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Manchester & Greater Manchester

Welcome to the Manchester and East Cheshire branch

As a member of the ESU you can take part in our social, educational and cultural programmes and attend events both in the UK and abroad. Local fundraisers and competition heats will enable you to support young people in your community.

As a UK member you receive a number of further benefits. These include priority access to Dartmouth House, our beautiful London Headquarters, regular e-news updates, a copy of our Members’ magazine and invitations to special events.

We look forward to welcoming you into the ESU family!

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Our history

Since its foundation in 1918, the English-Speaking Union has been promoting better communication between people of all cultures and countries. Read on to discover how.

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Our mission

The ESU’s mission is to give young people the speaking and listening skills and cross-cultural understanding they need to thrive

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Find out more about our debating, public speaking and cultural exchange programmes

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