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SUMMARY:London Branch: Charles Spicer on 'Coffee with Hitler'
DESCRIPTION:The London Branch of the ESU is joined by best-selling author\, Charles Spicer\, who will tell us the incredible true story of the amateur intelligence agents who befriended the Nazis in the lead-up to the Second World War. \nA Telegraph History Book of the Year\, ‘Coffee with Hitler: The British Amateurs Who Tried to Civilise the Nazis’ offers a rare glimpse into the motley crew who would provide the British government with better intelligence on the horrifying rise of the Nazis than anyone else. \nAbout Charles Spicer: \nCharles Spicer’s first book\, Coffee with Hitler: The British Amateurs Who Tried to Civilise the Nazis was published in September 2022 by Oneworld Publications in the UK\, Pegasus Book in the US\, and worldwide on audio by Blackstone. Following a career in the City specialising in the medical sector\, he now chairs several public and private companies and a government grant-giving body. He is a warden of the Fishmongers’ Company\, deputy chair of the Royal Humane Society\, and served as High Sheriff of Greater London in 2019. Charles has a PhD in history from London University\, an MA from Cambridge and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-charles-spicer-on-a-coffee-with-hitler/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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SUMMARY:ESU Fourth of July Summer Party 2024
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the English-Speaking Union’s 106th birthday\, we are hosting our annual 4th July summer party at our headquarters\, Dartmouth House\, in Mayfair. \nEnjoy cocktails\, great music\, appetisers\, and a night of unforgettable conversations! \nThe ticket price includes a drink and canapé upon arrival. \nThis is an opportunity to celebrate all the amazing work done by our members\, volunteers\, alumni and internal staff over the year. \nBefore our party begins\, we are honoured to welcome Moovida Académie\, sponsored by ESU-Aix Marseille. Following a debut performance at Marseille’s Théâtre de la Mer\, Moovida Académie brings Red\, Black\, and Ignorant to Dartmouth House. Tickets for this one-off performance and our Fourth of July party start at just £30. Please click the link here for more information. \nCheck out the Showtime Photo Booth that we used for our Fourth of July celebrations last year!  They are the first place to go to for 360 Photo Booth Hire.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/fourthofjulysummerparty/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:'Red\, Black and Ignorant' - a play by Moovida
DESCRIPTION:Following a debut performance at Marseille’s Théâtre de la Mer\, Moovida Académie brings Red\, Black\, and Ignorant to Dartmouth House on 4 July. \nThis highly relevant\, dystopian play\, first performed at the Barbican in 1996\, looks at the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust with drama and sensitivity. \nIt is the fruit of a partnership that started with an English Summer School sponsored by Nick Hill’s Aix-Marseille Branch. Three years later\, with the support of the US and British Embassies in Paris\, Moovida Académie boasts a vibrant English language section. \nNassim Bouguezzi\, a Moovida alumnus with a successful TV and cinema career\, will lead the cast in London. \nAfter the performance\, we are hosting our annual Fourth of July party in honour of the ESU’s Birthday. Tickets for both the play and the party start at just £30. Please click the link below for more information. \nThe Play: \nRed\, Black and Ignorant is the first opus of the War Plays’ trilogy\, by the British playwright Edward Bond. Originally published in 1985\, during the late Cold War\, the plays bear Hiroshima’s sequels and the fear of nuclear war. Inspired by agitprop partisan theatre\, the nine acts of the play display essential aspects of life\, yet always jousting with paradoxes (Learning\, Love\, Eating\, Selling\, Working…) \nMoovida Académie: \nThis rendition of Red\, Black and Ignorant is produced by Ph’Art et Balises\, a non-profit organisation that has been based in Marseilles’ most deprived areas for 17 years. Its mission is to tackle the deficit of education in priority education zones\, which strikes even more art and culture careers: audiovisual\, cinema\, performing art and music. Each year\, Moovida Cinema and Theatre Academy assists one hundred talented young people from Marseille\, through an alternative training course on cinema\, audiovisual and performing arts careers\, that requires no degree. This project shines a light on the creative potential present in Marseille.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/redblackandignorant/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Geopolitical Series: Understanding Latin American Security
