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SUMMARY:ESU Devon & Exeter Branch - January Luncheon Lecture Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Paul Waterworth\, former District Judge at the Ministry of Justice will be giving us ‘A View from the Bench: Some Reflections on a Judicial Life and the Rule of Law’.  Paul is a former Chairman of the Devon & Exeter Branch and is guaranteed to give an informative and entertaining lecture. \nFor tickets\, please contact the Dining Secretary\, Sue Maunder\, on suemaunderesu@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-devon-exeter-branch-january-luncheon-lecture-meeting/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devon & Exeter Branch - Dining Secretary":MAILTO:philipmaunderesu@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:London Branch day at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:The London Branch hosts a day of events at Dartmouth House. \nStarting with the London Book Club (12pm)\, followed by a celebratory free afternoon tea (2pm) and the London Branch AGM (5.30pm). The day ends with a book talk by Francesca Peacock on ‘Pure Wit’ (6pm). We welcome members from all over the country as well as from London along with friends and family. Remember that attendance at any event in Dartmouth House allows you free access for the day and that food and drink is available to purchase. Tables can be booked here. \n2-4pm Afternoon tea with the London Branch Committee  \nJoin the London Branch Committee to celebrate the dedication of June Cowan\, London Branch Committee member for more than 30 years. As Membership Officer\, June’s service has been remarkable and long and we are very excited to welcome ESU friends old and new to thank her. Without volunteers like June the ESU would not be the force for respectful dialogue and lifelong friendship that it is. We are grateful for all that our London volunteers do to support the organisation. \nThis event is hosted by the London Branch and so tickets are FREE to you and a guest\, but please register here for us to arrange refreshments and guarantee you a space. \n5.30-6pm London Branch Annual General Meeting  \nPlease register here to attend the London Branch AGM\, where you will be able to vote for your representatives on the Committee\, hear about the work of the London Branch throughout the past year and look forward with us to exciting plans for 2024. \nFor those unable to make it into Dartmouth House\, this registration link allows you to sign up for a Zoom link to join us remotely. \nIf you are interested in standing for a committee position on the largest ESU membership branch or would like to find out more about how we make a difference to the lives of young people across London and represent London members\, please email either Sarah Hawkins\, Chair of London Branch\, on esulondon-chair@esu.org or Miles Contreras-Brown\, Secretary of London Branch\, on esulondon-sec@esu.org. \nWe are a friendly and dedicated committee of all ages and backgrounds and would like to welcome you and hear your ideas and views at the AGM. \nYou can book via the link here. \n6-8pm ‘Pure Wit’: author talk by Francesca Peacock \nRounding off our day at Dartmouth House\, Francesca Peacock will be discussing her biography of the First Duchess of Newcastle: ‘Pure Wit: The Revolutionary Life of Margaret Cavendish’. Born in 1623\, Cavendish was one of the first English women to publish under her own name and one of the earliest female philosophers and scientists\, writing about everything from the position of women to the nature of atoms. Margaret Cavendish may have been derided cruelly during her lifetime and have been neglected by history\, but Francesca Peacock will be bringing her back into the spotlight at this presentation for the ESU. Please purchase tickets here. \nFrancesca is a writer and arts journalist based in London. She writes for ‘The Telegraph’\, ‘The Times’\, ‘The TLS’\, ‘The Spectator’\, ‘The FT’ and ‘Prospect’. ‘Pure Wit’ is her first book and is published by Head of Zeus. Copies will be available for purchase on the evening and there will be the opportunity for them to be signed by the author.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-day-at-dartmouth-house/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T123000
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The ESU London Branch Members’ book club meets once a month at Dartmouth House to exchange views on a book chosen by the group. Discussions take place from 11.00-12.30hrs on the third Wednesday of each month. If you would like to join our friendly and informal club please contact Kathleen Earley on earley.kathleen@gmail.com \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2025 \nJan – Feb: Wide Sargasso Sea\, by Jean Rhys \nFeb – March: I served the King of England – Bohumil Hrabal \nMarch – April: Chéri – Colette \nApril- May: Flowers for Algernon – Daniel Keyes \nMay – June: Braiding Sweetgrass – Robin Wall Kimmerer \nJune – July: The Day of the Triffids – John Wyndham \nJuly – August: All Passion Spent – Vita Sackville-West  \nAug – Sept: The Boys in the Boat – Daniel James Brown \nSept – Oct: Orbital – Samantha Harvey \nOct – Nov: Letters in a Suitcase – Douglas\, Dorothy and Muriel Heelas \nNov – Dec: A Far Cry from Kensington – Muriel Spark \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2024-01-17/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240115T150000
