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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:20231116T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T200000
DTSTAMP:20250320T110417
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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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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
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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:20231022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T120000
DTSTAMP:20250320T110417
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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:20231018T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T153000
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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:20230928T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T210000
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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:20230920T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230920T153000
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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:20230911T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230911T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T110417
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T084537Z
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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:20230728T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230728T140000
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SUMMARY:Brighton Hove and District Branch: Lunch with Kate Westgarth\, former China Diplomat
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brighton Hove and District Branch of the ESU for a lunch with guest speaker Kate Westgarth\, China Diplomat. Kate Westgarth is a British researcher and career diplomat. She has spent over a decade in China. Kate will be discussing the topic ‘China… Don’t believe everything you read in the press!’ \nTicket price is £40 for ESU members\, £45 for non-ESU members. The ticket price includes a buffet lunch\, excluding drinks. \nThe event begins at 12.30 pm and will end at 2.00 pm. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/brighton-hove-and-district-branch-lunch-with-kate-westgarth-china-diplomat/
LOCATION:The Hove Club\, 28 Fourth Avenue\, Hove\, BN3 2PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brighton Branch":MAILTO:jim.gowans7@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T210000
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Dartmouth House Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:The London Branch would like to welcome ESU members and guests of all ages and abilities to the inaugural Dartmouth House Chess Club. \nYou do not need a Dartmouth House membership or a day pass to attend this free\, drop-in event\, but please register your interest to reserve your spot. \nChess sets are available\, but do bring your own if you prefer. We look forward to sharing a game of chess with you in the comfort of the Revelstoke Room at Dartmouth House. The bar will be open to purchase drinks\, and light meals and snacks will be available. \nThis event will take place from 7-9pm on Monday\, 26 June 2023.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-dartmouth-house-chess-club/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T200000
DTSTAMP:20250320T110417
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SUMMARY:Violin Concert with Emmanuel Bach at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the beautiful surroundings of Dartmouth House for an evening of music with award-winning violinist Emmanuel Bach \nESU Music Scholar and Winner of the 2018 Royal Overseas League String Competition\, Emmanuel Bach is fast gaining recognition in the UK and abroad and has performed with the legendary Anne-Sophie Mutter and Maxim Vengerov. \nDuring this performance for the ESU at Dartmouth House\, Emmanuel will perform Beethoven’s Sonata No.1 in D\, Grieg’s Sonata No.2 in G\, and Sibelius’ Danses Champêtres Op.106. \nThe Members’ Bar at Dartmouth House will be open prior to the performance\, which will commence at 6.00pm sharp. \nAbout the artist \nEmmanuel Bach has performed as a soloist and chamber musician at venues such as Wigmore Hall\, St George’s Bristol\, St Martin-in-the Fields\, St James’s Piccadilly and Queen Elizabeth Hall. Emmanuel has played concertos including Brahms\, Mendelssohn\, Paganini No.1 and Tchaikovsky. Alongside solo and chamber playing\, he has played on orchestral schemes with the BBC and London Symphony Orchestras.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/violin-concert-with-emmanuel-bach-at-dartmouth-house/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Music,ESU Social
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T190000
