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ESU Schools’ Mace Grand Final 2025

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

The English-Speaking Union welcomes you to the Grand Final of the ESU Schools’ Mace debating competition, taking place on Thursday, 30 April at Dartmouth House, London.  Guests are welcome to join us from 9am ready for the semi-finals to begin at 9.45am.  Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day; however, we advise everybody to […]

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 famous 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 […]

ESU Churchill Public Speaking Competition Grand Final 2025

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

The prestigious ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition, is the largest such contest in England and Wales. The different roles allow students to practice and excel in different skill sets, and the competition’s unique format, which pairs the speaker from one school with the chair and questioner of another, encourages quick thinking and relationship building.  Over 300 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

ESU Evelyn Wrench Lecture and Dinner 2025 with Admiral Sir Ben Key KCB CBE ADC

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

Please join us for our annual Evelyn Wrench Lecture 2025, with our esteemed speaker Admiral Sir Ben Key KCB CBE ADC. This event will be raising funds for our essential charitable work. We hope many of our members, alumni and their guests will join us for what is always a very special event.  

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