The community historian, author, and public speaker Neil Mach, based in the South East of England presents a light-hearted, whistle-stop look back at discontinued, fondly remembered, and unusual foods from the past (including the classic canned savoury toast topper of yesteryear)

The Penniless Writer Presentations offer lively, good‑humoured, and practical talks designed to inspire anyone with an interest in writing or publishing. Drawing on more than a decade of authoring experience and over twenty published titles, Neil Mach shares clear, down‑to‑earth guidance that will help aspiring authors move from idea to finished book—without breaking the bank.