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SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T112636Z
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SUMMARY:ASEEDER Junior Public Speaking competition
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite UK students to take part in an international public speaking event this summer\, joining around 50 children and young people from across China for a day of friendly competition and cultural exchange. \nThe event will be a fantastic opportunity for students to develop their public speaking skills\, meet peers from another country and experience a supportive yet competitive environment. \nThe competition is open across three age categories: \n\nIntermediate primary: ages 8-10\nJunior secondary: ages 11-12\nIntermediate secondary: ages 13-16\n\nParticipants will deliver a three-minute\, pre-prepared speech to a panel of experienced judges\, competing for a range of prizes. Topics will be shared six weeks in advance\, giving students plenty of time to prepare and build confidence. \nThe event is free to enter\, and includes lunch and refreshments. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the day. \nSet in the beautiful surroundings of Dartmouth House\, this promises to be a memorable and enriching experience for all involved. \nTo sign up\, please email education@esu.org.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/aseeder-global-friendship-competition/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T170000
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SUMMARY:International Public Speaking Competition grand final 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us alongside the best young speakers from all over the world for the International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC) grand final on Friday\, 17 July! \nBringing together talented young speakers from across the globe\, this prestigious event is a celebration of communication\, cultural exchange and the power of voice. Finalists will go head-to-head as they showcase their ideas\, perspectives and speaking skills on an international stage. \nThe event will be a truly inspiring global showcase of young talent. \nClick here to watch the livestream.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/international-public-speaking-competition-grand-final/
LOCATION:The Royal Institution\, 21 Albemarle Street\, London\, England\, W1S 4BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20190701T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T152158Z
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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SUMMARY:The ESU International Council Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to invite you and your guests to this year’s International Council Meeting\, to be held in London from 13-17 July 2026. \nPlanned to coincide with our International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC)\, the week will give attendees the chance not only to mix with other ESU members from around the globe\, but to experience our work first-hand\, too. \nThe programme begins with a welcome dinner at Dartmouth House on the Monday evening and includes a range of quintessentially British activities such as tours of London’s cultural landmarks and a theatre performance. The highlight will of course be the grand final of the IPSC where the best young speakers in the world take to the stage at the Royal Institution. Always an inspiring\, high-octane event\, it attracts a truly multi cultural audience and is a great example of our mission to build a more collaborative world. \nTickets cost £550 for the full week (plus transport and accommodation). \nTo register your interest\, click here. \nTo find out more contact events@esu.org. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-esu-international-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20260409T162504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T113259Z
UID:12998-1782392400-1782403200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Performing Shakespeare competition grand final 2026
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, 25 June students will be taking to the stage at our Performing Shakespeare competition grand final. \nThe competition inspires students to express their passion\, ideas and imagination through the medium of performance\, while simultaneously developing fundamental oracy skills. \nTaking place at Shakespeare’s Globe\, the grand final will be a culmination of the best performances from young people across England and Wales\, following months of heats\, regional and semi-finals. \nMake sure you don’t miss it! \nClick here to join the livestream.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-performing-shakespeare-competition-grand-final/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20260409T133215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T113254Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Public Speaking competition grand final 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us to watch the grand final of the English-Speaking Union Public Speaking Competition on Monday\, 1 June. \nAs the largest public speaking competition for schools in England and Wales\, the final will bring together some of the most talented young speakers as they go head-to-head at this prestigious event. \nThe event will be a celebration of dialogue\, creativity and communication – an occasion not to be missed! \nClick here to watch the livestream.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-public-speaking-competition-grand-final/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20190701T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T152158Z
UID:9993-1779274800-1779280200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20260409T132050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T113216Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Schools' Mace debating competition grand final 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the grand final of the oldest and largest schools’ debating competition in England and Wales. \nThe ESU Schools’ Mace grand final takes place on Thursday 7 May\, marking the culmination of months of competition between over 350 schools from across England and Wales. \nThis is a showcase of the very best young debating talent and an event not to be missed. \nClick here to join the livestream.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-debating-competition-grand-final/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20190701T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T152158Z
