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Bristol branch: Butterfly Photography by Yealand Kalfayan

The Apostle Room, Clifton Catholic Cathedral, Bristol Clifton Catholic Cathedral, Bristol, United Kingdom

Bristol branch invites you to an event with Yealand Kalfayan, who will give an illustrated talk on Butterfly Photography.  Yealand is a retired GP in Bristol, who has become a very accomplished wildlife photographer, specialising in flowers and insects, and is an expert on butterfly behaviour. Yealand will talk about his fascination for butterflies, their […]

Ouse Valley Branch: ‘The Kursk Russian Submarine Rescue’ by Sir David Russell

King's House 245 Ampthill Road, Bedford, United Kingdom

Sir David was the Chief Executive of the Harpur Trust from 2002 – 2019 and was the first Commanding Officer of HMS Vanguard, the UK’s lead Trident submarine. On Saturday 21 August 2000, the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk suffered two enormous explosions and sank to the bottom of the Barents Sea. Miraculously, 23 sailors survived […]

Early Evening Pancakes and Champagne at Dartmouth House

Dartmouth House 37 Charles Street, London, England, United Kingdom

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. Tickets: ESU Members: £8.00 - 1 pancake and a drink; £12.00 - 2 […]

Climate Series Drinks Reception

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

Join us at the bar for informal drinks to bounce ideas around, disagree agreeably and reflect on the questions posed during the Climate Deep Dialogue so far. Is COP enough or is it time to change course? Where are we with the climate crisis and where are we going to be in the next few […]

Debate: This House Believes that the COP process will fail

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

Attend in person or online In the aftermath of COP 27 we have the opportunity to consider if the COP process is up to the task of solving the climate crisis or whether it is time to explore alternative approaches. Join us for this final event of the Climate Deep Dialogue to hear activists, politicians […]

ESU Members and Alumni Dinner at the House of Commons

House of Commons Houses of Parliament, London, United Kingdom

Join us in celebration and support of our international exchange programmes with a very special members and alumni dinner at the House of Commons. Commencing at 7pm, you and your guests will be welcomed into the beautiful surrounding of the House of Commons, greeted with a drinks reception in the strangers room before making your […]

Old Versus New World Wine Discovery at Dartmouth House

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

Join experts from Davy's Wine Merchants as they guide you through a comparative tasting of eight wines from across the globe. This tasting features a specially curated canapé selection to go alongside each wine - book soon to avoid disappointment! Experience the elegance and finesse of classic European wines, from the rolling hills of Burgundy […]

Ouse Valley Branch: ‘The Sharnbrook Mill Theatre: Past and Future’ by Douglas and Ginny Pope

Sharnbrook Mill Theatre Sharnbrook Mill Theatre, 103 Mill Rd, Sharnbrook, Bedford, United Kingdom

The Mill Theatre has been ever-present in Douglas and Ginny’s lives for 52 years and both have supported the theatre in a number of ways, including acting in a number of productions. Douglas has just retired as Chair of Governors of this unique riverside theatre which is run and maintained entirely by volunteers. He will […]

Churchill’s Abandoned Prisoners with Rupert Wieloch

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

An evening at Dartmouth House with Rupert Wieloch who will give a talk for the ESU on his book Churchill's Abandoned Prisoners. The ESU invites you to an evening with Rupert Wieloch who will provide insights into the foundation of the modern Anglo-Russian relationship from his book Churchill's Abandoned Prisoners. Drinks will be served at […]

ESU Quiz Night at Dartmouth House

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

Brush up on your general knowledge and join us at Dartmouth House for our ESU quiz night. An evening of fun and knowledge to see who will be crowned the winning team. Ten teams of 8 people (max) with a winning team prize - the bar will be open from 6.00pm and quiz will commence […]

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