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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Primary Debate Academy
DESCRIPTION:Ouse Valley branch will be holding a Primary Debate Academy on Thursday\, 30 June at the University of Bedford\, Polhill campus.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-primary-debate-academy/
LOCATION:University of Bedfordshire\, Polhill Ave\, Bedford\, MK41 9EA
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220615T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220615T123000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105026
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Primary Public Speaking Competition
DESCRIPTION:Ouse Valley branch will be holding a Primary Public Speaking Competition on Wednesday\, 15 June at Bedford Prep School.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-primary-public-speaking-competition/
LOCATION:Bedford Prep School\, De Parys Ave\, Bedford\, MK40 2TU
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T140000
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SUMMARY:Zoom Event: The ESU Friendly International Forum hosted by ESU Poland
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Friendly International Forum is an informal forum aimed at exchanging views\, with an underlying aim of building future collaborations and initiatives. The host of the FIF moves between different ESUs internationally and each forum centres around a topic selected by the hosting nation. \nThe topic of this fourth FIF\, hosted by our Polish colleagues\, will be: ‘What motivates us to promote public speaking in our respective countries?’ \nThe ESU has always been a conduit to share and exchange views\, but within the wider international family of the ESU there is more that can be done! It is our hope that FIF will bring the international members of the ESU closer together and lead us all in exciting directions as we listen and learn from one other. \nDate: Monday\, 13 June 2022\, 1pm BST \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86471211392?pwd=MXNOR3Awa3R2OGZkUG1xTWFpcFluUT09 \nMeeting passcode: AYdPG3 \nPlease see below for a message from Alina\, Chair of ESU Poland: \nDear ESU members\, inspired by the 3rd FIF hosted by Dominga Chamorro representing Chile\, we would like you to take you to a different corner of the world\, Poland – so far away\, yet so close. \nAs is the case with the countries we have not visited\, the associations may be limited to famous people\, events or even stereotypes\, often confused with those of our neighbours. Visiting a country\, however\, often changes the perspective. Poland has always been considered a hospitable place\, but also a community in which two people may have three contradicting opinions\, according to an old joke. We have weaknesses and virtues\, but public speakers we are not. This shortcoming may result from the character of our educational system\, only now gradually shifting the main focus from knowledge to skills\, or may be rooted elsewhere. Yet\, since 1999 we have not missed an International Public Speaking Competition and our young speakers make us proud and happy. \nThe meeting to which we would like to invite you will be hosted by this year’s winner of the National Finals in Poland – Julia Smuczynska and her sister Sara\, who represented Poland at the International Public Speaking Competition in 2011 and is now one of the organizers. The question we would like to ask ourselves and each other is what motivates us to promote public speaking in our respective countries.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-event-the-esu-friendly-international-forum-hosted-by-esu-poland/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220514
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SUMMARY:International Public Speaking Competition
DESCRIPTION:The ESU International Public Speaking Competition brings together the best young speakers from all over the world for a week of cultural exchange and public speaking contests. Established in 1980\, it now reaches over one million young people in more than 50 countries across the globe\, showcasing the highest standard of public speaking\, while giving delegates an opportunity to meet and engage with other young people of different backgrounds and nationalities. \nThis year’s finalists (national winners of the English-Speaking Union’s or other public speaking competitions in their country) must write and deliver a speech connected with the themes ‘Our real choices are made without us realising it’ and ‘We expect too much from our heroes’. \nThe Grand Final of the IPSC will be streamed live on Friday\, 13 May at 5pm GMT on the ESU YouTube channel\, and we welcome all who would like to watch the world’s brightest young speakers in action to join us then: \n \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/international-public-speaking-competition/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Oracy,ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220508T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220508T173000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105026
CREATED:20220413T110724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T153955Z
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SUMMARY:ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition Grand Finals 2022