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: Oman: a journey from medievalism to modernity with Angus Ramsay
DESCRIPTION:Join the Salisbury Branch of the ESU for a discussion on the country of Oman and its journey from medievalism to modernity with Angus Ramsay. The talk will begin at 11 am at the Mercure White Hart Hotel\, Salisbury. \nIn 1970 the world\, if it had heard of Oman at all\, expected the tiny\, wretchedly poor\, and backward Sultanate of Muscat & Oman to be taken over\, Crimea-style\, by communist revolutionaries. Post Vietnam\, communism seemed everywhere unstoppable\, and its acquisition of Oman would have given Moscow control over the vital Straits of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf.  Both the Middle East and the West would have lost abundant resources and had to develop in very different ways. \nFor ten years the Sultanate fought back\, and under a charismatic Sandhurst-trained young ruler\, it won a genuine victory and rapidly fashioned an enduring peace. Low-profile Oman is now one of the safest\, loveliest\, and friendliest of all Arab countries. Angus Ramsay\, who from 1973 – 1975 led an Omani rifle company in the war-torn province of Dhofar\, charts the astonishing development of this fascinating country. \nTo book please contact Julia Tibbs at ESUSalisbury-EventsSec@esu.org. \nTickets: £28 for lecture and lunch\, £12 for lecture only. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-oman-a-journey-from-medievalism-to-modernity-with-angus-ramsay/
LOCATION:White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, England\, SP1 2SD\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salisbury and Wiltshire branch":MAILTO:esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231221T213000
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SUMMARY:Sofar Sounds X Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:The secret’s out! We’re hosting a Sofar sounds show on Thursday\, 21 December. Snag your tickets via the link below. The best part? The artists remain a mystery – you’ll find out who they are when they take the mic! \n\nThis show is part of an intimate acoustic gig series with Mumbli. This stripped back show is created for deeper connectivity\, whilst enabling those who are sensitive to sound or have hearing challenges\, to enjoy an elevated Sofar experience. \n\nPlease note: that it is a floor seating only event and therefore there will not be chairs available\, attendees are welcome to bring cushions. \nThe event will start promptly at 7pm and finish at 10pm\, guests are welcome to arrive at Dartmouth House from 7.30pm.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/sofar-sounds-x-dartmouth-house-2/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231220T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231220T153000
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SUMMARY:ESU Devon & Exeter Branch - December Luncheon Lecture Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Nina Savicevic\, an outstanding 23-year old Concert Pianist will be telling us all about the life of a professional classical musician and\, she has confirmed\, will be giving us a ‘tune’ or two. \nFor tickets\, please contact the Dining Secretary\, Sue Maunder\, on suemaunderesu@gmail.com
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-devon-exeter-branch-december-luncheon-meeting/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devon & Exeter Branch - Dining Secretary":MAILTO:philipmaunderesu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T203000
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SUMMARY:South Wales Branch: Christmas at Howell's
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Wales Branch of the ESU for their annual traditional celebration of Christmas\, at Howell’s School\, Llandaff from Thursday\, 14  December. \nThe shape of the evening will follow the pattern of previous years with drinks in the day room at 5.30pm followed by musical performances and carols from six with supper at about 6.45pm. Members are kindly requested to remember that Howell’s is a busy place and will be ready to welcome you from 5.20pm but earlier arrivals might cause inconvenience in the parking areas and congestion in the building. \nThe ticket price will include a two-course dinner and pre-dinner drinks. To register for tickets please contact Stephen Purcell at esuswb@gmail.com. \nThose needing easy access to the building via a ramp should email Stephen Purcell in advance so he can make appropriate arrangements.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/south-wales-branch-christmas-at-howells-2/
LOCATION:Howell’s School\, 134 Cardiff Road\, CF5 2YD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231212T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231212T203000
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SUMMARY:ESU X The Trouble Club: Leaders in tech
