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SUMMARY:Final of the East Region Sixth Form Public Speaking Competition
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the online final of the East Region Sixth Form Public Speaking Competition from the comfort of your living room on Wednesday\, 30 November from 7.30pm. BBC political journalist Charlotte Rose will be one of the adjudicators and common themes chosen by speakers so far in this individual competition include feminism\, freedom of speech and world politics. The standard in the heats and semi-finals so far has been exceptional and we hope you will join us in showing your support to these talented young people. The event is free to access here (Zoom meeting ID 872 565 7293\, passcode nR5XZG).
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/final-of-the-east-region-sixth-form-public-speaking-competition/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
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SUMMARY:Bernardine Evaristo in conversation with Alastair Niven: live at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce this live event at Dartmouth House with Booker Prize winner and internationally acclaimed author and academic Bernardine Evaristo OBE FRSL FRSA in conversation with Alastair Niven OBE LVO. \nBernardine Evaristo currently sits as President of the Royal Society of Literature\, and is the recipient of over 70 international awards for her work which spans fiction and non-fiction\, drama\, poetry\, essays\, academic publications and projects for stage and radio. \nBernardine is a longstanding advocate and activist for the inclusion of artists and writers of colour\, and has initiated several successful schemes to ensure increased representation in the creative industries. \nWe look forward to seeing you at this exciting event\, and recommend that you book your tickets early. \nA cash bar at Dartmouth House will be open from 5.45pm\, with the talk beginning at 6.30pm. The bar will be then be open after the talk from 7.30pm until 8.30pm. \nMembers\, £20; guests\, £25; young members\, £15. Livestream tickets £5 guests\, free members.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/bernardine-evaristo-in-conversation-with-alastair-niven-live-at-dartmouth-house/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy,ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T200000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
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SUMMARY:2022 ESU Evelyn Wrench Lecture with Dr Rowan Williams
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce this year’s Evelyn Wrench lecture will be given by Dr Rowan Williams who will deliver a talk on the freedom of speech and ‘culture wars’. \nRowan Williams has recently retired as Master of Magdalene College\, Cambridge\, and was previously Archbishop of Canterbury. Prior to that\, he taught theology in Oxford\, Cambridge\, Bristol and Yale\, and has written widely in theology\, spirituality and contemporary issues. His original research focus was on Russian religious thought. \nHis most recent works include: Justice and Love: A Philosophical Dialogue (with Mary Zournazi)\, and Looking East in Winter. \n6.30pm Reception with a welcome glass of wine \n7pm Lecture given by Dr Rowan Williams \nThis celebratory evening is held in support of the ESU’s education programmes. Every ticket sold will help the English-Speaking Union in its work to give young people the speaking and listening skills and cultural understanding they need to thrive.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/save-the-date-esu-evelyn-wrench-lecture-with-rowan-williams/
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:20221011T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221011T200000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
CREATED:20220621T134435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T145539Z
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SUMMARY:REIMAGINED: An evening with Cameron Owen
DESCRIPTION:REIMAGINED: International pianist\, singer and Juilliard graduate\, Cameron Owen (aka Cameron Richardson-Eames) presents his own cinematic interpretations of familiar song repertoire\, as well as original material blending his classical pedigree with mainstream influences. With guest appearances by acclaimed West End composer\, Pippa Cleary\, and West End dancers. \nThe performance will start at 6.30pm sharp and will be followed by a drinks reception. \nPlease reserve your ticket(s) here: https://cameronowen.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/reimagined/
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:20220921T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220921T200000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
CREATED:20220913T162307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T162307Z
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SUMMARY:Young Members' Introduction to Judging
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Young Members can get involved with the ESU’s lifechanging work by becoming a judge for the ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition. \nLed by some of our brilliant young volunteers\, this informal discussion will explain what the ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition is\, why it’s so important for young people\, and how Young Members can support the ESU’s vital mission by getting involved as a judge! It’s truly a wonderful opportunity for any young person looking to gain more experience\, meet interesting peers\, and develop skills for their future. \nSpeakers include: \nLouis Preston: \nLouis is Chair of the English-Speaking Union’s Young Members Forum and a former competition participant\, who has been involved with the organisation since 2015. He is currently working on a documentary in Qatar. \nEmma Robinson: \nEmma is a new ESU judge\, who travelled to America on the ESU’s Secondary School Exchange program. She is currently a final year student at the University of Manchester. \nDaniele Scanio: \nDaniele is an ESU Oracy Coach and judge\, who started his ESU involvement in 2018. He is currently a tutor and PHD student at Durham University.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/young-members-introduction-to-judging/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220905T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220905T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T102042Z