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Dartmouth House Philosophy Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the splendid surroundings of Dartmouth House and meet your fellow thinkers for the first Dartmouth House Philosophy Group. \nThis new group is free of charge and open to members of abilities. You will not need to be a Dartmouth House member or to use a day pass to take part. Please reserve your place\, so that we can send you our pre-group ‘food for thought’. \nYou will be welcome to enjoy Grayson’s hospitality as the bar will be open\, and light suppers will be available for purchase. \nFor those who like a challenge\, you might even stay on and join the chess players to round your evening off. \nThis event will take place from 6-7pm on Monday\, 26 June 2023.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-dartmouth-house-philosophy-group/
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:20230622T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230622T203000
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SUMMARY:Alan Rhode in conversation with Leena Norms
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin author Alan Rhode in conversation with poet and influencer Leena Norms on June 22\, from 6.30pm-8.30pm. \nFollowing the publication of his debut novel The Eagle and the Cockerel\, the English-Speaking Union has invited the author to their beautiful headquarters in Dartmouth House\, Mayfair. \nAbout the Book \nThe Eagle and the Cockerel is a political story about the fragility of the institutions that make up our modern world.   \nGreat Britain has long-since left the Union\, but tensions between European countries remain and the international balance of power is firmly weighted towards China and the US. Seizing the opportunity for an unexpected comeback\, disgraced former Paris mayor Vincent d’Amont makes an outrageous proposal: France and Germany should unite to create a new superpower: Charlemagny.  \nThe question will be put to the people in an historic vote on ROME\, the ubiquitous social network of Europe. But\, outraged by the progress of events and fearing a new order based on chaos and conflict\, political vlogger Miss Cliché engages in a fierce battle against Vincent and his cronies.  \nCan Miss Cliché discover who is running the all-powerful ROME and reveal the real forces behind Charlemagny? And can she keep her own feelings under control before Charlemagny becomes a reality?  \nThe event will begin at 6:30pm\, but guests are welcome to arrive from 6:00pm. Guests can purchase refreshments at the Dartmouth House bar. The event will end at 8:30pm and there will be copies of ‘The Eagle and the Cockerel’ available for sale. We do hope you can join us. 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/alan-rhode-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:20230605T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230605T150000
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SUMMARY:Tour of Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:From 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 and will be followed by tea and coffee in the Wedgwood room.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/tour-of-dartmouth-house/
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:20230523T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T161401Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'The Swarbrick Singers' by Ian Clarke
DESCRIPTION:Ian Clarke is an organist and musical director of the acclaimed chamber choir the Swarbrick Singers\, as well as member of the panel of Examiners for the Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music. \nThe choir was formed in 1983 while Ian was the organist of All Saints’ Church\, Northampton. The organ at the church was built by Thomas Swarbrick\, an 18th century builder and the original case is still there — hence the name. They sing music both sacred and secular from all periods of time at all types of events. Ian will share some insights into chamber music and the wonderful  experiences of this choir. \nBooking forms are available on request from Interim Chair\, Ellen Punter\, and must be returned at least seven days prior to the event: ellen.punter@esu.org \nTickets are priced at £15 for members and £18 for non- members. Talk only tickets are £10 for both members and guests. \nTimings: \n7pm arrival – Bar available for drinks \n7.30pm – Speaker begins (one hour including questions) \n8.30pm – Light refreshments \n9.30pm – Event closes \nThese meetings are open to local branch members and their guests\, as well as other members of the ESU. Ouse Valley branch welcomes new members and embraces those who have supported the ESU\, as well as the local branch\, for many years.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-the-swarbrick-singers-by-ian-clarke/
LOCATION:King’s House\, 245 Ampthill Road\, Bedford\, MK42 9AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230510T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230510T140000
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: ‘The Women of the Raj’ by Brian Freeland
