GUEST SPEAKERS

Michael Buerk is one of the UK’s leading broadcast journalists, and has won many of the industry’s major awards. He has worked as a BBC foreign correspondent and presenter for more than 30 years.

Colin studied horticulture and was appointed as Head Gardener to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother at Royal Lodge Windsor.

Darren Rees has been painting and showing people wildlife for over 30 years and is one of the UK’s most respected nature artists, as well as an experienced naturalist guide.

Richard Thaxton is a life-long advocate for nature conservation having combined his career in nature reserve management with RSPB, with over 20 years of wildlife tour guiding all over the world.

Stuart Robertson FRSA, is a respected voice on the preservation and promotion of the Scottish architect, artist, and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

David has spent most of his professional life teaching history and has published extensively on British history and topography. He commenced full-time work in expedition travel in 1998, and has since travelled the world in that capacity.

Charlotte is an award-winning journalist, film-maker, community theatre producer and novelist, William is an award-winning film maker, theatre producer and director.