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ESU London Branch Members' monthly book club at Dartmouth House, please contact Kathleen Earley for details this month's book and to reserve a space: earley.kathleen@gmail.com  

The ESU is holding a Zoom forum to bring together young members and volunteers from around the country to discuss not only what they can do to further the work of the English-Speaking Union supporting the ESU’s oracy work with schools, but also to consider how the ESU can create a engaging and fulfilling membership experience for those under 30. The forum will feature a discussion between six young members and volunteers, before it is opened up to the floor…

Join the English-Speaking Union for an online event with Jatinder Verma MBE Born in Tanzania and raised in Kenya until the age of 14, Jatinder Verma MBE has been a formidable figure in the British arts world for over 40 years and is regarded as one of the leading authorities in the country on diversity issues. In 1976 he was the co-founder of Tara Arts, the British Asian theatre company which now has its own Tara Theatre in London. In…

ESU London Branch Members' monthly book club at Dartmouth House, please contact Kathleen Earley for details this month's book and to reserve a space: earley.kathleen@gmail.com  

Once again James and Claire Birch have very kindly agreed to host the Lincolnshire branch Summer evening reception at Doddington Hall on Tuesday, 22 June. Members and supporters will be able to preview the magnificent new collection of military uniforms dating back a century or more as well as enjoy the Lincolnshire Artists Exhibition and, of course, catch up with old friends. Tickets cost £10 per ticket; please book via Kelly.Bevers@carlbom.co.uk.

The Chairman of the ESU Salisbury & South Wiltshire branch requests the pleasure of your company at 'A Luncheon Party' on Saturday 26th June, from 12 noon to 3pm in a garden in Blandford Forum. Tickets:  Members £20; Guests £25 to include a 2-course Buffet Lunch with wine. Cheques payable to The English-Speaking Union to be sent no later than Friday 11th June to: Terence Dear, Hon. Secretary, 11 Marsh’s Court, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 7LG. Further details:  esusalisbury-secretary@esu.org; 01258…

Ever dreamt of speaking at a TEDx conference? Curious for an inside look into that world? Join ESU young members Serena Parekh and Miles Contreras-Brown in conversation with the current Curator of TEDxLondon, Maryam Pasha. In this wide-ranging online fireside chat, gain insights into… What makes the best TEDx speakers stand out How best to identify compelling potential TEDx speech material What it takes to speak with impact on the big day! Maryam Pasha Maryam is the Director and Curator…