DESCRIPTION:Geopolitical Risk Series: Understanding Latin American Security \nCome and join us for an engaging discussion on Latin American security\, as part of our new series on Geopolitical Risk \nThis event will bring expert\, Dr Irene Mia\, Senior Fellow for Latin America\, and Conflict\, Security & Development at the International Institute for Strategic Studies to Dartmouth House. \nDr Mia will talk about the current security dynamics in the region. She will discuss the impact of drug trafficking and armed conflict trends on the strength of institutions and democracy in the region. Whilst also touching upon criminal governance and the transformation of criminal groups into political actors and providers of governance and services to the local population. \nWhether you’re a student\, a professional\, or simply interested in the topic\, this is a great opportunity to learn and network with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss a chance to gain valuable insights and perspectives on Latin American security. \nLive streaming options are available\, please see the ticket link below.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/geopolitical-series-understanding-latin-american-security/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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SUMMARY:Lord Lieutenant Julie Spence in conversation with Alastair Niven
DESCRIPTION:Lord-lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Julie Spence is in conversation with Alastair Niven. \nContinuing this popular series of ESU Conversations\, Alastair Niven will explore the trajectory of Julie’s career in these important public offices. The role of Lord-lieutenant is mirrored across the UK. Julie Spence stands in for the King at any events or duties where it is appropriate for him to be represented. It will be the first of a new occasional series exploring aspects of monarchy in Britain\, how it works and what are its challenges today. \nLord-lieutenant Julie Spence’s Bio: \nJulie Spence has had a long and industrious career spanning nearly four decades. In 2010 she received the Queens Police Medal\, followed in 2021 when she received the Commander of Order of St John for her services to the St John’s Ambulance and the Order of St John. Julie was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s 80th Birthday honours for her management of complex and contentious organisational issues. As well as her strong leadership and determination in taking forward the Gender Agenda and the development of the British Association of Women Policing. Along with many other important achievements during her career. \nWe are honoured to have Julie join us for this evening of special and insightful conversation.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/lord-lieutenant-julie-spence-in-conversation-with-alastair-niven/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T203000
DTSTAMP:20250320T103456
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240205T144500
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240123T203000
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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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SUMMARY:London Branch day at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:The London Branch hosts a day of events at Dartmouth House. \nStarting with the London Book Club (12pm)\, followed by a celebratory free afternoon tea (2pm) and the London Branch AGM (5.30pm). The day ends with a book talk by Francesca Peacock on ‘Pure Wit’ (6pm). We welcome members from all over the country as well as from London along with friends and family. Remember that attendance at any event in Dartmouth House allows you free access for the day and that food and drink is available to purchase. Tables can be booked here. \n2-4pm Afternoon tea with the London Branch Committee  \nJoin the London Branch Committee to celebrate the dedication of June Cowan\, London Branch Committee member for more than 30 years. As Membership Officer\, June’s service has been remarkable and long and we are very excited to welcome ESU friends old and new to thank her. Without volunteers like June the ESU would not be the force for respectful dialogue and lifelong friendship that it is. We are grateful for all that our London volunteers do to support the organisation. \nThis event is hosted by the London Branch and so tickets are FREE to you and a guest\, but please register here for us to arrange refreshments and guarantee you a space. \n5.30-6pm London Branch Annual General Meeting  \nPlease register here to attend the London Branch AGM\, where you will be able to vote for your representatives on the Committee\, hear about the work of the London Branch throughout the past year and look forward with us to exciting plans for 2024. \nFor those unable to make it into Dartmouth House\, this registration link allows you to sign up for a Zoom link to join us remotely. \nIf you are interested in standing for a committee position on the largest ESU membership branch or would like to find out more about how we make a difference to the lives of young people across London and represent London members\, please email either Sarah Hawkins\, Chair of London Branch\, on esulondon-chair@esu.org or Miles Contreras-Brown\, Secretary of London Branch\, on esulondon-sec@esu.org. \nWe are a friendly and dedicated committee of all ages and backgrounds and would like to welcome you and hear your ideas and views at the AGM. \nYou can book