DESCRIPTION:We are partnering with ‘The Trouble Club’ for an evening with three leading tech entrepreneurs. Our three panellists – Georgia Stewart\, CEO and Co-Founder of Tumelo; Deirdre O’Neill\, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial & Legal Officer at Hertility Health; and Juanita Morgan\, Co-Founder and CEO of Value Adders World – will discuss what drove them to start their own businesses. Covering industries as diverse as financial services\, health and human resources each is driven by a passion to create positive change. We will talk about how they hope to create that change\, the most unexpected challenges of running their own business\, why being a tech entrepreneur can be rewarding and what advice they have for others wanting to follow in their footsteps. \nSpeakers’ bios: \nGeorgia is CEO and Co-Founder of Tumelo\, one of the UK’s fastest-growing financial technology scale-ups. Tumelo’s solution gives institutional investors and pension members visibility over their underlying fund holdings and a shareholder voice on issues they care about at companies they own\, such as gender equality at Microsoft or climate change at Shell. \nDeirdre O’Neill is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial & Legal Officer at Hertility Health. Hertility is a women’s health company\, supporting women all the way from menstruation through menopause with comprehensive at-home testing\, telemedicine and treatment. \nJuanita Morgan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Value Adders World\, where her mission is to accelerate inclusion through changing perceptions and fostering a more inclusive working culture. One of her key initiatives involves the development of an AI-powered tool designed to detect bias through non-inclusive language\, which can be a crucial step in promoting diversity\, equity and inclusion within organisations. \nLive streaming tickets available: free for members\, £10 for non-members.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-x-the-trouble-club-leaders-in-tech/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T150000
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SUMMARY:Salisbury branch: The wonderful world of glass with Dr Francis Burroughes
DESCRIPTION:Join ESUs Salisbury and Wiltshire branch for an interactive experience that explores the history of glass-making. \nFrom his own collection\, Dr Burroughes brings historic and valuable items of glass for members to examine for themselves\, to illustrate the history of glass-making from 3\,000 B.C. to the present day. He is an acknowledged expert and is often asked to lend pieces and speak about them for various television antique programmes. \nTo book your place please contact the Luncheon Secretary – Julia Tibbs. Tel\, 01722 325552 or e-mail\, jejtibbs@gmail.com. \nGuests are welcome to arrive from 10.15 for coffee\, followed by the interactive workshop and talk and finishing with lunch.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-the-wonderful-world-of-glass-with-dr-francis-burroughes/
LOCATION:White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, England\, SP1 2SD\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231126T170000
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SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Branch Thanksgiving Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Oxfordshire Branch Thanksgiving Lunch which will this year again be held at Studley Wood Golf Club on 26 November. More details to follow. \n  \nTo book contact Dr Jan Carter jan@paddockcottage.net or ring 01865 848528 or Tim Hallchurch tim@paddockcottage.net 01865 377099
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/oxfordshire-branch-thanksgiving-lunch/
LOCATION:Studley Wood Golf Club\, The Straight Mile\, Horton-Cum-Studley Oxford OX33 1BF\, The Straight Mile\, Horton-Cum-Studley\, Oxford\, OX33 1BF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oxford Branch":MAILTO:jan@paddockcottage.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T153000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105234
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SUMMARY:ESU Devon & Exeter Branch - November Luncheon Lecture Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Dr Rowan Williams\, former Archbishop of Canterbury and recently retired Master of Magdalene College\, Cambridge\, for ‘Church in Society: Perspectives from the Altar Step’. \nFor tickets\, please contact the Dining Secretary\, Sue Maunder\, on suemaunderesu@gmail.com
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/devon-exeter-branch-church-in-society-perspectives-from-the-altar-step-with-dr-rowan-williams/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devon & Exeter Branch - Dining Secretary":MAILTO:philipmaunderesu@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T130000
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Wallace Collection Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:The London Branch is hosting a guided tour at the Wallace Collection in Hertford House\, Manchester Square on Saturday\, 10 June\, starting at 12pm and finishing at 1pm. \nAttendees will meet at 11.55am at the front desk at the Wallace Collection\, Hertford House\, Manchester Square\, London W1U 3BN. \nYoung Members: £10 \nMembers: £15 \nNon-members: £20 \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-wallace-collection-guided-tour/
LOCATION:The Wallace Collection Manchester Square London W1U 3BN\, Hertford House\, Manchester Square\,\, London\, W1U 3BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T210000
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SUMMARY:Lincolnshire Branch: annual dinner
