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SUMMARY:London branch: Coffeehouse tour\, conversations that shaped the modern world
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr Matthew Green\, author of Times Top 10 bestselling book\, Shadowlands: A Journey through Lost Britain\, for an immersive whirlwind tour of London’s original – and best – coffeehouses. Walk London’s Labyrinthine alleys and discover how the “bitter gruel” transformed the face of the City\, brought people together\, and inspired brilliant ideas that shaped the modern world.  \nIncludes free shots of 17th-century style coffee\, “black as hell\, strong as death\, sweet as love!” \n\nAt the end of the tour you’ll have the opportunity to buy a signed paperback of Matthew’s critically-acclaimed\, Times Top 10 bestselling book\, Shadowlands: A Journey through Lost Britain (Faber).\nThe live tour has been featured in the Telegraph\, Guardian\, Londonist\, Time Out and on BBC TV and Radio\n\nLondon’s coffee craze began in a muddy churchyard in the heart of the City where\, from 1652\, an eccentric Greek with a twirly moustache\, colourful turban\, and preposterous English accent first sold a foul-looking liquid to the public. \nWitness the rise and fall of London’s first coffeehouse proprietor\, Pasqua Rosée\, the man who triggered a momentous coffeehouse boom. Wander past the sites of Europe’s oldest coffeehouses in the labyrinthine alleys and secret courtyards of the City\, including Lloyd’s\, Garraway’s and Jonathan’s\, the triumvirate of coffeehouses that powered the British Empire. \nImmerse yourself in all that went on inside\, from Sir Isaac Newton’s dolphin dissections at the Grecian Coffeehouse to inquisitions of insanity at the Hoxton Square\, Samuel Pepys’s metaphysical debates at Bowman’s to corrupt wheeler-dealing in stocks and shares at Jonathan’s; auctions by candle at Garraway’s to the issuing of brutal literary judgements at Button’s. Meet Charles II and furious tavern-keepers hidden along the route. \nFeel a pang of nostalgia for at an age that cherished the face-to-face exchange of ideas where you could begin a conversation with anyone in the world by demanding “What News Have You?” This is a hugely original\, entertaining\, and informative alternative to more traditional guided walks. \nStarting Point: the steps of St Michael’s Church\, Cornhill\, EC3V 9DS \nEnd Point: the church of St Stephen Walbrook\, EC4N 8BN \nThe tour lasts around 1hr 30 mins \nYoung members can go on the tour for £15! \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-coffeehouse-tour-conversations-that-shaped-the-modern-world/
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Cornhill\, London\, EC3V9DS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:South Wales Branch: AGM and Summer Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:Join South Wales branch of the English-Speaking Union for their annual AGM and summer garden party. \nThe event will be held at Gileston Manor. The AGM will commence at 5.00pm and the party will begin promptly at 5.30. Dress code is summer finery of your choice! \nWe hope to see you all there and celebrate another year of the South Wales branch of the ESU and all the fantastic work we have done. \nIf you would like to book please contact Stephen Purcell for instruction\, email – esuwb@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/south-wales-branch-agm-and-summer-garden-party/
LOCATION:Gileston Manor\, Gileston\, Barry\, CF62 4HX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230803T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230803T210000
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SUMMARY:Lincolnshire Branch: Wine tasting at Doddington Hall
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to the generosity of James and Claire Birch\, the Lincolnshire Branch of the English Speaking Union will be holding an evening in aid of our Oracy in Action programme for Lincolnshire Schools on Thursday 3rd August. So do join us for a light-hearted evening sampling 7 wonderful wines from Portugal with Doddington’s resident experts – Sarah and Christie – who will enlighten us with the history and rich stories of these wonderful wines and of course port. A cheese plater will be served prior to the red wine arriving. If the weather is fine we will be in the beautiful café courtyard and if chilly\, inside the café. If you like what you taste you’ll be able to pick-up your favourites at a discounted rate in the shop afterwards. \nConfirm your attendance to: kelly.bevers@carlbom.co.uk or telephone 01469 571387. Payment can be made by BACS: Account: 01817590 Code: 18 00 02 Ref: LINC “Your Name”
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/lincolnshire-branch-wine-tasting-at-doddington-hall/
LOCATION:the dodding\, Doddington Hall\, Lincolnshire\, LN6 4RU
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln branch":MAILTO:camilla.carlbom@carlbom.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230728T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
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SUMMARY:Victors’ Justice: The Nuremberg Trial and Its Lasting Legacy
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Prof Michael Biddiss in which he discusses the dilemmas faced by the victors at the \nend of the Second World War as they sought to reach inter-Allied consensus about the \nprosecution and punishment of the defeated Nazi leadership; of the Proceedings \nthemselves and the positive achievements as well as highlighting the weaknesses of \nplanning and implementation that were to limit the effectiveness of the longer term aims \nwhich Nuremberg was intended to fulfil. The talk will review the ways in which the Trial’s \nlegacy has remained most relevant to global concerns and ‘crimes against humanity’ \nduring the decades since 1945 and the formation of a permanent international Criminal \nCourt (since 2002) and the recent debate over Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. \n  \nTickets may be purchased on the door (cash please as no card reader).