DESCRIPTION:‘The Women of the Raj’ by Brian Freeland \nBrian Freeland has written a dozen stage scripts (nine produced so far\, four of them published). Following comments that he didn’t write many good roles for ladies\, he staged a piece about the British women in India during the second half of the Raj: \n“Called Letters from the Hen House\, it was compiled mainly from letters\, diaries and memoirs of the period. Six excellent roles for the ladies and only four men. Elements from that script together with some of the original research material form the basis of this talk. When the Colonial Administrators arrived to take over from the East India Company they were often accompanied by their wives: wives who spoke only English\, who mixed only with other wives\, and who couldn’t even communicate with their household staff. Wives who made great demands on their husbands. As one Indian wrote later ‘I don’t think they realised what a menace they were. If the memsahibs had stayed in Britain there might never have been a Mutiny’.” \nCoffee will be served from 10.15am\, with the main talk beginning at 11am sharp\, and lunch from 12.30pm. \nLunch & Talk ticket price: £22 (Members) & £24 (Guests)\nTalk only ticket price: £10 – FREE for first-time visitors \nCheques payable to ‘English-Speaking Union’ should be sent to:\nESU Luncheon Secretary\, 3 Stonemasons Yard\, Salisbury SP1 2HX\nesusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org \nDirect transfers can be made to:\nBank: Coutts & Co\, 440 Strand\, London WC2R 0QS\nSort Code: 18-00-02\nAccount Name: English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth\nAccount No: 01817590\nPlease mark the transfer clearly as “SalisLunch”
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-event-the-women-of-the-raj-by-brian-freeland/
LOCATION:The White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2SD
CATEGORIES: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:20230504T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T180000
DTSTAMP:20250320T110417
CREATED:20221215T163557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T131635Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Coronation Tea Party at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:Join the royal celebrations with our Coronation Tea Party. Enjoy a delicious glass of English sparkling wine alongside a traditional afternoon tea at the beautiful Dartmouth House. Ticket includes a glass of English sparkling wine\, tea & coffee\, a traditional tea of sandwiches\, scones and sweet treats including cakes & patisserie. \nThe guest speaker for this event will be Dr Barry Twigg MBE EdD MEd\, who is a council member of the Constitutional Monarchy Association.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-coronation-tea-party-at-dartmouth-house/
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:20230425T190000
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'The Importance of Physiotherapy in Maintaining Good Health' by Phil Pask
DESCRIPTION:Phil Pask is a Chartered Physiotherapist for the Northampton Saints and the England Rugby Team\, one of the world’s best at the rehabilitation and treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries. His experience of over 25 years\, knowledge base and skill set is far-reaching and includes using motivation and exercise progression\, robust hands-on therapy for treating severe injuries and more long term arthritic issues. Phil will explain how to try to ensure robust health and what to do if the expertise of a physiotherapist is needed. \nBooking forms are available on request from Interim Chair\, Ellen Punter\, and must be returned at least seven days prior to the event: ellen.punter@esu.org \nTickets are priced at £15 for members and £18 for non- members. Talk only tickets are £10 for both members and guests. \nTimings: \n7pm arrival – Bar available for drinks \n7.30pm – Speaker begins (one hour including questions) \n8.30pm – Light refreshments \n9.30pm – Event closes \nThese meetings are open to local branch members and their guests\, as well as other members of the ESU. Ouse Valley branch welcomes new members and embraces those who have supported the ESU\, as well as the local branch\, for many years.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-the-importance-of-physiotherapy-in-maintaining-good-health-by-phil-pask/
LOCATION:King’s House\, 245 Ampthill Road\, Bedford\, MK42 9AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230419T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230419T140000
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: 'Love\, Passion and Betrayal' by Michael Gould
DESCRIPTION:Salisbury Branch is pleased to present a lecture by Michael Gould entitled ‘Love\, Passion and Betrayal’. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain insight into the themes of love\, passion\, and betrayal. Further details about the event can be found below \nCoffee will be served from 10.15am\, with the main talk beginning at 11am sharp\, and lunch from 12.30pm. \nLunch & Talk ticket price: £22 (Members) & £24 (Guests)\nTalk only ticket price: £10 – FREE for first-time visitors \nCheques payable to ‘English-Speaking Union’ should be sent to:\nESU Luncheon Secretary\, 3 Stonemasons Yard\, Salisbury SP1 2HX\nesusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org \nDirect transfers can be made to:\nBank: Coutts & Co\, 440 Strand\, London WC2R 0QS\nSort Code: 18-00-02\nAccount Name: English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth\nAccount No: 01817590\nPlease mark the transfer clearly as “SalisLunch”