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Sanctions Debate with headline speaker Bill Browder
DESCRIPTION:ESU London branch are delighted to invite you to a debate at the ESU’ s headquarters Dartmouth House\, Mayfair on Monday\, 5 September. \nThe motion for this debate is: ‘This house believes that sanctioning private individuals in order to pressure foreign states is not only legally questionable\, it is also ineffective’. \nWe are pleased to confirm that Bill Browder\, British-American financier\, political activist and leading lobbyist of the Magnitsky Act\, is speaking for the opposition as our headline speaker. \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: https://www.esu.org/competitions/schools-mace/
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-sanctions-debate-with-headline-speaker-bill-browder/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Debate Club,ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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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:20220510T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220510T200000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
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SUMMARY:Fabergé at the court of Edward VII: a talk by Geoffrey Munn OBE\, MVO
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to mark the 30th year of the ESU Ann Chilton Art History scholarship with a talk by Geoffrey Munn OBE\, MVO who is a jewellery specialist\, historian and writer but is probably best known as a television presenter on the BBC Antiques Roadshow. \nCarl Fabergé was the maker of the famous Easter Eggs for the Russian Imperial Court but the range of his work is very much wider & includes jewelled flower studies and charming animal carvings made from a variety of semi-precious stones. It was these that captivated King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra and as a result the Royal Collection has an unrivalled collection of both. \nDrinks will be served from 5.45pm\, the talk will commence at 6.30pm sharp. \nPlease reserve your ticket(s) here: https://faberge.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/faberge/
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:20220426T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T113233Z
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SUMMARY:Dartmouth House tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of the English-Speaking Union’s headquarters Dartmouth House; this opulent Grade II*-listed townhouse boasts a marble courtyard\, French panelling and a Robert Adam fireplace. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom a banker’s ostentatious home to a military hospital and then the headquarters of educational charity the English-Speaking Union\, Dartmouth House has had an illustrious history. Join us on a tour of the building and discover its story – which has been shaped by those who owned it. \nThe tour will last approximately 45 minutes and will be followed by tea and coffee in the Wedgewood room. \nPlease reserve your ticket(s) here: https://dartmouthhouse.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/dartmouth-house-tour/
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:20220329T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220329T190000
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SUMMARY:Lincolnshire Branch Event: Educating for the Future - An Evening with Sir Jon Coles
DESCRIPTION:The Lincolnshire Branch of the ESU are linking with Dartmouth House to host an online evening with Sir John Coles . \nRespected educationalist and Chief Executive of United Learning Sir Jon Coles will be joining Matthew Christmas\, Head of Engagement at the English-Speaking Union\, to discuss some of the key questions in education today and to consider how we can future-proof our students’ education.\nAmong the topics under discussion will be: \n\nThe impacts of Covid on learners and what the government could do  to help\nHow oracy skills and ‘Powerful Knowledge’ – the ability to critique\, challenge the status quo\, think and learn – can help students’ learning\nThe impact of the assessment system on vital\, unassessed\, skills such as oracy and its place in the curriculum\nHow can we ensure ‘educational resilience’ of head teachers as they navigate the policy and curriculum dichotomy?\n\nThis promises to be a fascinating event for teachers\, educationalists and policymakers alike\, and we hope you can join us. There will be time for questions following the discussion. \nSir Jon Coles  \nSir Jon Coles is Chief Executive of United Learning\, a group of over 80 academies and independent schools established 130 years ago.   \nJon spent 15 years at the Department for Education and its predecessors\, the last four on its Board as Director General for Schools and for Education Standards. He was previously Director of 14-19\, leading work to increase participation and attainment in education and training post-16; and Director of London Challenge\, developing and implementing the much-copied strategy to improve schools in London.   \nJon has chaired schools’ charity Challenge Partners since its inception and is a Council Member of King’s College\, London.  He was knighted in 2019 for services to education.  \nWe hope you will join us; if so do please register with Camilla Carlbom Flinn for log-in details: camilla.carlbom@carlbom.co.uk 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/educating-for-the-future-an-evening-with-sir-jon-coles/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220227T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220227T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T161630Z
