Pittville Gallery Talks

5 June to 24 September – Get an insight into the world of high profile, inspiring and successful individuals during a new season of Pittville Gallery Talks organised by the University of Gloucestershire.

While we all keep fingers firmly crossed for success in our chosen field, there’s certainly something to be learnt from those who have already risen to the top of their game.

During a series of special talks being held by the University of Gloucestershire this year, members of the public from across Gloucestershire will be invited to hear from inspirational speakers who have done just that – with plenty of opportunity to pick up tricks of the trade.

Thursday 5 June 2008

Jimmy Leach: ‘Communicating Digitally for Politics and Beyond’

According to organisers, Jimmy Leach is an internet geek with a difference, having garnered various accolades including pulling off the almost impossible task of sexing-up politics. Today he heads up digital communications at famous public relations agency Freud – with his June talk expected to be a rich insight into the digital age.

Wednesday 25 June 2008

Levi Roots: ‘Art, Music and that Reggae Reggae Sauce'

If you’ve ever watched the BBC show Dragon’s Den you’ll no doubt be familiar with those few would-be entrepreneurs that do manage to secure backing for their, sometimes, hair-brained schemes. While not so hair-brained as it turned out, Caribbean sauce creator Levi Roots was one such success, getting support for his memorably-named Reggae Reggae Sauce which can today be found lining the shelves of Sainsbury’s supermarkets everywhere.

During his talk, Levi Roots will be revealing what life was like as an ambitious Rastafarian musician, through to that day in the Dragon’s Den which changed his life, and what he’s been up to ever since.

Wednesday 24 September 2008

Eugene Sully: ‘The Media Phenomenon of Big Brother and Life in the House’

Completing the quartet of 2008 Pittville Gallery Talks will be Big Brother 6 runner-up Eugene Sully who, prior to being put under the microscope in the house, worked in Radio for Surf 107 in Brighton and Mercury FM in Crawley – as well as for the BBC in research and development.

Eugene will sharing secrets of what life is really like in front of the cameras 24 hours a day, as well as what an impact Big Brother has had on him – and fellow contestants – since getting back to the real reality of life.

Booking tickets in advance is recommend for what is set to be a rich and varied season of Pittville Gallery Talks organised by the University of Gloucestershire.

Event: Pittville Gallery Talks
Venue: Pittville Gallery, Pittville Studios, University of Gloucestershire, Albert Road, Cheltenham, GL52 3JG.
Date: See above for full details. Pittville Gallery Talks are scheduled to take place on Thursday 5 June, Wednesday 25 June and Wednesday 24 September 2008.
Times: The talks start at 7.30pm, with guests being asked to arrive at 7pm.
Tickets: Cost £10 or £5 for concessions. Telephone the University of Gloucestershire on (01242) 714940 for more information and to book tickets.

SoGlos.com
2 May 2008