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SUMMARY:The ESU alumni Valentine's Day debate
DESCRIPTION:In an era where love is just a swipe away\, are we truly better off? \nJoin us for this engaging debate as part of our alumni network series as ESU alumni contest the motion ‘This House Believes That Dating Was Better Before Matchmaking Apps.’ \nCome along to share your views and stories in what is sure to be a lively and fun debate. The bar will be open afterwards\, so there’s plenty of time for conversation and to make new connections. Who knows\, love may even blossom across the debating floor! \nList of speakers: \nThese will be announced in the New Year.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-esu-alumni-valentines-day-debate/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Debate Club,ESU Education
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: Things are not all white at the North Pole – Pen Hadow
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Pen Hadow’s early connection to the Arctic sparked a lifelong dedication to the region’s sea ice—as an adventurer\, professional guide\, research leader\, pioneering explorer\, and ocean conservationist. The North Pole’s ocean environment is changing faster than any other\, putting immense stress on its wildlife. With 40% of summer habitat already lost and the rest projected to disappear within the next decade\, the Arctic’s future is uncertain. But Pen has an ambitious plan to address these urgent challenges… \n\n\n\n\nStart time:             11.00 am  (Coffee from 10.30 am) \nEnd time:              12.30 pm  (Lunch from 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm) \n  \nIf you would like to see the menu\, please email ESUSalisbury-EventsSec@esu.org.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-lecture-and-lunch-the-thailand-cave-rescue-2018-dr-rob-harper/
LOCATION:Mercure White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John’s Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2SD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Fundraising,ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salisbury and Wiltshire branch":MAILTO:esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021
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SUMMARY:The ESU International Council Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite all international delegates and guests to the International Council Meeting (ICM) in Cleveland\, Ohio. \nESU US is honoured to host this year’s ICM\, during which international delegates from across the globe will come together to engage in exciting and lively discussions over the three days. \nDelegates and guests will also have the opportunity to engage in social and cultural activities over the long weekend\, including a special tour of the world-renowned Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! \nYou can find the full itinerary for the International Council Meeting 2024 here. \nDelegates and guests are asked to book their own flights. Please find below booking links to our recommended hotels where a group discount has been secured. You can find the link to the hotels here or here. Please book a hotel by Tuesday\, 17 September. \nPlease note that the International Council Meeting is reserved for ICM delegates only. However\, guests and ESU members from across the globe are welcome to attend the celebrations over the three-day event. \nThe ICM fee of £560 should be paid in full via Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-esu-international-council-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Cleveland\, Ohio\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230911T150000
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: Wolfe Frank ‘The Voice of Doom’ with Paul Hooley
DESCRIPTION:In 2021 Salisbury Civic Society asked Paul Hooley to unveil a Blue Plaque at the former home of Wolfe Frank in Mere\, Wiltshire. Salisbury and Wiltshire branch will be joined by Paul Hooley to discuss Wolfe Frank as part of their lecture series. \nInvolved in proceedings from the start of the Nuremberg war crimes trials\, Wolfe Frank interpreted the judge’s opening statements and announced the sentences to the Nazi war criminals. From manuscripts found 25 years following his death\, we will learn more about this unique man – engineer\, resistance worker\, ‘an enemy of Germany’\, a former Captain in the British Army\, playboy\, risk taker and a man of immense courage\, integrity\, ability and good manners. Strikingly handsome he married five times. Post Nuremberg he single-handedly tracked down the ‘most wanted’ Nazi criminals. \nTo book your place please contact the Luncheon Secretary – Julia Tibbs. Tel\, 01722 325552 or e-mail\, jetibbs@gmail.com. \nGuests are welcome to arrive from 10.15 for coffee\, followed by the lecture and then lunch.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/wolfe-frank-the-voice-doom-with-paul-hooley/
LOCATION:White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, England\, SP1 2SD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salisbury and Wiltshire branch":MAILTO:esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T203000
