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Joanna Hoad
Last updated 12/02/2012
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Mobile: 077137-66099
Year qualified: 1996
Other qualifications: OND Business Studies
Native language: English
Biography: I was brought up on a sheep farm in mid Wales and love the countryside. Since going to College, I have been working in the travel business. I was lucky enough to take up guiding as a profession. I thoroughly enjoy my career - going to different places and meeting different people from around the world. I have a special interest in sport and the London Olympics in 2012.
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Region for which accredited: London
London sites for which accredited: 2012 Venues, British Museum, City of London, Docklands, East London, Greenwich, Hampton Court Palace, National Gallery, Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, Tower of London, Victoria & Albert Musm., Westminster Abbey
Sites outside London for which accredited: Bath, Oxford, Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge, Stratford-upon-Avon, Winchester Cathedral, Windsor Castle, York Minster
Special interests: I am interested in giving visitors the best possible experience of culture, history and day-to-day living, without forgetting that most people have come on a holiday. I particularly appreciate bespoke tours. Having always played sports and being a keen competitor, I am proud to be Chair of the BB2012 Committee, committed to making the London Olympics a success for the guiding fraternity.
Walking tours: I am happy to undertake walking tours including legal London, Mayfair and the South Bank.
Extended tours: With enough prior warning, I will consider touring anywhere in the UK.
Lectures given: I am happy to give PowerPoint presentations on various topics including the London 2012 Olympics. I would be prepared to lecture on other topics, with prior warning. Please email any specific requests.