Sporting After Dinner
Entertaining and captivating Olympians, pundits, sporting journalists and TV sports presenters from every sport imaginable from Football, to Tennis, Swimming to Cycling and many more.
Bill Tidy MBE
Phenomenally talented and highly respected as a Cartoonist, Author, Writer, TV and Radio Presenter and unique After Dinner Speaker, Bill Tidy delivers a unique presentation which incorporates his wit, expertise and indomitable style in every sense of the word.
Will Greenwood MBE
Will Greenwood is one of England’s greatest ever rugby players as well as one of the sport’s most engaging, intelligent and witty characters.
Alec Stewart OBE
England’s most capped test cricketer of all time and affectionately known as the ‘gaffer’ of English Cricket, Alec has a lot to offer on leadership skills.
Austin Healey
Austin Healey is a former Leicester & England Rugby player straight out of the Phil Tufnell mould of ‘cheeky chappy’ sportsman.
Baroness Heyhoe Flint MBE DL
Rachael Heyhoe-Flint is best known as England Womens Cricket Captain who was undefeated in her 11 year reign. She was champion of the cause of women’s cricket; she first played for England in 1960; captained the side from 1966-77 and ended her international career in 1983 after making a record 51 appearances for her country.
Barry Johnston
Barry Johnston is an award-winning producer and has edited and written several books including ‘The Wit of Cricket’ and ‘The Wit of Golf’ and the critically acclaimed ‘Johnners: The Life of Brian’, the definitive biography of his father, the late BBC cricket commentator Brian Johnston. He is a humorous and entertaining after dinner speaker.
Ben Collins
Ben is one of the UKs most talented drivers and has achieved success both here in Europe and in America. He currently presents motorsport on Sky and also has performed numerous stunts and tested cars on BBCs Top Gear.
John Taylor
John Taylor played 26 times for Wales during their ‘golden era’ between 1967 and 1974 missing just seven matches over that period - four of them because he refused to play against South Africa. He also went on two Lions tours in 1968 and 1971 playing in all four Tests in ’71 when the Lions beat New Zealand in a series for the only time in the 20th century.
Chris Hollins
From the 2002 and 2010 World Cups, to the USA Masters Golf in 2007, to BBC Sports Personality of the Year, to the sports news on BBC Breakfast, Chris is recognised as one of televisions most popular sports presenters.
Colin Jackson
Without a doubt one of the greatest athletes that Great Britain has ever produced, Colin Jackson called time on his outstanding athletics career in front of an adoring home crowd at the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham in 2003. After more than a decade spent at the very pinnacle of his sport, it was a fitting end to a glittering career.
Di Stewart
Sky ‘Golf Night’ presenter Di is consistently in demand at various golfing events as both a competitor and as a polished & knowledgeable host.
Jason Gardener MBE
Olympic Champion, World Champion, Commonwealth Champion, European Champion, 60m, 100m and 4x100m Relay Team Sprinter. Jason is most famous for leading the Great Britain team to Olympic Gold in 2004 and breaking the magical 10 second barrier for 100m.
Mike Bushell
Former Actor and Rock Musician Mike is one of the two main BBC Breakfast sports presenters and his Bushells Best slots have a huge following. He is also very popular as a corporate event host and entertaining after dinner speaker.
Sharron Davies MBE
Britain’s most successful all round swimmers, Sharron Davies was the youngest member of the 1976 Olympic team in Montreal, at just 13, and the eldest member of the 1992 Olympic team in Barcelona.
Sharron is an inspirational and motivational speaker.
Sharron is an inspirational and motivational speaker.
Sir Chris Hoy MBE
Chris Hoy is a multiple world champion and Olympic Games gold medal winner. With his three gold medals in Beijing 2008, Hoy became Scotlands most successful Olympian, the first Briton to win three gold medals in a single Olympic games since 1908 and the most successful Olympic male cyclist of all time.
Sir Geoff Hurst MBE
Across the world, Sir Geoff Hurst certainly needs no introduction, as he is a sporting legend, who is still the only player to ever score a Hat Trick in a World Cup final.
Steve Smith
Steve is one of the countrys best and most sought after motivational speakers, a highly successful high jumper who won medals at every major championship.
Steve Williams MBE
Double Gold Medal winner (2008 & 2004) in the Men’s Coxless Four Steve is an excellent corporate speaker and ambassador. He has worked with several blue-chip companies, as a team building/motivational speaker at sales conferences and award ceremonies. Steve is also available to host ‘learn to row’ team building days at the world’s most famous rowing club, Leander, in Henley on Thames.
Vicki Butler Henderson
Vicki is best known for the Channel 5 show Fifth Gear alongside Tiff Needell, Jason Plato, Jonny Smith and Tom Ford
Willie Thorne
Willie Thorne former World Seniors Snooker Champion Willie Thorne is one of the UK’s leading after dinner speaker, auctioneers, hosts & MCs.
John McGovern
Outstanding football player for Hartlepool United, Derby County and Nottingham Forest. Today John is a commentator and coach as well as a highly entertaining after dinner and inspiring motivational speaker.
Clare Balding
TV broadcaster and presenter, writer, speaker and event facilitator Clare Balding is also a rather talented auctioneer as demonstrated on the 2008 Sports Relief Apprentice.
Gill Clark MBE
Ex World Champion Badminton Player Gill Clark MBE is a keynote speaker, presenter and television commentator. She has worked as a lead commentator for the BBC at Wimbledon and has covered both tennis and badminton at the Olympic Games.
Denise Lewis
Denise was inspired to become an Olympian at just eight years old as she watched the Moscow Olympics in 1980 and the seeds of ambition were planted. She was so enthralled by the performances of Daley Thompson and Sebastian Coe that she vowed to make it to the Olympics one day and be the best in the world.
Gabby Logan
News & sports broadcaster and columnist Gabby Logan is the perfect choice for an award host.
Martin Bayfield
Former England and British Lions Rugby forward, Martin Bayfield commentates for both the BBC and ITVs Rugby coverage as well as presenting Crimewatch and Channel Fives American Football. He is a fantastic after dinner speaker who at 610 is quite a presence.
Sarah Gosling OBE
Winner of Five gold medals, two for the Olympics, two for the World Championships and one for the European Championships, Sarah Gosling started sailing when she was six and went on to represent the UK twice at the Youth World Championships. Now enjoying her second retirement from the sport Sarah is a fantastic motivational speaker.