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-love-passion-and-betrayal-by-michael-gould/
LOCATION:The White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2SD
CATEGORIES: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:20230418T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T110417
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SUMMARY:ESU Quiz Night at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:Brush up on your general knowledge and join us at Dartmouth House for our ESU quiz night. An evening of fun and knowledge to see who will be crowned the winning team. \nTen teams of 8 people (max) with a winning team prize – the bar will be open from 6.00pm and quiz will commence at 7.00pm sharp.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-quiz-night-at-dartmouth-house/
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:20230411T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230411T203000
DTSTAMP:20250320T110417
CREATED:20230206T105906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T120939Z
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SUMMARY:Churchill's Abandoned Prisoners with Rupert Wieloch
DESCRIPTION:An evening at Dartmouth House with Rupert Wieloch who will give a talk for the ESU on his book Churchill’s Abandoned Prisoners. \nThe ESU invites you to an evening with Rupert Wieloch who will provide insights into the foundation of the modern Anglo-Russian relationship from his book Churchill’s Abandoned Prisoners. \nDrinks will be served at the bar from 6.00pm and the talk will commence at 6.30pm sharp. \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.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/churchills-abandoned-prisoners-with-rupert-wieloch/
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:20230321T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T143000
DTSTAMP:20250320T110417
CREATED:20221003T145525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T150609Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'The Sharnbrook Mill Theatre: Past and Future' by Douglas and Ginny Pope
DESCRIPTION:The Mill Theatre has been ever-present in Douglas and Ginny’s lives for 52 years and both have supported the theatre in a number of ways\, including acting in a number of productions. Douglas has just retired as Chair of Governors of this unique riverside theatre which is run and maintained entirely by volunteers. He will take us through its history from wartime formation and entertaining groups stationed in Poddington\, to its award winning amateur status today. His wife Ginny\, has been wardrobe mistress for many years and will talk about the unique collection housed in the basement. If Health and Safety permits\, a tour may be possible. \nBooking forms are available on request from Interim Chair\, Ellen Punter\, and must be returned at least seven days prior to the event: ellen.punter@esu.org \nTickets for lunch are priced at £25 for members and £28 for non-members. Talk only tickets are £10. \nThese meetings are open to local branch members and their guests\, as well as other members of the ESU. Ouse Valley branch welcomes new members and embraces those who have supported the ESU\, as well as the local branch\, for many years.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-the-sharnbrook-mill-theatre-past-and-future-by-douglas-and-ginny-pope/
LOCATION:Sharnbrook Mill Theatre\, Sharnbrook Mill Theatre\, 103 Mill Rd\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230314T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230314T200000
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SUMMARY:Old Versus New World Wine Discovery at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:Join experts from Davy’s Wine Merchants as they guide you through a comparative tasting of eight wines from across the globe. This tasting features a specially curated canapé selection to go alongside each wine – book soon to avoid disappointment!  \nExperience the elegance and finesse of classic European wines\, from the rolling hills of Burgundy to the sun-drenched vineyards of the Rhone Valley.  \nThen\, explore the bold flavours and innovative winemaking techniques of New World wines from regions such as Australia\, New Zealand\, and South Africa.  \nDiscover the differences in terroir\, varietals\, and winemaking methods that make each style of wine so distinctive.  \nThis event is perfect for wine enthusiasts of all levels who want to deepen their appreciation and knowledge of the world of wine.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/old-versus-new-world-wine-discovery-at-dartmouth-house/
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:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230309T220000
DTSTAMP:20250320T110417
CREATED:20221122T145643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T100739Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Members and Alumni Dinner at the House of Commons
