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SUMMARY:ESU Schools' Mace competition volunteer judge training
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of our best-ever competition season yet\, we’re inviting volunteers to join us at Dartmouth House for a fun in-person training session to get you in the zone! Come and meet both new and experienced ESU volunteer judges to learn more about the Mace debating competition and what it entails. \nThe training will be delivered by our volunteer manager Tom Kirkham and other members of the ESU team and will run from 6-7pm. The final hour will be an opportunity to network and socialise\, with drinks provided. \nIf you haven’t yet signed up to volunteer for ESU competitions but are still interested\, then please click the link here or email volunteering@esu.org for more information. \nWatch our Mace Competition video from finals day last year here.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-competition-volunteer-judge-training/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:ESU Churchill-Public Speaking Competition volunteer judge training
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of our best-ever competition season yet\, we’re inviting volunteers to join us at Dartmouth House for a fun in-person training session to get you in the zone! Come and meet both new and experienced ESU volunteer judges to learn more about the Churchill-Public Speaking competition and what it entails. \nThe training will be delivered by our volunteer manager Tom Kirkham and other members of the ESU team and will run from 6-7pm. The final hour will be an opportunity to network and socialise\, with drinks provided. \nIf you haven’t yet signed up to volunteer for ESU competitions but are still interested\, then please click the link here or email volunteering@esu.org for more information.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-churchill-public-speaking-competition-volunteer-judge-training/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Film club
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to The Film Club! \nLondon branch is thrilled to invite you to our new monthly film club – a mixed cinema programme intended to spark conversation and to bring together like-minded people. \nOur debut theme (which will change quarterly) is ‘First Features’\, where we’ll showcase three debut feature-length films from acclaimed directors. The first screening will be Following\, directed by Christopher Nolan. Released in 1998\, the film tells the story of a young man who follows strangers around the streets of London and is drawn into a criminal underworld when he fails to keep his distance. \nAs tickets for this first screening are limited\, we encourage you to book now to secure your spot! \nFollowing the film\, attendees are warmly invited to stay until 10pm to discuss the film and socialise. \nWhat is the ESU Film Club?  \nThe Film Club will curate a mixed programme of cinema intended to spark conversation and to bring together like-minded people. \nAll money raised will go towards the operational cost of running the film club and toward the important charitable work of the English-Speaking Union (ESU). \nThe ESU is an international charitable membership organisation founded to empower young people with speaking and listening skills and cross-cultural understanding. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-film-club/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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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/2024-09-18/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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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/2024-08-21/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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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/2024-07-17/
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:20240619T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T123000
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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/2024-06-19/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Elizabeth Uviebinené
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Uviebinené is the award-winning author of five books including the bestselling Slay In Your Lane and she’ll be joining us to discuss her incredible career success and her new app\, Storia. \nOur minds have never been so active\, processing everything from content to conversations\, the mundane to cherished memories\, aspirations\, and worries. Basically\, we’re overstimulated and living on autopilot. \nConsequently\, the modern world is now a feedback device; it seeks to tell us who we are\, what we should be\, and what we should dream about. And it is loud. So loud\, in fact\, most of us have lost sight of our true\, authentic selves. \nBut our inner voice is the engine room of our lives. It requires nurturing. So Elizabeth built Storia\, a journalling app designed to help you create your own world and capture the 6\,000 thoughts we all have every single day. \nJoin us as we meet Elizabeth to discuss how she’s used journaling and idea capture to drive her personal and professional success.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/an-evening-with-elizabeth-uviebinene/
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:20240515T123000
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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/2024-05-15/
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:20240417T123000
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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/2024-04-17/
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:20240320T123000
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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/2024-03-20/
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:20240305T203000
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SUMMARY:An evening with Helen Russell
