UPCOMING EVENTS
Explore our upcoming events, featuring talks and interviews that delve into the life and legacy of this remarkable historical figure. Join his son, Eddy and other guests as they share insights, stories, and fresh perspectives that bring Johnny Smythe’s journey and impact to life.
PAST EVENTS
events have taken place across a wide range of settings, reflecting the broad interest in Johnny’s life and story.
Talks, interviews and filming have been hosted by schools and educational institutions, the armed forces, museums, NHS organisations, churches, government bodies, libraries, community and u3a groups, reaching audiences from many different backgrounds. Each event has offered the opportunity to explore his experiences, achievements, and lasting influence through engaging discussion and shared learning.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Chinnor Women’s Institute | Radley Women’s Institute | Durham u3a | Positive Life Charity, Bledlow | Thame u3a | Thame Carnival | Chearsely WI | West London Aero Club, White Waltham | Moor Allerton u3a | Abingdon WI | Mayfield Baptist Church, North Carolina | Caribbean Community Centre, Aylesbury
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS & EXHIBITIONS
Keble Preparatory School, London | Heronsgate School, Greenwich | Liscard Primary School, Wallasey | Southwold Primary School, Bicester | Gagle Brook School, Bicester | Mount Morden Primary School | Black Tapestry Exhibition, Wells Cathedral | Paddington Children’s Library, London | Carrying Their Legacy Exhibition, Bristol | African and Afro Caribbean Research Centre, Telford | Griffin House School, Little Kimble | gateway School, Great Missenden | BHM Cultural & Business Exhibition, Milton Keynes | Thame Museum | Lord William’s School, Thame | Salusbury Primary School, Brent | Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton | FBC University, Freetown, Sierra Leone | Sierra Leone National Museum | West London College | Foderschule Jan-Amos Komensky School, Germany | University of Greenwich | Princes Risborough Library | William Booth School, Nottingham | Harris Morden School, London | Black History Gallery Event, Swiss Cottage | Black Cultural Archives, London | Hulingham Academy, London | St Andrew’s Primary School, Chinnor | Sacred Heart Primary School, Ilkley | St Jospeh’s Catholic Primary School, Otley
ARMED FORCES & PUBLIC SERVICES
RAF 614 Squadron, Cardiff | RAF Reservists, Cardiff | South East Regional Organised Crime Unit | Department of Business & Trade, Whitehall | Grosvenor Estates | Norfolk Community Health & NHS Trust | Royal Air Force College, Cranwell | 549 Thame Air Cadets | Freetown City Council | RAF Halton Central Training School | RAF Bomber Command, Lincoln | Thames Valley Police, Milton Keynes | RAF Halton
MEDIA
The Repair Shop, BBC 1 | Kirklees TV | Merlina Pearl Musical Opening Night, Milton Keynes | Sky Head Office, Isleworth
BOOK YOUR TALK
If you would like Eddy to attend your event or organisation to share more about his father’s life story and experiences, then please drop him a line.