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SUMMARY:Climate Crisis Roadmap: Where We Are and Where We’re Going
DESCRIPTION:The climate crisis poses an existential threat to us all\, yet the complexity of the issues\, the constantly changing environmental policies and the multiple sources of information available to us can make it difficult to grasp the scale and trajectory of the crisis. In this first event of the Climate Deep Dialogue you will hear a lecture from a leading expert in the field of climate science and leave with a clear roadmap of where we are in the climate crisis and possible future pathways.  \nThe keynote speaker for this lecture will be Mark Maslin\, a Professor of Earth System Science at University College London and Natural History Museum of Denmark. He is a leading scientist with an expertise in past global and regional climatic change and humanity’s impact on our planet. Maslin has published over 190 papers and regularly comments on international and national climate change policies. He has written over 70 popular articles in the New Scientist\, The Times\, and Guardian\, among others\, and often appears on television and radio. His recent public talks include talks at Twitter\, Google\, the Royal Geographical Society\, Tate Modern\, UNFCCC COP\, the WTO and the Universities of Oxford\, Cambridge\, and Harvard. Maslin has written 10 popular books\, including “Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction (2021)” and “How to Save Our Planet: The Facts (2021)”.  \nThis Deep Dialogue series – Beyond COP: Is It Time to Change Course? – is held in support of the charitable mission of the English-Speaking Union. Every ticket sold will help the English-Speaking Union in its work to give young people the speaking and listening skills and cultural understanding they need to thrive.  \nEvent Timings:  \n6:00 – 6:30pm | Arrival  \n6:30 – 7:30pm | Lecture  \n7:30 – 8:30pm | Drinks  \n8:30pm | Close  \nFurther Information About the Series   \nBeyond COP: Is It Time to Change Course?  \nWe are in the midst of an existential climate crisis\, from extreme weather and ecosystem decline to biodiversity loss and crop failure. Climate change is also compounding inequality and has the potential to drive significant unrest if we fail to act now.  \nIn the aftermath of COP 27 we have the opportunity to consider: Is our current approach enough to deal with the climate crisis or is it time to change course?  \nIn this Climate Deep Dialogue we will explore this question and hear from scientists\, academics\, activists\, politicians and entrepreneurs. We invite you to join us for a provocative\, challenging\, engaging and inspiring series of events\, which will focus on finding the solutions to make radical progress on the climate crisis.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/climate-crisis-roadmap-where-we-are-and-where-were-going/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Debate Club,ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220630T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220630T123000
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Primary Debate Academy
DESCRIPTION:Ouse Valley branch will be holding a Primary Debate Academy on Thursday\, 30 June at the University of Bedford\, Polhill campus.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-primary-debate-academy/
LOCATION:University of Bedfordshire\, Polhill Ave\, Bedford\, MK41 9EA
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220615T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220615T123000
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Primary Public Speaking Competition
DESCRIPTION:Ouse Valley branch will be holding a Primary Public Speaking Competition on Wednesday\, 15 June at Bedford Prep School.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-primary-public-speaking-competition/
LOCATION:Bedford Prep School\, De Parys Ave\, Bedford\, MK40 2TU
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T140000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
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SUMMARY:Zoom Event: The ESU Friendly International Forum hosted by ESU Poland
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Friendly International Forum is an informal forum aimed at exchanging views\, with an underlying aim of building future collaborations and initiatives. The host of the FIF moves between different ESUs internationally and each forum centres around a topic selected by the hosting nation. \nThe topic of this fourth FIF\, hosted by our Polish colleagues\, will be: ‘What motivates us to promote public speaking in our respective countries?’ \nThe ESU has always been a conduit to share and exchange views\, but within the wider international family of the ESU there is more that can be done! It is our hope that FIF will bring the international members of the ESU closer together and lead us all in exciting directions as we listen and learn from one other. \nDate: Monday\, 13 June 2022\, 1pm BST \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86471211392?pwd=MXNOR3Awa3R2OGZkUG1xTWFpcFluUT09 \nMeeting passcode: AYdPG3 \nPlease see below for a message from Alina\, Chair of ESU Poland: \nDear ESU members\, inspired by the 3rd FIF hosted by Dominga Chamorro representing Chile\, we would like you to take you to a different corner of the world\, Poland – so far away\, yet so close. \nAs is the case with the countries we have not visited\, the associations may be limited to famous people\, events or even stereotypes\, often confused with those of our neighbours. Visiting a country\, however\, often changes the perspective. Poland has always been considered a hospitable place\, but also a community in which two people may have three contradicting opinions\, according to an old joke. We have weaknesses and virtues\, but public speakers we are not. This shortcoming may result from the character of our educational system\, only now gradually shifting the main focus from knowledge to skills\, or may be rooted elsewhere. Yet\, since 1999 we have not missed an International Public Speaking Competition and our young speakers make us proud and happy. \nThe meeting to which we would like to invite you will be hosted by this year’s winner of the National Finals in Poland – Julia Smuczynska and her sister Sara\, who represented Poland at the International Public Speaking Competition in 2011 and is now one of the organizers. The question we would like to ask ourselves and each other is what motivates us to promote public speaking in our respective countries.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-event-the-esu-friendly-international-forum-hosted-by-esu-poland/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220508T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220508T173000
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SUMMARY:ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition Grand Finals 2022
DESCRIPTION:The prestigious ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition\, sponsored by the International Churchill Society\, is the largest such contest in England and Wales\, with around 400 teams (each comprising a speaker\, questioner and a chairperson). The different roles allow students to practice and excel in different skill sets\, and the competition’s unique format\, which pairs the speaker from one school with the chair and questioner of another\, encourages quick thinking and relationship building. \nThirteen teams have succeeded through almost five months of competition\, a total of eighty branch heats and regional finals\, and a myriad of topics\, to reach Finals Day at Churchill College\, Cambridge.  \nThe passion\, talent\, and enthusiasm of these young speakers is always a highlight of our educational calendar – this Finals Day is a showcase for the very best of speaking\, chairing and questioning in the UK.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-churchill-public-speaking-competition-grand-finals-2022/
LOCATION:Churchill College\, University of Cambridge\, Storey's Way\, Cambridge\, England\, CB3 0DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220329T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220329T190000
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SUMMARY:Lincolnshire Branch Event: Educating for the Future - An Evening with Sir Jon Coles
DESCRIPTION:The Lincolnshire Branch of the ESU are linking with Dartmouth House to host an online evening with Sir John Coles . \nRespected educationalist and Chief Executive of United Learning Sir Jon Coles will be joining Matthew Christmas\, Head of Engagement at the English-Speaking Union\, to discuss some of the key questions in education today and to consider how we can future-proof our students’ education.\nAmong the topics under discussion will be: \n\nThe impacts of Covid on learners and what the government could do  to help\nHow oracy skills and ‘Powerful Knowledge’ – the ability to critique\, challenge the status quo\, think and learn – can help students’ learning\nThe impact of the assessment system on vital\, unassessed\, skills such as oracy and its place in the curriculum\nHow can we ensure ‘educational resilience’ of head teachers as they navigate the policy and curriculum dichotomy?\n\nThis promises to be a fascinating event for teachers\, educationalists and policymakers alike\, and we hope you can join us. There will be time for questions following the discussion. \nSir Jon Coles  \nSir Jon Coles is Chief Executive of United Learning\, a group of over 80 academies and independent schools established 130 years ago.   \nJon spent 15 years at the Department for Education and its predecessors\, the last four on its Board as Director General for Schools and for Education Standards. He was previously Director of 14-19\, leading work to increase participation and attainment in education and training post-16; and Director of London Challenge\, developing and implementing the much-copied strategy to improve schools in London.   \nJon has chaired schools’ charity Challenge Partners since its inception and is a Council Member of King’s College\, London.  He was knighted in 2019 for services to education.  \nWe hope you will join us; if so do please register with Camilla Carlbom Flinn for log-in details: camilla.carlbom@carlbom.co.uk 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/educating-for-the-future-an-evening-with-sir-jon-coles/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220209T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220209T160000