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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:20220131T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220131T203000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
CREATED:20220125T102238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T102238Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Secondary School Exchange Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in spending a whole academic year at a US high school during your gap year?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe ESU’s Secondary School Exchange offers students the opportunity to spend a gap year at an American high school at the end of Year 13. It’s a fantastic chance for students to spend time abroad broadening their horizons\, making new friends and continuing their education free of exam pressures. \n  \nStudents return with increased confidence\, a better understanding of diverse perspectives and the sheer joy of being fully immersed in another culture. \n  \nIf you are a current Year 13 student who is interested in the programme\, please join us online for a presentation by 4 of our scholars who will share their experience on the scheme\, with a Q&A session to follow. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-secondary-school-exchange-webinar/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220131T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220131T180000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T104306Z
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SUMMARY:Matthew Rycroft in conversation with Alastair Niven
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Rycroft CBE is the Permanent Secretary at the Home Office. This is the most senior civil service position in perhaps the most complex and controversial of all UK government departments. \nIn this conversation with Alastair Niven\, Matthew will talk about the challenges of working on immigration\, crime and many other contentious issues. He will also look back on his earlier career\, when he was Permanent Secretary at the Department for International Development and before that the British Permanent Representative to the United Nations. \nIt is extremely rare for such a leading government official to take part in an event like this\, and the ESU is privileged to host it. It will be an opportunity to hear from the very inside of government about how some of the most difficult matters of the day are dealt with at the highest level. \nTo reserve your place please register here: https://matthewrycroftesu.eventbrite.co.uk \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-event-matthew-rycroft/
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:20220111T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220111T193000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
CREATED:20211012T152229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T194849Z
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SUMMARY:Dame Sara Thornton in conversation with Alastair Niven
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom event in which the current UK’s Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner\, Dame Sara Joanne Thornton\, DBE\, QPM will be in conversation with Alastair Niven. \nThe conversation will explore the role of the Anti-Slavery Commissioner\, which is to encourage good practice in the prevention\, detection\, investigation and prosecution of slavery and human trafficking offences\, as well as in the identification of victims. At the end of this conversation questions will be taken from the audience. \nPlease register in advance for this webinar here:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zWqqyl2lTYOdFgYIGP-PQg \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/dame-sara-thornton/
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:20211220T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211220T173000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
CREATED:20211217T173202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T174255Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom: London branch AGM
DESCRIPTION:The ESU London Branch would like to invite all ESU members of London Branch to its Annual General Meeting\, being held on 20th December 2021on Zoom.  \nThe meeting is an opportunity hear what the committee has been doing this year\, and its plans for next year. It is also a forum for your voice to be heard – let us know what we are doing well and what we could improve on. \nAmongst other things\, we will be discussing and voting for new committee members. Some of you have already expressed an interest in putting yourself forward and nominations are always welcome. \nAt this time\, we would like to ask all of you who are interested in committee membership to complete the nomination form.  \nTo attend this meeting please register in advance through the link below: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpduispj4tG9YUveULVM0QE5rYJ–p3f6V \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-london-branch-agm/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211220T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211220T160000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
