A Few

Testimonials

“A tour de force!” – The Kilted Tommy

Beckenham Festival

“Well researched” – The Kilted Tommy

Brighton Fringe

“Beautifully performed” – The Kilted Tommy

Oxford Fringe

“We all really enjoyed your performance and it was great to have you involved in the day. We had lots of lovely praise for your performance from the public ” – The Magna Carta

Beckenham Wordfest

” I particularly loved the chance to sit down in the church and hear the Archer’s Tale – he really brought the experience alive” – The Archers Tale

Erpingham

“And exceptionally good you are too, Simon Waterfield :)”

Ian Pycroft

Black Knight Historical

On behalf of the Rosewood Ladies Club I would like to thank you for visiting on Wednesday evening and presenting “the Agincourt Archer”. It was a totally unexpected format but very realistically transporting us back in time.

Rosewood Ladies Club

We represent the Wrabness WI and attended the wonderful talk you gave on Friday. It was extremely entertaining and informative and would be perfect for our group.

Wrabness WI

Thanks ever so much Simon. You really added to the feel of the day. Thanks you for doing your research and tying in your piece with our works too!

London Borough of Lewisham

Alison Taylor, Project Manager, Regeneration and Asset Management

I was just writing to let you know that we had such great feedback from our residents about your performance yesterday. So much so in fact that they have asked if you might come back again. Greystoke Manor Care Home

Thank you so much for entertaining us so royally with your talk on being a pilgrim at the time of the black death. I think it was very well received, and I am grateful to you

Friends of Nonsuch. Jan 2018

Hon. Secretary

Hi Simon, We would love another of your talks. Wondered if you may be available to deliver your D-Day Landing with VE Day and story, please. Hallmark Care Homes

Hi Simon, The club members enjoyed your talk and found it interesting. It’s good that your costume wasn’t too over-the- top; rather more informative. I will be arranging the new programme at the end of the year and certainly hope to include one of your talks. Many thanks for keeping us entertained and enlightened.

Orpington Friendship Club January 2018

We were delighted to work with Simon (Historic Interpretation) during our ‘Enchanted Museum’ event recently. Simon was friendly, professional and extremely flexible throughout. His portrayal was excellent and his stories were brilliantly told, tailored to the event and created a fantastic atmosphere. Visitor feedback was extremely positive. We would definitely recommend Simon to anyone looking to book a storyteller or historic interpreter to engage audiences and enhance their event, exhibition or programme.

Chiltern Open Air Museum. June 2018

Siân Hammerton-Fraser, Visitor Experience Manager

Simon, thank you for your evening with us on Thursday. We thoroughly enjoyed your thoughts and recollections on being a Kilted Tommy during WWI. You make history come alive and the audience feel very much a part of the past. Looking forward to hearing more of your interesting subjects.

Havard WI 2018

Marian, Vice President

Following your very well received excellent talk to us this month I would like to book you for 2026. Maidstone U3A

• An awesome talk
• The dramatization of the story of the Abbey as told by the last Abbot was brilliant. Really brought home to us the effect of the dissolution on a person like this.

Tintern Abbey in 2019

Members of the public

Thanks so much for today Simon. Everyone really enjoyed it and hearing all about Dickens’s childhood was fascinating The Christmas Carol reading was lovely to listen to as well Bromley U3A Theatre Group

Hi Simon, Just dropping you a line to say thank you for everything you did this year at Rochester Castle. We have had some good feedback about the sessions, your knowledge was very much appreciated by our visitors and our team.

Dear Andrew I’m sorry I was unable to attend the lunch yesterday and miss what I understand was an excellent talk. I have just paid your invoice South Downs Probus club

Hello Simon. Many thanks for your great talk today. A number of people came up to me to say how enjoyable it was as it was a completely different way of giving a really interesting insight into those times. Thank you for bringing all those objects as well to bring it all to life. Goudhurst and District U3A

Following your very well received excellent talk to us this month I would like to book you for 2026 . Maidstone U3A

Hi Simon Many thanks for your talk to us two weeks ago on the Tolpuddle Martyrs. Everyone has heard of them but the details of their exploits and lives are not well known. It was quite an eye opener. Thanks again. Coulsden and Purley Probus

Just a brief note to say "Thank you" for your recent presentation to the Kenley Group, National Service (RAF) Association. As I think I indicated your subject was of particular interest to us with our background of the RAF, Kenley and the Hawker Hurricane aircraft which was very numerous here during the Battle of Britain in 1940. You had clearly extensively researched the history of the founder of the famous Hawker Aircraft Company and you presented it in an interesting and entertaining way - thank you.