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'Why oracy skills are vital to children's development' with Professor Neil Mercer
DESCRIPTION:‘Why oracy skills are vital to children’s development’ \nProfessor Neil Mercer  (University of Cambridge\, and Director\, Oracy Cambridge) in conversation with Barbara Firth\, governor\, the English-Speaking Union. \nResearch has shown that children’s spoken language experience is very important for the development of their reasoning skills\, their subject learning and their life chances in general. It is also known that many children’s out-of-school lives will not provide the kinds of experience they need to develop a full repertoire of spoken language (oracy) skills. This session will focus on ways that schools and teachers can respond to those needs\, and how parents and grandparents can help.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-why-oracy-skills-are-vital-to-childrens-development-with-professor-neil-mercer/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Bedford\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220131T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220131T203000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20220125T102238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T102238Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Secondary School Exchange Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in spending a whole academic year at a US high school during your gap year?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe ESU’s Secondary School Exchange offers students the opportunity to spend a gap year at an American high school at the end of Year 13. It’s a fantastic chance for students to spend time abroad broadening their horizons\, making new friends and continuing their education free of exam pressures. \n  \nStudents return with increased confidence\, a better understanding of diverse perspectives and the sheer joy of being fully immersed in another culture. \n  \nIf you are a current Year 13 student who is interested in the programme\, please join us online for a presentation by 4 of our scholars who will share their experience on the scheme\, with a Q&A session to follow. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-secondary-school-exchange-webinar/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211220T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211220T173000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20211217T173202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T174255Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom: London branch AGM
DESCRIPTION:The ESU London Branch would like to invite all ESU members of London Branch to its Annual General Meeting\, being held on 20th December 2021on Zoom.  \nThe meeting is an opportunity hear what the committee has been doing this year\, and its plans for next year. It is also a forum for your voice to be heard – let us know what we are doing well and what we could improve on. \nAmongst other things\, we will be discussing and voting for new committee members. Some of you have already expressed an interest in putting yourself forward and nominations are always welcome. \nAt this time\, we would like to ask all of you who are interested in committee membership to complete the nomination form.  \nTo attend this meeting please register in advance through the link below: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpduispj4tG9YUveULVM0QE5rYJ–p3f6V \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-london-branch-agm/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210329T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210329T170000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: ESU Mace final with Lady Hale
DESCRIPTION:Following Baroness Hale’s highly engaging Evelyn Wrench Lecture in November\, we are honoured that she has agreed to chair the panel of judges at the final of the Schools’ Mace debating competition at 3pm on Friday\, 29 March. Twelve schools have made it through to the semi-finals (which will be held that morning) and we look forward to seeing which two teams will progress to the final debate whose motion\, ‘This House regrets the romanticisation of motherhood’\, is sure to make for a lively finale. \nMore details will be shared in due course but please do save the date and tune in to show your support. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-event-esu-mace-final-with-lady-hale-save-the-date/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200923T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200923T193000
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SUMMARY:Online event: Are some born to be better and more civil public speakers?
