David Bell is a popular & hugely entertaining guest speaker; recommended by hundreds of Clubs and Societies across the UK. He is different, and will not only surprise you but will also make you think  . . . .  and certainly make you smile.

The delightful little Derbyshire village of Eyam where David now lives is never shy making capital from its famous plague heritage. Tens of thousands of visitors flock there every year to see for themselves where heroic self- isolation was played out with such tragic consequences.

Don't expect too much doom and gloom from this compelling speaker however.

The Plague Doctor's tongue-in-cheek take on staying fit and well and avoiding disease 350 years ago will convince you that, even in these troubled times, we all have a lot to be thankful for. Thank goodness for the NHS.

"After 4 decades as a straight-laced civil servant I never imagined," said David, "that I would now be 'hamming it up'  with a life-sized inflatable dummy as my side-kick."

"Looking back at early healthcare, it's hardly surprising that a patient then was as likely to die from their doctor's prescribed cure than the actual illness they were suffering from." added David.

“Despite all we are going through laughter is still the best medicine" commented Janet Staine of The Crosspool Ladies Group in Sheffield. "The Plague Doctor came to entertain our members and  immediately won us over. He had us all in fits of giggles throughout his 70 minute session. David Bell is thoroughly engaging with an uncanny knack of being able to draw you in with his wonderful storytelling. Whenever he is in your area just go and see him for yourself; he really does spin a fabulous tale - with a remarkable ending - and you will feel all the better for it "

                                     A mid-week full house says it all

                                     Hilton Hotel, Sheffield

                                     Buttock clenchingly brilliant.!!

                                    'Luvly Lasses'  of Halifax 

                                     We didn't expect that! 

                                     Winding Wheel, Chesterfield.

                                     An hour of sheer joy

                                     Trent Lock  Country Club Notts.

                                   It was great to see our member's                                                happy faces as they left the hall. 

                                   Rutland U3A  Leicestershire

                                      What a great night.

                                      Misson WI  South Yorkshire

                                      A resounding success 

                                      Oundle U3A  Peterborough

                                      A giggle filled hour.

                                      Regent Hotel Doncaster

                                      10 out of 10

                                      Thrapston U3A  Northampton

                                      Highly recommended.

                                      Horwich  Probus, Gtr Manchester.

        Doreen  Edwards & Bev Brooke, both travelled

        from  Australia  to the  UK  especially  for  their

        International Trefoil Convention . . . .

            "It was well worth it for so many reasons,

             not least the after-dinner entertainment.

            The Plague Doctor had us all in stitches. 

            Outstanding"

              (other videos also available to view via Youtube)