afternoon's. Could increase if full choir and MD required for evenings

PADDY MAXWELL 50s and 60s singer/comedian (ballads, country and western, sing-a-long).

Contact: Reg Charity Tel: 023 8049 7210 Available: Any day or evening Requirements: 13 amp socket and table if available Fee: £50 day; £60-75 evening depending upon distance.

PAUL NICHOLAS Songs from the 60s. 70s, 80s and the musicals, performed to backing tracks.

Contact: Paul Nicholas Tel: 07791 440034 Available: Anytime Requirements: None specified Fee: £45-£60

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MUSICAL SING A SONG BOBBY Traditional entertainment. Songs from the good old days, shows & films.

Songs from 1940s & the wartime years, tribute to Matt Monroe, ballads from 1950s.

Contact: Tel: 01425 277226 or E-mail: bobbysummers@btconnect.com Available: Mornings, afternoon or early evening 7/8pm Fee: Start from ÂŁ65 for Care & Nursing Homes all other engagements can be negotiated per hour. Please ask about discounts.

THEO SAKKERS Tyros 5 keyboard player. Sing-along and light classics and 40/50 & 60’s music.

Including audience interaction.

Contact: Tel 0771 1504571 or e-mail tsakkers@ntlworld.com Available: Afternoons & evenings Fee: Expenses by agreement

TREVOR JONES Singer/guitarist (pop, folk, country, bluegrass). Background or foreground music. May sometimes be accompanied by other singers/musicians Contact: Trevor Jones Tel: 023 8045 5315 Available: Daytime or evenings (not Monday daytime or Tuesday evenings) Requirements: None specified Fee: Travel costs plus donation to charity

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MUSICAL WEST END SINGERS A local mixed voice choir, renowned for its polished & energetic performances.

Comprising 40+ members singing a wide variety of mainly modern music in at least four part harmony.

Recently described in the Daily Echo as “a choir that can sing Handel to The Killers with equal finesse”.

For more information and to book go to www.westendsingers.co.uk.

Also available at http://facebook.com/westendsingerschoir And http://twitter.com/westendsingers

Contact: Dianne Cooper Chairman Tel: 07919 847705 E-mail: chairman@westendsingers.co.uk Available: Evenings and weekends, other times may be available on request & with sufficient notice.

Requirements: Electrical socket Fee: Standard rate from £350 (includes professional accompanist). Reduced rates for Care Homes/Sheltered Housing and Charities.

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ADRIAN RISDON A presentation that re-connects poet John Heath-Stubbs (1918-2006) OBE with Hampshire, where he grew up, and which he wrote about all his life.

Contact: Adrian Risdon Tel: 01962 843096 Email: adrian.risdon@yahoo.co.uk Available: Anytime Requirements: A cassette player would be helpful Fee: No fee required

BRENDA LOGIE A choice of talks by a former “Southampton Sweetheart” from the following topics: a) Entertaining the Forces—the lighter side of World War II b) Southampton Then and Now c) Reminiscences—Funny Memories of well known people I have entertained with.

Contact: Brenda Pritchett (nee Logie) Tel: 023 8022 6338 Available: Afternoons, evenings if local Requirements: A small table Fee: Approx. £25 to cover transport costs.

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SLIDES/TALKS British Gas—Dementia Friends information sessions A session to highlight the effects of Dementia. Each session includes interactive tivities and can be tailored to suit each group.

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Contact: Keira Bradford Email: keira.bradford@britishgas.co.uk

Available: Anytime Requirements: None specified Fee: Free of Charge

British Gas—The Energy Gameshow The Energy Gameshow is a fun and interactive session designed to give tips and hints about saving energy.

Contact: Tracey Almond Tel no 07789574220 Email: tracey.almond@britishgas.co.uk Available: Daytimes Monday to Friday ideally but not adverse to evening sessions Requirements: A Table Fee: Free of Charge

British Gas—Energy Education Energy Education is exactly what it sounds like. We create a fun lesson all about energy and how we can use it more efficiently today.

Contact: Tracey Almond Tel no 07789574220 Email: tracey.almond@britishgas.co.uk Available: Daytimes Monday to Friday ideally but not adverse to evening sessions Requirements: A Table and some floor space for physical activity Fee: Free of Charge Page 14

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DAVE WALDEN Memories of a Social Worker—a look back over 40 years in social care, including many anecdotes both funny and sad in Hampshire.

Contact: Dave Walden Tel: 01489 784603 Available: Any day or evening Requirements: None specified Fee: £30-£50

EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL RECYCLING TEAM Our recycling officers can come & talk to you about the world of recycling and how you can make a difference ...

