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April 2023
Churchill’s Abandoned Prisoners with Rupert Wieloch
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 the bar from 6.00pm and the talk will commence at 6.30pm sharp. One hundred years ago a group of fifteen British soldiers serving with the…
Find out more »ESU Quiz Night at Dartmouth House
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 at 7.00pm sharp.
Find out more »Salisbury Branch: ‘Love, Passion and Betrayal’ by Michael Gould
Salisbury Branch is pleased to present a lecture by Michael Gould entitled 'Love, Passion and Betrayal'. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain insight into the themes of love, passion, and betrayal. Further details about the event can be found below Coffee will be served from 10.15am, with the main talk beginning at 11am sharp, and lunch from 12.30pm. Lunch & Talk ticket price: £22 (Members) & £24 (Guests) Talk only ticket price: £10 – FREE for first-time visitors Cheques…
Find out more »London Branch: Book Club
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 earley.kathleen@gmail.com Book club reading list for December 2022 - April 2023: Nov – Dec : Kings of Shanghai – Jonathan Kaufman, 1990 (350pp) (Also published as The Last…
Find out more »Ouse Valley Branch: ‘The Importance of Physiotherapy in Maintaining Good Health’ by Phil Pask
Phil Pask is a Chartered Physiotherapist for the Northampton Saints and the England Rugby Team, one of the world’s best at the rehabilitation and treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries. His experience of over 25 years, knowledge base and skill set is far-reaching and includes using motivation and exercise progression, robust hands-on therapy for treating severe injuries and more long term arthritic issues. Phil will explain how to try to ensure robust health and what to do if the…
Find out more »May 2023
ESU Coronation Tea Party at Dartmouth House
Join the royal celebrations with our Coronation Tea Party. Enjoy a delicious glass of English sparkling wine alongside a traditional afternoon tea at the beautiful Dartmouth House. Ticket includes a glass of English sparkling wine, tea & coffee, a traditional tea of sandwiches, scones and sweet treats including cakes & patisserie. Guest speaker to be announced soon.
Find out more »ESU International Public Speaking Competition 2023
The ESU International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC) is the world’s largest competition of its kind. Bringing together participants, aged 16-20, from over 50 countries for a week of cultural exchange and competition, the IPSC is one of the ESU’s flagship programmes. The Grand Final on Friday, 12 May will see the very best 6-8 young performers deliver their speech and follows the competition heats held earlier in the week. More details to follow soon.
Find out more »Salisbury Branch: ‘The Women of the Raj’ by Brian Freeland
‘The Women of the Raj’ by Brian Freeland Brian Freeland has written a dozen stage scripts (nine produced so far, four of them published). Following comments that he didn’t write many good roles for ladies, he staged a piece about the British women in India during the second half of the Raj: “Called Letters from the Hen House, it was compiled mainly from letters, diaries and memoirs of the period. Six excellent roles for the ladies and only four men.…
Find out more »London Branch: Book Club
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 earley.kathleen@gmail.com Book club reading list for December 2022 - April 2023: Nov – Dec : Kings of Shanghai – Jonathan Kaufman, 1990 (350pp) (Also published as The Last…
Find out more »Ouse Valley Branch: ‘The Swarbrick Singers’ by Ian Clarke
Ian Clarke is an organist and musical director of the acclaimed chamber choir the Swarbrick Singers, as well as member of the panel of Examiners for the Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music. The choir was formed in 1983 while Ian was the organist of All Saints' Church, Northampton. The organ at the church was built by Thomas Swarbrick, an 18th century builder and the original case is still there — hence the name. They sing music both sacred…
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