March 2020 guest speaker, Geoff Brookes
In March 2020 we were joined by Geoff Brookes who talked to us about researching local history and traditions. After an early life in Sheffield and the Midlands, Geoff moved to his …
Guest Speakers
Feb 2020 guest speaker, Brian John
Our guest speaker in February 2020 was Brian John, scientist, geographer and writer. After an early career as a scientist and geographer, during which he led expeditions to Iceland and …
Dec 2019 guest speaker, Eleanor St Clair
In December 2019, social media expert Eleanor St Clair talked to the Circle about social media to target agents or potential readers. Social media can be both an advantage and …
Nov 2019 guest speaker, Wendy White
In November 20129, we were extremely fortunate to have children’s and adult novelist Wendy White as our speaker, author of Mamgu’s Campervan and the Knights in Shining Armour, as well …
Oct 2019 guest speaker, Rob Gittings
Our speaker in October 2019 was the renowned scriptwriter and novelist Rob Gittings. Rob is an award-winning screenwriter who has written for numerous top-rated television drama series, including EastEnders, Casualty …