Contact: Tel: 023 8068 8440 E-mail: recycling@eastleigh.gov.uk Available: Monday-Friday during the day & early evening Requirements: Power for laptop or space for interactive games (dependent upon the session requirements) Fee: None

FAIRTRADE NETWORK We aim to promote Fairtrade throughout Hampshire helping It to achieve Fairtrade county Status in the near future.

Contact : Tel 01329 312895 email: mail@fairtradeineastleighborough.org

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GERALD PONTING Wide range of digital presentations on wild flowers, local history, foreign travels, stone circles etc. Brochure available.

Contact: Gerald Ponting Tel: 02380 261192 Available: Any day or evening Requirements: 13 amp socket Fee: £55 (negotiable) + 35p per mile

HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE Talk about Hearing Dogs for the hearing impaired.

Contact: Jeanette Collett Tel: 01489 783118 Available: Any day or evening Requirements: Table Fee: £30

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JULIE GALLAGHER & JANE GULLIVER HAMPSHIRE COUNCIL TRADING STANDARDS SERVICE Talk on doorstep crime & scams awareness. Trading standards are aware that victims of doorstep crime and mass marketed fraud (scams) can suffer severe financial, mental and physical hardships. The talk aims to raise awareness of these crimes, how to spot them and how to avoid becoming a victim.

Contact: Tel: 01962 833620 (Reception) E-mail: doorstep.crime@hants.gov.uk Available: Any time day or evening Fee: None

NEIL KEARNS—EASTLEIGH RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY Slide show on the restoration of steam loco E828 “Harry A Frith” which was built and restored in Eastleigh. Now undergoing its second restoration in preservation at Ropley on the Mid Hants Railway.

Contact: Tel: 023 8061 8167 (evenings/weekends) Mobile: 07818 021364 E-mail: neil.kearns@virgin.net Available: Evenings Fee: No fees or expenses but a donation to Eastleigh Railway Preservation Society would be welcome.

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SLIDES/TALKS MARIAN RASHLEIGH Talk or slide show on relief work in Brazil, Colombia & Albania.

Contact: Marian Rashleigh Tel: 023 8034 5945 Available: Mornings, afternoon and evenings

Requirements: None specified Fee: Donations

MARTIN KYRLE Funny tales of his various holidays as well as his time as Mayor of Eastleigh.

Contact: Martin Kyrle Email: martinkyrletraveller@gmail.com Available: Any day or evening Requirements: None specified Fee: £20 for a talk of £50 for some talks as well as his books for sell after the talk

ONE COMMUNITY Talk about the work of One Community “Working for a Charity, the ups and downs!”

Contact: Reception Tel: 023 8090 2400 or Email: reception@1community.org.uk Available: Any day or evening Requirements: A cup of tea!

Fee: Free, donations are very welcome

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SLIDES/TALKS Open sight Hampshire “Keeping Your Eyes Right” An interesting and informative presentation about sight loss conditions and ways to give our eye health care to prevent sight loss.

Contact: Terry smith Tel: 02380 646377 E-mail : terry.smith@opensight.org.uk Available: Morning or afternoon, week days only Requirements: None specified Fee: Free, donations are very welcome.

MR & MRS PRICE Illustrated talks on Canada, New Zealand, Spain, Holland, Belgium, including botanical interests.

Contact: Mrs Price Tel: 023 8069 2809 Available: Afternoons, evenings if local Requirements: None specified Fee: £35

PAMELA BOYES Talk with slide show on various topics around Winchester, Southampton, Isle of Wight, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court, The life and times of Jane Austen, D-Day in Normandy, My life as a Tourist Guide.

Option of an exhibition of Traditional Dolls with explanation of customs and costumes.

Contact: Mrs Pamela Boyes Tel: 023 8061 8644 Available: Any day or evening (before 21:00) Requirements: 2 small tables Fee: £50 + travel outside of Eastleigh Page 19

SLIDES/TALKS PEARL DELL A Haiku poet and a member of the British Haiku Society.

A brief talk about the history of the Japanese form of “capturing a moment in time”, giving a few examples. Followed by a workshop where people can write their own personal Haiku with some being read out and the ideas discussed.

Contact: Pearl Elizabeth Dell Tel: 023 8040 2787 Available: Afternoons and evenings Requirements: None specified Fee: £20 plus travel

SOUTHERN WATERS FOG (Fat, Oil & Grease)

& UNFLUSHABLES TEAM A pro-active team working to increase public awareness of how to keep your sewers running clear. We advise on how misuse has an impact on the environment and how to prevent.

Contact: Sharon Holdstock Tel: 07341074806 Available: For all events and meetings Requirements : None Fee: Free of charge and freebies such as “Gunk pots” & “3 p’s” stickers

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ARE YOU AN ENTERTAINER? Would you like to let your local community know of your talents and how they can request your services?

For free inclusion in the guide please contact One Community for the Entertainers Guide form On 023 8092 4000 or e-mail reception@1community.org.uk

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