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SUMMARY:ESU Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:Brush up on your general knowledge and join us for the annual ESU Quiz night! Eight teams of up to eight people will battle it out to win the top prize of the evening\, a Dartmouth House bar tab worth £60! Each team will tackle a variety of topics across different themed rounds. \nThere will be a maximum of 8 people per team. However\, you do not need a team to participate\, come along by yourself and find your team on the night. This event is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow members\, volunteers and friends all whilst helping to support the ESU’s vital educational programmes. \nThe Dartmouth House bar will be open from 6pm and the quiz will begin at 7 pm sharp. \nTickets are £5 for a single ticket and £40 for a team of 8.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-quiz-night/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240320T110000
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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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: Music of the English Country Church with Frances Howard
DESCRIPTION:Join the Salisbury Branch of the ESU for a talk on the history of the Music of the English Country Church at the White Hart Hotel\, hosted by Frances Howard. \n‘Music of the English Parish Church’ is a subject which brings to life a music tradition that is under the radar of most books about music. Great musical achievements do not arrive ‘oven ready’\, Handel’s Messiah or Beethoven’s 5th Symphony need singers and orchestras who can perform these works. \nFrances’ talk will show that Church music based on rational ideas\, musical modes\, language and liturgy led to the great works in England and on the continent. The recorded examples which we will hear will be in historical order with references to the Saxon churches in and around Salisbury. \nThe publication of Hymns Ancient & Modern in 1861 went into churches\, schools and hospitals all over the world and was a landmark in English culture. Frances will explain the links it had with the Book of Common Prayer and the search for ancient sources by the Editor. \nTo book please email Julia Tibbs at ESUSalisbury-EventsSec@esu.org. \nTickets: £28 for lecture and lunch\, £12 for lecture only.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-music-of-the-english-country-church-with-frances-howard/
LOCATION:White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, England\, SP1 2SD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T183000
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
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240212T150000
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: The Bustard Story
DESCRIPTION:Join the Salisbury Branch of the ESU for a talk on the Great Bustard\, a once-extinct population of birds in Wiltshire.  The talk will take place from 11am at the White Hart Hotel\, Salisbury \nDavid Waters’ founded the Great Bustard group in 1998 and his talk will give a brief history of the Great Bustard\, why it is important\, and how the project was undertaken. The story involves working with UK\, Russian and Spanish governments\, how David worked as an office cleaner on evening shifts to pay rent on the nature reserve\, and meeting with various members of the Royal Family. \nThe main theme is of course the Great Bustard itself\, the heaviest flying bird in the world and Wiltshire County Bird. \nIf you would like to book please email Julia Tibbs on ESUSalisbury-EventsSec@esu.org. \nTickets: £28 for lecture and lunch\, £12 for lecture only. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-the-bustard-story/
LOCATION:White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, England\, SP1 2SD\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240211T010000
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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:20240207T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T203000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
CREATED:20231218T104812Z
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SUMMARY:Why Geopolitics matters: a talk by Robert Ward
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of informative and exciting conversation with Robert Ward\, Japan Chair and Director of Geo-economics and Strategy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). Robert will be discussing why geopolitics matters and providing an overview of key geopolitical issues affecting today’s world. \nThe talk will begin at 6.30pm and guests are welcome to arrive from 6pm. The talk will be followed by networking in the Dartmouth House bar. \nRoberts Bio: \nRobert Ward is the IISS Japan Chair\, carrying out independent research and writing extensively on strategic issues related to Japan\, including its contemporary security and foreign policies. He is also co-author of a book on Japan for the IISS’s Adelphi series: Japan’s Effectiveness as a Geo-economic Power. He also leads the Institute’s  Geo-economics\, Geopolitics and Strategy research programme\, which focuses on a range of issues including global economic governance\, rules and standards setting\, and how economic coercion impacts policy at a national and corporate level. \nPrior to joining the IISS in 2019\, Robert was Editorial Director at The Economist Intelligence Unit\, a sister company of The Economist Newspaper. In this capacity\, he led the EIU’s country and industry analysis and forecasting teams. He was also a member of the EIU’s Executive Committee. Robert lived and worked in Japan from 1989 to 1996\, latterly holding a position in Japan’s largest credit-rating agency\, The Japan Bond Research Institute. Robert holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Cambridge University. \nPrice: £7 for members\, £12 for non-members\, members live streaming free\, non-members live streaming £5
