Holmewood Lecture Series
The Holmewood Lecture Series brings a stimulating and eclectic mix of topics and speakers to the children, parents and guests of the school and the wider community. Aimed at inspiring and educating in equal measure, the ambitious programme aspires to present talented and engaging speakers who are leaders in their field. By doing so the entire Holmewood and wider community can come together in a great educational and social event.
Spring Term 2021
William Russell – 692nd Lord Mayor of London British Financier, Formerly Sherriff of the City of London. He is the first mayor to serve more than one term in over 150 years.
Dr Stephen Rocliffe – Marine and Environmental Scientist
Dr Pragya Agrawal – The History of Racism. Behavioural Scientist and Author
Dr Anna Rycroft – The Incredible Human Body. Autopsy Pathologist.
Benjamin Kayser – Life as a Professional Sportsman and Sports Journalist. Former French International Rugby player (47 caps). Sport journalist for Amazon Prime Sport and BT Sport.
Patrick Foster – Addictions
Rawdon Hayne – Overcoming Dyslexia, following my passions. Film Cameraman and Oscar Winner
Caroline Spanton – Women in Sport. Chief Executive Officer – Football Association, Wales, Former Head of Women’s’ Rugby – Welsh Rugby Union, Former Head of Sport and Development – Hockey Wales Former Chair of Directors – Welsh Rowing
Dr Richard Shepherd – Forensic Pathologist, Best Selling Author of ‘Unnatural Causes’. Senior Lecturer and Professor.
Wynne Evans – Opera Singer, Concert Singer, Recording Artist, Gio Comparo – from the Go Compare Adverts, Television presenter and Radio Presenter.
Dr Chris Shepherd – Equine Veterinarian
Past Lectures
Miranda Krestovnikoff
Joanna Millan MBE
Maggie Alphonsi MBE
Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon MP
Battle of Britain Conference
Framestore
Aldo Kane
Rudi Oppenheimer
Simon Parker
Tom Tugendat MBE MP
For more information on the Holmewood Lecture Series, please contact Mr Paul Tweddle @ ptweddle@holmewoodhouse.co.uk