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for our annual branch dinner on Thursday\, 16 November with guest speaker The Air Chief Marshal The Lord Peach GBE KCB DL. \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/lincolnshire-branch-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Lincolnshire Branch\, Mansions of the Future\, 15-16 St Mary’s Street\, Lincoln\, Lincolnshire\, N5 7EQ.\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T200000
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SUMMARY:No books on a dead planet: Monique Roffey in conversation with Leena Norms
DESCRIPTION:Join Leena Norms and Monique Roffey on Thursday\, 16 November for a live recording of No Books on A Dead Planet: the podcast where Leena & friends read climate books so you don’t have to! \nAuthor of the Costa Award Book of the year ‘The Mermaid of Black Conch\,’ Monique Roffey is an award-winning writer\, lecturer and activist – as well as being the co-founder of Writers Rebel.  \nThey will be discussing The Great Derangement by Amitav Ghosh\, the place of writers in the resistance and why we find it so hard to talk about the crisis we face.  \nNo need to have read the book to come along\, this is a space to get inspired\, meet and perhaps have your first conversation about the climate… ever! \nThe event will start promptly at 6.30pm and there will be an opportunity to discuss any questions with both Leena and Monique that may crop up. There will also be books for sale both books written by Leena and Monique but also a range of climate fiction books too.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/no-books-on-a-dead-planet-monique-roffey-in-conversation-with-leena-norms/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T220000
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SUMMARY:Hertfordshire Branch: Special dinner with David Hoyle
DESCRIPTION:Join ESU Hertfordshire Branch for a special three course dinner with guest speaker the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle\, Dean of Westminster. He will give a talk about his work running Westminster Abbey one of the world’s most historic buildings. As well as one of the UK’s most prime tourist destinations. He will also give us insights into his personal involvement officiating the Queen’s Funeral and King’s Coronation.  \nThe ticket price includes a three course meal\, as well as teas and coffees.  \nGuests are welcome to arrive from 7pm and have a refreshment in the bar\, dinner will begin promptly at 7.30pm. \nThis is a fundraising event and the proceeds will go towards the charitable work of the English-Speaking Union and helping children to discover their voice.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/hertfordshire-branch-special-dinner-with-david-hoyle/
LOCATION:Porters Park Golf Club\, Club\, Shenley Hill Radlett\, Hertfordshire\, WD77AZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105234
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: Churchill's Abandoned Prisoners with Rupert Wieloch
DESCRIPTION:Join Salisbury branch for an interesting lecture with Rupert Wieloch \nThe Salisbury branch of the ESU invites you to a lecture with Rupert Wieloch to learn more about Churchill’s Abandoned Prisoners. \nOne hundred years ago a group of fifteen British soldiers serving with the British Mission to Siberia were captured by the Red Army on Russian Christmas Eve (6th January). They were held in a lice-infested room at Krasnoyarsk for three months\, whilst Prime Minister Lloyd George’s representative signed a prisoner exchange treaty with Lenin’s envoy in Copenhagen. One of the prisoners was a young Captain Brian Horrocks (played by Edward Fox in the film A Bridge Too Far)\, who succumbed to epidemic typhus\, but was saved by his best friend who nursed him through the illness. Another captive\, Francis McCullagh\, was the only western correspondent to interview the Tsar’s assassin. In March\, the prisoners were escorted to Irkutsk where a British train arrived to pick them up\, but the Bolshevik authorities only allowed the women and children to leave and sent the despondent soldiers 3\,500 miles to hateful prisons in Moscow. \nIn his talk at the English-Speaking Union\, Rupert Wieloch will describe how the soldiers maintained morale and coped with their fearsome ordeal and explain what the War Secretary\, Winston Churchill\, did to secure their protracted release and how their incarceration became a ’cause célèbre’ in the House of Commons. Rupert was educated at Winston Churchill’s alma mater and completed a Fellowship in International Relations at Pembroke College\, Cambridge during a 35 year career in the British Army. His extensive research includes a treasure-trove of unpublished document\, as well as archives from Philadelphia\, London\, St Petersburg and Oxford and the testimony from the families of some of the prisoners. \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/salisbury-branch-churchills-abandoned-prisoners-with-rupert-wieloch/
LOCATION:White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, England\, SP1 2SD\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231110T150000
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SUMMARY:Piano Recital with Yulia Chaplina