DESCRIPTION:The prestigious ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition\, sponsored by the International Churchill Society\, is the largest such contest in England and Wales\, with around 400 teams (each comprising a speaker\, questioner and a chairperson). The different roles allow students to practice and excel in different skill sets\, and the competition’s unique format\, which pairs the speaker from one school with the chair and questioner of another\, encourages quick thinking and relationship building. \nThirteen teams have succeeded through almost five months of competition\, a total of eighty branch heats and regional finals\, and a myriad of topics\, to reach Finals Day at Churchill College\, Cambridge.  \nThe passion\, talent\, and enthusiasm of these young speakers is always a highlight of our educational calendar – this Finals Day is a showcase for the very best of speaking\, chairing and questioning in the UK.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-churchill-public-speaking-competition-grand-finals-2022/
LOCATION:Churchill College\, University of Cambridge\, Storey's Way\, Cambridge\, England\, CB3 0DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Young People
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220227T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105026
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SUMMARY:Sunday Show Debate at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:This House Believes that the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates that we should prioritise security and safety over personal liberty. \nJoin us for a lively show debate on Sunday\, 27 February\, 4pm. Among those debating in Mace format will be David Langwallner\, Barrister at Law at 1MCB Chambers and writer; Tom Hamilton\, Associate Director of WPI Strategy; and Marc Whitmore\, CEO of UpRising. \nPlease reserve your tickets here: https://esusundaydebate.eventbrite.co.uk \nThis event will be supported by ‘Cassandra Voices’\, the publisher of independent voices that inspire new thinking (https://cassandravoices.com).
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/sundaydebate/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220209T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220209T160000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105026
CREATED:20220317T153610Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'Why oracy skills are vital to children's development' with Professor Neil Mercer
DESCRIPTION:‘Why oracy skills are vital to children’s development’ \nProfessor Neil Mercer  (University of Cambridge\, and Director\, Oracy Cambridge) in conversation with Barbara Firth\, governor\, the English-Speaking Union. \nResearch has shown that children’s spoken language experience is very important for the development of their reasoning skills\, their subject learning and their life chances in general. It is also known that many children’s out-of-school lives will not provide the kinds of experience they need to develop a full repertoire of spoken language (oracy) skills. This session will focus on ways that schools and teachers can respond to those needs\, and how parents and grandparents can help.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-why-oracy-skills-are-vital-to-childrens-development-with-professor-neil-mercer/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Bedford\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201202T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201202T203000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105026
CREATED:20201027T180815Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE EVENT: WHY DO WE DEBATE?
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the purpose of debate in civil society.  \nThe discussion\, chaired by Prof. James Raven\, Chair of the ESU\, will be led by our panel: Dr Katie East\, Lecturer in the History of Radical Ideas at Newcastle University; Bilal Mahmood\, ESU Governor\, senior legal consultant for China Construction Bank\, and internationally acknowledged mentor to generations of young debaters; and Christopher L. Peterson\, the Democratic candidate for the Governorship of Utah and John J. Flynn Endowed Professor of Law at the University of Utah. Fittingly\, Prof. Peterson and his Republican counterpart\, Spencer Cox\, recently issued a joint TV advertisement calling for ‘Civility in debate’ especially to set an example to the young in the US.  \nProfessor James Raven\, Chair of the English-Speaking Union\, says: ‘At its best\, debate should be a collaborative\, solution-focused process and yet\, in these polarised times\, public debate so often quickly descends into personal attacks or a refusal to engage. This event will examine the purpose of debate and what its rules of engagement should be.  \n‘We look forward to a variety of illuminating perspectives\, from Dr East who inspires her students with positive models of debate; to Mr Mahmood who is passionate about debate as a tool of empowerment; and Professor Peterson\, who\, fresh from the campaign trail in the US\, can speak first-hand about public debate in action.’  \nThe event will be hosted on Zoom\, and there will be time for questions afterwards. \nPlease follow this link to reserve your ticket: https://why_do_we_debate.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/online-event-why-do-we-debate/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200123T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200123T193000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105026
CREATED:20191114T115245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T115625Z
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SUMMARY:ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition\, Bristol Final
DESCRIPTION:ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition\, Bristol Final
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-churchill-public-speaking-competition-bristol-final/