UID:9598-1776250800-1776256200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20190701T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T152158Z
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20190701T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T152158Z
UID:9382-1771412400-1771417800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20190701T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T152157Z
UID:9157-1768993200-1768998600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251217T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251217T123000
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20250708T092134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T115657Z
UID:11924-1765191600-1765200600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:The Battle of Britain over Salisbury with John Smith
DESCRIPTION:John will describe why the Battle of Britain (10th July – 31st October 1940) was seen over the Salisbury skies and how unprepared the country was. \nVarious model British and German aircraft used will be on display and explained\, as well as where aircraft production took place in Wiltshire\, and local aerial actions related. The role of women in the battle will be included. \nTo reserve a spot\, please contact Jean Stanley at esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-battle-of-britain-over-salisbury-with-john-smith/
LOCATION:Mercure White Hart Hotel \, 1 St John’s Street\, Salisbury SP1 2SD
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salisbury and Wiltshire branch":MAILTO:esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20241105T163552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T173616Z
UID:11132-1764871200-1764880200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Annual General Meeting and Christmas Reception 2025
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for our Annual General Meeting and Christmas Reception – your chance to hear about the ESU’s achievements and plans\, and to meet and mingle with friends old and new 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-annual-general-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20190701T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T152157Z
UID:9155-1763550000-1763555400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20250708T092348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T101959Z
UID:11931-1762772400-1762781400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:The History and the Ongoing work of the Commonwealth and War Graves Commission with Stew Kilby
DESCRIPTION:Stew will talk to us on the history and formation of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission\, what they do\, why they do it and what the future holds for the organisation charged with commemorating and remembering the lost lives of 1.7 million men and women from both World Wars. \nThe CWGC operate worldwide in 153 countries and territories in 23\,000 different locations. They employ 1300 staff supported by 2500 volunteers. \nTo reserve a spot\, please contact Jean Stanley at esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-history-and-the-ongoing-work-of-the-commonwealth-and-war-graves-commission-with-stew-kilby/
LOCATION:Mercure White Hart Hotel \, 1 St John’s Street\, Salisbury SP1 2SD
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salisbury and Wiltshire branch":MAILTO:esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T201500
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20250929T143747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T145637Z
UID:12390-1761676200-1761682500@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:An Evening of Ghost Stories
DESCRIPTION:“Yet\, in all this quiet\, there was an acute\, an acrid consciousness of a restrained hostility very near to us\, like a dog on a leash that might be let go at any moment.” \nJoin us for ‘An Evening of ‘Ghost Stories by M. R. James’ at Dartmouth House. \nGet tickets here \nACT 1: ‘The Mezzotint’ follows Mr Williams\, the curator of a university art museum\, who receives a mezzotint from an art dealer. What Mr Williams comes to discover is that the picture appears to move every time he looks at it. But the story the mezzotint is showing is something far more sinister than Mr Williams first thought… \nACT 2: In ‘Whistle and I’ll Come to You’\, a young professor\, whilst walking in an English coastal village\, stumbles upon a strange whistle. When blown\, this sets in motion a chain of unexpected events… \nThis performance will take place at Dartmouth House and begin at 6:30pm\, and run until 8:15pm. In these one-man performances\, Toby Burchell performs two chilling tales by the finest writer of the ghost story genre\, M. R. James. Originally narrated by James himself as an entertainment for friends\, these are the perfect traditional ghost stories. \nESU members: £20 \nNon-members: £25 \nGet tickets here
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/an-evening-of-ghost-stories/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20190701T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T152157Z
UID:9154-1760526000-1760531400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20250708T092544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T115857Z
UID:11936-1760353200-1760362200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Past Forward: Salisbury Museum for Future Generations with Adrian Green
DESCRIPTION:Salisbury Museum has undergone a £5.1 million redevelopment called Past Forward\, mainly funded with grants from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It created exciting new galleries dedicated to local history\, ceramics and natural history. The medieval King’s House\, home of the museum\, has undergone significant conservation and our café and public facilities have all been upgraded. Alongside this it launched a programme of events and activities to engage with the local community. The museum fully re-opened on 13 July 2024. \nJoin us on Monday 8 December to hear Adrian Green give us an insightful talk on all the museum’s recent developments! \nTo reserve a spot\, please contact Jean Stanley at esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/past-forward-salisbury-museum-for-future-generations-with-adrian-green/
