Public Speaking
Richard is an accomplished and acclaimed public speaker both for educational establishments and clubs and societies and for after dinner audiences. He does all day school visits with different talks tailored to different age groups. Workshops can discuss specific conservation and environmental issues, as well as looking at career opportunities within these sectors. Talks for educational establishments are generally given free but expenses have to be charged. While donations to support our conservation work are not a condition they are welcomed, and with after dinner shows or when an entrance charge is being made, we will agree an appearance fee.
Here’s what they say
“……………Great value after dinner entertainment. The audience loved your show and were still in the bar talking about it into the early hours…………..”
John Jeffs, Cliff Hotel, Bude, Cornwall.
“……………Thank you for your recent talk, everyone agreed it was very entertaining, perfect after the buffet, wine and socialising in the magnificent Fishmongers Hall ………….”
Brian Knights, Chairman, I.F.M. (London branch).
“………….Thankyou,we have had very positive feedback about the quality of the presentations from visitors and exhibitors alike……..”
London International Dive Show
“………….Your talk was fascinating and really hit the right mark with the audience. We\’ve had some lovely e-mails from people who really enjoyed the evening……..”
Juliet, London Diving Chamber (Talk at the Royal Geographic Society)
“………….everybody is raving about your talk and show and I am sure the Trust will benefit by some new members. A really interesting and entertaining evening ……..”
Christopher Jackson, Worthing British Sub Aqua Club, Sussex
“………….May I, on behalf of our association and all those who attended your incredible lecture last night, thank you for giving us such a wonderful insight into your world of sharks! I feel sure that your visit will linger on in our minds for many years to come, and hope that through Rory, we may have you back again sometime in the future?………….”
Gerry Gee, Secretary, Penzance Harbour Users Association, Cornwall
“………….Not really a talk or a lecture but pure entertainment. A fast moving journey through the world of sharks, laughter, sadness, information, and passion. Not to be missed………….”
Hugh Gordon, Newton Le Willows, Merseyside.
“………….Your expertise at the Festival of Flight was very much appreciated………….”
Gordon McPherson, Heartstone, Ross-Shire, Scotland.
“………….First of all, many thanks for your time last week, the children and staff really enjoyed your talks………….”
Dan Sandy, Cooper & Jordan C.E. School, Walsall, W. Midlands.
“………….Thank you very much for the very erudite and exciting talk you gave us yesterday afternoon, which was much enjoyed by all and which provided us with a lot of food for thought………….”
Mary Dobson (Hon. Sec.) The University of the Third Age, Cornwall.
“………….Apologies for lateness of this letter, however I wanted to thank you for joining us at Polzeath the end of July. The talk had some very good feedback and I believe a great deal was learnt by those who attended………….”
Liz Barton, Polzeath Voluntary Marine Wildlife Area Summer Warden, North Cornwall District Council.
“………….Your double talk to the school about Sharks was outstanding and really interesting. Everybody who went to it thoroughly enjoyed the occasion and I am sure that you were aware of the rapt attention around the room. You had 130 people there which was very pleasing, a number which exceeded those whom I had suggested should go by a huge margin………….”
Jonathan Leigh, Headmaster, Blundells School, Tiverton, Devon.
“………….Thank you and Maria for your visit to Taunton school and the excellent talk on sharks. The highest form of praise is the pupils are still discussing it!………….”
Jenny Albert, Taunton School, Devon.
“………….am just writing to thank you for the very interesting talk that you gave to our students. Everybody really enjoyed it. I hope we will be able to arrange a similar talk in the future………….”
Marianne Brown, Team Leader Higher Education, Berkshire College of Agriculture.