via the link here. \n6-8pm ‘Pure Wit’: author talk by Francesca Peacock \nRounding off our day at Dartmouth House\, Francesca Peacock will be discussing her biography of the First Duchess of Newcastle: ‘Pure Wit: The Revolutionary Life of Margaret Cavendish’. Born in 1623\, Cavendish was one of the first English women to publish under her own name and one of the earliest female philosophers and scientists\, writing about everything from the position of women to the nature of atoms. Margaret Cavendish may have been derided cruelly during her lifetime and have been neglected by history\, but Francesca Peacock will be bringing her back into the spotlight at this presentation for the ESU. Please purchase tickets here. \nFrancesca is a writer and arts journalist based in London. She writes for ‘The Telegraph’\, ‘The Times’\, ‘The TLS’\, ‘The Spectator’\, ‘The FT’ and ‘Prospect’. ‘Pure Wit’ is her first book and is published by Head of Zeus. Copies will be available for purchase on the evening and there will be the opportunity for them to be signed by the author.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-day-at-dartmouth-house/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY: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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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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SUMMARY:Debate: 'This house believes that the fight for online safety is a lost cause.'
DESCRIPTION:The ESU are delighted to invite you to our upcoming debate at Dartmouth House\, on Thursday\, 19 October. \nAs we increasingly rely on technology in our everyday lives\, the question of online safety becomes more pressing. How do we navigate the delicate balance between technological advancement and our personal safety? \nThe motion for this debate is: ‘This house believes that the fight for online safety is a lost cause.’ \nWe are please to announce that the speakers for this debate are: \nProposition \nFirst Speaker \nRacheal Muldoon is an internationally recognised barrister in the intersection of technology and law with deep expertise in AI and emerging technologies. Racheal has also recently been shortlisted for the Technology\, Data and Crypto Junior Barrister of the Year The Legal 500 (Legalease) 2023 Bar Awards. \n2nd Speaker \nOrhan Ahmed has a distinguished background in online safety and technology\, drawn from his career as a Fraud and Disputes Operations Manager at Monzo Bank. Additionally\, Orhan has strong debating experience as the former convener for the University of Aberdeen Debate Society. \nOpposition \nFirst speaker \nZain Hussain is a lawyer\, actor\, and treasurer of the ESU Speech and Debate Committee. Zain was the winner of the ESU’s Great Law Debate competition 2017. Zain was called to the bar earlier this year\, and decided against practicing law to build a startup focusing on improving safety for online platforms. Zain has a deep understanding of tech-enabled fraud and has academic contributions in this area. Prior to this\, Zain spent four years at Monzo Bank where he oversaw fraud prevention. He has also worked as an actor with a number of small roles across HBO\, BBC\, and Netflix productions. Zain has also co-founded a social mobility charity providing mentoring for state-school students. \nSecond Speaker \nHash Syed currently serves as a Regional Product Lead at Google\, overseeing Europe\, the Middle East\, and Africa. His career has included tenures at prominent tech companies such as Meta and Microsoft\, where he cultivated extensive experience in technology and artificial intelligence. In addition to his corporate endeavours\, Hash has a substantial background in non-profit work.\n \nOther info: \nDoors will be open from 6pm and the debate will begin at 6.30pm sharp. \nFollowing the debate Dartmouth House’s bar will remain open until 9pm to allow attendees to mix and share ideas. \nAll proceeds from this event will support the ESU Schools’ Mace debating competition. Find out more about the competition here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/debate-this-house-believes-that-the-fight-for-online-safety-is-a-lost-cause/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Debate Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T103456
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SUMMARY:Coffee Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 28 September\, for a networking evening with an energising twist! This event is in partnership with broken clock vodka and press coffee & co. They will be curating an exclusive menu of espresso martinis\, cold brew negronis and mocktails just for this event at Dartmouth House! \nThe £10 member and £15 non-member tickets include two complimentary drinks and a take-home gift bag featuring coffee-related tasters and treats from London-based companies\, including Kiss the Hippo and London Nootropics.  \nThe event will begin at 6pm and there will be decaffeinated versions of the cocktails available.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/coffee-cocktails/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230922T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230922T220000
