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SUMMARY:Cheese & Wine Evening and London Branch AGM
DESCRIPTION:The London Branch of the ESU is holding a cheese and wine evening for current and prospective members. \nWe will begin with an AGM\, reviewing our activities in the past year and planning for the current one. There will then be an opportunity to meet informally\, with cheese and wine provided. \nIf you are interested in joining us\, please come along. If you are already a member\, please bring a friend! \nAbout The English-Speaking Union London Branch \nThe English-Speaking Union works to make a difference to the lives of young people by helping them to develop their speaking skills (oracy). We sponsor educational projects in schools in areas of deprivation and hold school competitions in debating\, public speaking and drama performance\, with volunteer judges drawn from our membership. We also host social events at Dartmouth House\, including author talks\, a film club\, and quiz evenings. The London Branch is the ESU’s largest membership branch in the UK with members of all ages and of many different backgrounds.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/cheese-wine-evening-and-london-branch-agm/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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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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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
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