A+E are embarking on a very special project and we need your help.
We are on the lookout for individuals (strictly over the age of 65) who have the kind of accumulated expertise you just can’t get from reading Wikipedia, and who you think would relate their passion in a compelling way, as a speaker.
They may have a highly unusual professional background, knowledge of a subject through a lifelong hobby, or insights from a wealth of life experiences. No topic is off limits at this stage, whether their thing is art dealing, astronomy, ancient mesopotamia, alligator hunting or arctic exploration, or indeed anything under and over the sun.
Does your grandparent, parent, friend, retired ex-colleague or neighbour fit the bill? Who do you know who’s older and simply must have their stories and insights heard?
Email any ideas to us amanda@a-and-e.co.uk / lizzie@a-and-e.co.uk or tweet @amandagore or @lizzieostrom.
Our criteria: that they’re based in the UK, that you could listen to them for hours and still want more, that they are in your opinion GREAT, and they’re old enough. No young ‘uns need apply.
We will of course share more anon on what this is all about…
