Past TEDx event

TEDxPitsmoor

Last year it was brilliant so let's do it again

Took placeMay 21, 20167:30 PM - 10:30 PM (GMT+1)
LocationSheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
TEDxPitsmoor is about local Pitsmoor people, unused to public speaking, who want to say something that is interesting or entertaining, or both (although an interesting speaker who wants to come and join us from another part of Sheffield would also be welcome). We would really feel like we have succeeded if, in the process, speakers gain new skills and the confidence to speak. We are looking for balanced views that are powerfully made. We also want to make time for tea, lots of cake and local people to meet up. It is about Pitsmoor having a voice. We have some excellent potential speakers for this year’s event who are starting to plan and rehearse their talks. The brilliant speakers from last year have been helping with the organisation and mentoring speakers. Martin has secured a pro film crew for the videos, the event is free, and we have no sponsor, just local good will.

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

  • Ange Droz

    Artist

    Artist and justice camaigner

  • David Kandrac

    Placement Officer

    David is a community leader who has worked as a multilingual teaching assistant and Roma Placement Officer.

  • Dianne Hancock

    Teacher, lecturer, theatre director and Feldenkrais practitioner.

    Dianne is a skilled teacher, lecturer, theatre director and Feldenkrais practitioner.

  • Dr Panni Poh Yoke Loh

    Artist, writer and researcher

    Dr. Panni Poh Yoke Loh is an artist, writer and researcher, born in the U.K. to an English Mother and a Chinese Father. She has worked as a social worker, teacher, researcher and arts coordinator, and exhibited art and spoken at conferences around the world. Sourced from personal experience of being of dual heritage urges us to not only embrace difference but to implement it

  • Felix Currie

    Musician

  • Frankie Currie

    Has the misfortune of Martin for a father.

  • Ingrid Hanson

    Victorian literature lecturer

    Victorian literature lecturer

  • Jackie Jones

    Video producer & lecturer in Tv & film

    Video producer & lecturer in Tv & film

  • Kathryn Littlewood

    Development Worker Disability Sheffield

    Kathryn Littlewood former child protection social worker gives an honest and very personal account using humour to describe her demise into a mental health crisis and subsequent suicide attempt.

  • Lee Furness

    Businessman, entrepreneur and charity worker.

    Lee is a successful businessman, entrepreneur and charity worker.

  • Martin Currie

    Filmmaker

    Martin is an accomplished film maker, raygun consultant and community artist, who does't take bullying lying down.

  • Patrick Amber

    Artist

    Patrick is a skilled community artist who can create something beautiful out of anything.

  • Patrick Meleady

    Playworker

    Patrick is a skilled playworker, who works at Pitsmoor Adventure Playground.

Organizing team