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the formation of belief and how genes\, traits and experiences shape our views\, Dr Hannah Critchlow\, broadcaster and neuroscientist at Cambridge University\, examines the concept of free will and asks whether we can ever really change anyone else’s – or even our own – minds. She will be joined by Heidi Allen\, Former MP for South Cambridgeshire\, and Dr Paul Beresford-Hill\, Chairman of the ESU of the US. \nEvent summary:\n‘Are some born to be better and more civil public speakers?’ Dr Hannah Critchlow\, broadcaster and neuroscientist at Cambridge University\, examines the concept of free will and asks whether we can ever really change anyone else’s – or even our own – minds. \nHannah explores the formation of belief and how genes\, traits and experiences shape our views. Numerous scholars are now investigating how the different profiles of brains are associated with different ideologies. It is claimed that the brains of those with very conservative views have a much larger volume and a much more sensitive amygdala – the area of the brain that is involved in perceptions of fear. Those of more liberal inclination seem to have a greater weighting on the region of the brain that is engaged with future planning and more collaborative endeavour. Liberals look to the future and seem less sensitive to immediate threats. This leads to questions about how neuroscience might affect how we change our minds and go about winning an argument. The study has\, therefore\, key implications for those working on questions of civility\, persuasiveness\, and divisiveness in public discourse\, suggesting that the way in which we build up perceptions of the world strengthens the way in which we ignore contrary views and evidence. \nA discussion will follow led by our distinguished panel guests Heidi Allen\, Former MP for South Cambridgeshire\, and Dr Paul Beresford-Hill\, Chairman of the ESU of the US. \nChaired by ESU Chair\, Professor James Raven\, the debate and Q&A session will take place via Zoom on Wednesday\, 23 September at 7.30pm (BST). \nReserve your ticket here: https://civilpublicspeakers.eventbrite.co.uk \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/online-event-are-some-born-to-be-better-and-more-civil-public-speakers/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200622
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20191129T102205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T105738Z
UID:5438-1592697600-1592783999@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Grand Final of the ESU Performing Shakespeare at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon
DESCRIPTION:We regret that this event has been postponed until further notice. For more information please call 020 7529 1550 or email competitions@esu.org.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/grand-final-of-the-esu-performing-shakespeare/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190903T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190903T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20190703T093130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T093313Z
UID:5141-1567506600-1567522800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Devon & Exeter Branch: Judges' Training Day
DESCRIPTION:The Devon & Exeter Branch of the ESU will be hosting a Judges’ Training Day on 3rd September\, conducted by Roger Tilbury. This promises to be an interesting and stimulating occasion and an opportunity to update and enhance our own skills as we judge those of the young students. \nA Light lunch will be provided –  free of charge for Branch members. \nPlease contact Maureen Speller for further information: maureenspeller@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/devon-exeter-branch-judges-training-day/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190621T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190621T170000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20190604T114532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T122525Z
UID:4943-1561123800-1561136400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Performing Shakespeare Grand Final 2019
DESCRIPTION:Description\nJoin us on Friday\, 21st June 2019 to see young people aged 11-14 from across England and Wales give a performance of their chosen speech from one of Shakespeare’s plays. \nThe Performing Shakespeare Competition is designed to allow Key Stage 3 pupils the opportunity to experience Shakespeare’s plays as they were intended – on the stage. Using theatre and performance skills to engage with the texts\, our performers bring to life some of the world’s most famous speeches in their own unique interpretations. This is definitely an event not to be missed! \nThe event will be held at Dartmouth House\, the ESU’s International Headquarters in Mayfair. Guests who are not associated with our participating schools are welcome to arrive from 1:30pm for a prompt 2pm start. The event will have finished by 5pm. \nWe are pleased to be able to offer tickets for this event free of charge and there will be an opportunity to make an donation to our charitable activities on the day. There will be tea and coffees served in the afternoon\, but lunch is not included. Please note we have finalists with severe nut allergies so please do not bring any nuts or confectionary with nuts.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-performing-shakespeare-grand-final-2019/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190619T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190619T130000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20190117T125751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T142953Z
UID:4964-1560947400-1560949200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:In the minds of the Cambridge spies
DESCRIPTION:The ‘Cambridge Spies’ was a group of Cambridge graduates who passed information to the Soviet Union during and after World War ll\, which remained active into the 1950s. The membership and number in the ring emerged\, but none was ever prosecuted. Richard Ryder\, formally Mellon Professor at Tulane University\, New Orleans\, has recently completed a book on the ‘Cambridge Spies’. He will discuss some of his research and conclusions. \n\nTime: 12:30pm\nCost: Members £24.00 and guests £26.00\nVenue: Exeter Golf & Country Club\nFurther information: Tim Pink on sheila.pink@btinternet.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/in-the-minds-of-the-cambridge-spies/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Pink":MAILTO:sheila.pink@btinternet.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190516
