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May 2020
Performing Shakespeare Competition South East Area Final
We regret that this event has been postponed until further notice. For more information please call 020 7529 1550 or email competitions@esu.org.
Find out more »2020 International Public Speaking Competition Grand Final
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 will see the very best 6-8 young performers deliver their speech, and follows the competition heats held earlier in the week. Tea and coffee will be provided from 1pm, and the final itself will commence at…
Find out more »Oxfordshire Branch: Visit to Grey’s Court
Oxfordshire branch hosts a visit to Grey's Court at Rotherfield Greys, for a tour of the gardens and house. To book a place or for any further information about the visit, please contact Jan at janetstokescarter@hotmail.com
Find out more »Literary event: Hugo Vickers talk on ‘The Life of Gladys Deacon, Duchess of Marlborough’
The English-Speaking Union invites you to a reception at Dartmouth House followed by a talk by Hugo Vickers who will discuss his book The Sphinx: The Life of Gladys Deacon – Duchess of Marlborough About the book: One of the most beautiful and brilliant women of her time, Gladys Deacon dazzled and puzzled the glittering social circles in which she moved. Born in Paris to American parents in 1881, Gladys emerged from a traumatic childhood - her father having shot…
Find out more »Devon & Exeter Branch: Lunch & Talk by Fran Unsworth “The Public Service Role of the BBC…”- CANCELLED
We regret that this event has been cancelled. Join Devon & Exter Branch for Lunch followed by an informative talk on “The Public Service Role of the BBC in the Gathering and Broadcasting of News and Current Affairs” by Fran Unsworth. Francesca Mary ("Fran") Unsworth is a journalist and media executive. Fran began her broadcasting career in local radio, working in Leicester and Bristol, before becoming producer of Radio 1's Newsbeat. In 1990 she moved to Radio 4 and was…
Find out more »London Branch: Book Club
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
Find out more »South Wales Branch: ESU Introduction Evening
Introduction Evening hosted and sponsored by Cardiff solicitors, Hugh James, who have made available their spectacular 7th floor hospitality suite with terrace and magnificent views over the Cardiff skyline. More details and tickets available by emailing esuswb@gmail.com. Directions and ticket prices available on request.
Find out more »June 2020
Grand Final of the ESU Performing Shakespeare at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon
We regret that this event has been postponed until further notice. For more information please call 020 7529 1550 or email competitions@esu.org.
Find out more »London Branch: Book Club
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
Find out more »July 2020
Oxfordshire Branch: Annual Dinner
On 3 July 2020, Oxfordshire Branch hosts their Annual Dinner at Jesus College, Oxford. To book a place or for any further information about the dinner, please contact Jan at janetstokescarter@hotmail.com
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