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/why-geopolitics-matters-a-talk-by-robert-ward/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240205T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240205T144500
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
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SUMMARY:Historical Tour of Dartmouth House
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\, discover its story which has been shaped by those who owned it.  \nThe tour will last approximately 45 minutes. \nDartmouth House is a Grade II*–listed building and\, regrettably\, has limited disabled access. We will try to facilitate access so please do email events@esu.org with any specific enquiries.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/tour-of-dartmouth-house-2/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240123T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240123T203000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
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SUMMARY:Release & Revitalise: An evening of women’s wellness
DESCRIPTION:The ESU\, Dartmouth House\, The Merit Club and breathwork mentor Sarah Hyde are joining forces for an evening of women’s wellness and connection. \nSurrounding the theme of releasing control\, we’re offering women a chance to take a break from their busy lives for a meditative breathwork session and guided open discussion in a safe\, supportive space. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore pop-up shops and giveaways from women’s wellness brands\, including DonDunk\, who will give exclusive access to their brand-new activewear launching in February. Nazani Tea will also educate guests on the medicinal benefits of tea for women’s wellness. \nItinerary: \n\n6:00 – 6:30 pm – Arrive for a wellness shot from Moju and browse the pop-up shops before settling on your mat in the tranquil setting of Dartmouth House’s long drawing room.\n6:30 – 7:30 pm – Sarah Hyde will lead an hour-long Conscious Connected Breathing session to help you tap into your innate capacity for relaxation and self-discovery.\n7:30 – 8:00 pm – we’ll open the floor for a facilitated open discussion on releasing control to start the conversations.\n8:00 – 9:00 pm – Continue connecting with the women in attendance and explore our pop-up shops and experiences.\n\nPlease wear comfortable gym clothes. This event is open to female members and guests only. \nWe look forward to hosting you for an evening of self-care!
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/release-revitalise-an-evening-of-womens-wellness/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T153000
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SUMMARY:ESU Devon & Exeter Branch - January Luncheon Lecture Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Paul Waterworth\, former District Judge at the Ministry of Justice will be giving us ‘A View from the Bench: Some Reflections on a Judicial Life and the Rule of Law’.  Paul is a former Chairman of the Devon & Exeter Branch and is guaranteed to give an informative and entertaining lecture. \nFor tickets\, please contact the Dining Secretary\, Sue Maunder\, on suemaunderesu@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-devon-exeter-branch-january-luncheon-lecture-meeting/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T203000
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SUMMARY:London Branch day at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:The London Branch hosts a day of events at Dartmouth House. \nStarting with the London Book Club (12pm)\, followed by a celebratory free afternoon tea (2pm) and the London Branch AGM (5.30pm). The day ends with a book talk by Francesca Peacock on ‘Pure Wit’ (6pm). We welcome members from all over the country as well as from London along with friends and family. Remember that attendance at any event in Dartmouth House allows you free access for the day and that food and drink is available to purchase. Tables can be booked here. \n2-4pm Afternoon tea with the London Branch Committee  \nJoin the London Branch Committee to celebrate the dedication of June Cowan\, London Branch Committee member for more than 30 years. As Membership Officer\, June’s service has been remarkable and long and we are very excited to welcome ESU friends old and new to thank her. Without volunteers like June the ESU would not be the force for respectful dialogue and lifelong friendship that it is. We are grateful for all that our London volunteers do to support the organisation. \nThis event is hosted by the London Branch and so tickets are FREE to you and a guest\, but please register here for us to arrange refreshments and guarantee you a space. \n5.30-6pm London Branch Annual General Meeting  \nPlease register here to attend the London Branch AGM\, where you will be able to vote for your representatives on the Committee\, hear about the work of the London Branch throughout the past year and look forward with us to exciting plans for 2024. \nFor those unable to make it into Dartmouth House\, this registration link allows you to sign up for a Zoom link to join us remotely. \nIf you are interested in