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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.

 

Recent Speakers

Also, over the years here are more that have spoken during our dinner meetings.

Andy Clarke Anti money laundering and financial crime expert.
Dylan Hughes First legislative counsel for the Welsh government.
Huw Pullen Dragons Back Race.
Drew Taylor Comedian
Josh Lewis Bermudan International Triathlete.
Nigel Williams The science of Parkinsons.
Rhodri Jones Ex Manchester United professional footballer
Dan Quarry and Cris Evans  Wine tasting evening.
Edwyn Evans  His life in rallying
Jeremy Richards Vice President of the Cardiff speakers club
John Davies MD of Pervade software
Turdor Curtis-Williams Rugby World Cups from 1987 to 2019
Rhys Tudor and Garmon Roberts The Mongol Rally
Martin Huws Poet, novelist and ex BBC journalist.
Tim Curtis Secretary of the Welsh Schools FA
Dafydd Pritchard BBC Wales sports reporter
Paul Fosh Paul Fosh Auctions
Arwel Ellis Owen Chair oF Social Care Wales
James Daniel Copywriter
Tony Mabey Halftidy
John Hope Follow Your Dreams
Arwyn Jones BBC Wales Polictical Correspondant
Eileen Jones Founder of Friends of Animals Wales
Gerrit Bantjes presenter, facilitator and author in the field of wellbeing
Matt Milsom Managing Director of the Welsh Millenium Centre
Rhuanedd Richards Welsh Assembly Advisor
Rob Pearson Magician
Mr Ashok Ahir Chair of the organising committee for the 2018 National Eisteddfod.
Mr Mike Fardy consultant maxillofacial / head and neck surgeon.
Robert Higgins Eccentric Gin
Reverend Aled Edwards OBE Chair of Displaced People in Action.
Dr Lee Parry Research Fellow at European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute, Cardiff University
Howard Evans Rugby historian and statistician
Philip Thomas Master Brewer and owner of Bragdy Twt Lol
Sian Knot Lead physiotherapist at Sport Wales
Cantorion Cregiau Cantorion Cregiau
Richard Ballantyne Master of Wine
Sarah Breese, Steffan Evans and Aled Richards Stand Up Comedy
Steve Jones Team Manager of the Ospreys Wheelchair Rugby team
Martin Whitaker Chief Executive of the Circuit of Wales
Huw Llewellyn Davies, Kevin Morgan and Hywel Griff Sports and Fitness Forum
Sharon Owen Welsh Hearts
Colonel Nick Beard Chief Executive of the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA) in Wales
Kevin Drodge SAR Captain, Bristow Helicopters
Alan Hamer FAW
John Devereux Former dual-code rugby football international and British Lion
Rory Coleman Performace Coach with Coleman Coaching
Richard Terrell Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team
Dr Joan Williams Secretary of the Cardiff and district Soroptimist International branch
Richard Holland Chief Executive of the Cardiff Blues
Jane Latham Development Manager for UCAN Productions
Dr Tony Crane Medical Officer for Ospreys Rugby
Don Llewellyn Local historian and author
John Harrison Secretary of the Welsh Association of Churchill Fellows
Craig Palfrey Certified financial planner with Penguin Wealth
Professor Roger Scully Professor of Political Science at Cardiff University
Jon Morgan Executive Director of Disability Sport Wales
No Speaker Members Forum
Hugh Morris Chief Executive Officer of Glamorgan County Cricket Club.
Phil Bevan Director of Bevan Quality Meats Ltd
Steve Fenwick Former Wales Rugby Union, Rugby League international and British Lion
Dr Mike Reddy University of South Wales
Steve Cross Governor of Cardiff Prison
Garin Jenkins Former Swansea and Wales international rugby player
Professor Stuart Coles Emeritus Professor of Transport, University of South Wales
PC Mark Goulding Wildlife Crime Officer
Brynmor Williams Former Wales Rugby Union, Rugby League international and British Lion
Bryn Roberts Made in Cardiff TV
Dr Emyr Roberts Chief Executive of Natural Resources Wales
Jon Horne Chief Executive of Cardiff Airport
Roger Lewis Group Chief Executive of the Welsh Rugby Union
Ryland Jones Deputy Director Sustrans Cymru
Mike Batt General Manager, Carbon Trust Wales
Dr Huw Jones Chief Executive , Sports Wales
Alun Michael South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner
Dr Rhys Jones University Lecturer, Ecological Scientist and presenter of Rhys Jones' Wildlife Patrol
Rhodri Talfan Davies Director of BBC Cymru Wales
