Talks for WI & U3A clubs
Popular multi media talks for clubs, in person or online
Popular multi media talks, in person or online
I've been offering my multi media photography-based talks to WI, U3A and similar groups since 2017, and these have been so well received that most of my bookings are now through word of mouth. Always a good sign!
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Although talks are always much better in person, the pandemic has shown us that online can work almost as well., so I continue to offer this option if required.
Available talks
'A photographers journey around the stunning South West Coast Path'
This popular talk is based around my experience of walking all 630 miles of the amazing South West Coast Path, and how this eventually led me to become a photographer, in order to better capture the beauty of our coastline. The talk is a mixture of stories about walking the path, about some of the places that we visit along the way, and the story behind how some of the photos were taken. It is illustrated throughout with many of my best photos of the beautiful Devon Coast (and a few Dartmoor ones too for some variety!), as well as video kindly provided by the South West Coast Path Association.
NEW TALK for 2024!
'90 minutes from EX14'
A brand new talk, exploring some of the many beautiful (and photogenic) locations within 90 minutes of my home in EX14! Includes locations in Devon, Dartmoor, Somerset and Dorset. A photographic journey, with stories of the places that we visit, and some amusing anecdotes. It will make you glad that you live in such a beautiful part of the country!
Run time
Requirements
Cost & payment
All talks are around 45 minutes plus Q&A time, ao around an hour in total. I usually aim to arrive 30 minutes before the talk to ensure any IT issues can be resolved.
Talks are in Microsoft Powerpoint and include sound and video. For in person talks I can provide my own laptop and a projector (with sound) that works for smaller venues, but will need a screen or a white wall to be provided. For larger venues I usually use the built in projection / audio equipment.
The standard price for a talk (whether in person on online) is £60 plus reasonable costs (return travel from Honiton at 40p per mile, plus parking fees if applicable). Payment by cheque or BACS.
Talk schedule
2021
12/04/21 Torquay (afternoon) WI
10/06/21 Dart Valley U3A
17/06/21 Reflex Camera Club, Bristol
14/09/21 Musbury & Whitford WI
27/09/21 Taunton Camera Club
19/10/21 Honiton WI
21/10/21 Lapford Ladies
26/10/21 Newton Abbot Camera Club
03/11/21 Silverton WI
04/11/21 Bradninch WI
2022
19/01/22 Honiton U3A
10/02/22 Exmouth U3A
09/03/22 Coldridge WI
31/03/22 Kingsbridge Camera Club
17/05/22 Axe River WI
01/06/22 East Dartmoor U3A
17/06/22 UPRAWS, Upottery
20/07/22 Cullompton WI
21/09/22 Brimley WI
22/09/22 Broadclyst WI
12/10/22 Torbay Photographic Society
11/11/22 Devonshire Association (East Devon branch)
14/11/22 Exmouth WI
01/12/22 Sidmouth U3A
2023
12/01/23 West Hill Garden Club
14/02/23 Exbourne WI
09/03/23 Woodbury WI
05/04/23 East Dartmoor U3A (revisit)
01/06/23 Culm Valley U3A
06/09/23 Llanelli Photographic Society
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2024
02/01/24 Parke WI POSTPONED
01/02/24 Sidmouth U3A
08/02/24 Awliscombe Ladies
13/02/24 COGS Axminster
7/3/24 Bovey Ladies
24/4/24 Gin & Jam WI group, Tiverton
5/6/24 South Petherton Photographic Society
15/10/24 Seaton WI
"I've just watched Gary's Zoom talk - probably the best talk I've seen this winter. Thanks again for the wonderful talk"
Elaine, March 2021
"Everyone thoroughly enjoyed your talk and seeing your incredible photographs, I am certainly inspired to start walking the South West Costal Path!"
Karen, Feb 2023
"It was a very interesting talk, showing our lovely county from a different angle. We are now following Gary Holpin on Twitter as he said he posts a new photo each day!"
Gordon, March 2021
"Thank you for your talk last week. Everyone agreed that it was one of the very best talks that we had had"
Jean, July 2022
"Your talk was very enjoyable with exquisite photographs"
Pauline, Sept 2021
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