standing for a committee position on the largest ESU membership branch or would like to find out more about how we make a difference to the lives of young people across London and represent London members\, please email either Sarah Hawkins\, Chair of London Branch\, on esulondon-chair@esu.org or Miles Contreras-Brown\, Secretary of London Branch\, on esulondon-sec@esu.org. \nWe are a friendly and dedicated committee of all ages and backgrounds and would like to welcome you and hear your ideas and views at the AGM. \nYou can book via the link here. \n6-8pm ‘Pure Wit’: author talk by Francesca Peacock \nRounding off our day at Dartmouth House\, Francesca Peacock will be discussing her biography of the First Duchess of Newcastle: ‘Pure Wit: The Revolutionary Life of Margaret Cavendish’. Born in 1623\, Cavendish was one of the first English women to publish under her own name and one of the earliest female philosophers and scientists\, writing about everything from the position of women to the nature of atoms. Margaret Cavendish may have been derided cruelly during her lifetime and have been neglected by history\, but Francesca Peacock will be bringing her back into the spotlight at this presentation for the ESU. Please purchase tickets here. \nFrancesca is a writer and arts journalist based in London. She writes for ‘The Telegraph’\, ‘The Times’\, ‘The TLS’\, ‘The Spectator’\, ‘The FT’ and ‘Prospect’. ‘Pure Wit’ is her first book and is published by Head of Zeus. Copies will be available for purchase on the evening and there will be the opportunity for them to be signed by the author.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-day-at-dartmouth-house/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T123000
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The ESU London Branch Members’ book club meets once a month at Dartmouth House to exchange views on a book chosen by the group. Discussions take place from 11.00-12.30hrs on the third Wednesday of each month. If you would like to join our friendly and informal club please contact Kathleen Earley on earley.kathleen@gmail.com \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2025 \nJan – Feb: Wide Sargasso Sea\, by Jean Rhys \nFeb – March: I served the King of England – Bohumil Hrabal \nMarch – April: Chéri – Colette \nApril- May: Flowers for Algernon – Daniel Keyes \nMay – June: Braiding Sweetgrass – Robin Wall Kimmerer \nJune – July: The Day of the Triffids – John Wyndham \nJuly – August: All Passion Spent – Vita Sackville-West  \nAug – Sept: The Boys in the Boat – Daniel James Brown \nSept – Oct: Orbital – Samantha Harvey \nOct – Nov: Letters in a Suitcase – Douglas\, Dorothy and Muriel Heelas \nNov – Dec: A Far Cry from Kensington – Muriel Spark \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2024-01-17/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240115T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240115T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: Oman: a journey from medievalism to modernity with Angus Ramsay
DESCRIPTION:Join the Salisbury Branch of the ESU for a discussion on the country of Oman and its journey from medievalism to modernity with Angus Ramsay. The talk will begin at 11 am at the Mercure White Hart Hotel\, Salisbury. \nIn 1970 the world\, if it had heard of Oman at all\, expected the tiny\, wretchedly poor\, and backward Sultanate of Muscat & Oman to be taken over\, Crimea-style\, by communist revolutionaries. Post Vietnam\, communism seemed everywhere unstoppable\, and its acquisition of Oman would have given Moscow control over the vital Straits of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf.  Both the Middle East and the West would have lost abundant resources and had to develop in very different ways. \nFor ten years the Sultanate fought back\, and under a charismatic Sandhurst-trained young ruler\, it won a genuine victory and rapidly fashioned an enduring peace. Low-profile Oman is now one of the safest\, loveliest\, and friendliest of all Arab countries. Angus Ramsay\, who from 1973 – 1975 led an Omani rifle company in the war-torn province of Dhofar\, charts the astonishing development of this fascinating country. \nTo book please contact Julia Tibbs at ESUSalisbury-EventsSec@esu.org. \nTickets: £28 for lecture and lunch\, £12 for lecture only. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-oman-a-journey-from-medievalism-to-modernity-with-angus-ramsay/
LOCATION:White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, England\, SP1 2SD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231221T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231221T213000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
CREATED:20231124T164731Z
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SUMMARY:Sofar Sounds X Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:The secret’s out! We’re hosting a Sofar sounds show on Thursday\, 21 December. Snag your tickets via the link below. The best part? The artists remain a mystery – you’ll find out who they are when they take the mic! \n\nThis show is part of an intimate acoustic gig series with Mumbli. This stripped back show is created for deeper connectivity\, whilst enabling those who are sensitive to sound or have hearing challenges\, to enjoy an elevated Sofar experience. \n\nPlease note: that it is a floor seating only event and therefore there will not be chairs available\, attendees are welcome to bring cushions. \nThe event will start promptly at 7pm and finish at 10pm\, guests are welcome to arrive at Dartmouth House from 7.30pm.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/sofar-sounds-x-dartmouth-house-2/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231220T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231220T153000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T110606Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Devon & Exeter Branch - December Luncheon Lecture Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Nina Savicevic\, an outstanding 23-year old Concert Pianist will be telling us all about the life of a professional classical musician and\, she has confirmed\, will be giving us a ‘tune’ or two. \nFor tickets\, please contact the Dining Secretary\, Sue Maunder\, on suemaunderesu@gmail.com