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20190128T103949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143538Z
UID:4976-1557878400-1557964799@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:The restoration and preservation of historic buildings
DESCRIPTION:Buildings Rodney Melville is an architect who specialises in the important work of conservation of historic buildings. He has consulted on some of the most significant buildings in the country including Chequers which has its origins in the 16th century and was given to the nation in 1921 as a country home for the Prime Minister of the day. Rodney will speak about the importance of maintaining such buildings and specifically about his work as Curator of Chequers and a member of the Chequers Trust. \n\nCost: Members £24.00 and guests £26.00\nvenue: Exeter Golf & Country Club\nContact: Tim Pink on sheila.pink@btinternet.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-restoration-and-preservation-of-historic-buildings/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:ESU Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Pink":MAILTO:sheila.pink@btinternet.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190417T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190417T140000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20190128T104351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143559Z
UID:4977-1555502400-1555509600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:My great pleasures
DESCRIPTION:British actor\, Michael Wade has worked in theatre and films in the UK and overseas. He has appeared in film and television in such favourites as ‘A Man for All Seasons’\, ‘A Dance with the Music of Time’ and ‘Brighton Belles’. He has worked with Antony Hopkins\, Dustin Hoffman and Robert Stephens and many other world stars. He has recorded over 40 audio books reflecting his love of the English language. He will recite and read some of his favourite pieces and explain his connection with them. \n\nCost: Members £24.00 and guests £26.00\nvenue: Exeter Golf & Country Club\nContact: Tim Pink on sheila.pink@btinternet.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/my-great-pleasures/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Pink":MAILTO:sheila.pink@btinternet.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190404T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190404T190000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20190128T102430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143622Z
UID:4416-1554402600-1554404400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:A religious history of London by Philppa Bernard
DESCRIPTION:Philippa Bernard has lived most of her life in London. For many years\, she and her husband had an antiquarian bookshop in Chelsea\, a mecca for book collectors across the world. She has written several books on religious themes and a biography of the poet Kathleen Raine\, and lectures on historical subjects for groups such as the National Trust and U3A. She is a member of the Society of Authors. \n\nTime: Wine and canapés 6.30pm\, talk at 7pm\nCost: £20 per member £25 per guest\nFurther information: Jane Reid – janereid440@gmail.com
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/a-religious-history-of-london-by-philppa-bernard/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:ESU Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Reid":MAILTO:janereid440@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190402T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190402T211500
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20190123T113033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143639Z
UID:4971-1554232500-1554239700@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Bristol and the legacy of the slave trade
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Dr. Madge Dresser\, Honorary Professor of Historical Studies\, University of Bristol. \n\nTime: 7.45pm\, refreshments available from 7.15pm\nCost: Members entrance £2\, guests and visitors £5\nVenue: The Apostle room of Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, BS8 3BX
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/bristol-and-the-legacy-of-the-slave-trade/
LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190320T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190320T140000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20190117T130459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143720Z
UID:4965-1553085000-1553090400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:The criminal conversation of Caroline Norton
DESCRIPTION:Diane Atkinson taught history\, was a lecturer and curator of the Museum of London\, specialising in women’s history on which she is the author of several books. In this talk she will discuss the extraordinary events featured in her book ‘The Criminal Conversation of Caroline Norton’ which were part of the move to improve the legal and social position of women. \n\nTime: 12:30pm\nCost: Members £24.00 and guests £26.00\nVenue: Exeter Golf & Country Club\nFurther information: Tim Pink on sheila.pink@btinternet.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-criminal-conversation-of-caroline-norton/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190315T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190315T130000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20190221T161032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143737Z
UID:4980-1552651200-1552654800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:The Origins of the ESU and Anglo-American Relations
DESCRIPTION:Professor James Raven will be joining us to give a talk on ‘The Origins of the ESU and Anglo-American Relations’. \n\nTime: 12.00pm\nCost: £18\nVenue: Park Farm Hotel and Leisure\, Hethersett\, Norwich\, NR9 3DL\nFurther information: Bookings for lunch to be notified to the secretary on 01693 45661 by Wed 13th March
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-origins-of-the-esu-and-anglo-american-relations/
LOCATION:Park Farm Hotel and Leisure\, Norwich\, Hethersett\, Norwich\, NR9 3DL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190305T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190305T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20190123T112756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T144126Z
UID:4970-1551812400-1551819600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:English Law – a great English export?
