PUBLIC SPEAKING
I’ve been presenting my musical talks since 2016, and they’re guaranteed to add a bit of fun to your club meeting or event! Even my darker topics have a humorous edge.
Based in Dorset, UK, I’m normally prepared to travel throughout Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire – but will certainly consider bookings further afield.
Perfect for social clubs, WI, u3a, Probus, etc.
You can see a video I made for the WI Summertime tWIst festival in June 2020 by clicking HERE
Please scroll on down to see descriptions of all the talks, plus fees etc.

”Thank you very much for your session today –
we all enjoyed it and I have had some lovely feedback”
Lyme Regis U3A
Five talks to choose from:





The standard talks are 45 minutes plus time for questions at the end, but I can make minor adjustments to suit your requirements.
Typical comments include: “It was so nice to be able to hear all the words you were singing”, and “We really enjoyed something that was a little bit different”.
My fee for community groups of up to about 50 people is £40 + 40p per mile travelling expenses. For larger audiences and commercial organisations, please contact me to discuss.
I live in Sherborne, Dorset, and am normally prepared to travel throughout Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. Please contact me to discuss the options for bookings further afield.
From March to October I am available mornings, afternoons and evenings; November to February, daytime only. I will always consider a short-notice booking to cover a cancellation.
I play an acoustic guitar, unplugged in small venues, or through an amplifier and with a microphone for larger ones. I can supply all the equipment, which is PAT tested, and I hold Public Liability Insurance.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss any of the above, on 07896 354616, 01935 815497, or email info@mirandapender.com

"Everyone enjoyed it so much because it was very different from our usual talks"
Salisbury Ladies’ Probus Club
"Thank you for bringing so much joy to our members yesterday. This was quite a departure from our ususal talks and obviously much enjoyed"
Parkstone Probus Club
"It was a pleasure to welcome you to our WI, and great to have something so different on our programme"
Gillingham Evening WI
“Such an enjoyable and entertaining evening”
Castle Hedingham Women’s Group
"We all really enjoyed your music and stories - I'm sure we'll be asking you back again in the future”
North Cadbury Women’s Group
“Very many thanks for a delightful afternoon”
Lea Valley U3A
"Humorous and warm"
Springfield WI
"Your songs are so delightful and enjoyable"
Hartford Hundred Probus Ladies Club
"Wow did my ladies enjoy your performance today, you were absolutely great. If only all my speakers could be half as good!"
Harbour Ladies Luncheon Club
"Everyone enjoyed your songs and left with a smile"
FIL Group, Fovant
"What a wonderfully inspirational talk with songs.....you will be highly recommended"
The Orchards & Margaret Marsh WI
"Thank you very much for your session today - we all enjoyed it and I have had some lovely feedback"
Lyme Regis U3A
“We all really enjoyed the diversity of your material”
After Eight Ladies’ Group, Ware
"It was nice to have something a little bit different from our normal speakers"
The 95 Club, Sudbury
"Thank you again for the delightful evening"
Woodditton & Saxon Street WI
“It was fascinating and inspiring to hear your story and you put it across so delightfully”
Carhampton Gardening Club
“We all loved your talk and will certainly book you again” - NHS Retirement Fellowship, Blandford Forum”
NHS Retirement Fellowship, Blandford Forum
“Thank you for bringing so much joy to our members yesterday. This was quite a departure from our ususal talks and obviously much enjoyed”
Parkstone Probus Club
Contact
For booking public speaking, studio visits or music events
Mobile: 07896 354616
Landline: 01935 815497
Art Gallery
“What a wonderfully inspirational talk with songs……you will be highly recommended”
The Orchards and Margaret Marsh WI