Recent Speaking Engagement : Dudley and District Business Club

Press Release: 15 June 2011

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Award-winning speaker John Flanner with (left) Dudley and District Business Club chairman Mick Davies and (right) Membership secretary Barry Hubble.

Members and guests of Dudley and District Business Club were encouraged by inspirational speaker, John Flanner, at last month’s Club meeting, to succeed by appreciating people. John, who lost his sight at 19 through a rare hereditary condition, drew on lessons from his experiences of overcoming problems around blindness.

Denise Meredith, secretary of the club, said: "He was engaging when speaking about his journey after losing his sight, to write a book and become a speaker. He taught us how we should never give up when times get tough and that it is possible to do things which seem impossible, when people are encouraged to try.”

The talk reflected the club’s support for their chosen charity, the Stourbridge Resource Centre of the Pocklington Trust, which supports people with sight loss. Funds are being raised toward a sensory garden for people at the Resource Centre to grow vegetable and flowers.

Club members help those starting out to gain from others’ experiences, around negotiating and closing deals. The club, membership £25 a year, meets the third Tuesday of each month, for networking. Cost is £10 for first visitors: Booking is essential via www.ddbc.co.uk

John Flanner, of Damsonwood, Solihull, can be contacted for speaking engagements on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or call 0121 603 9438. His book, ”Fear, Fun and Faith”’ is now available, details at www.perfectvizion.com <http://www.perfectvizion.com/>