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-devon-exeter-branch-december-luncheon-meeting/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devon & Exeter Branch - Dining Secretary":MAILTO:philipmaunderesu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T203000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
CREATED:20231128T120533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T120533Z
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SUMMARY:South Wales Branch: Christmas at Howell's
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Wales Branch of the ESU for their annual traditional celebration of Christmas\, at Howell’s School\, Llandaff from Thursday\, 14  December. \nThe shape of the evening will follow the pattern of previous years with drinks in the day room at 5.30pm followed by musical performances and carols from six with supper at about 6.45pm. Members are kindly requested to remember that Howell’s is a busy place and will be ready to welcome you from 5.20pm but earlier arrivals might cause inconvenience in the parking areas and congestion in the building. \nThe ticket price will include a two-course dinner and pre-dinner drinks. To register for tickets please contact Stephen Purcell at esuswb@gmail.com. \nThose needing easy access to the building via a ramp should email Stephen Purcell in advance so he can make appropriate arrangements.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/south-wales-branch-christmas-at-howells-2/
LOCATION:Howell’s School\, 134 Cardiff Road\, CF5 2YD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231212T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231212T203000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
CREATED:20231113T130010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T100735Z
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SUMMARY:ESU X The Trouble Club: Leaders in tech
DESCRIPTION:We are partnering with ‘The Trouble Club’ for an evening with three leading tech entrepreneurs. Our three panellists – Georgia Stewart\, CEO and Co-Founder of Tumelo; Deirdre O’Neill\, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial & Legal Officer at Hertility Health; and Juanita Morgan\, Co-Founder and CEO of Value Adders World – will discuss what drove them to start their own businesses. Covering industries as diverse as financial services\, health and human resources each is driven by a passion to create positive change. We will talk about how they hope to create that change\, the most unexpected challenges of running their own business\, why being a tech entrepreneur can be rewarding and what advice they have for others wanting to follow in their footsteps. \nSpeakers’ bios: \nGeorgia is CEO and Co-Founder of Tumelo\, one of the UK’s fastest-growing financial technology scale-ups. Tumelo’s solution gives institutional investors and pension members visibility over their underlying fund holdings and a shareholder voice on issues they care about at companies they own\, such as gender equality at Microsoft or climate change at Shell. \nDeirdre O’Neill is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial & Legal Officer at Hertility Health. Hertility is a women’s health company\, supporting women all the way from menstruation through menopause with comprehensive at-home testing\, telemedicine and treatment. \nJuanita Morgan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Value Adders World\, where her mission is to accelerate inclusion through changing perceptions and fostering a more inclusive working culture. One of her key initiatives involves the development of an AI-powered tool designed to detect bias through non-inclusive language\, which can be a crucial step in promoting diversity\, equity and inclusion within organisations. \nLive streaming tickets available: free for members\, £10 for non-members.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-x-the-trouble-club-leaders-in-tech/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
CREATED:20230626T102900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T150525Z
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SUMMARY:Salisbury branch: The wonderful world of glass with Dr Francis Burroughes
DESCRIPTION:Join ESUs Salisbury and Wiltshire branch for an interactive experience that explores the history of glass-making. \nFrom his own collection\, Dr Burroughes brings historic and valuable items of glass for members to examine for themselves\, to illustrate the history of glass-making from 3\,000 B.C. to the present day. He is an acknowledged expert and is often asked to lend pieces and speak about them for various television antique programmes. \nTo book your place please contact the Luncheon Secretary – Julia Tibbs. Tel\, 01722 325552 or e-mail\, jejtibbs@gmail.com. \nGuests are welcome to arrive from 10.15 for coffee\, followed by the interactive workshop and talk and finishing with lunch.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-the-wonderful-world-of-glass-with-dr-francis-burroughes/
