A Handbag and a Turkey Leg
Helen Kendall-Tobias
- Region:
- Kent
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £80 plus £15 travel expenses
- Category:
- Uncategorised
- Updated:
- 25th September 2026
- Tagged:
- Handbags
What on earth could connect a handbag with a turkey leg?
Helen Kendall-Tobias takes a fascinating and entertaining look at the history of one of the most enduring of fashion accessories. From medieval pouches and elegant reticules to iconic designer handbags, discover how the handbag has evolved alongside women's lives, fashions and changing lifestyles.
And somewhere along the way, Helen will reveal the link with the Turkey leg.
With beautiful examples, fascinating stories and a peek inside Helen's own handbag, this is a talk about much more than what we carry — it's about why we carry it.
Views: 9 | Enquiries: 0About Helen Kendall-Tobias
Helen Kendall-Tobias – Speaker, Stylist & Storyteller
With more than 20 years' experience speaking to audiences throughout Kent and the South East, Helen Kendall-Tobias is an accomplished and engaging speaker with a reputation for delivering informative, entertaining and professionally presented talks.
Helen has delivered hundreds of talks over the past two decades and is a regular speaker for Women's Institutes, U3A groups, Probus clubs and community organisations throughout Kent.
Specialising in presentations for ladies' groups, Women's Institutes, U3A organisations, Probus clubs, social clubs and community groups, Helen combines expert knowledge with warmth, humour and audience participation to create memorable events that continue the conversation long after the meeting has ended.
Her wide-ranging programme includes topics on colour, style, fashion history, jewellery, beauty and fragrance, with talks designed to educate, inspire and entertain.
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New for 2027: A Handbag and a Turkey Leg - What do medieval pouches, designer handbags, lipstick — and a very large turkey leg have in common? Helen Kendall-Tobias explores the fascinating history of the handbag, from practical necessity to fashion statement, with plenty of stories, surprises and a peek inside her own handbag along the way.
Whether you're organising a regular club meeting, a special event or require a speaker at short notice, Helen is known for her professionalism, reliability and ability to connect with audiences of all sizes.
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