Guest Speakers
Over the years we have had some tremendous dinner speakers who have spoken on a variety of subjects.
Scroll to see our more recent dinner speakers receiving donations from Creigiau 23 members.
Please Wait Images Loading.Jo Salmon and Karen Sullivan receiving a donation from Dave Brown. - January 2012
Jo Salmon and Karen Sullivan receiving a donation from Dave Brown. - January 2012
Richard Parks accept a donation from Gabe Treharne. - December 2011
Tony Crane presents a donation to Chris Segar. - November 2011
Terry Walton receiving a donation from Lyn Thomas - October 2011
Mr Ken Baxter and his daughter Amy, receiving a donation from Chris Wilson - September 2011
Superintendent Nigel Russell receiving a donation from Gwyn Bennett - June 2011
Anthony Thomas makes a donation to Squadron Leader Ed Griffith of the 634 Volunteer Gliding Squadron, MoD St Athan - May 2011
Derek Parks and Lindsey Bridgeman accepting a donation from Adrian Burns - April 2011
Phil Davies receiving a donation from Tony Llewellyn. - March 2011
Rt Hon Dr Kim Howells receiving a donation from Peter Brooks. - February 2011
Also, over the years here are more that have spoken during our dinner meetings.
Gareth Lewis Gareth Lewis, Presenter of BBC Wales Scrum V accepts a donation from Glyn Jones. | Presenter of BBC Wales Scrum V |
Mark Hallet Colin Price presents a donation to Mark Hallet, Development Director of Igloo Regeneration. | Development Director of Igloo Regeneration |
Rhun ap Iorweth Kevan Eveleigh presents a donation to presenter, journalist and political correspondent, Rhun ap Iorweth. | Presenter, journalist and political correspondent. |
Mr Alan Jennings Dewi Griffiths presents a donation to Mr Alan Jennings, former Bevin Boy. | Former Bevin Boy |
Seamus Hamill-Keays Seamus Hamill-Keays accepts a donation from Mike MacDonald. | 'Origins of the Celts' |
Steve Tucker Mike Amodeo presents a donation to Steve Tucker, football reporter with the Western Mail and Echo | Sports reporter for the Western Mail and South Wales Echo |
Wynford Ellis Owen Dave Hodges makes a donation to Wynford Ellis Owen, Chief Executive of The Welsh Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs. | Chief Executive of 'The Welsh Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs' |
Robert Jones Robert Jones, the former Wales and British Lion receiving a donation from Chairman Neil Humphreys. | Former Swansea, Wales and British Lion Scrum Half |
Dr Martin Johnes Dr Martin Johnes, Senior lecturer at Swansea University being thanked by new Chairman Neil Humphreys | Swansea University |
David Powell David Powell, Cardiff Astronomical Society being thanked by Chairman Phil Bevan | Cardiff Astronomical Society |
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Eddie Avoth Eddie Avoth, former British and Commonwealth Boxing Champion receving a donation from Lyn Thomas. | Former British and Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion. |
Dan Prowrie and Brian Greaves Brian Greaves(left) and Dan Powrie(right) from Costain Construction being thanked by Anthony Thomas. | Costain - Church Village Bypass |
Paul Rebane and Cas Atkins The Chairman thanks Mr Paul Rebane (left), from Radyr Comprehensive school. | Radyr Comprehensive School. |
Mr Laurie Pavelin Mr Laurie Pavelin , RNLI(left) receives a donation from Kevan. | RNLI, Penarth |
Mr Wyn Calvin Wyn Calvin (right) receives a donation from Adrian Burns. | Comedian and Entertainer. |
Ms Kay Swinburne Kevan thanks Kay Swinburne, Tory MEP candidate. | Tory MEP Candidate. |
Mr Lionel Fanthorpe The Chairman, greets Mr Lionel Fanthorpe and his wife Patricia. | TV and Radio Presenter. |
| Mr Peter Johnson | BBC Radio Wales. |
Mr Andrew Good Andrew Good being thanked by Adrian Burns. | South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. |
| Mr Richard Mathias | The Wooden Spoon Society. |