Hello Simon, The group thought your talk was terrific. Dorking U3A Military History interest group

Dear Simon I’m sorry I was unable to attend the lunch yesterday and miss what I understand was an excellent talk. I have just paid your invoice South Downs Probus club

Hi Simon, Thank you for coming to Hazel Lodge. Our residents loved it, as you could probably tell (there wasn’t much room available)J brought back some memories, good and bad. I’m so sorry that I didn’t had the chance to catch you after your performance, I had intention of contacting you and let you know how beneficial it was for our residents. Would definitely recommend you to our other homes. You’ll definitely hear from me again, Barchester Care Homes

Your visit to our care home allowed our residents- who once were the children of the war, to relive their childhoods and reminisce in what was once the only life they knew. Hearing your interpretation of the war with the props, the costume and the stories allowed our residents a chance to reimagine their days as young children in the war and sparked conversations and helped them share their stories with each other. We thoroughly enjoyed your visit and it was an absolute pleasure to have you with us for the afternoon. Fornham House Care home, Health Care Homes.

Hi Simon , I would just like to thank you for the wonderful informative afternoon that you brought to our carehome in Bury St Edmunds the residents enjoyed your talk and loved the display you brought to show them , we will definitely be asking you back again in the new year , I will also highly recommend you to other carehomes in the area . thank you again Amanda hi Simon, it was a lovely afternoon I was the lady that sat at the back with cream jumper , I loved the way u engaged with the residents and would be more than happy to put a review on your post and will defo be recommending you to local carehomes . Amanda x

Simon, Thank you for your captivating presentation. You certainly held the attention of our members. It was much appreciated. Regards, John Cole Speaker Organiser Meopham U3A

• Cecilia from Crawley. A very well presented talk. Lovely idea putting it all in the first person. Thankyou NHS Retirement Fellowship.

• Kathleen -thanks for a moving talk it brought home the sacrifice paid for our freedom

• Cecilia - Very interesting talk. Enjoyed tremendously. Very interesting to know how people felt during this time

• Wendy - Have enjoyed listening to the account, and the fluency of the presenter. What fortitude the population showed during the war. Lovely to have the family’s account.

• Steve - Touching and moving . Some poignant moments, especially the celebrations with bucket loads of tea. A very British celebration .

• Nora - Lovely and refreshing to hear Simon's story. Very educational and interesting

• Doris - Well-presented and very interesting

mirthy.co.uk

Feedback from my videoed talks broadcast

I wanted to thank you again for the wonderful talk on Wednesday. It was so interesting and beautifully delivered; exciting and at times, quite emotional. A departure from the power points we are used to, which was refreshing. A wonderful story and so well researched. Nuthurst Local History Society

Hi Simon You may remember that you gave a talk to us on 9th July 2019 on "The Kilted Tommy" which went down very well with our members. Caterham Probus

Dear Simon, Thank you for a very entertaining talk. Burgess Hill & District Probus

Good Evening Simon Thank you very much indeed for giving us such an informative, well delivered talk earlier today. It is beyond me how you remember it all. It was a very moving emotional talk and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. You could have heard a pin drop while you were talking. A really totally different and wonderful afternoon. I will be passing your details on to a WI group I belong to. I wish you continued success.

Dear Simon Again such a pleasure to have you entertain and inform our assembly this month on the Tolpuddle Martyrs. We are interested in one of your talks – either the Agincourt Archer or Wordsworth. Dorking U3A

Hi Simon, Thank you for coming, I have had feedback that the residents enjoyed it and they are looking forward to seeing you again 😊 Wessex Care Ltd

Hello Simon, I would like to say Thank you for coming to see us at Pinewood Nursing Home on 10th November. The talk was very interesting and provoked a lot of memories. Our residents (and relatives visiting) found the talk fascinating and loved having reminiscence items to handle. It provoked many memories, not just on the day but since. The ladies especially loved seeing you in your kilt! Thankyou once again, Best wishes Kim and everyone at Pinewood Hello Simon, Thankyou for coming along to see and talk to us .The talk was very interesting and provoked a lot of memories. I am happy to write a few words for you .Would you like to me to put something on your website? Thank you so much again Best wishes Kim and everyone at Pinewood

Hi Simon, I am Secretary of Biddenden Local History Society and am putting together our 2025/26 programme of talks. Our archivist saw this rendition last week has been raving about your performance. My only problem has been deciding which to choose because I felt Charles Dickens beckoning. I look forward to hearing from you.