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebration and support of our international exchange programmes with a very special members and alumni dinner at the House of Commons. \nCommencing at 7pm\, you and your guests will be welcomed into the beautiful surrounding of the House of Commons\, greeted with a drinks reception in the strangers room before making your way to the grand members room for dinner during which the keynote speech will be delivered by ESU Alumnus Lord Ian Duncan. \nMembers\, £200; guests\, £250; under 35s\, £125; table for 10\, £2\,200. \nThis event is part of the English-Speaking Union’s programme of celebrating global understanding through dialogue and will support our vital charitable mission of giving young people the speaking and listening skills and cultural understanding they need to thrive.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-members-and-alumni-dinner-at-the-house-of-commons/
LOCATION:House of Commons\, Houses of Parliament\, London\, SW1A 0AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T213000
DTSTAMP:20250320T110417
CREATED:20230113T145812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T171321Z
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SUMMARY:Debate: This House Believes that the COP process will fail
DESCRIPTION:Attend in person or online \nIn the aftermath of COP 27 we have the opportunity to consider if the COP process is up to the task of solving the climate crisis or whether it is time to explore alternative approaches. \nJoin us for this final event of the Climate Deep Dialogue to hear activists\, politicians and business leaders debate a motion which affects us all. \nWe are pleased to confirm the speakers for the debate will be: \nProposition: \nCaspar Rawles is the Chief Data Officer at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence\, a London-based leading research and consultancy firm focusing on the lithium ion battery to EV supply chain. At Benchmark\, Caspar leads a team that collects and assesses sensitive market price data on lithium\, graphite\, cobalt\, and nickel for use in industry supply contracts and negotiations. As a result\, Benchmark is most famous for setting the lithium industry’s reference price and is the world’s leading Price Reporting Agency for the global battery supply chain. \nIllana Adamson is a sustainable development thought leader\, board advisor and keynote speaker. She delivers keynotes and chairs panel conversations to push the needle on broader understanding of the risks and opportunities in sustainability. Illana is also the CEO of Be Better Sustainability\, a sustainability consultancy\, and has over 30 years’ experience in strategic luxury marketing. \nAbhijith Subramanian is a finalist in International Relations at the London School of Economics. He is a climate activist and social organiser who formerly ran the North-West of England’s division of Fridays for Future. Abhijith is also an internationally rated debater\, judge and coach. He has served as President of the University of London’s Debating Society\, and vice-president of LSE Debate and the Pan-London Debating Society. He chairs the ESU’s Speech and Debate Committee and works as an ESU Oracy Coach. \nOpposition: \nCaroline Russell is a London Assembly Member and Leader of the Green Group at City Hall. Caroline has sat on the Assembly since 2016 and from 2018–2021 was the Chair of the Environment Committee. Formerly an artist and art college lecturer\, Caroline retrained as a civil engineer and in 2014 was elected as the sole opposition councillor in Islington. Today Caroline sits across four Committees in City Hall. \nKaren McClellan is an experienced fund manager\, investor and board member focusing on worldwide decarbonization. She was the first representative of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development at UNFCC COP negotiations in 2001 and is currently Head of Climate Investment for The Lemos Group (a leading shipping company). She is also a board member of TT International’s Environmental Solutions Fund\, the Panel of Experts for the International Renewable Energy Agency\, and acts as a designated expert for the UK Accelerated Climate Transitions program. \nSumaiya Bangura was selected as the Chair of the London Youth Assembly at 14\, hosting the first Young Londoner’s Question Time at City Hall. She is currently a member of the London Youth Recovery Board\, a Mission Champion for the Mayor’s ‘New Deal for Young People’ and regularly speaks at the London Anchor’s Institutions Network. As a Rise Global Winner\, a highly competitive $1 billion initiative by Schmidt Futures\, she is recognised as one of the ‘world’s most promising teens’. Sumaiya has previously taken part in the ESU’s competitions and sits on the London Branch Speech and Debate Committee. \nThe event will be chaired by Sir Martin Chamberlain\, High Court Judge. Mr Justice Chamberlain was a barrister for 21 years\, latterly a QC specialising in public law\, human rights and public international law. He was appointed as a High Court Judge in 2019 and hears civil and criminal cases in London and elsewhere in England and Wales. \nMartin has degrees from Oxford and a diploma from City University\, London. He was born and went to school in Edinburgh\, where he took part in the ESU’s debating and public speaking competitions. Under the auspices of ESU Scotland\, he was a member of the winning Scottish team in the World Schools Debating Championships in 1990. \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 – 8:00pm | Debate\n8:00 – 9:30pm | Drinks\n9:30pm | 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/debate-this-house-believes-that-the-cop-process-will-fail/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Debate Club,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T200000