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Dartmouth House for a lunchtime concert by pianist\, Yulia Chaplina. \nDebuting aged seven with a performance of Bach’s Keyboard Concerto in F minor with the Rostov State Symphony Orchestra\, Ms. Chaplina trained in Rostov and Moscow with Naum Shtarkman and with Klaus Hellwig at the University of the Arts in Berlin. She holds a Masters of Music from the Royal College of Music where\, in 2013\, she was appointed the Mills Williams Junior Fellow. She has performed in recitals extensively across Europe and Asia. Recent orchestral tours and engagements include the Russian Symphony Orchestra\, Berlin Sinfonietta\, Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra and the Moroccan National Orchestra. \nThis event is part of the 3rd London Prokofiev Festival. The programme will include works by Tchaikovsky\, Rachmaninov Prokofiev\, Scriabin and Khachaturian. \nGuests are welcome to arrive from 1.30pm\, the recital will begin at 2pm sharp. \nTickets are £15 for members and £20 for guests.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/piano-recital-with-yulia-chaplina-3/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Music,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105234
CREATED:20230214T102428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T102136Z
UID:7795-1699279200-1699282800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Dartmouth House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of the ESU’s opulent Grade II*-listed townhouse boasting a marble courtyard\, French panelling and a Robert Adam fireplace. \nFrom a banker’s ostentatious home\, to a military hospital\, and now the headquarters of educational charity the English-Speaking Union\, Dartmouth House has had an illustrious and varied history. Join us on a tour of the building and discover its story which has been shaped by those who owned it. \nThe tour will last approximately 45 minutes.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/dartmouth-house-tour-3/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231103T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231103T160000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105234
CREATED:20231002T134258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T134258Z
UID:8619-1699005600-1699027200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Oracy Research Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the ESU for our inaugural Oracy Research Conference. In this one-day event\, you will hear about some of the latest oracy research from leading experts in the field\, discover what schools are doing in their classrooms to develop their oracy practice\, and hear international perspectives. With keynotes from leading speakers\, and sessions from ESU Oracy Action Research and Walter Hines Page research scholarship schools\, this is an event not to be missed! It’s great CPD for any school oracy lead\, or any teachers looking to find out more about oracy and how to embed a culture of oracy in your school. \nFor more information contact education@esu.org
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-oracy-research-conference/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105234
CREATED:20230919T132546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T132546Z
UID:8594-1698949800-1698958800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Live podcast ‘Speechless: stories that change the world’
DESCRIPTION:On the 2nd of November we will be joined by Simon Bucknall & Maryam Pasha for a live version of their podcast ‘Speechless: stories that change the world.’ The podcast provides advice on how to tell stories whilst public speaking that will last a lifetime. Previous episodes of the podcast have discussed wedding speeches and how to moderate a discussion panel. This special live rendition of the podcast will discuss both Simon and Maryam’s lives in the public speaking world\, and sharing tips along the way.  \nWe feel very privileged to have this podcast performed live here at the home of public speaking and we hope you can all join us for a night of enticing conversation. The conversation will be facilitated by a young ESU member\, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions and chat with both Simon and Maryam. Tickets will begin at £5 for members and £7 for non-members.  \nGuests are welcome to arrive from 6.30pm and the podcast will begin at 7pm. Guests are welcome to carry on networking and socialising after the podcast has ended in the members bar.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/live-podcast-speechless-stories-that-change-the-world/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T120000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105234
CREATED:20230824T094810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T094810Z
UID:8475-1697968800-1697976000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:London Branch: Black History Walk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with the London Branch on a walking tour of the hidden African and Caribbean history in Mayfair from the 1920s to the 2020s. This two-hour mobile history presentation by the expert guide from Black History Walks will offer some fascinating insights: from ancient African goddesses to black-owned business and high society in the 1940s\, Nigerian composers and Caribbean band leaders. Join us to learn more about Kenyan\, South African and Zimbabwean connections and to view Mayfair\, home of the ESU\, from a new perspective. \nBlack History Walks are community champions and have featured on ITV\, Channel 4\, Teachers TV and the BBC. They were listed in Conde Nast Traveller’s Best 15 walks in London in 2018. \nPlaces are limited so book your tickets below!
