Be Very Alarmed
John Hope
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £60
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 15th August 2022
- Tagged:
- After Dinner Entertainment
New talk with a difference. For those who have enjoyed time through the ages, this talk will be quite different as it concentrates on a specific sector of time, showing the development of alarm clocks over the centuries. This has been triggered by the generosity and consideration of a lady from Louth U3A, name. Penelope generously offered me a collection of alarm clocks, which her late father had put together, obviously a fanatic of the topic. Consequently, as the owner over 140 examples I had no hesitation at including this talk in my program. In addition to the usual PowerPoint presentation, for face-to-face talks, I will also display several of the clocks, which will no doubt trigger memories of many of the audience.
Views: 433 | Enquiries: 2About John Hope
Much travelled commencing with RAF service in Mediterranean and Far East. Continued in civilian life working in Asia, America and Europe, surviving the Tsunami in 2004. Held senior positions in multinational conglomerates and with many small companies. Mainly marketing but had late career change to support people with mental health issues. Have raised considerable amounts for charities as a volunteer and also professionally. Wide sporting experience includes assisting in coaching England Paralympic Boccia team, qualified cricket umpire, bowls coach and working with people with disabilities. No ‘shrinking violet’ I have lunched with the Governor of Sarawak, made a sales pitch to the Archbishop of Cyprus and drank lager with a past Prime Minster.
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