DTSTAMP:20250320T103456
CREATED:20230706T111010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T085216Z
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SUMMARY:Sofar Sounds x Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:The secret’s out! We’re hosting a Sofar sounds show on Friday\, 22 September. 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! \nThe first 7 ESU members who register for the event get free tickets using the code ‘HOSTGUEST\,’ so hurry and sign up! After those spots are filled\, ESU members can still get 15% off their ticket with the code ‘SOFARSPACES15.’ We really hope that you can join us for this special live music event in September. \nPlease note: that seating is usually on the floor and therefore there will not be chairs available at this event. \nThe event will start promptly at 8pm 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/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230911T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230911T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T103456
CREATED:20230822T152613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T084724Z
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SUMMARY:London Branch: James Raven talk on ‘The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book’
DESCRIPTION:London Branch: James Raven talk on ‘The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book.’ \nJoin Professor James Raven LittD FBA\, Former Chair of the English-Speaking Union and Fellow of Magdalene College\, University of Cambridge\, as he reveals the history of books in all their various forms\, from the ancient world to the digital present. As well as guiding us through the history of manufacture\, craftsmanship\, dissemination\, reading and debate\, Professor Raven will offer insights into the relationship between books and the story of their times.  \nA pay bar will be open and the talk will begin at 6.30pm in the beautiful Churchill Room in Dartmouth House. Ticket holders are welcome to come earlier and enjoy a light supper beforehand.   \nCopies of The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book will be available to purchase on the evening and there will be a book signing following the talk.   \n‘Raven… has drawn together scholarly essays offering a sweeping\, erudite\, and thoroughly engaging narrative… A profusely illustrated\, handsomely produced intellectual history’ – Kirkus\, Starred Review.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-james-raven-talk-on-the-oxford-illustrated-history-of-the-book/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230622T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230622T203000
DTSTAMP:20250320T103456
CREATED:20230524T135048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T150325Z
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SUMMARY:Alan Rhode in conversation with Leena Norms
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin author Alan Rhode in conversation with poet and influencer Leena Norms on June 22\, from 6.30pm-8.30pm. \nFollowing the publication of his debut novel The Eagle and the Cockerel\, the English-Speaking Union has invited the author to their beautiful headquarters in Dartmouth House\, Mayfair. \nAbout the Book \nThe Eagle and the Cockerel is a political story about the fragility of the institutions that make up our modern world.   \nGreat Britain has long-since left the Union\, but tensions between European countries remain and the international balance of power is firmly weighted towards China and the US. Seizing the opportunity for an unexpected comeback\, disgraced former Paris mayor Vincent d’Amont makes an outrageous proposal: France and Germany should unite to create a new superpower: Charlemagny.  \nThe question will be put to the people in an historic vote on ROME\, the ubiquitous social network of Europe. But\, outraged by the progress of events and fearing a new order based on chaos and conflict\, political vlogger Miss Cliché engages in a fierce battle against Vincent and his cronies.  \nCan Miss Cliché discover who is running the all-powerful ROME and reveal the real forces behind Charlemagny? And can she keep her own feelings under control before Charlemagny becomes a reality?  \nThe event will begin at 6:30pm\, but guests are welcome to arrive from 6:00pm. Guests can purchase refreshments at the Dartmouth House bar. The event will end at 8:30pm and there will be copies of ‘The Eagle and the Cockerel’ available for sale. We do hope you can join us. 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/alan-rhode-in-conversation-with-leena-norms/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T183000
DTSTAMP:20250320T103456
CREATED:20221215T122135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T181615Z
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SUMMARY:Early Evening Pancakes and Champagne at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:Sweet or Savoury? Why not one of each? Drop in to Dartmouth House to enjoy a pancake or two served at our interactive pancake station. Choose your own sweet and savoury toppings with a selection of beer\, cider\, wine\, and soft drinks. \nTickets: \nESU Members: £8.00 – 1 pancake and a drink; £12.00 – 2 pancakes and a drink; £15.00 – 2 pancakes and 2 drinks \nGeneral Admission: £10.00 – 1 pancake and a drink; £14.00 – 2 pancakes and a drink; £17.00 – 2 pancakes and 2 drinks
