Booking Doug is easy!
All Doug’s talks last for around 1 hour, and can be split into two halves to allow for a coffee break if required.
Most clubs however seem to prefer to have the talk, then a coffee break and questions afterwards.
If you are looking for a shorter talk, just ask, Doug has a number of talks that lend themselves to luncheon clubs etc.
Doug’s fee is discounted for smaller audiences, please check the table below to find the fee that is applicable for your group.
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No of people present
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Zoom Talks (Daytime or evening) Cost (+ VAT) |
In person talks (evening) Cost (+ VAT) |
In person talks during the day Cost (+ VAT) |
| Up to 45 people | £90.00 | £100.00 | £160.00 |
| 46 – 65 People | £105.00 | £115.00 | £195.00 |
| 66 – 85 people | £125.00 | £135.00 | £235.00 |
| 86 – 120 people | £155.00 | £170.00 | £275.00 |
| 121 – 200 people | £225.00 | £245.00 | £325.00 |
Please note these prices do NOT include VAT, which must be added to the cost of the talk and travel.
For Zoom talks, this is the fee that is charged with no travel costs, Doug sends an invoice after the talk, and asks for payment by BACS.
Zoom talks are made using either Doug’s professional account, or the club’s account.
For in person talks, the cost of the talk is added to the cost of travel with VAT added to both amounts.
Doug currently charges travel at 45p/mile + VAT
Please note that the actual rate charged for mileage will be the HMRC recommended mileage rate in force on the day of the booking.
Doug is currently taking bookings for talks in 2026 and 2027.
Doug is equally happy to give talks in the mornings, afternoons or evenings, and is happy to travel anywhere on the mainland UK, (note for return distances of over 300 miles the cost of a budget hotel will be added to the fee for overnight accommodation).
To book Doug, either call now on 07775 535753 or drop him an email.
Alternatively just fill in the enquiry form on the homepage of this website (click here) and Doug will be happy to check his diary and answer any questions you may have.
Its as easy as that!
(Page updated November 2025)