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Robert Bourns of TLT Solicitors. \n\nTime: 7.45pm\, refreshments available from 7.15pm\nCost: Members entrance £2; Guests and visitors £5\nVenue: The Apostle room of Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, BS8 3BX
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/english-law-a-great-english-export/
LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190227T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190227T130000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20190116T170039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T144110Z
UID:4961-1551270600-1551272400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:The speed and glamour of Concorde
DESCRIPTION:Captain Les Evans flew the Concorde for 4 years from 1999 to 2003. In this talk\, he will share with us why the ‘magnificent aircraft’ was retired and how it captivated the world with its speed and glamour. \n\nTime: 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm lunch\, followed by the talk.\nCost: members £19; guests £22.\nVenue: The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\nFurther information: contact Brenda Alexander on B_Beeches@btinternet.com or by telephoning 01234 881473.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-speed-and-glamour-of-concorde/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Bedford\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Alexander":MAILTO:B_Beeches@btinternet.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190217T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190217T123000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20190121T141321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T144042Z
UID:4966-1550399400-1550406600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Megan Mitchell – The Churches Conservation Trust
DESCRIPTION:The Trust looks after some 350 Churches vested in it by the Church Commissioners of the Church of England. Megan will tell us about the work of the Trust with particular reference to Churches in the South Eastern area. \n\nTime: Refreshments are available from 10.15am and the talk will start at 10.45am.\nVenue: The Murray Hall\, 106 Borders Lane\, Loughton\, Essex IG10 3SB\nCost: £4 for members and £5 for visitors (first visit free)\, including tea and coffee.\nFurther Information: Please call  020 8505 9001 or 01992 812454
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/megan-mitchell-the-churches-conservation-trust/
LOCATION:The Murray Hall\, Loughton\, Essex\, 106 Borders Lane\, Loughton\, Essex\, IG10 3SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190205T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190205T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20190123T112142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143951Z
UID:4969-1549393200-1549400400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:In his own words: Samuel Johnson – a life in writing
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Professor Philip and Pam Smallwood. \n\nTime: 7.45pm\, refreshments available from 7.15pm\nCost: Members entrance £2; Guests and visitors £5\nVenue: The Apostle room of Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, BS8 3BX
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/in-his-own-words-samuel-johnson-a-life-in-writing/
LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190129T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190129T140000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105445
CREATED:20190117T105906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143934Z
UID:4962-1548765000-1548770400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Working with dragons
DESCRIPTION:Jonny Sobczyk Boddington\, ESU Governor and CEO of the Peter Jones Foundation has had a fascinating career so far. From Teach First in Tower Hamlets to co-founding charity The Brilliant Club and in 2017 he was appointed CEO of the Peter Jones Foundation. In this talk\, Jonny will share his career highlights and discuss what’s next for him. \n\nTime: 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm lunch\, followed by the talk.\nCost: members £19; guests £22.\nVenue: The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\nFurther information: contact Brenda Alexander on B_Beeches@btinternet.com or by telephoning 01234 881473.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/working-with-dragons/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:ESU Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Alexander":MAILTO:B_Beeches@btinternet.com
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