CREATED:20211018T105432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T204707Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED London branch talk: The Traitor King: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor in Exile by Andrew Lownie
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED \nSunday Times bestselling author Andrew Lownie ESU SSE Alumnus will discuss his new 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. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-talk-the-traitor-king-the-duke-and-duchess-of-windsor-in-exile-by-andrew-lownie/
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:20211206T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211206T200000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
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SUMMARY:Christmas drinks reception at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:We hope many of you will be able to join us at Dartmouth House on Monday\, 6 December at 6.30pm for a drinks reception\, to meet and mingle with fellow members\, branch chairs\, volunteers\, alumni and the board\, and to unite in our shared commitment to our educational programmes. \nReserve your ticket(s) here: https://esuchristmas.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/christmas-drinks-reception-at-dartmouth-house/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211122T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211122T220000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
CREATED:20210927T152044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T121023Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Thanksgiving Dinner with guest speaker will be Sir Peter Westmacott
DESCRIPTION:Miles Young\, ESU Chair requests the pleasure of your company for a Thanksgiving Dinner supporting the life-changing work of the English-Speaking Union. \nOur guest speaker will be Sir Peter Westmacott\, former British Ambassador to the United States. \nUrbane\, globe-trotting mandarins; polished hosts of ambassadorial gatherings attended by the well-groomed ranks of the international great and good: such is the well-worn image of the career diplomat. But beyond the canapes of familiar caricature\, what does a professional diplomat actually do? What are the activities that fill the working day of Her Majesty’s Ambassadors around the world? \nPeter Westmacott’s forty-year career in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office straddled the last decade of the Cold War and the age of globalization\, included spells in pre-revolutionary Iran and the European Commission in Brussels\, and culminated in prestigious ambassadorial postings in Ankara\, Paris and Washington in the post-9/11 era. \nIn what promises to be a fascinating evening\, Sir Peter will share stories of life in the upper echelons of the diplomatic and political worlds and why\, in this age of instant communication\, social media and special envoys\, he feels the role of a diplomat is as relevant as ever. \nThis event is part of the English-Speaking Union’s programme of celebrating global understanding through dialogue and will support our vital charitable mission of giving young people the speaking and listening skills and cultural understanding they need to thrive. \nBookings can be made online here or by telephone +44 (0)20 7529 1579.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-thanksgiving-dinner-with-guest-speaker-will-be-sir-peter-westmacott-former-british-ambassador-to-the-united-states/
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:20211108T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211108T193000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
CREATED:20211012T151522Z
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SUMMARY:ZOOM EVENT: Lord Waldegrave in conversation with Alastair Niven
DESCRIPTION:William Waldegrave (Lord Waldegrave of North Hill) has been Provost of Eton College since 2009\, the most senior post at perhaps the most famous school in the world. A former politician\, he held ministerial positions in the governments of Margaret Thatcher and John Major\, including Secretary of State for Health\, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and Chief Secretary to the Treasury. His role in government was at the centre of a major enquiry into arms to Iraq. He has been a key figure in the business world and in education\, including being the current Chancellor of the University of Reading. He is also a respected author. In this conversation with Alastair Niven\, co-chair of the ESU Events Committee\, he reviews the ups and downs of his political career and talks about his vision for secondary education today. \nRegistrations can be made here: https://lordwaldegrave.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-event-lord-waldegrave/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211104
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
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SUMMARY:ESU Evelyn Wrench lecture and dinner with guest speaker Mary McAleese
