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Thursday 6th October 2022 at the Marshall Arena at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes.
Exhibit in 2022
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2021 Seminar Programme
Paul Martin
The Flog It! presenter and antiques dealer kicked-off the theatre programme at the Group Leisure & Travel Show on 7th October.
Paul has travelled to brilliant venues all over the country and presented the popular television show Flog It! since 2002, as well as two TV series of Britain’s Hidden Heritage among others.
In his talk Paul gave an insight into some of Britain’s hidden heritage sites and some of his favourite places to visit around the UK – sharing places with significant historical antiques and some unexpected places of where to find them. From behind the scenes of some of the programmes he has worked on, Paul gave some examples of buildings and monuments open to the public in some of the country’s remote and beautiful locations.
Paul Martin
“I have learned so much. Meeting people in the antiques trade or people who make their living by skills learned over decades is always a treat”.
Oz Clarke OBE
Oz Clarke OBE is one of the world’s leading wine experts, whose formidable reputation is based on his extensive wine knowledge and accessible, no-nonsense approach. His tasting skills have won him an international following and he is acknowledged as having one of the finest palates of anyone writing about wine today.
Oz shared some of his favourite food and winery tours and places to visit in the UK and in nearby Europe. He gave insights into some of the hidden gems found within the UK, talk about some of his favourite wines from the UK and Europe.
He is currently on our screens as the drinks presenter for James Martin’s Saturday Morning on ITV, and has presented on Channel 5’s Secrets of the National Trust since 2017. Oz presented the iconic BBC series Food and Drink between 1982 and 2002 and his TV is extensive.
Simon Calder
Senior travel editor Simon Calder
“I think the new venue in Milton Keynes is great; it really is just exactly the right scale. It feels really friendly and like its own exhibition rather than being part of the NEC – it’s works very well. And the fact that’s in Milton Keynes is great; the first thing I saw when I walked in was the stand all about what you can do in Milton Keynes itself which is brilliant. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed going around and talking to the lovely exhibitors including the Silverstone Experience which I’m very enthused about and the Settle-Carlisle Railway which is such an important rail link.”
Travel writer and broadcaster Simon Calder made a welcome return to the Group Leisure & Travel Show. His theme for 2021 was Inspiring Journeys to Reinvigorate Travel.
The senior travel editor of The Independent had a great interaction with the audience at the annual exhibition, sharing his advice and experience with group leaders and coach operators.
Simon is the go-to travel journalists featuring regularly on national TV and radio and is sure to inspire and inform at the GLT Show in 2021.
Past speakers include…
Gyles Brandreth
Television Personality and ‘Culture Vulture’
Carol Klein
Gardener and Television Presenter
Nicholas Owen
Newscaster and Television Presenter
Kate Humble
Writer & Broadcaster
Simon Reeve
Adventurer, TV presenter and Author
Joe Swift
TV Gardener & Presenter
Dan Cruickshank
TV Historian and Presenter
Chris Beardshaw
TV Presenter and Celebrity Gardener
Jasmine Birtles
Financial and Money Saving Expert
Jane Archer
UK’s Leading Cruise Expert
Alexis Conran
Fraud specialist and star of The Real Hustle
Julie Peasgood
Television presenter, journalist and actress
Simon Calder
Travel Editor, The Independent
Martin Roberts
Travel expert and TV presenter
Eric Knowles
Antiques and history expert, and TV broadcaster
Contact Us
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Postal Address: YPL Exhibitions & Events, P.O. Box 5299, Milton Keynes MK15 8BD
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Sharon Yandell,
Telephone: +44 (0)1908 613323
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