If you've not been to Bettakultcha before, imagine a cruise ship where celebrities give short talks to the holidaymakers. Well, our speakers are celebrities in the sense that they've volunteered themselves and are lovely, creative people. Our cruise ship is a fine vessel in the centre of Leeds and the only unsteady rolling you'll experience is if you've had a bit too much to drink on the night.

Anyone can volunteer to speak (but you have to use 20 slides that automatically change every 15 seconds) and you can talk about any subject you like although tall tales of pirates, castaways and sea monsters will be particularly welcome for this event.

If you'd like to give a talk you can sign up here.

I anticipate fierce competition to get onboard this particular treasure ship so look lively and cast your grappling hook whilst you’ve still got the wind in your sails and secure your boarding pass.