LOCATION:Redmaids’ High School\, Westbury Road\, Bristol\, BS9 3AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy
ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Currie":MAILTO:nigelcurrie29@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190621T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190621T170000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105026
CREATED:20190604T114532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T122525Z
UID:4943-1561123800-1561136400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Performing Shakespeare Grand Final 2019
DESCRIPTION:Description\nJoin us on Friday\, 21st June 2019 to see young people aged 11-14 from across England and Wales give a performance of their chosen speech from one of Shakespeare’s plays. \nThe Performing Shakespeare Competition is designed to allow Key Stage 3 pupils the opportunity to experience Shakespeare’s plays as they were intended – on the stage. Using theatre and performance skills to engage with the texts\, our performers bring to life some of the world’s most famous speeches in their own unique interpretations. This is definitely an event not to be missed! \nThe event will be held at Dartmouth House\, the ESU’s International Headquarters in Mayfair. Guests who are not associated with our participating schools are welcome to arrive from 1:30pm for a prompt 2pm start. The event will have finished by 5pm. \nWe are pleased to be able to offer tickets for this event free of charge and there will be an opportunity to make an donation to our charitable activities on the day. There will be tea and coffees served in the afternoon\, but lunch is not included. Please note we have finalists with severe nut allergies so please do not bring any nuts or confectionary with nuts.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-performing-shakespeare-grand-final-2019/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190619T010000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190620T005900
DTSTAMP:20250320T105026
CREATED:20190128T103138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T143554Z
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SUMMARY:Voice in a foreign language born in Belgrade
DESCRIPTION:Vesna Goldsworthy is the Professor of Creative Writing at both the Universities of Exeter and East Anglia. Vesna is a poet\, novelist and a memoirist and is best known for her book ‘Chernobyl Strawberries’. Vesna will discuss her background and the subtleties of understanding and being understood \, in both language and manner when adopting to a foreign country and how she now feels that England is ‘home’. \n\nCost: Members £24.00 and guests £26.00\nVenue: Exeter Golf & Country Club\nContact: Tim Pink on sheila.pink@btinternet.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/voice-in-a-foreign-language-born-in-belgrade/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Pink":MAILTO:sheila.pink@btinternet.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190402T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190402T211500
DTSTAMP:20250320T105026
CREATED:20190123T113033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T143639Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol and the legacy of the slave trade
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Dr. Madge Dresser\, Honorary Professor of Historical Studies\, University of Bristol. \n\nTime: 7.45pm\, refreshments available from 7.15pm\nCost: Members entrance £2\, guests and visitors £5\nVenue: The Apostle room of Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, BS8 3BX
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/bristol-and-the-legacy-of-the-slave-trade/
LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190307T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190307T120000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105026
CREATED:20190221T142554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T144143Z
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SUMMARY:Author Joan Ward discusses her book 'Living with Arabs'
DESCRIPTION:Joan started out with a commission in the RAF before starting a teaching career. Her last post before retirement was Head of English at the International Community School in Amman.  On her retirement in 2006 she remained in Jordan and spent many years living in Um Sayhoun with the Petra Bedouin. She has chronicled her experiences in her book “Living with Arabs” and she will share her experiences with us this morning. \n\nTime: 10.15 am  (when coffee/tea is served).  The talks then take place from approx. 10.45 am to approx. 11.45 am.\nFurther details:  please call 020 8505 9001
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/author-joan-ward-discusses-her-book-living-with-arabs/
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190305T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190305T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T105026
CREATED:20190123T112756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T144126Z
UID:4970-1551812400-1551819600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:English Law – a great English export?
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Robert Bourns of TLT Solicitors. \n\nTime: 7.45pm\, refreshments available from 7.15pm\nCost: Members entrance £2; Guests and visitors £5\nVenue: The Apostle room of Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, BS8 3BX
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/english-law-a-great-english-export/
LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy
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