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Phil J DeMeulenaere
Enrichment Speaker - Destinations
Coming from: Port St. Lucie,  Florida  USA


Phil calls his style "Destitainment" : combination of relevant information mixed with humor. Laugh and Learn!! Phil has extreme variety in his program offerings which total approximately 70 at this time, special interest and destination. Phil has traveled extensively and is an experienced and sought after cruise ship speaker having completed over 48 cruise assignments with 7 cruise lines. His goal is to Make Memorable Moments and he's very good at that. Accolades are MANY.
George Edmunds
Maritime Historian
Coming from: Weymouth,  Dorset  UK


George is something of a polymath with an eclectic career. Engineering background, sales manager, own business. A diving (SCUBA) instructor, wreck diver, specialist in underwater detecting (Hit the newspaper headlines in 2016 recovering a £10,000 diamond ring.). Dived on the pirate Blackbeard’s ship in the USA. At the height of Paintball Games sports, he owned and ran two combat sites in Wales. George is also a published author with three books (genre; treasure/charts/pirates/wrecks). Just finished first thriller novel. Boat owner (was!) and is a regular speaker on cruise ships. Huge interest in WW2 flying with a military grade flight simulator at home. No time to retire.
Dr Samuel Glassner
Medical and World History
Travel, Destinations & Ports
Coming from: Alameda,  California  USA


When invited to give enrichment presentations, Dr. Glassner’s talks reveal the little-known behind-the-scenes facts which influenced geopolitical events that shaped the course of western civilization. Covert military operations, individual acts of heroism, the influences of disease and science – all played a role. His destination, travel and port topics often outline the history of the country being visited, but his talks can also include stories that tell of the country’s unique contribution(s) to world events. All of his presentations are meticulously researched, cogently presented, and well-illustrated.
Graham Hoyle
Murder Mystery Events Organiser
Coming from: Ringwood,  Hampshire  UK


After retiring from a long career in the police force, Graham wanted to start a new career that was both entertaining and enjoyable, so “Catch the Killer” was born. Graham has written over eighteen original story lines that can be adapted to specific ships, cruise companies, captains or even specific passengers. The event is interactive, engaging and a lot of fun for the passengers who will find that working in small teams helps their thinking and leads to creating new friendships and contacts on board the ship.
Sandy Leong
Historian | Vikings | Age of Exploration | Tudors
Far East | Australia | Japan | Mediterranean | General Interest
Coming from: Loughborough,  Leicestershire  UK


Sandy Leong is a historian, with a gift for storytelling that brings history to life. As a qualified teacher, teaching in schools, colleges, and as a guest lecturer at universities, in the UK and Far East. She is married to a Malaysian and has spent time living and working in the Far East, giving her a privileged opportunity to get to know that part of the world. She is a published author, writing on personal development topics. She demonstrates her deep personal commitment to improving people’s lives through education and by bringing communities together.
Stephen Markeson FRPS
Photojournalism
International photojournalist,Media,Double Fellow Royal Phot.Soc.
Coming from: Fifield, Chipping Norton,  Oxfordshire  UK


Stephen Markeson was a leading photojournalist on the staff of pre-eminent national newspapers between 1963 and 1994 covering assignments that included war zones, international leaders, royalty, celebrities, travel, and stories of human interest. His career included working for The Daily Herald, The Sun, and was senior photojournalist for The Times and was present at many important historical events, producing iconic and memorable images. In 1990 he was awarded two Fellowships by The Royal Photographic Society one for Visual Journalism and the other for Portraiture. He has given talks at many literary festivals and is an established speaker on cruises.
Helen Pointer
Caricaturist & Artist
Coming from: Caterham,  Surrey  UK


As an artist Helen is quick to set her audience at ease and is marvellous at caricaturing. She provides an absorbing, effective and spontaneous style of presentation, using her art to exemplify her perceptive facilitation of group work. By pulling people out from the audience Helen guides you through personal impact and interpersonal skill areas whilst sketching humorous caricatures – it’s interactive, gripping and novel, and people come away understanding so much more about their choices. Helen’s starting points deals with the everyday issues that face us all.
Stuart St Paul
Celebrity Stuntman and Movie Director
Coming from: Northwood,  Hertfordshire  UK


Celebrity Stuntman Stuart St Paul, winner of Best Director in America and copious awards all around the globe, is now a cruise crime novelist, who has had an illustrious career creating disaster in A-List movies and TV. He explodes onto the stage with amazing funny stories you will not hear anywhere else, and with 50 years in the industry he can be challenged on hundreds of his productions and how the best laid plans can go drastically wrong. His knowledge of screenwriting, financing, distributing, promotion, and casting means he is at home chatting about how a movie goes from the gem of an idea, like his CSCI project, to being financed,
Jonathan Walker
Social History
Coming from: Birmingham,  West Midlands  UK


Trained in presentation techniques by the BBC Jonathan subsequently made guest appearances on BBC Local Radio and has given talks to both national and international audiences. Jonathan went on to run his own consultancy business but is now retired living in Birmingham in the West Midlands. Retirement provided the opportunity to transfer his analytical and presentation skills to the social and domestic world. Jonathan’s talks range from humorous and enlightening explorations of the way we behave, to nostalgic trips down memory lane, and provide entertainment suitable for a variety of audiences and destinations.
David Withington
Technology for Non-Techies
Making modern technology relevant and enjoyable
Coming from: Wigan,  Lancashire  UK


After 40 years at the cutting edge of technology with companies such as Virgin Media and Talk Talk, David shares simple answers to technical secrets and challenges - like how to beat the scammers, staying safe online, and avoiding unexpected roaming phone bills. In a technical world that was much simpler yesterday, David's way of helping us to enjoy today's technology - via multimedia, stories, and a healthy dose of corny humour - makes his Tech it Easy presentations popular and unforgettable.
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