Talks to adult associations
Poetry - Back to the 40s and 50s in verse.
Childrens poetry from nursery rhyme to modern day. Includes well known ballads of the past, AA Milne, R L Stevenson, and Caribbean poetry.
"Lucky Dip" - from her book "The Street to Mango Moon", a light hearted evening of poetry.
Performance of well known poems.
Travel talks - with slides and artifacts.
Jamaica, New Zealand (2 talks - North island and South island), Zimbabwe (3 talks), Australia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Costa Rica, India (Golden Triangle), Kerala (South India), Sri Lanka, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Peru with Machu Picchu, South Africa - The Garden route, Tanzania (soon).
Miscellaneous
Christmas customs, cards, decorations etc. from around the world.
War memories - collected from family, friends and beyond. A chance to contribute to the evening with your own memories.