Dear Simon, On behalf of Smarden LHS we thank you for your excellent talk last night and we trust you had a safe journey home. Best regards, Alex

Hi Simon, Thank you very much for a really interesting talk last night. We shall look forward to inviting you along again in the future. Best wishes, Sharon Gates Green WI

Evening Simon Thanks so much for your wonderful presentation this evening. Please do let me know what other topics you talk about for future consideration. Farningham WI

Dear Simon Thanks so much for your performance today. It was truly fascinating and am sure you could tell everyone was really engaged and enjoying the re-enactment . I thought it was very good the way you brought in at the end the horrors of war. Please let me know if the treasurer hasn't sent payment. Thanks again Bromley U3A Theatre Group

Hello Simon..............we really enjoyed your talk today, thank you very much. Findon Probus club

Many thanks Simon,............... very well presented !! Crawley Hawth Probus

Lovely to meet you last night and many thanks for a most informative, entertaining and well presented talk about Harry Kay last night. We had lots of positive feedback afterwards and had 98 people there. NT Orpington and Chiselhurst Centre

Hi Simon, We did so much enjoy your interpretation of The Kilted Tommy last night. You were so convincing that one of our members said “how old do you think he is! He must be pretty old to remember all that!” I replied that it made you something like 126 years. 😂. It just goes to show how convincing you were. Erith & Belvedere Local History Society

Hi Simon Thank you very much for Thursday evening. Ive heard nothing but praise. Oddfellows Soc.

Dear Simon, Thank you for presenting your talk on the Tolpuddle Martyrs last Wednesday afternoon. I did arrive home just as you had finished, as I was picking our grand son up from Sussex for a few days. From what I heard, your talk was much appreciated. Hutton U3A

Many thanks Simon,............... very well presented !! Crawley Hawth Probus

Hi Simon, Thank you so much for coming to do your talk on the holidays in the 50’s and 60’s. Our residents liked the interaction and bringing it to life with photos and items in the picnic basket. I will be in touch at a later date and book another discussion with you. Nellsar Care Homes

Hello Simon, Many thanks for being part of our Fantasy-themed day on Saturday, we are particularly grateful for your willingness to entertain our visitors between the scheduled storytimes. Hampshire Library Service

Evening Simon Thanks so much for your wonderful presentation this evening. Please do let me know what other topics you talk about for future consideration. Farningham WI

Thanks ever so much Simon. You really added to the feel of the day. Thanks you for doing your research and tying in your piece with our works too!

London Borough of Lewisham

Alison Taylor, Project Manager, Regeneration and Asset Management

Dear Simon, As always, a great talk and insight into poor unloved William Marshal (as a child at least). It sure did make him a strong character though. All the best, Robyn

> Hi Simon - Thank you so much for coming to Our WI last week. The ladies thoroughly enjoyed your talk, and you appearing in costume, very different. > Very many thanks again > Christine Johnson Butts Brow WI

Cecilia from Crawley, .A very well presented talk.Lovely idea putting it all in the first person. Thankyou NHS Retirement Fellowship: Kathleen, thanks for a moving talk it brought home the sacrifice paid for our freedom: Cecilia, Very interesting talk.Enjoyed tremendously.Very interesting to know how people felt during this time: Wendy, Have enjoyed listening to the account, and the fluency of the presenter. What fortitude the population showed during the war. Lovely to have the family’s account: Steve, Touching and moving . Some poignant moments, especially the celebrations with bucket loads of tea. A very British celebration: Nora, Lovely and refreshing to hear Simon's story.Very i and educative and interesting: Doris, Well presented and very interesting: Feedback from a Restless Events on WW2, the Homefront.