LOCATION:White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, England\, SP1 2SD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231126T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231126T170000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
CREATED:20230322T154536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T154631Z
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SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Branch Thanksgiving Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Oxfordshire Branch Thanksgiving Lunch which will this year again be held at Studley Wood Golf Club on 26 November. More details to follow. \n  \nTo book contact Dr Jan Carter jan@paddockcottage.net or ring 01865 848528 or Tim Hallchurch tim@paddockcottage.net 01865 377099
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/oxfordshire-branch-thanksgiving-lunch/
LOCATION:Studley Wood Golf Club\, The Straight Mile\, Horton-Cum-Studley Oxford OX33 1BF\, The Straight Mile\, Horton-Cum-Studley\, Oxford\, OX33 1BF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oxford Branch":MAILTO:jan@paddockcottage.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T153000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
CREATED:20231025T101913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T093837Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Devon & Exeter Branch - November Luncheon Lecture Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Dr Rowan Williams\, former Archbishop of Canterbury and recently retired Master of Magdalene College\, Cambridge\, for ‘Church in Society: Perspectives from the Altar Step’. \nFor tickets\, please contact the Dining Secretary\, Sue Maunder\, on suemaunderesu@gmail.com
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/devon-exeter-branch-church-in-society-perspectives-from-the-altar-step-with-dr-rowan-williams/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devon & Exeter Branch - Dining Secretary":MAILTO:philipmaunderesu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T115500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T130000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
CREATED:20230502T105852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T123733Z
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Wallace Collection Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:The London Branch is hosting a guided tour at the Wallace Collection in Hertford House\, Manchester Square on Saturday\, 10 June\, starting at 12pm and finishing at 1pm. \nAttendees will meet at 11.55am at the front desk at the Wallace Collection\, Hertford House\, Manchester Square\, London W1U 3BN. \nYoung Members: £10 \nMembers: £15 \nNon-members: £20 \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-wallace-collection-guided-tour/
LOCATION:The Wallace Collection Manchester Square London W1U 3BN\, Hertford House\, Manchester Square\,\, London\, W1U 3BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
CREATED:20230714T160346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T160346Z
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SUMMARY:Lincolnshire Branch: annual dinner
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for our annual branch dinner on Thursday\, 16 November with guest speaker The Air Chief Marshal The Lord Peach GBE KCB DL. \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/lincolnshire-branch-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Lincolnshire Branch\, Mansions of the Future\, 15-16 St Mary’s Street\, Lincoln\, Lincolnshire\, N5 7EQ.\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T200000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
CREATED:20231005T150616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T150616Z
UID:8633-1700157600-1700164800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:No books on a dead planet: Monique Roffey in conversation with Leena Norms
DESCRIPTION:Join Leena Norms and Monique Roffey on Thursday\, 16 November for a live recording of No Books on A Dead Planet: the podcast where Leena & friends read climate books so you don’t have to! \nAuthor of the Costa Award Book of the year ‘The Mermaid of Black Conch\,’ Monique Roffey is an award-winning writer\, lecturer and activist – as well as being the co-founder of Writers Rebel.  \nThey will be discussing The Great Derangement by Amitav Ghosh\, the place of writers in the resistance and why we find it so hard to talk about the crisis we face.  \nNo need to have read the book to come along\, this is a space to get inspired\, meet and perhaps have your first conversation about the climate… ever! \nThe event will start promptly at 6.30pm and there will be an opportunity to discuss any questions with both Leena and Monique that may crop up. There will also be books for sale both books written by Leena and Monique but also a range of climate fiction books too.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/no-books-on-a-dead-planet-monique-roffey-in-conversation-with-leena-norms/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T220000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
CREATED:20231016T134108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T135341Z
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SUMMARY:Hertfordshire Branch: Special dinner with David Hoyle