Ms Judith Isherwood Judith Isherwood, Wales Millenium Centre, receives a donation from Hywel Tudor. | Chief Executive, Wales Millenium Centre. |
| Dan Prowrie and Brian Greaves | Costain - Church Village Bypass |
Mr Martin Harper Martin Harper, forensic social worker, receives a donation from Bryan Mullen. | Forensic Social Worker. |
| Mr Grant Gordon | South Wales Ambulance Trust. |
| Mr Scott Williams | Llanerch Vineyard. |
| PC Steve Jones | South Wales Police. |
| Mr Huw Llewellyn Davies | BBC Television and Radio presenter. |
| Mr Richard Evans | Cardiff Institute for the Blind |
| Professor Marcus Longley | Welsh Institute for Health and Social Care |
| Mr Mike German | Leader, Welsh Liberal Democrats |
| Professor Dai Smith | Historian; broadcaster; Chairman, Arts Council of Wales |
| Mr John Jermine | Chairman , Ryder Cup Wales 2010 |
| Mr Gerry Toms | Stadium Manager, Millenium Stadium |
| Mr Peter Griffiths | Chief Executive,Principality Building Society |
| Mr Gerard Petersen | South Wales Police – Intelligence branch |
| Ms Jane Latham | Founder - UCAN |
| Mr Rick O'Shea | Sport Commentator and rugby pundit |
| Mr Geraint Talfan Davies | Chairman Welsh National Opera |
| Mr Gethin Matthews | Story of Welsh Imigration to the US |
| Mr Cliff Golledge | Professional after dinner speaker |
| Mr Rhodri Morgan | AM and First Minister |
| Mr Phil Morgan | Managing director of Macob Projects |
| Professor Edbury | The Cardiff University of History and Archaelogy |
| Wing Commander Richard Read | Commanding officer at RAF St.Athan |
| Mr Brian Davies | Ex-Rugby player, local resident and artist |
| Mr J.Barry-Davies | Local Historian |
| Mr Peter Finch | Poet, Author, Critic and Literary Entrepreneur |
| Mr Nicky Piper | Former professional boxer ,MENSA member and TV Pundit |
| Mr David Pickering | Chairman of the Wales Rugby Union |
| Mr Phil Steele | BBC Radio Personality, ex Rugbv Player and Professional After Dinner Speaker |
| Mr Nigel Walker | Former Athlete and Welsh Rugby International, current Head of Sport for BBC Wales. |
| Professor Malcolm Parry | Former Head of the Welsh School of Architecture |
| Mr Leighton James | Ex-Footballer and BBC Wales Pundit |
| Mr Bill Cainan | Welsh Military Historian.Wars of Independence and Zulu Wars |
| Mr Alan Lewis | Aid to Romania |
| Mrs Barbara Wilding | The Chief Constable for South Wales |
| Professor Gareth Williams | University of Glamorgan |
| Mr David Williams | BBC Wales Political Editor - 'Dragons Eye' |
| Mr Jonathan Morgan | Conservative Assembly Member |
| Mr David Rosser | Director CBI Wales |
| Mr Russell Goodway | Ex Lord Mayor and Leader of Cardiff County Council |
| Ms Linda Strange | Cancer Reserach UK |
| Mr Alan Edmonds | Editor of the Western Mail and Echo |
| Mr Bill Cainan | Welsh Military Historian.Wars of Independence and Zulu Wars |
| Mr Peter Shaw | Kidnapped in Georgia |
| Professor Bernard Knight | Emeritus Professor of Forensic Medicine and Author |
| Mr Roy Noble | Broadcaster, BBC |
| Mr Dai Vaughan | President, Dunvant RFC |
| Mr Patrick Hannan | Political commentator and author |
| Brian Davies | Curator of Pontypridd Museum and Historical Centre |
| Sir Tasker Watkins VC, GBE, DL | President WRU |
| Mr Richard Jones | Media Director, Oxfam Cymru |
| Mr Iestyn Davies | Welsh Council on Alcohol and other Drugs |
| Mr Don Llewellyn | Pentyrch and District History Society |
| Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas | Presiding Officer, National Assembly for Wales |
| Ms Ruth Garnault | Wales Millenium Centre |
| Mr Nigel James | Director Big Ideas |
| Mr Julian Rosser | Friends of The Earth |
| Mr Brian Voyle-Morgan | Professional Raconteur,Renowned After Dinner Speaker |
| Ms Jill Dummett | The Weston Spirit |
| Mr Alan Priddy | Spirit of Cardiff skipper |