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome Professor Mary McAleese\, former President of Ireland\, as the speaker at this year’s Wrench Lecture\, which will take place at Dartmouth House. In her talk\, entitled ‘An Uncomfortable State of Affairs’\, Professor McAleese will begin with a look at Evelyn Wrench’s Irish roots\, his reactions to the Easter Rising\, and his lifelong belief in the importance of understanding the other person’s point of view\, before sharing her reflections on the Good Friday Agreement\, and also on what is being lost as a result of Britain no longer being alongside Ireland in the EU. \nDr Mary McAleese is currently Chancellor of Trinity College Dublin and Professor of Children\, Law and Religion in the University of Glasgow. She was President of Ireland from 1997 until 2011\, the first president to come from Northern Ireland where her family experienced first-hand the sectarian violence of The Troubles. The theme of her presidency was ‘Building Bridges’ and her work for peace and reconciliation culminated in the historic state visit to Ireland by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II in May 2011. On retiring from office she returned to full-time study at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome obtaining a licentiate and doctorate in Canon Law. In 2019 she was awarded the Alfons Auer Ethics Award of the Faculty of Catholic Theology at the University of Tübingen. She is the author of Reconciled Being: Love in Chaos (1997)\, Building Bridges (2011)\, Collegiality in the Code of Canon Law (2014)\, Children’s’ Rights in Canon Law (2019) and Here’s the Story: a Memoir (2020). \nThis annual lecture series celebrates global understanding through dialogue and the values and purpose of our founder Sir Evelyn Wrench. It takes place at Dartmouth House\, our historic home in Mayfair. \n18:30 Reception with a welcome glass of wine \n19:00 Lecture given by Dr Mary McAleese \n19.20 Q&A with Dr Mary McAleese led by the Chair of the English-Speaking Union\, Miles Young \n20:00 Two-course dinner \nThis celebratory evening is in support of the ESU’s education programmes. Every ticket sold will help the English-Speaking Union in its work to give young people the speaking and listening skills and cultural understanding they need to thrive. \nOnline bookings can be made here or by calling +44 (0)20 7529 1579
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/save-the-date-esu-evelyn-wrench-with-mary-mcaleese/
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:20210914T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210914T170000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
CREATED:20210311T172859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T130812Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Members' Event: Afternoon Tea at the House of Lords
DESCRIPTION:Lord Ian Duncan of Springbank\, Honorary President of the English-Speaking Union in Scotland\, invites ESU members and their guests to afternoon tea at the House of Lords in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the ESU Churchill public speaking competition.  \nThe event will take place in Cholmondeley Room and the House of Lords Terrace\, a classic menu of sandwiches\, tea and cakes served.  \nReserve your tickets here
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-members-event-afternoon-tea-at-the-house-of-lords/
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:20210708T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210708T180000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
CREATED:20210608T123716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T172917Z
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SUMMARY:London branch event: The World Of The TEDx Talk
DESCRIPTION:Ever dreamt of speaking at a TEDx conference? Curious for an inside look into that world? \nJoin ESU young members Serena Parekh and Miles Contreras-Brown in conversation with the current Curator of TEDxLondon\, Maryam Pasha. In this wide-ranging online fireside chat\, gain insights into… \n\nWhat makes the best TEDx speakers stand out\nHow best to identify compelling potential TEDx speech material\nWhat it takes to speak with impact on the big day!\n\nMaryam Pasha \nMaryam is the Director and Curator of TEDxLondon and TEDxLondonWomen and co-host of the Climate Curious podcast. She has been coaching TEDx and TED speakers for ten years and the talks she has worked on have been distributed by TED to over fifteen million viewers. She champions the participation of young speakers on the TEDx main stage through the “OpenX” programme for under 25s. \nIn 2015\, Maryam launched her own company and has worked with hundreds of speakers from Nobel prize-winning academics\, billionaire philanthropists and CEOs to students\, activists and social entrepreneurs to support them to get their message across in the most powerful way. \nMaryam has 10 years of experience in human rights and a background in psychology. She is a Visiting Fellow at the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Oxford where she focuses on impact storytelling. \n\nReserve your ticket here: https://esutalksted.eventbrite.co.uk \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-event-the-world-of-the-tedx-talk/
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:20210626T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210626T150000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
CREATED:20210607T184840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T201044Z
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SUMMARY:Salisbury branch: A Luncheon Party
DESCRIPTION:The Chairman of the ESU Salisbury & South Wiltshire branch requests the pleasure of your company at ‘A Luncheon Party’ on Saturday 26th June\, from 12 noon to 3pm in a garden in Blandford Forum. \nTickets:  Members £20; Guests £25 to include a 2-course Buffet Lunch with wine. \nCheques payable to The English-Speaking Union to be sent no later than Friday 11th June to: Terence Dear\, Hon. Secretary\, 11 Marsh’s Court\, Blandford Forum\, Dorset DT11 7LG. \nFurther details:  esusalisbury-secretary@esu.org; 01258 480887 \nPlease contact the Secretary if you would like help with transport or would be willing to offer a lift in your car.  A map with information about parking will be sent on receipt of bookings. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-a-luncheon-party/
