Rachel has compered many events for businesses, charities and community
organisations, including variety shows, auctions, fashion shows, classical
concerts, product launches and award ceremonies. Venues have included
Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Ipswich Corn Exchange, St. Edmundsbury
Cathedral, St Mary’s church, Bury St Edmunds, New Wolsey Theatre,
Christchurch Mansion, Felixstowe Spa Pavilion and Dunston Hall in Norwich.
Need a speaker for your meeting, lunch, dinner or
conference?
Rachel has spoken to businesses, organisations, charities and
community groups in a speaking career of over thirty years.
Her talks include...
Broadcasting – the secrets behind the scenes in local radio
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Rachel reveals what happens behind the scenes at a local radio station and
how a nursery nurse found herself with a career in radio. Hear about the
outside broadcasts, the phone-ins and embarrassing moments, such as
the taxi driver who wanted to reveal all – and the Australians who did!
Broadcasting – travelling and travellers
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A local radio presenter can find herself travelling to all sorts of
places and ending up in all sorts of situations. Rachel Sloane remembers
the holiday series that saw her saddle sore in Suffolk, and close to a
watery grave in the Lancashire. There is every mode of transport from a
hot air balloon to a Harley Davidson... and stories from documentary
making in Italy and Mozambique.
Broadcasting – celebrities and challenges
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"Which famous people have you met?" is a question all broadcasters are
asked. Rachel Sloane has upset a prime minister, teased Sir Cliff
Richard and discovered a secret about Dame Kiri Te Kanawa. All is revealed
in "Celebrities and Challenges." The challenges? Well, they include an
attempt at football commentary, becoming the oldest Girl Guide in the camp,
and a neighbourhood romp on a waterbed!
Broadcasting – emergency calls and listener calls
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Writer and broadcaster Rachel Sloane has spent 28 years talking to callers
on her radio shows. She has spoken to the outraged, the hysterical, the
confused, the funny and the upset. She has also been out on patrol with
the police, been "rescued" by the fire service and thrown overboard by
lifeboat men. More stories from a career in local broadcasting.
Broadcasting - moral dilemmas and mad moments
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Every broadcaster has to make daily decisions about what is suitable for
broadcast with a live programme a particular challenge. As a local
radio producer and presenter, Rachel Sloane has found herself
talking to offenders and victims of crime, watching major news stories
unfold and juggling the niceties of political correctness. She has
walked the tightrope of taste and decency while playing records, taking
listeners calls and judging competitions. More stories from
behind-the–scenes in local radio.
Broadcasting - music, theatre and much more
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Local radio isn’t just pop music. Rachel Sloane has met young musicians
and dancers, followed a brass band to the Championships, produced
carol concerts and been to belly dancing and tap classes. She never knows
where the next invitation will take her.
Broadcasting - how to get your message across
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How do you get the publicity you want for yourself, your company,
community group or charity. With examples from Rachel's 30 years in
writing and broadcasting, this talk includes the dos and don'ts of
publicity, from a terrified tailor to a pole-dancing drama group.
Rachel Sloane also undertakes keynote speeches on specific topics for
conferences. The subjects are either suggested by the theme of the conference,
or by the organisers, for example, "The Importance of Community" (for a
housing association), and "Victims of Crime and the Media" (for a victim
support conference).
Please contact Rachel Sloane Partnerships Ltd by
via this website, fax, phone or letter for more details.