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to be joined on Tuesday\, 5 March for an insightful evening with TedX speaker Helen Russell. Helen’s new book ‘How to Raise a Viking\,’ will be released on 15\, February and this talk at the ESU will touch on all aspects of her book\, as well as her new lifestyle. \nAfter a decade of living in Denmark and raising a family there\, author and speaker Helen Russell noticed that Nordic children are different to children back home. They eat differently. They learn differently. They run\, jump and climb out in nature for hours a day\, even though the weather is terrible and dark from October to March. And then they grow up to be some of the happiest adults on the planet. Her question was: ‘how?’ Helen will unpack this complex question in her talk at the ESU. \nHelen will discuss the important part that oracy has played in her career and how oracy can be used to foster happiness in children\, not just in Danish societies but across the world. \nAbout Helen: \nFormerly editor of marieclaire.co.uk turned Scandinavia correspondent for the Guardian\, her first book\, The Year of Living Danishly\, became an international bestseller\, and optioned for television. She’s the author of five books\, translated into 21 languages. Helen now writes for magazines and newspapers globally\, including The Times\, The Sunday Times\, the Telegraph\, the Independent\, National Geographic\, Wall Street Journal\, the Observer\, Grazia and Stylist. She lives in Denmark with three children and an unruly dog.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/an-evening-with-helen-russell/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T123000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104118
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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/2024-02-21/
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:20240210T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240211T010000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104118
CREATED:20240105T105424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T100502Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Ball: 7 deadly sins
DESCRIPTION:The ESU presents a celebration of love with an alluring twist this Valentine’s Day weekend. On Saturday\, 10 February\, Dartmouth House\, the ESU and Cocktails & Conversations will host an enchanting ball\, transforming each room to represent one of the 7 Deadly Sins. \nPrepare to be captivated by immersive experiences and thrilling performances\, indulge in drinks and decadent delights\, and dance the night away to DJs. \nLet your imagination run wild with the dress code\, from smart dresses to ball gowns or black– tie – and even better if all in red!
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/valentines-day-ball-7-deadly-sins/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T123000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104118
CREATED:20190701T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T155058Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231221T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231221T213000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104118
CREATED:20231124T164731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T192000Z
UID:8860-1703185200-1703194200@www.esu.org
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:20231212T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231212T203000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104118
CREATED:20231113T130010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T100735Z
UID:8825-1702405800-1702413000@www.esu.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104118
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:20250320T104118
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:20250320T104118
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:20250320T104118
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:20230919T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T200000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104118
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230914T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230914T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104118
CREATED:20230802T155242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T084943Z
UID:8437-1694714400-1694725200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:The last of the summer wine
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union and Dartmouth House in collaboration with the Legacy Club invites you to soak in the last moments of summer at our Italian-inspired celebration! Indulge in pasta and and cheers with Italian wine and beer while listening to live music and socialising in our courtyard.  \nTickets are £15 for members and £20 for non-members\, the ticket price includes a complimentary drink and pasta throughout the event. \nThe event will commence at 6pm and end at 9pm. Keep your eyes peeled for details on the entertainment that are coming soon.  \nWe are looking forward to savouring the last glasses of summer wine with you! \nAs you may know\, we are a grade II listed building and there is limited disabled access. We will try and support accessibility so please do email events@esu.org for any specific enquiries regarding accessibility.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-last-of-the-summer-wine/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104118
CREATED:20230425T150402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T153031Z
UID:8048-1687806000-1687813200@www.esu.org
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:20250320T104118
CREATED:20230215T172442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T100310Z
UID:7806-1687802400-1687809600@www.esu.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T190000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104118
CREATED:20230425T152249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T153615Z
UID:8051-1687802400-1687806000@www.esu.org
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:20230605T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230605T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104118
CREATED:20230522T102400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T102701Z
UID:8174-1685973600-1685977200@www.esu.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T180000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104118
CREATED:20221215T163557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T131635Z
UID:7617-1683216000-1683223200@www.esu.org
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:20230418T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104118
CREATED:20221215T162426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T155204Z
UID:7615-1681839000-1681851600@www.esu.org
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:20250320T104118
CREATED:20230206T105906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T120939Z
UID:7746-1681236000-1681245000@www.esu.org
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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