DTSTAMP:20250320T110417
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SUMMARY:Climate Series Drinks Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the bar for informal drinks to bounce ideas around\, disagree agreeably and reflect on the questions posed during the Climate Deep Dialogue so far. Is COP enough or is it time to change course? Where are we with the climate crisis and where are we going to be in the next few decades? Can we innovate our way out of the climate crisis? Will the COP process fail to deliver? \nWe will have experts in the field to engage with and optional activities to produce a snapshot of our thoughts. \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 – 8:00pm | Drinks (pay bar) \n8:00pm | Close \n  \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-series-drinks-reception/
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:20230221T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T183000
DTSTAMP:20250320T110417
CREATED:20221215T122135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T181615Z
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SUMMARY:Early Evening Pancakes and Champagne at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:Sweet or Savoury? Why not one of each? Drop in to Dartmouth House to enjoy a pancake or two served at our interactive pancake station. Choose your own sweet and savoury toppings with a selection of beer\, cider\, wine\, and soft drinks. \nTickets: \nESU Members: £8.00 – 1 pancake and a drink; £12.00 – 2 pancakes and a drink; £15.00 – 2 pancakes and 2 drinks \nGeneral Admission: £10.00 – 1 pancake and a drink; £14.00 – 2 pancakes and a drink; £17.00 – 2 pancakes and 2 drinks
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esupancakes2023/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T143000
DTSTAMP:20250320T110417
CREATED:20221003T145129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T150607Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'The Kursk Russian Submarine Rescue' by Sir David Russell
DESCRIPTION:Sir David was the Chief Executive of the Harpur Trust from 2002 – 2019 and was the first Commanding Officer of HMS Vanguard\, the UK’s lead Trident submarine. \nOn Saturday 21 August 2000\, the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk suffered two enormous explosions and sank to the bottom of the Barents Sea. Miraculously\, 23 sailors survived in the after machinery compartments. The UK offered to help the Russians rescue the sailors and Sir David Russell led the UK rescue forces to the Barents Sea. His talk will explain what happened and why\, in the end\, efforts to rescue the sailors were unsuccessful. \nBooking forms are available on request from Interim Chair\, Ellen Punter\, and must be returned at least seven days prior to the event: ellen.punter@esu.org \nTickets for lunch are priced at £25 for members and £28 for non-members. Talk only tickets are £10. \nThese meetings are open to local branch members and their guests\, as well as other members of the ESU. Ouse Valley branch welcomes new members and embraces those who have supported the ESU\, as well as the local branch\, for many years.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-the-kursk-russian-submarine-rescue-by-sir-david-russell/
LOCATION:King’s House\, 245 Ampthill Road\, Bedford\, MK42 9AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230216T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230216T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T110417
CREATED:20230202T163507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T093914Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol branch: Butterfly Photography by Yealand Kalfayan
DESCRIPTION:Bristol branch invites you to an event with Yealand Kalfayan\, who will give an illustrated talk on Butterfly Photography.  \nYealand is a retired GP in Bristol\, who has become a very accomplished wildlife photographer\, specialising in flowers and insects\, and is an expert on butterfly behaviour. Yealand will talk about his fascination for butterflies\, their behaviour and how to photograph such active insects.  \nDoors open from 7.15pm\, with Yealand’s talk beginning at 7.45pm sharp.   \nFor further information and tickets\, please contact Nigel Currie\, Chair\, Bristol branch: nigelcurrie29@gmail.com 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/butterfly-photography-by-yealand-kalfayan/
LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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