Winter Social and Talk by Cathy Shelbourne - Ipswich

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The next East Coast OGA talk is on Admiral Sir Philip Broke, 1st Baronet, given by Cathy Shelbourne. 

He was a local Ipswich boy, born at Broke Hall on the River Orwell and buried in the Admirals’ church, St Martins, Nacton. He was often referred to as 'Broke of the Shannon', in reference to his command of HMS Shannon. In 1812 he and his crew captured the American frigate USS Chesapeake off Boston, New England.

The talk will be given in the beautifully restored and iconic wooden building of the Unitarian Meeting House, in Friars Street Ipswich. Refreshments will be available in the form of tea, coffee and cake.

If you are unable to use the online booking form and payment there is an alternative form you can download, complete and send back. Click here to download the alternative form.

About Cathy

Cathy gave us a fascinating talk last winter about Thomas Cavendish. Cathy is a very experienced public speaker and writer. She won the Toastmasters International Divisional Contest for best evaluator in 2010, and best table topics speaker in 2019. Cathy was a finalist in the first contests to be held online. She also mentors and coaches individuals in presentation skills.

Cathy has combined her experience in public speaking with her interest in maritime history. She is a member of the Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA), and the Society for Nautical Research (SNR); and is Editor of the Ipswich Maritime Trust (IMT) magazine. Her series of talks on maritime heroes, brazen buccaneers and splendid ships are tailored to local places, national campaigns, and international anniversaries.

Cathy can be booked for talks in person and on Zoom, to U3A, WIs, sailing clubs and social organisations via SpeakerNet;