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esupancakes2023/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220725T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220725T200000
DTSTAMP:20250320T103456
CREATED:20220610T135141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T150544Z
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SUMMARY:The Traitor King: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor in Exile by Andrew Lownie
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Times bestselling author and ESU BASS/SSE scholar Andrew Lownie will discuss his book The Traitor King: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor in Exile. \nThe book examines the years following the abdication of Edward VIII when the former king was kept in exile\, feuding with his family over status for his wife\, Wallis Simpson\, and denied any real job. \nDrawing on extensive research into hitherto unused archives and Freedom of Information requests\, it makes the case that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were not the naïve dupes of the Germans but actively intrigued against Britain in both war and peace. \nTraitor King reveals the true story behind the German attempts to recruit the Duke as a British Pétain; the efforts\, by Churchill in particular\, to cover this up; the reasons why the Duke\, as Governor of the Bahamas\, tried to shut down the investigation into the murder of a close friend\, and shines light on the relationship between the Duke and Wallis\, revealing it to be far from the love story it is often assumed to be. \n6pm event opens with a drinks reception \n6.30pm talk begins \nBooks will be available to purchase at the event.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-traitor-king-the-duke-and-duchess-of-windsor-in-exile-by-andrew-lownie/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T170000
DTSTAMP:20250320T103456
CREATED:20220222T143913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T131508Z
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SUMMARY:Celebratory Jubilee lecture by Richard Fitzwilliams followed by Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:H.M. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee  \nWe are delighted that Richard Fitzwilliams will be delivering a talk on H. M. The Queen’s remarkable reign and the purpose and future of the monarchy. \nRichard Fitzwilliams is a royal commentator\, public relations consultant\, film critic and lecturer; he is regularly interviewed on television\, radio and asked to write articles on royal matters. This talk is a synthesis of his experience and research. \nThe talk will commence at 2.30pm sharp and will be followed by a traditional afternoon tea. \nTicket sales are now closed. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/jubilee-lecture/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220509T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220509T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T103456
CREATED:20220302T163032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T155028Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Debate: 'This House believes that cryptocurrencies and NFTs are a hyped-up fad'
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to join us at Dartmouth House on Monday\, 9 May for a lively debate of the motion ‘This House believes that cryptocurrencies and NFTs are a hyped-up fad’. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \nFor the proposition: \nLuke Gbedemah\, Tech States Reporter at Tortoise Media \nPeter English\, Cybersecurity expert speaking in a personal capacity \nZain Hussain\, trainee barrister whose dissertation explored laws on cryptoassets and freezing orders \nAnd for the opposition: \nElizabeth Meade\, Litigator at Cooke\, Young & Keidan LLP specialising in cryptocurrency and digital assets \nHarry Webster\, Co-Founder of Voxoglass Gallery\, the world’s first physical NFT Gallery \nSheraz Malik\, founder the cryptocurrency Kyoto Coin and CEO of Digitorize\, a NFT creation and promotion platform \nInvited Floor Speaker: \nSiddharth Venkataramakrishnan\, The Financial Times’ banking and fintech correspondent \nDoors will be open from 6.00pm and the debate will begin at 7.00pm sharp. \nFollowing the debate Dartmouth House’s bar will remain open until 9pm to allow attendees to mix and share ideas. \n\n\nPlease reserve your ticket(s) here: https://esudebate.eventbrite.co.uk \nAll proceeds from this event will support the ESU’s charitable work\, helping young people to communicate and thrive.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/debate/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Debate Club,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220405T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220405T200000
DTSTAMP:20250320T103456
CREATED:20220309T160410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T133107Z