| Professor John Edwards | Chronicler of Wenglish |
| Mr Trevor Fishlock | TV Presenter and author |
| Mr Carwyn Jones | Labour Assembly Minister |
| Mr Brian Davies | Curator of Pontypridd Museum and Historical Centre |
| Mr Gareth Davies | Former Welsh Rugby International, currently Chairman Sports Council for Wales. |
| Mr John Scott | Former English Rugby International and Cardiff RFC captain. |
| Ms Delyth Morgan | The world of TV and Films. |
| Mr Gareth Wardell | Labour Politician. |
| Mr Frank Hennessey | Welsh folk singer and radio presenter. |
| Mr Alan Priddy | Spirit of Cardiff' skipper. |
| Dr Gerallt Nash | Museum of Welsh Life, St Fagans. |
| Ms Phillipa Evans | Walked across the Sahara Desert |
| Ms Carys Howell | National Trust Wales. |
| Mr Joe Frost | Census 2001. |
| Mr Dafydd Wigley | Plaid Cymru President. |
| Mr Mathew Maynard | Cricketer. |
| Dr Barry Morgan | Bishop of Llandaff. |
| Mr Glyn Mathias | Political Commentator. |
| Mr Don Read | Miskin Manor. |
| Mr Kim Ryley | Chief Executive,Rhondda Cynon Taff |
| Mr Peter Johnson | Broadcaster, TV/Radio. |
| Ms Sarah Cornelius | Chief Executive of the Joshua Foundation and Joshua's Mother. |
| Mr Jamie Owen | TV Presenter. |
| Tyrone O'Sullivan | Tower Colliery |
| Ray Bowen | Barry Railway |
| Owen John Thomas | History of The National Assembly |
| Mr Arwel Ellis Owen | |
| Dr Peter Jones | Local GP and founder member. |
| Mr Peter Roberts | |
| Mr Nick Jenkins | |
| Mr Rowland Williams | Retired surgeon and a collector of Nantgarw pottery. |
| Mr Howard Evans | 25 Anniversary Dinner - First ever Creigiau 23 Chairman |
| 'Yvette' | First Lady Speaker , The Samaritans |
| Away Day | Trip to Llancaiach Fawr Nelson |
| Mr Mel Scudamore | Customs and Excise |
| Mr Rowland Wyn | Divisional Head, Higher Education Funding Council Wales |
| Dr Mike Bassett | Keeper of Geology at the National Museum |
| Mr Bob Humphreys | Sports commentator |
| Peter Conner | Director of Cardiff Bay Development Corp |
| Brian Davies | Curator of Pontypridd historical & culture centre |
| Bill Phelps | Local resident talking about the history of British motor cycles. |
| Jack Harris | Local resident, ex policeman and working for performing rights society |
| Dr Kim Howells | Local MP |
| Away Day | Visit to Llanerch Vineyard. |
| Rev Bob Morgan | Leader of South Glam County Council and ex athlete |
| Graham Dyer | Curator of coins at the Royal Mint |
| Tommy David | ex British Lion & Wales rugby player |
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| David Williams | Parrot expert ! |
| Canon Don Lewis | School Advisor turned vicar |
| Mr Mike Douse | Education |
| Mr Euryn Ogwen Williams | Programme Editor for S4C |
| Mr Gareth Davies | Wales Rugby Captain |
| Mr Stan Rosenthal | Coach Mystery Tours |
| Mr Graham Blackburn | Visit to China |
| Mr Sam Adams | Anglo Welsh Literature |
| Mr David Smith | The history of Welsh Rugby - Co-author 'Fields of Praise' |
| Mr Alan Jennings | National Trust |
| Mr Ben Barr | The heritage of historical bridges. |
| Mr Ralph Davies | Computer Applications for Business |
| Mr Ieuan L Davies | Tredegar Orpheus Male Voice Choir |
| Mr Roland Wynne | |
| Don Bevan | |
| Mr David Whartle | |
| Mr A.J.Barnes | Divisional Manager of British Rail,Western Region |
| Mr David Watkins | Welsh Rugby Union and League Player. |
| Mr Gordon Pyne | The Commonwealth Games |
| Mr Dai Francis | |
| Mr Tony Phillips | |
| Mr Keith Rowlands | WRU |
| Mr Glyn Griffiths | |
| Mr Patrick Hannan | Political commentator and author |
| Mr Gwyn Morgan | |
| Mr Barry Pareseley | |
| Mr Colin Baker | The Polytechnic of Wales |
| Mr Wynford Vaughan Thomas | BBC Television and Radio broadcaster. |
| Mr Clive Jones | CUIC |
| Mr Geraint Talfan Davies | Presented a talk on the state of local authority housing in Wales |
| Mr Frank Bough | BBC Presenter |
