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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 […]

Salisbury Branch: The Ancient Art of the Stonemason

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

The Salisbury Branch is joined by Gary Price for a lecture on his career and the Salisbury Cathedral. Overview: Gary Price started work at Salisbury Cathedral in 1986 as a stone sawyer, four years later he became Head of Stone Sawyer. In 2012 he became Clerk of Works and has been instrumental in launching 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 […]

Salisbury Branch: The true story of Mad Men with Miles Young

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

The Salisbury Branch welcomes the chair of the ESU, Miles Young to speak on his career in Marketing. Overview: Who were the original Mad Men, and what’s the real story behind the ads you see every day? Miles Young may be able to help you find out. Miles Young spent over four decades in advertising, […]

The ESU International Public Speaking Competition Grand Final 2025

The Royal Institution 21 Albemarle Street, London, England, United Kingdom

The International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC) is the world’s largest competition of its kind. Bringing together participants, aged 16-20, from over 40 countries for a week of cultural exchange and competition, the IPSC is one of the ESU’s flagship programmes. The Grand Final on Friday, 16 May will take place at the infamous Royal Institution. […]

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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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