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SUMMARY:Piano recital with Yulia Chaplina
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union welcomes you to an evening of piano music with ESU Music Scholarship alumna Yulia Chaplina at Dartmouth House. The programme will include works from Chopin\, Tchaikovsky\, and Mozart. \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. For further information please visit her website: https://www.yuliachaplina.com/ \nArrivals from 6.30pm\, recital begins at 7pm sharp. \nTickets are £20 for members and £30 for members’ guests – price includes drinks on arrival. \nThe ESU condemns the Russian government’s invasion of Ukraine. We stand with the Ukrainian government and its brave people.  \nWe have received enquires regarding Yulia’s nationality. Yulia holds British/Russian citizenship and is a London resident. Her grandfather was Ukrainian and grandmother was Belorussian. Yulia’s mother was born in Ukraine and she has relatives there.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/piano-recital-with-yulia-chaplina/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200323T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200323T171500
DTSTAMP:20250320T103456
CREATED:20200220T104955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T110641Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Schools’ Mace Debating Competition National Final 2020
DESCRIPTION:We regret that this event has been postponed until further notice. For more information please call 020 7529 1550 or email competitions@esu.org.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-debating-competition-national-final-2020/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191127T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191127T223000
DTSTAMP:20250320T103456
CREATED:20190606T085933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T191607Z
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SUMMARY:Dartmouth House: Thanksgiving Dinner
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that Dorothy Byrne\, Head of News and Current Affairs at Channel 4 Television\, giver of the MacTaggart Lecture 2019 and a former winner of our Schools’ Mace debating competition\, will be our guest speaker at this year’s English-Speaking Union Thanksgiving Dinner. We very much hope you can attend. \n\nRSVP\nevents@esu.org\nhttps://esuthanksgiving.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/thanksgiving-dinner/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190621T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190621T170000
DTSTAMP:20250320T103456
CREATED:20190604T114532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T122525Z
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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:20190612T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190612T120000
DTSTAMP:20250320T103456
CREATED:20190604T114531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T122552Z
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SUMMARY:International At Home
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union welcomes you to a morning at Dartmouth House\, a mid-18th century Grade II* listed townhouse\, our home in the heart of Mayfair. The event is a friendly and informal gathering of colleagues and acquaintances designed to make new connections and bring people together in a peaceful and elegant environment. Over a mid-morning cup of coffee you will meet ESU members and their wider circle of friendship from London’s international and diplomatic communities. Our Promotions Committee Chair\, Mrs Sue Bull\, will introduce the education and cultural exchange work of the English-Speaking Union and will lead a historic tour of Dartmouth House\, host to some of the greatest international allegiances of modern times. \nIf you wish to attend\, please register so we can inform the caterers.  \n— \nAbout our Education work: \nThe English-Speaking Union was formed in the belief that more effective communication between nations would lead to improved global understanding. This belief still stands strong today. As communities become ever-more multicultural\, and society more polarised\, there has never been a greater need to understand different perspectives and opinions. While technology purports to help us with communication\, it is very much focused on the ‘broadcast’ aspects. What needs as much attention is critical engagement. Children need to learn how to listen and evaluate other points of view; how to distinguish fake news from real. They need to learn to disagree without being disagreeable\, and they need to learn that what they think and what they have to say matters. \nOur speech and debate programmes and cultural exchanges help with all these things. They improve oracy ability and academic attainment as well as a whole range of social\, emotional and interpersonal skills now seen as increasingly important by both industry and educationalists. These include self-confidence\, self-awareness\, resilience and empathy.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/international-at-home/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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