Tim Rhys-Evans Founder and musical director of Only Men Aloud and Only Boys Aloud.
Dr John Lewis Velindre Hospital
Phil Carpenter Director of Operations at the Royal Mint
Prof Patrick Minford CBE Professor of Applied Economics at Cardiff Business School
Steve Brace Head of Athletics Development,Welsh Athletics
Ian Jones Chief Executive S4C
Prof John Fairclough Orthopaedic Surgeon
Philip Davies Judge
Peter Nicholas Ex Arsenal and Wales footballer
Gwyn L Williams London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Creative Programmer for Wales
Lord Dafydd Elis Thomas Assembly Member
Karen Sullivan and Jo Salmon Austism Puzzles
Richard Parks 737 Challenge
Chris Segar Presenter on ITV Wales' consumer affairs programme, The Ferret.
Terry Walton The Allotment Doctor
Ken Baxter Route 66
Superintendent Nigel Russell Gwent Police
Ed Griffith Squadron Leader 634 Volunteer Gliding Squadron, MoD St Athan
Derek Parks and Lindsey Bridgeman Richard Parks' 737 Challenge
Phil Davies Wierd Wills
Rt Hon Dr Kim Howells Former MP for Pontypridd
Gareth Lewis Presenter of BBC Wales Scrum V
Mark Hallet Development Director of Igloo Regeneration
Rhun ap Iorweth Presenter, journalist and political correspondent.
Mr Alan Jennings Former Bevin Boy
Seamus Hamill-Keays 'Origins of the Celts'
Steve Tucker Sports reporter for the Western Mail and South Wales Echo
Wynford Ellis Owen Chief Executive of 'The Welsh Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs'
Robert Jones Former Swansea, Wales and British Lion Scrum Half
Dr Martin Johnes Swansea University
David Powell Cardiff Astronomical Society
No Speaker  
Eddie Avoth Former British and Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion.
Dan Prowrie and Brian Greaves Costain - Church Village Bypass
Paul Rebane and Cas Atkins Radyr Comprehensive School.
Mr Laurie Pavelin RNLI, Penarth
Mr Wyn Calvin Comedian and Entertainer.
Ms Kay Swinburne Tory MEP Candidate.
Mr Lionel Fanthorpe TV and Radio Presenter.
Mr Peter Johnson BBC Radio Wales.
Mr Andrew Good South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
Mr Richard Mathias The Wooden Spoon Society.
Ms Judith Isherwood Chief Executive, Wales Millenium Centre.
Dan Prowrie and Brian Greaves Costain - Church Village Bypass
Mr Martin Harper 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 of UCAN Productions
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 Welsh 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
No Record. Safety Camera Partnership Wales
Ms Linda Strange Cancer Research UK
Mr Alan Edmonds Editor of the Western Mail and Echo
No Record. Brecon Mountain Rescue Team
Mr Bill Cainan Welsh Military Historian.Wars of Independence and Zulu Wars
No Record. Tenovus cancer charity.
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.
No Speaker.  
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' 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
No Speaker  
David Williams Parrot expert !
Philip Head Chief Executive of the WDA
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 Chief 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.
Society Meeting Discussion on the topic of the Developments in the village, including the school and health centre.
Mr J.B.G Thomas Chief rugby writer of the Western Mail
Society Meeting Discussion on the topic of the Developments in the village, including the school and health centre.
Mr Arwel Ellis Owen **** First Ever Speaker ***

Announcements

  • Our next meeting will be on January  7th

Forthcoming Events


  • Santa’s Sleigh & Grotto
    • Don’t miss Santa Claus on Christmas Eve! 
    • He will be touring Creigiau in his sleigh from 4pm – 6pm, his hard-working elves giving out gifts as they go.
    • At the end of their sleigh ride, Santa and elves continue their good work from his grotto in the Church Hall. A brass band adds to the seasonal good cheer, and you’ll find a plentiful supply of mince pies, chocolates and mulled wine..
  • Boxing Day Walk
    • Starting at 10:30 outside the Creigiau Inn, the Boxing Day Walk is your chance to blow away those Christmas cobwebs and join us on a swashbuckling adventure. Who knows where it will take us?
    • Hope to see you there, but make sure you wear approprite footware it is is bound to be muddy !!