LOCATION:Mercure White Hart Hotel \, 1 St John’s Street\, Salisbury SP1 2SD
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salisbury and Wiltshire branch":MAILTO:esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T181500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20230921T094949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T141917Z
UID:8599-1759860900-1759874400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Evelyn Wrench Lecture 2025 with Field Marshal The Lord Richards of Herstmonceux GCB CBE DSO DL
DESCRIPTION:Global Wars and Chaos – How did we Get Here and What’s the Solution?\n  \nJoin us for our annual Evelyn Wrench Lecture 2025\, delivered by Field Marshal The Lord Richards of Herstmonceux GCB CBE DSO DL.  \nGeneral The Lord Richards of Herstmonceux is a retired senior officer of the British Army and a distinguished member of the House of Lords.  Throughout a notable military career spanning four decades\, he commanded British and NATO forces in high-profile operations\, including in East Timor\, Sierra Leone\, and Afghanistan. \nRising to the highest professional rank in the British Army\, he served as Chief of the General Staff from 2009 and subsequently as Chief of the Defence Staff\, the professional head of the UK Armed Forces\, from 2010 to 2013. Elevated to the peerage upon retirement\, Lord Richards now sits as a Crossbench life peer in the House of Lords\, offering insight on defence and international affairs. \nThis event will raise 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. \nTicket prices \nU27 Young Members – £135 \nMembers – £170 \nTable of 10 – £1500 \nNon-members – £195 \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-evelyn-wrench-lecture-and-dinner-2025/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20190701T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T152156Z
UID:9153-1758106800-1758112200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20250708T092526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T101823Z
UID:11915-1757329200-1757338200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Millet: 'Life on the Land' with Jenny Newman
DESCRIPTION:The sower\, the woodcutter\, a shepherd girl. These are the subjects that made French artist Jean-Francois Millet famous. Jenny will look at his life and some of his best loved paintings and drawings and the context in which he worked in the village of Barbizon in the Fontainebleau Forest in 1849. There he became one of the most significant painters associated with C19th Barbizon school\, who were the precursors to Impressionism. Indeed\, his work inspired artists like Edgar Degas and Camille Pissarro and Vincent van Gogh greatly admired him\, making many copies of his work. \nThis exhibition (7th August – 9th October 2025) in Room 1 of the National Gallery called ‘Millet: Life on the Land’ will show the exceptional technique of Millet\, particularly as a prolific and accomplished draughtsman\, and will show how he portrayed figures of rural workers with great nobility and grandeur\, conferring them a status usually reserved for figures from history. \nAn outstanding loan from the Musée d’Orsay\, Paris\, of L’Angélus (1857?9) (pictured above) will be the centrepiece of the exhibition and several works from around the UK have been gathered together for the first time. This is not a ‘blockbuster’ show but a focused one you can just visit this autumn. If you do so\, you will hopefully experience the beauty and quiet power of these works and Jenny’s talk will serve as a ‘know before you go’. \nTo reserve a spot\, please contact Jean Stanley at esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/millet-life-on-the-land-with-jenny-newman/
LOCATION:Mercure White Hart Hotel \, 1 St John’s Street\, Salisbury SP1 2SD
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/millet.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Salisbury and Wiltshire branch":MAILTO:esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250820T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250820T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20190701T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T152156Z
UID:9152-1755687600-1755693000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20190701T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T152156Z
UID:9151-1752663600-1752669000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2025-07-16/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20190701T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T152156Z
UID:9150-1750244400-1750249800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2025-06-18/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075647
CREATED:20230601T103144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T154324Z
UID:8194-1749732000-1749747600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Performing Shakespeare Grand Final 2025
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union invites you to join us at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare’s Globe for the Grand Final of the ESU Performing Shakespeare Competition on Thursday\, 12 June! \nThe Performing Shakespeare Competition is a chance for schools across the country to practice their oracy and drama skills. Schools have been competing in heats across the country to secure a place in the grand final at the San Wanamaker Playhouse. \nPlease note\, if you are attending as an audience member\, you consent to photos/videos being shared on our social media. If you are a school group and would like to attend with students. Please email events@esu.org with the number of tickets you would like\, and we will do our best to accommodate you. \nAudience members are permitted to arrive from 12.40 before moving into the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at 12.50 in preparation for the performances to begin at 1pm.  For those who are unable to attend in person\, the event will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel via the link here.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-performing-shakespeare-grand-final-2025/
LOCATION:Sam Wanamaker Theatre\, Shakespeare’s Globe\, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse\, 21 New Globe Walk\, Bankside\, London\, SE1 9DT
CATEGORIES:Competition
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