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:20210608T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210608T183000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
CREATED:20210505T124745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T124815Z
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SUMMARY:ZOOM EVENT: Jatinder Verma MBE in conversation with Alastair Niven
DESCRIPTION:Join the English-Speaking Union for an online event with Jatinder Verma MBE \nBorn in Tanzania and raised in Kenya until the age of 14\, Jatinder Verma MBE has been a formidable figure in the British arts world for over 40 years and is regarded as one of the leading authorities in the country on diversity issues. In 1976 he was the co-founder of Tara Arts\, the British Asian theatre company which now has its own Tara Theatre in London. In 1989 he was the first non-white director of a play at the National Theatre. He dramatised the epic Indian text The Mahabharata for the BBC and a few days after he speaks for the ESU he will direct the same work in the West End. Jatinder will begin the evening with a talk on Diversity in the Arts before taking questions from Alastair and the audience. \nPlease reserve your ticket here: https://esuzoom.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-event-jatinder-verma-mbe-in-conversation-with-alastair-niven/
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:20210526T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210526T193000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T084550Z
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SUMMARY:ESU YOUNG MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS FORUM
DESCRIPTION:The ESU is holding a Zoom forum to bring together young members and volunteers from around the country to discuss not only what they can do to further the work of the English-Speaking Union supporting the ESU’s oracy work with schools\, but also to consider how the ESU can create a engaging and fulfilling membership experience for those under 30. \nThe forum will feature a discussion between six young members and volunteers\, before it is opened up to the floor for questions and discussion. \nOur panellists will be: \nChair – Louis Preston \nLouis now works in TV/film industry.  He is an alumnus of the ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition.  Louis was an intern at our Dartmouth House HQ and an ESU Oracy Trainer and Mentor (OTM) who delivered Discover Debating.  He now judges the ESU-Churchill PSC and the ESU Performing Shakespeare Competition\, as well as supporting the ESU as a Zoom Host. \nJennifer Grace \nJen works as a Drama and Arts Facilitator and studying for a Master’s in Applied Theatre at The Royal School of Speech and Drama.  She is an alumna of the ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition.  Jen is now a member of the Guildford Branch committee and organises branch events; she also judges the ESU-Churchill PSC and the ESU Performing Shakespeare Competition\, as well as supporting the ESU as a Zoom Host. \nFatima Pamsm-Conteh  \nFatima is studying at the University of Birmingham.  She is a three year alumna of the ESU’s Debate Academy. Fatima now judges the ESU-Churchill PSC and introduced Baroness Hale at a recent ESU Zoom event. \nSerena Parek  \nSerena works in London in public affairs and political communications.  She is an alumna of the London Debate Challenge\, as well as the ESU-Churchill Public Speaking and ESU Schools’ Mace Debating competitions.  Serena has been an ESU Oracy Trainer and Mentor (OTM) and now judges the ESU-Churchill PSC. \nJames Thompson \nJames is studying at De Montfort University\, Leicester. He is an alumnus of the ESU’s House of Lords Chamber Debate and won the ESU Schools’ Mace for England\, as well as the ESU International Mace.  James now judges the ESU-Churchill PSC and the ESU Schools’ Mace Debating Competition.  He spoke at the last ESU 4th July celebration event. \nErin Young \nErin is studying at the University of Manchester.  She is an alumna of the ESU’s Secondary School Exchange (SSE) to the USA and of the ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition.  Erin spoke at the ESU’s centenary celebration and now judges the ESU-Churchill PSC and the ESU Schools’ Mace Debating Competition.  She was a member of the volunteer team who ran the ESU’s Festival of Speaking in 2020. \nWe hope very much that you will want to participate in this event as we look to the future\, building on our proud past and on our current work. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/2075291550?pwd=akFrNUx4Nkh6c09iU3hrd2tnMzk3QT09 \nMeeting ID: 207 529 1550\nPasscode: ESU2021
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-young-members-volunteers-forum/
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:20210514T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210514T200000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
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SUMMARY:JOIN US FOR THE IPSC GRAND FINAL