DESCRIPTION:Join ESU Hertfordshire Branch for a special three course dinner with guest speaker the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle\, Dean of Westminster. He will give a talk about his work running Westminster Abbey one of the world’s most historic buildings. As well as one of the UK’s most prime tourist destinations. He will also give us insights into his personal involvement officiating the Queen’s Funeral and King’s Coronation.  \nThe ticket price includes a three course meal\, as well as teas and coffees.  \nGuests are welcome to arrive from 7pm and have a refreshment in the bar\, dinner will begin promptly at 7.30pm. \nThis is a fundraising event and the proceeds will go towards the charitable work of the English-Speaking Union and helping children to discover their voice.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/hertfordshire-branch-special-dinner-with-david-hoyle/
LOCATION:Porters Park Golf Club\, Club\, Shenley Hill Radlett\, Hertfordshire\, WD77AZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
CREATED:20230626T101505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T101747Z
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: Churchill's Abandoned Prisoners with Rupert Wieloch
DESCRIPTION:Join Salisbury branch for an interesting lecture with Rupert Wieloch \nThe Salisbury branch of the ESU invites you to a lecture with Rupert Wieloch to learn more about Churchill’s Abandoned Prisoners. \nOne hundred years ago a group of fifteen British soldiers serving with the British Mission to Siberia were captured by the Red Army on Russian Christmas Eve (6th January). They were held in a lice-infested room at Krasnoyarsk for three months\, whilst Prime Minister Lloyd George’s representative signed a prisoner exchange treaty with Lenin’s envoy in Copenhagen. One of the prisoners was a young Captain Brian Horrocks (played by Edward Fox in the film A Bridge Too Far)\, who succumbed to epidemic typhus\, but was saved by his best friend who nursed him through the illness. Another captive\, Francis McCullagh\, was the only western correspondent to interview the Tsar’s assassin. In March\, the prisoners were escorted to Irkutsk where a British train arrived to pick them up\, but the Bolshevik authorities only allowed the women and children to leave and sent the despondent soldiers 3\,500 miles to hateful prisons in Moscow. \nIn his talk at the English-Speaking Union\, Rupert Wieloch will describe how the soldiers maintained morale and coped with their fearsome ordeal and explain what the War Secretary\, Winston Churchill\, did to secure their protracted release and how their incarceration became a ’cause célèbre’ in the House of Commons. Rupert was educated at Winston Churchill’s alma mater and completed a Fellowship in International Relations at Pembroke College\, Cambridge during a 35 year career in the British Army. His extensive research includes a treasure-trove of unpublished document\, as well as archives from Philadelphia\, London\, St Petersburg and Oxford and the testimony from the families of some of the prisoners. \nTo book your place please contact the Luncheon Secretary – Julia Tibbs. Tel\, 01722 325552 or e-mail\, jetibbs@gmail.com. \nGuests are welcome to arrive from 10.15 for coffee\, followed by the lecture and then lunch.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-churchills-abandoned-prisoners-with-rupert-wieloch/
LOCATION:White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, England\, SP1 2SD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231110T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231110T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
CREATED:20231108T100444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T100444Z
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SUMMARY:Piano Recital with Yulia Chaplina
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Dartmouth House for a lunchtime concert by pianist\, Yulia Chaplina. \nDebuting aged seven with a performance of Bach’s Keyboard Concerto in F minor with the Rostov State Symphony Orchestra\, Ms. Chaplina trained in Rostov and Moscow with Naum Shtarkman and with Klaus Hellwig at the University of the Arts in Berlin. She holds a Masters of Music from the Royal College of Music where\, in 2013\, she was appointed the Mills Williams Junior Fellow. She has performed in recitals extensively across Europe and Asia. Recent orchestral tours and engagements include the Russian Symphony Orchestra\, Berlin Sinfonietta\, Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra and the Moroccan National Orchestra. \nThis event is part of the 3rd London Prokofiev Festival. The programme will include works by Tchaikovsky\, Rachmaninov Prokofiev\, Scriabin and Khachaturian. \nGuests are welcome to arrive from 1.30pm\, the recital will begin at 2pm sharp. \nTickets are £15 for members and £20 for guests.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/piano-recital-with-yulia-chaplina-3/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Music,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
CREATED:20230214T102428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T102136Z
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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:20231103T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231103T160000
DTSTAMP:20250320T104535
CREATED:20231002T134258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T134258Z
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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:20250320T104535
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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