| Det. Sup. Vic Butler | Regional Crime Squad |
| Mr Graham Jones | A local solicitor who spoke on 'Whither the Law'. |
| Debate | 'The Devolution Bill or Not' |
| Prof Archie Cochrane | Epidemiology Research Unit, University College Hospital |
| Mr R.M.Thomas | Cheif Administrator to the Welsh Health technical Services. |
| Mr Ken Spurlock | Chairman of Wales and the Marches Telecommunications Board |
| John Livesey and Ian Gylee | rebulding the historical Ffestiniog Railway |
| Mr Ken Jones | Llanelli, Wales and British Lion |
| Mr John Jackson | The history of Vermont State, USA. |
| Judge Dewi Watkyn Powell | His legal career. |
| Mr Rhys Williams | Llanelli, Wales and British Lion |
| Mr Bryn Davies | History of the RAC Rally |
| Mr Dick Lewis | Business Studies Dept, The Polytechnic of Wales |
| Mr Derek Turner | Principle of Cardiff College of Art |
| Mr John Baldwin | Campanologist |
| Mr Vernon Hughes | European Architectural Year |
| Mr David Watkins | Welsh Rugby Union and League Player. |
| Mr Owen Edwards | Controller of the BBC |
| Mr Trevor Fishlock | Welsh correspondent to the Times |
| Mr Don Llewellyn | Local Historian |
| Billy Raybould, Dewi Bebb and Keri Jones | Rugby Forum |
| Mr Max Boyce | Comedian |
| Mr Emyr Griffiths | Marketing Director of the Welsh Tourist Board |
| Mr Aneurin Rhys Hughes | Member of the Secretariat of the EEC |
| Mr Jeff Cocks | Assistant Manager of the Welsh Hockey Team |
| Mr Eric Langford Lewis | Architect |
| Debate - E.Daniel, GT Davies & W Roddick | Should the 'spanking' Col John be voted ' Man of the Year'.? |
| Mr Jimmy Andrews | Manager of Cardiff City FC |
| Mr Andrew Hurley | Deputy General Manager of the Cardiff Telephone Area. |
| Mr Gerald Davies | Welsh and British Lions Rugby Player |
| Mr Peter Walker | Cricketer and presenter. |
| Rev R.Richards | Lecturer, Cardiff College of Education |
| Mr Gareth James | Deputy Clerk Glamorgan County Council |
| Mr Dewi Griffiths | BBC Wales, Outside Broadcasts producer. |
| Mr John Brace | Mid-Glamorgan Director of Education |
| Det. Sergeant Gordon Smith | South Wales Police Drug Squad |
| Mr R.P. Roberts CBE | |
| Mr Jack Hanson | Glamorgan Polytechnic |
| Mr Brian Fuller | Creigaiu 23 member and Cheif Fire Officer for the new county of Mid-Glamorgan. |
| Mr Emyr Daniel | Political Commentator |
| Mr Geraint Talfan Davies | Western Mail |
| Mr Prys Edwards | URDD |
| Mr Bill Rickets | Estate Agent |
| Mr Stan Stennett | Welsh comedian, actor and jazz musician |
| Mr Clive Rowlands | Coach to the Welsh Rugby Team |
| Mr Wynford Vaughan Thomas | BBC Television and Radio broadcaster. |
| Mr Ken Harris | Treasurer, Welsh Rugby Union |
| Mr Tom Hopkinson | School of Journalism, Cardiff |
| Mr Jeff Robinson | Glamorgan Police |
| Mr Alfred Francis | Welsh National Opera |
| Mr Bryn Calwin-Thomas | Tenovus |
| Mr Raymond Edwards | Welsh College of Music and Drama |
| Mr Brian Ford | Scientist and Author |
| Mr Onllwyn Brace | TV Producer and ex Welsh rugby Captain. |
| Film Show | Recording of the 1971 Schweppes Cup match between Cardiff and Pentyrch, captained by Brian Davies. |
| Mr Raymond Gower | Member of Parliament |
| Mr Tony Lewis | Cricketer |
| Mr Vincent Kane | Broadcaster |
| Mr Winston Roddick | Barrister |
| Sir Lincoln Hallinan | Former Mayor of Cardiff |
| Mr Roberts | Press officer for the Welsh Office |
| Mr Dewi-Prys Thomas | Award winning architect. |
| Mr Roy Bohana | Welsh Arts Council |
| Mr Emrys Roberts | Plaid Cymru |
| Mr Ted Rowlands | Labour Party |
| Mr Hurford Williams | Open University |
| Mr Arwyn Williams | County Planning, Glamorgan Council |
| Mr Gerry Hitchens | Former England International Footballer |
| Mr Alun Williams | BBC Television and Radio presenter. |
| Mr J.B.G Thomas | Chief rugby writer of the Western Mail |
| Mr Arwel Ellis Owen | **** First Ever Speaker *** |
