Kent Floral Art is delighted to have 5 qualified speakers. They are available to speak to clubs on a variety of subjects and are an alternative for a club event and are certainly worth considering as "entertainment" when having a club tea or the AGM. Our speakers representative Lesley Iannidinardo is happy to talk to you about how a speaker can fit in your programme. She can also help with advice on giving introductions and votes of thanks. Lesley's contact details are in her profile below
Sue Shaw - National Speaker
Apart from being a National Speaker, Sue is a NAFAS Instructor and Adjudicator for speaker’s tests. In 2015 and 2017, she was a finalist at the Association of Speakers Clubs (ASC), National Speech Competition. In 2017 she was also part of the Kent team that won the ASC's National Team Speaking Competition. Apart from giving presentations Sue is committed to helping others to achieve speaking confidence through training and mentoring.
Her talks, illustrated with visual aids are 'The Road to Chelsea' about the RHS Spring Show, 'Jungle Tales' about two contrasting trips to India, 'An Adventure in Peru', ‘Tanzania Revealed’, ‘The Wonders of Iceland’, and a ‘Tailor of Tales’ about the life of Beatrix Potter. Her other talks are, 'Finding my Voice through Flowers' a motivational tale of her journey from quivering wreck to national stage and 'Both Sides of the Bench' – sharing tips and anecdotes both as a competitor and floral judge. Sue also does a talk about Heart of Kent Hospice. Talks can be tailored for special events.
Contact: [email protected]
Apart from being a National Speaker, Sue is a NAFAS Instructor and Adjudicator for speaker’s tests. In 2015 and 2017, she was a finalist at the Association of Speakers Clubs (ASC), National Speech Competition. In 2017 she was also part of the Kent team that won the ASC's National Team Speaking Competition. Apart from giving presentations Sue is committed to helping others to achieve speaking confidence through training and mentoring.
Her talks, illustrated with visual aids are 'The Road to Chelsea' about the RHS Spring Show, 'Jungle Tales' about two contrasting trips to India, 'An Adventure in Peru', ‘Tanzania Revealed’, ‘The Wonders of Iceland’, and a ‘Tailor of Tales’ about the life of Beatrix Potter. Her other talks are, 'Finding my Voice through Flowers' a motivational tale of her journey from quivering wreck to national stage and 'Both Sides of the Bench' – sharing tips and anecdotes both as a competitor and floral judge. Sue also does a talk about Heart of Kent Hospice. Talks can be tailored for special events.
Contact: [email protected]
Jean Hoar - Area Speaker
Jean is a member of Hartley and District Flower Club for the past 11 years and is their secretary. She is a retired Primary Assistant Headteacher but has also taught art to secondary and middle school children. She enjoys the challenge of entering floral competitions and has had success in competitions in Kent, and the virtual national show. She is the North Kent representative. The title of her presentation is 'Charente, Colour, Sights and Scents' which takes the audience on a sensory journey through this beautiful part of SW France.
Contact: [email protected]
Jean is a member of Hartley and District Flower Club for the past 11 years and is their secretary. She is a retired Primary Assistant Headteacher but has also taught art to secondary and middle school children. She enjoys the challenge of entering floral competitions and has had success in competitions in Kent, and the virtual national show. She is the North Kent representative. The title of her presentation is 'Charente, Colour, Sights and Scents' which takes the audience on a sensory journey through this beautiful part of SW France.
Contact: [email protected]
Lesley lannidinardo - Speakers Representative and Area Speaker
Lesley joined NAFAS in 2013 and became a member of Sevenoaks Flower Club, where she is Chairman. She has recently taken up the position of 'Speakers Rep' for Kent. She enjoys arranging flowers in her local church and taking part in flower festivals and shows. Other hobbies include walking in the Lake District and Morris Dancing. Lesley has produced a talk entitled 'Welcome to the Morris'. It covers life as a Morris Dancer, a bit about the history, some of the styles, festivals and traditions as well as the benefits of Morris dancing. She reveals a number of hand crafted visual aids as part of the talk and speaks with passion about her love of this dance form and even shows you some of the steps! If you would like information about inviting a speaker to your club, please contact Lesley Contact: [email protected]
Lesley joined NAFAS in 2013 and became a member of Sevenoaks Flower Club, where she is Chairman. She has recently taken up the position of 'Speakers Rep' for Kent. She enjoys arranging flowers in her local church and taking part in flower festivals and shows. Other hobbies include walking in the Lake District and Morris Dancing. Lesley has produced a talk entitled 'Welcome to the Morris'. It covers life as a Morris Dancer, a bit about the history, some of the styles, festivals and traditions as well as the benefits of Morris dancing. She reveals a number of hand crafted visual aids as part of the talk and speaks with passion about her love of this dance form and even shows you some of the steps! If you would like information about inviting a speaker to your club, please contact Lesley Contact: [email protected]
Gill Smaggasgale - Area Speaker
Gill is a member of Sevenoaks Flower Club and is a past Chairman of Kent Floral Art. In her professional life as a patent attorney, Gill spoke all over the world on intellectual property but has now turned her skills to more fun topics. Her current talks are 'Walking 1000 Miles' and also 'Travels Through Colour'.
Gill can also present a tailored talk for your special event.
Contact: [email protected]
Gill is a member of Sevenoaks Flower Club and is a past Chairman of Kent Floral Art. In her professional life as a patent attorney, Gill spoke all over the world on intellectual property but has now turned her skills to more fun topics. Her current talks are 'Walking 1000 Miles' and also 'Travels Through Colour'.
Gill can also present a tailored talk for your special event.
Contact: [email protected]
Jean Schofield - Area Speaker
Jean's journey into flowers began in the 90's when she joined Wateringbury flower club. Since then she has held many positions at her club and in the area and is a past Area Chairman. Jean now belongs to Wateringbury and Vanguard clubs. Gardening and a love of animals have inspired her journey into speaking. She is involved with the local bee club and Village Hall committee and has many other interests hence her talk, 'The Magical and Mysterious World of Bees'. New talks for 2024 are 'Roaming in the Gloaming - a Journey through the Trossachs' and 'The Power of Flowers'.
Contact [email protected]
Jean's journey into flowers began in the 90's when she joined Wateringbury flower club. Since then she has held many positions at her club and in the area and is a past Area Chairman. Jean now belongs to Wateringbury and Vanguard clubs. Gardening and a love of animals have inspired her journey into speaking. She is involved with the local bee club and Village Hall committee and has many other interests hence her talk, 'The Magical and Mysterious World of Bees'. New talks for 2024 are 'Roaming in the Gloaming - a Journey through the Trossachs' and 'The Power of Flowers'.
Contact [email protected]
This YouTube video from Brenda Eyres explains what a NAFAS speaker is. If you are interested in training to be a speaker, please do contact me [email protected] to find out what is involved.
Of course, many of us find we have to make short speeches at clubs or event whether it is to introduce the demonstrator or speaker, give a vote of thanks or just giving the announcements. The National Speakers Committee have prepared some guidelines and videos to help give us confidence which are below.
Of course, many of us find we have to make short speeches at clubs or event whether it is to introduce the demonstrator or speaker, give a vote of thanks or just giving the announcements. The National Speakers Committee have prepared some guidelines and videos to help give us confidence which are below.
| speakers-handy-hints-for-members-building-confidence.pdf |
| speakers-handy-hints-for-members-introductions.pdf |
| speakers-handy-hints-for-members-reading-reports.pdf |
| speakers-handy-hints-for-members-votes-of-thanks.pdf |
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