Following her successful talk in 2026 on Greenland, members requested to see Sandy again and we are pleased to welcome her back, though as she is so popular we couldn't see her until 2028!

This time Sandy will tell us the fascinating story of Indonesia and it role in the spice trade from the 1400's. She will explain the impact European traders had on the country and how it was eventually granted independence from Holland to become a democracy.

Sandy is a professional speaker, and published author, married to a Malaysian, spending time living and working in the UK & Malaysia. She has had a lifelong career as an educator and developer of people; she is a qualified teacher, past CEO of a Racial Equality Council; Guest Lecturer at Universities and Colleges of Further Education; a regular speaker at conferences; guest speaker with P & O, Fred Olsen and Saga cruise ships; and sought after speaker for U3A’s, WI’s, Historical Societies and other groups. 

Other interests include, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees for a large Charity and a Past President of Loughborough Speakers Club, holding the Advanced Speaker Award.