‘From Barrow to Baghdad’

Philip Caine reflects on a life full of travel and challenge as he shares his career in his talk ‘From Barrow to Baghdad’

My talk begins with me leaving school . . . I talk about how my career began as a chef and hotel manager. My 17 years working the oil rigs in the North Sea. Followed by operating projects in Algeria & Nigeria. My time in Kazakhstan & Russia was particularly exciting. Not to mention the most dangerous place of all . . . Baghdad. My career culminated in Dubai where I ran an oil services company. The talk is full of interest, anecdotes, humour, and inspiration. I conclude with the writing of my latest novel (number 10). My website provides further information www.philipcaine.com.

Biog: Born in 1950, in Barrow-in- Furness Philip’s working life began in the hotel business. His

career developed in the oil industry and 30 years were spent in places such as the North Sea,

Algeria, Nigeria, Kazakhstan and Russia. From 2003, he spent 7 years in post war Baghdad

working with the American coalition and a further 3 years running oil services companies in

Dubai. He retired in 2015 and began writing and public speaking, since then he has spoken

at over 700 venues across the UK and written 7 adventure thrillers and 2 detective thrillers.

Testimonial: Church Stretton U3A : “What a fantastic afternoon! We had a good turnout

for Philip’s talk and everyone was totally enthralled from start to finish. He has certainly

crammed in a tremendously varied and exciting collection of experiences from Barrow to

Baghdad and back. He is an enthusiastic and engaging speaker and I have never had so

many of our members speak to me afterwards to say how much they had enjoyed the

afternoon. I can assure you that “From Barrow to Baghdad and Back” is not to be missed,

sign him up, you will not be disappointed.

The meeting will be held in the theatre from 2pm to 3.30pm. Refreshments are available before and after in Digbys Cafe.