Some Testimonials

Licensed Lay Ministers in Oxford Diocese, after a workshop at their annual conference

Wonderfully stimulating and spiritual too; excellent; Tony was brilliant; enjoyed it thoroughly; I'm going to try it; excellent, could have had a day on it...

Marguerite Osborne (President, Oxford Storytelling Society)

Tony is an experienced and entertaining raconteur and a master of the surprise ending.

Peggy Heeks (Regent's Park College, Oxford):

Many thanks for taking part in `Telling the Stories'. I was full of admiration at the new insights which you gave to your story [The Man Born Blind] and can see that you must have had natural story-telling gifts even before going on a Telling Place course. That sequence of stories was an essential component in the programme: both demonstrating the power of stories told and giving confidence to newcomers.

Jean Beresford-Williams (Twyford Mothers Union)

I feel sure I speak for everyone when I say we appreciated your unique style of presentation -- without the aid of appropriate clothing or other actors. It was so well rehearsed, and with a wonderful sense of humour throughout.

Pat Mabbutt (New Marston Over 50's Club)

We all thoroughly enjoyed your stories. You certainly have a very interesting way of delivering a story making it extremely interesting to listen to. Although you maintain we could all tell stories, I feel sure that the majority of us could not project them in such an amusing and entertaining way. (Brian tells me you have the ability to transfix children with your stories as well as adults). It was so nice to hear the members as they were going home talking about their enjoyment of your contribution. They felt you were so easy to listen to as you project your voice so well. ... I wondered if you would come again in the New Year, maybe with some Christmas stories? We would love to hear you again.

Joanna Coney (Diocese of Oxford LLM Adviser)

The huge success ... was largely due to your commitment and enthusiasm and it is greatly appreciated.