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-black-history-walk/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T213000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105234
CREATED:20230801T135708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T110124Z
UID:8435-1697740200-1697751000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Debate: 'This house believes that the fight for online safety is a lost cause.'
DESCRIPTION:The ESU are delighted to invite you to our upcoming debate at Dartmouth House\, on Thursday\, 19 October. \nAs we increasingly rely on technology in our everyday lives\, the question of online safety becomes more pressing. How do we navigate the delicate balance between technological advancement and our personal safety? \nThe motion for this debate is: ‘This house believes that the fight for online safety is a lost cause.’ \nWe are please to announce that the speakers for this debate are: \nProposition \nFirst Speaker \nRacheal Muldoon is an internationally recognised barrister in the intersection of technology and law with deep expertise in AI and emerging technologies. Racheal has also recently been shortlisted for the Technology\, Data and Crypto Junior Barrister of the Year The Legal 500 (Legalease) 2023 Bar Awards. \n2nd Speaker \nOrhan Ahmed has a distinguished background in online safety and technology\, drawn from his career as a Fraud and Disputes Operations Manager at Monzo Bank. Additionally\, Orhan has strong debating experience as the former convener for the University of Aberdeen Debate Society. \nOpposition \nFirst speaker \nZain Hussain is a lawyer\, actor\, and treasurer of the ESU Speech and Debate Committee. Zain was the winner of the ESU’s Great Law Debate competition 2017. Zain was called to the bar earlier this year\, and decided against practicing law to build a startup focusing on improving safety for online platforms. Zain has a deep understanding of tech-enabled fraud and has academic contributions in this area. Prior to this\, Zain spent four years at Monzo Bank where he oversaw fraud prevention. He has also worked as an actor with a number of small roles across HBO\, BBC\, and Netflix productions. Zain has also co-founded a social mobility charity providing mentoring for state-school students. \nSecond Speaker \nHash Syed currently serves as a Regional Product Lead at Google\, overseeing Europe\, the Middle East\, and Africa. His career has included tenures at prominent tech companies such as Meta and Microsoft\, where he cultivated extensive experience in technology and artificial intelligence. In addition to his corporate endeavours\, Hash has a substantial background in non-profit work.\n \nOther info: \nDoors will be open from 6pm and the debate will begin at 6.30pm sharp. \nFollowing the debate Dartmouth House’s bar will remain open until 9pm to allow attendees to mix and share ideas. \nAll proceeds from this event will support the ESU Schools’ Mace debating competition. Find out more about the competition here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/debate-this-house-believes-that-the-fight-for-online-safety-is-a-lost-cause/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Debate Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105234
CREATED:20230914T090216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T092240Z
UID:8587-1697656500-1697662800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Bristol ESU Open meeting
DESCRIPTION:Basil Eastwood\, former Ambassador to Syria will speak on: ‘Islam and the West. Islam in the West’ on Wednesday 18th October in the Apostle Room of Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Pembroke Road\, BS8 3BX. Doors open for light refreshments at 7-15pm\, with the talk starting at 7-45pm.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/bristol-esu-open-meeting/
LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T153000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105234
CREATED:20230830T112618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T112618Z
UID:8518-1697632200-1697643000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Devon & Exeter Branch  - October Luncheon Lecture Meeting
DESCRIPTION:‘Inn Signia’ – John Ericson\, an erudite and entertaining speaker will be lecturing on the artwork and stories behind peculiar pub names. \nFor tickets\, please contact the Dining Secretary\, Sue Maunder\, on suemaunderesu@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-devon-exeter-branch-october-luncheon-lecture-meeting/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Devon & Exeter Branch - Dining Secretary":MAILTO:philipmaunderesu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231009T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231009T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105234
CREATED:20230621T140735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T100700Z
UID:8270-1696846500-1696863600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: The Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms with James Stopford
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, 9 October\, Salisbury and Wiltshire branch of the ESU are joined by James Stopford to hear more about the history of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms. \nThe Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was first formed in 1509 during the turbulent years of Henry VIII to act as a mounted escort to protect the sovereign. The Corps was present as part of the King’s entourage at the Field of Cloth in 1520. Over time they became a dismounted Body Guard armed with poleaxes\, which they still carry today on ceremonial occasions. The Corps last saw active service during the English Civil Wars at the Battle of Edgehill (1642). \nWe will hear more of its colourful history\, its role as The Nearest Guard and how it helped honour and say farewell to our Late Queen and stood to arms at our King’s Coronation. \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 10.15am for coffee\, followed by the lecture and then lunch.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-the-honourable-corps-of-gentlemen-at-arms-with-james-stopford/