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday 14 May at 5pm BST for the grand final of the International Public Speaking Competition\, where the best candidates from around the world will be speaking on the theme ‘The best route to change engages all voices’. Participants will perform in front of our eminent panel of judges comprising: \n\nThe Rt. Hon Robert Buckland QC\, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice\nVictoria Bingham\, Head\, South Hampstead High School\, won IPSC 1995 representing Belgium\nDebbie Newman\, Founder and Lead Trainer of Noisy Classroom\, Former Head of the then Centre for Speech and Debate at the ESU\nAlma Agustsdottir\, BA English literature and linguistics from the University of Iceland\, currently pursuing a Master’s degree in translation studies\, won IPSC 2015 representing Iceland\nTimothy Tung\, Commercial Officer\, UK Foreign Office/British Consulate-General; IPSC alumnus (Grand Final 2017) representing Hong Kong\n\nWe hope you can join us for what promises to be a very exciting event.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/join-us-for-the-ipsc-grand-final/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210513T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210513T193000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
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SUMMARY:The Cold War & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Former British Ambassador to Russia\, Sir Roderic Lyne joins the English-Speaking Union Lincolnshire Committee’s John Raine in conversation to talk about his varied and distinguished career and insight into current relationships at 6pm on Thursday\, 13 May 2021 on Zoom. The event is free – please email Kelly Bevers for the access link at kelly.bevers@carlbom.co.uk. \nSon of senior RAF officer and Spitfire pilot Air Vice Marshal Michael Lyne (and point of interest for Lincolnshire locals: Commandant of RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire in 1963)\, Sir Roderic began to flourish only after scraping into Leeds University where he fast became a stellar student. Joining the Foreign Office\, the refreshingly down-to-earth young diplomat went from strength to strength and held roles including Private Secretary to Prime Minister John Major and Assistant Private Secretary to Foreign Secretary Lord Carrington. He was lured out of retirement from the public service front line to be part of the Chilcot Inquiry’s five-strong panel. \nJohn Raine CMG OBE served in the UK Diplomatic Service for over 30 years until his retirement in 2017 and is currently Senior Adviser at the International Institute of Strategic Studies in London where he specialises in the Middle East.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-cold-war-beyond/
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:20210429T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210429T193000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
CREATED:20210302T143619Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom event: In conversation with Baroness Prashar of Runnymede
DESCRIPTION:The Rt Hon. the Baroness Prashar CBE is a crossbench life peer who has sat under this title in the Lords since 26 July 1999. She was the first Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission\, first Civil Service Commissioner\, formerly Director of the Runnymede Trust and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations\, former Chancellor of De Montfort University\, and a member of the Iraq Inquiry. She has been President of the Royal Commonwealth Society and Deputy Chair of the British Council. She currently chairs Cumberland Lodge and is President of UK Community Foundations. \nWe are thrilled that she will be joining us for an evening of conversation with Dr Alastair Niven LVO OBE\, Co-Chair of the Events Committee\, discussing among other topics the responsibilities of charitable organisations today\, the independence of the judiciary\, and the achievements of the Iraq Inquiry. \nTickets are free for members\, £10 for guests. Reserve your place here.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-event-in-conversation-with-baroness-prashar-of-runnymede/
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:20210424T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210424T170000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
CREATED:20210312T093818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T093818Z
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: ESU Churchill Public Speaking grand final
DESCRIPTION:More details soon.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/save-the-date-esu-churchill-public-speaking-grand-final/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210422T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210422T193000
DTSTAMP:20250320T111518
CREATED:20210316T143723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T141313Z
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SUMMARY:London branch Zoom event: The Lost Portrait of Charles Dickens
DESCRIPTION:ESU London branch invites you to an evening with Dickens’s great-great-great-granddaughter\, art historian and author Lucinda Hawksley.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 1843\, the Scottish artist Margaret Gillies painted a remarkable portrait of Charles Dickens – a painting that captured the author at the time he was writing A Christmas Carol. The portrait was exhibited in 1844 and then it disappeared\, believed to have been destroyed\, for 175 years. \nJoin us for what promises to be a fascinating event when Dickens’s great-great-great-granddaughter\, art historian and author Lucinda Hawksley\, will reveal the story of how the portrait finally came home to The Charles Dickens Museum in London. We’ll also find out more about the extraordinary life of Margaret Gillies and the conversations she had with Dickens which shaped this\, his most famous book.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-zoon-event-the-lost-portrait-of-charles-dickens/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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