Louise Camby

Location: Tadworth, Surrey
About me...

I’m a professional speaker, voice over artist, and help manage the family music business based around my late Grandfather Johnny Douglas who wrote the music to the 1971 film The Railway Children.

I enjoy many hobbies including snooker, cycling, skiing, travelling, theatre and cinema, amateur dramatics 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.

About my Talks...

I am very happy to deliver my talks via a video platform to anywhere in the UK. Some talks are supported with visuals via PowerPoint. I currently have 4 talks with 2 more coming soon. I ensure all my talks are fun and informative. My subjects are: Health benefits of the powerful medicinal plant Aloe Vera, The Bees and health substances from the hive, Legal Cannabis – CBD and Hemp, the supersonic beauty Concorde, my journey of creating a product and bringing it to market and finally a talk on the life and music of my late grandfather Johnny Douglas.

Usually my talks last around 45 minutes and then time for questions, but the length can be altered to suit the groups requirements.

Fee:

My fee is £95 and 45p per mile expenses. I am happy to travel anywhere within the South East or deliver my talks via a video platform to anywhere in the UK. I have products available for those interested in purchasing but there is no obligation to buy and there is no hard sell. Should you prefer the talk to not have a sales element that is easily accommodated, and my fee is £95 plus 45p per mile expenses. As the Concorde talk and all the seasonal talks don’t have any products to promote the fee is £95 plus 45p per mile expenses.

If you’ve been let down by your speaker, do contact me as I am happy to take bookings with short notice if available.

All talks can be presented virtually via zoom or other online conference platforms.

My Contact Details:
Phone:

07889 304460

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 1971 film The Railway Children plus 41 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. www.dulcimarecords.com

This talk presents very well with illustrations via a projector and screen. I have CD,s and memorabilia I can show and still deliver the talk if AV equipment is not available. For talks delivered via Zoom I share the powerpoint slides.

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..

That’s me in the photo –  in a bee suit when experiencing hives first hand.

The Hope of Spring

Public Speaker in Surrey Louise Camby talks about 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

Public Speaker in Surrey Louise Camby talks about 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

Public Speaker in Surrey Louise Camby talks about 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

Public Speaker in Surrey Louise Camby talks about 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 optionIn 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.

Legal Cannabis. The health benefits of CBD and Hemp

CBD, THC, Hemp, Marijuana!   You may have heard of one or all of these and might be wondering what the differences are and whether there are any health benefits for you or your family. In my talk I shed some light on it all, why Hemp is a phenomenal plant, how CBD interacts with our body’s endocannabinoid system, and about the company that single-handedly created the exploding market we are witnessing today.

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.

From Concept to Customer

My journey of having an idea for a fashion accessory product, creating it finding a manufacturer, producing the marketing and PR, and bringing it to market. 2020 was the 10 year anniversary of my little product ‘Strupz – the jean stirrup’ being available to purchase. www.strupz.co.uk

This talk presents very well with illustrations via a projector and screen. I have products and documents I can show and still deliver the talk if AV equipment is not available. For talks delivered via Zoom I share the powerpoint slides.

What people say about my talks

Testimonial on my  Talk – The Warmth of Summer: Louise came to the Phoenix Retirement Association in Crystal Palace to give her talk on “Summer”. It was a bright, fully illustrated and informative talk with something for everyone, and Louise was a clear and likeable speaker.’  Bernard – Phoenix Retirement Association 

Testimonial on my  Talk – The Beauty of Autumn: Louise gave her talk on the Beauty of Autumn to our u3A and it was very well received. Louise is a very good public speaker and her talk held our audience throughout.’  Frank – U3A Club

Testimonial on my  Talk – Tracks to my Grandfather’s success : Louise was our July speaker for the Banstead & District Club for the Blind & Partially Sighted. She spoke about her Grandfather Johnny Douglas who was the composer of the music for the 1971 film ‘The Railway Children’. We were most impressed with the way she spoke. She was both enthusiastic and amusing and she held the attention of the audience throughout. We would definitely have her back to talk to us again.’  Suzy – BDCBPS Club

Testimonial on my  Talk – Tracks to my Grandfather’s success : ‘Louise has proved to be not only a charming and delightful guest at our Croydon South Probus Luncheon Club meetings, but a marvellous speaker too! In the past she has enlightened us about The Life of Bees, the marvels of Concorde and the many and varied properties of Aloe Vera. Most recently, we heard about the amazing life and career of her grandfather, the musician and composer, Johnny Douglas, with picture and musical accompaniment, which proved to be interesting, nostalgic and highly entertaining. A young lady who captivates her audience, we would not hesitate to recommend her as a first rate speaker!’ Paul – Probus Club

Testimonial on my  Talk – The Power of Aloe Vera : We were pleased to welcome Louise to our June 2023 meeting to give us a talk on ‘Aloe Vera and its amazing health benefits’. We learned that it is known to help with skin conditions, digestion, joint pain, immune system, general well-being and energy. Then we were introduced to many of the gels, creams, lotions, and sprays and were able to sample them. Absolutely fascinating Louise thank you – we will certainly be in touch for another talk.’  Pamela – Probus Club

Testimonial on my  Talk – The Power of Aloe Vera : I first heard Louise speak at an audition for the WI, and was impressed enough to book her. She more than fulfilled my expectations, and convinced me that I needed to try aloe Vera for my arthritic joints. That was over a year ago and I am still taking Aloe Vera, and feel that it’s making a difference to me. I’m looking forward to hearing about cannabis oil next.

Testimonial on my Talk – Legal Cannabis. The health benefits of CBD and Hemp: Louise was our guest at The Rotary Club of Walton-on-Thames in July last year. Her talk about Aloe Vera was very interesting and informative. She is a very entertaining speaker. So much so that we invited to return in January this year to tell us all about the benefits of CBD and hemp (legal cannabis). Both presentations were enjoyed by all our members and guest that were present. I highly recommend Louise as a speaker at any similar gathering.

Testimonial on my Talk – The Bees and the Amazing Products From the Hive: Louise visited the “Tandridge Club for the Visually Impaired” to talk about Bees and the amazing products from the hive. Many of our members told me how much they had enjoyed the talk and also how much they had learned. Louise is a cheerful and humorous lady who spoke clearly and went down very well with our members. I would certainly recommend her.

Louise Camby Contact Details:
Phone:

07889 304460

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