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Eastbourne Thanksgiving Lunch 2024

The Royal Eastbourne Golf Club Paradise Drive, Eastbourne, United Kingdom

Join the ESU Eastbourne branch for their much-awaited Thanksgiving Lunch with the keynote speaker Peter Chapman MBE. From a visit to St Pauls Cathedral to talks about life as a Chorister in the 50s and 60s, this afternoon of fun activities will provide the Eastbourne branch members with something to look forward to before the […]

ESU Christmas Reception

The English-Speaking Union 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

We would like to invite members, guests and alumni to celebrate Christmas with us on Tuesday, 3 December after our Annual General Meeting. Expect carols, mince pies and speeches from alumni and ESU staff. We will be joined by board members, branch chairs and volunteers, so this is a great opportunity to meet some new […]

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London Branch: Book Club

The English-Speaking Union 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

The ESU London Branch Members' book club meets once a month at Dartmouth House to exchange views on a book chosen by the group. Discussions take place from 11.00-12.30hrs on the third Wednesday of each month. If you would like to join our friendly and informal club please contact Kathleen Earley on [email protected] Complete and […]

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London Branch: Book Club

The English-Speaking Union 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

The ESU London Branch Members' book club meets once a month at Dartmouth House to exchange views on a book chosen by the group. Discussions take place from 11.00-12.30hrs on the third Wednesday of each month. If you would like to join our friendly and informal club please contact Kathleen Earley on [email protected] Complete and […]

Salisbury Branch: Fabergé in the Royal Collection by Caroline de Guitaut

The Mercure White Hart Hotel 1 St John's Street, Salisbury, United Kingdom

Join the Salisbury Branch of the ESU for a talk by Caroline de Guitaut, surveyor of the King's Works of Art at the Royal Collection Trust. Caroline de Guitaut, surveyor of The King’s Works of Art at Royal Collection Trust, will be joining the Salisbury Branch to give a lecture on the Carl Fabergé collection.  […]

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London Branch: Book Club

The English-Speaking Union 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

The ESU London Branch Members' book club meets once a month at Dartmouth House to exchange views on a book chosen by the group. Discussions take place from 11.00-12.30hrs on the third Wednesday of each month. If you would like to join our friendly and informal club please contact Kathleen Earley on [email protected] Complete and […]

The ESU alumni Valentine’s Day debate

The English-Speaking Union 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

In an era where love is just a swipe away, are we truly better off? Join us for this engaging debate as part of our alumni network series as ESU alumni contest the motion ‘This House Believes That Dating Was Better Before Matchmaking Apps.’ Come along to share your views and stories in what is […]

Salisbury Branch: Nursing in the Falklands War on HMHS Uganda with Liz Ormerod

Mercure White Hart Hotel , 1 St John’s Street, Salisbury SP1 2SD

The Salisbury Branch will welcome Liz Ormerod to discuss her experiences in the Falklands War. Liz Ormerod, Senior Nursing Officer in the QARNNS during the Falklands War, will share her experiences aboard Her Majesty’s Hospital Ship Uganda. Her talk will delve into the rapid transformation of SS Uganda into a fully equipped hospital ship, the […]

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London Branch: Book Club

The English-Speaking Union 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

The ESU London Branch Members' book club meets once a month at Dartmouth House to exchange views on a book chosen by the group. Discussions take place from 11.00-12.30hrs on the third Wednesday of each month. If you would like to join our friendly and informal club please contact Kathleen Earley on [email protected] Complete and […]

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