LOCATION:White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, England\, SP1 2SD\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salisbury and Wiltshire branch":MAILTO:esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T193000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105234
CREATED:20230724T122345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T101955Z
UID:8385-1696356000-1696361400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Schools’ Mace Debating Competition Volunteer Judge Training
DESCRIPTION:ESU Mace Judge Competition Volunteer Judge Training in person at Dartmouth House.  \nThe training is designed for experienced judges and new volunteer judges to learn about the competition\, learn from experienced judges and to connect with one another.  \nThe training will start at 6.00pm and will finish at 6.45pm. There will an opportunity to network and socialise after the training with drinks provided. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-debating-competition-volunteer-judge-training/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, Wedgwood Room\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105234
CREATED:20230829T145415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T145415Z
UID:8507-1695924000-1695934800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 28 September\, for a networking evening with an energising twist! This event is in partnership with broken clock vodka and press coffee & co. They will be curating an exclusive menu of espresso martinis\, cold brew negronis and mocktails just for this event at Dartmouth House! \nThe £10 member and £15 non-member tickets include two complimentary drinks and a take-home gift bag featuring coffee-related tasters and treats from London-based companies\, including Kiss the Hippo and London Nootropics.  \nThe event will begin at 6pm and there will be decaffeinated versions of the cocktails available.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/coffee-cocktails/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230922T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230922T220000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105234
CREATED:20230706T111010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T085216Z
UID:8334-1695412800-1695420000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Sofar Sounds x Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:The secret’s out! We’re hosting a Sofar sounds show on Friday\, 22 September. Snag your tickets via the link below. The best part? The artists remain a mystery – you’ll find out who they are when they take the mic! \nThe first 7 ESU members who register for the event get free tickets using the code ‘HOSTGUEST\,’ so hurry and sign up! After those spots are filled\, ESU members can still get 15% off their ticket with the code ‘SOFARSPACES15.’ We really hope that you can join us for this special live music event in September. \nPlease note: that seating is usually on the floor and therefore there will not be chairs available at this event. \nThe event will start promptly at 8pm and finish at 10pm\, guests are welcome to arrive at Dartmouth House from 7.30pm.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/sofar-sounds-x-dartmouth-house/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230920T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230920T153000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105234
CREATED:20230830T105044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T105044Z
UID:8517-1695213000-1695223800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Devon & Exeter Branch - September Luncheon Lecture Meeting
DESCRIPTION:‘The Indian Contingent: The Forgotten Muslim Soldiers of Dunkirk’ the title of a book published by Dr Ghee Bowman who has a PhD from the University of Exeter. His interest in the little known Indian presence at Dunkirk started him on a forensic journey of research that has spanned five countries and hundred of lives. \nFor tickets please contact the Dining Secretary\, Sue Maunder\, on suemaunderesu@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-devon-exeter-branch-september-luncheon-lecture-meeting/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Devon & Exeter Branch - Dining Secretary":MAILTO:philipmaunderesu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T200000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105234
CREATED:20230815T101352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T101352Z
UID:8466-1695146400-1695153600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Churchill-Public Speaking Competition Judge Training and Networking
DESCRIPTION:ESU Churchill-Public Speaking Judge Competition Volunteer Judge Training in person at Dartmouth House. \nThe training is designed for experienced judges and new volunteer judges to learn about the competition\, learn from experienced judges and to connect with one another. \nThe event will start at 6.00pm and will finish at 8.00pm. There will an opportunity to network and socialise after the training with drinks provided
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-churchill-public-speaking-competition-judge-training-and-networking/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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