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/victors-justice-the-nuremberg-trial-and-its-lasting-legacy/
LOCATION:The School/Community Hall\, School Lane\, Compton\, West Sussex\, England\, PO18 9EZ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Sussex Branch":MAILTO:adrienneon42@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230728T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230728T140000
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SUMMARY:Brighton Hove and District Branch: Lunch with Kate Westgarth\, former China Diplomat
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brighton Hove and District Branch of the ESU for a lunch with guest speaker Kate Westgarth\, China Diplomat. Kate Westgarth is a British researcher and career diplomat. She has spent over a decade in China. Kate will be discussing the topic ‘China… Don’t believe everything you read in the press!’ \nTicket price is £40 for ESU members\, £45 for non-ESU members. The ticket price includes a buffet lunch\, excluding drinks. \nThe event begins at 12.30 pm and will end at 2.00 pm. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/brighton-hove-and-district-branch-lunch-with-kate-westgarth-china-diplomat/
LOCATION:The Hove Club\, 28 Fourth Avenue\, Hove\, BN3 2PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brighton Branch":MAILTO:jim.gowans7@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230714T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230714T220000
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SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Oxfordshire 2023 Dinner will be held 100 years after the first Oxford ESU Dinner was held at Oriel College in 1923. This year the college is undergoing building work and cannot accommodate us. However\, Linacre College has kindly offered to host us. Speaker to be confirmed. \nTo book contact Dr Jan Carter jan@paddockcottage.net or ring 01865 848528 or Tim Hallchurch tim@paddockcottage.net 01865 377099
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/oxfordshire-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Linacre College\, St Cross Road\, Oxford\, OX1 3JA\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oxford Branch":MAILTO:jan@paddockcottage.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T210000
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Dartmouth House Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:The London Branch would like to welcome ESU members and guests of all ages and abilities to the inaugural Dartmouth House Chess Club. \nYou do not need a Dartmouth House membership or a day pass to attend this free\, drop-in event\, but please register your interest to reserve your spot. \nChess sets are available\, but do bring your own if you prefer. We look forward to sharing a game of chess with you in the comfort of the Revelstoke Room at Dartmouth House. The bar will be open to purchase drinks\, and light meals and snacks will be available. \nThis event will take place from 7-9pm on Monday\, 26 June 2023.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-dartmouth-house-chess-club/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T200000
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SUMMARY:Violin Concert with Emmanuel Bach at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the beautiful surroundings of Dartmouth House for an evening of music with award-winning violinist Emmanuel Bach \nESU Music Scholar and Winner of the 2018 Royal Overseas League String Competition\, Emmanuel Bach is fast gaining recognition in the UK and abroad and has performed with the legendary Anne-Sophie Mutter and Maxim Vengerov. \nDuring this performance for the ESU at Dartmouth House\, Emmanuel will perform Beethoven’s Sonata No.1 in D\, Grieg’s Sonata No.2 in G\, and Sibelius’ Danses Champêtres Op.106. \nThe Members’ Bar at Dartmouth House will be open prior to the performance\, which will commence at 6.00pm sharp. \nAbout the artist \nEmmanuel Bach has performed as a soloist and chamber musician at venues such as Wigmore Hall\, St George’s Bristol\, St Martin-in-the Fields\, St James’s Piccadilly and Queen Elizabeth Hall. Emmanuel has played concertos including Brahms\, Mendelssohn\, Paganini No.1 and Tchaikovsky. Alongside solo and chamber playing\, he has played on orchestral schemes with the BBC and London Symphony Orchestras.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/violin-concert-with-emmanuel-bach-at-dartmouth-house/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Music,ESU Social
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T190000
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Dartmouth House Philosophy Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the splendid surroundings of Dartmouth House and meet your fellow thinkers for the first Dartmouth House Philosophy Group. \nThis new group is free of charge and open to members of abilities. You will not need to be a Dartmouth House member or to use a day pass to take part. Please reserve your place\, so that we can send you our pre-group ‘food for thought’. \nYou will be welcome to enjoy Grayson’s hospitality as the bar will be open\, and light suppers will be available for purchase. \nFor those who like a challenge\, you might even stay on and join the chess players to round your evening off. \nThis event will take place from 6-7pm on Monday\, 26 June 2023.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-dartmouth-house-philosophy-group/
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:20230622T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230622T203000
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SUMMARY:Alan Rhode in conversation with Leena Norms
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin author Alan Rhode in conversation with poet and influencer Leena Norms on June 22\, from 6.30pm-8.30pm. \nFollowing the publication of his debut novel The Eagle and the Cockerel\, the English-Speaking Union has invited the author to their beautiful headquarters in Dartmouth House\, Mayfair. \nAbout the Book \nThe Eagle and the Cockerel is a political story about the fragility of the institutions that make up our modern world.   \nGreat Britain has long-since left the Union\, but tensions between European countries remain and the international balance of power is firmly weighted towards China and the US. Seizing the opportunity for an unexpected comeback\, disgraced former Paris mayor Vincent d’Amont makes an outrageous proposal: France and Germany should unite to create a new superpower: Charlemagny.  \nThe question will be put to the people in an historic vote on ROME\, the ubiquitous social network of Europe. But\, outraged by the progress of events and fearing a new order based on chaos and conflict\, political vlogger Miss Cliché engages in a fierce battle against Vincent and his cronies.  \nCan Miss Cliché discover who is running the all-powerful ROME and reveal the real forces behind Charlemagny? And can she keep her own feelings under control before Charlemagny becomes a reality?  \nThe event will begin at 6:30pm\, but guests are welcome to arrive from 6:00pm. Guests can purchase refreshments at the Dartmouth House bar. The event will end at 8:30pm and there will be copies of ‘The Eagle and the Cockerel’ available for sale. We do hope you can join us. 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/alan-rhode-in-conversation-with-leena-norms/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230605T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230605T150000
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SUMMARY:Tour of Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:From a banker’s ostentatious home to a military hospital\, and now the headquarters of educational charity the English-Speaking Union\, Dartmouth House has had an illustrious and varied history. Join us on a tour of the building and discover its story which has been shaped by those who owned it. \nThe tour will last approximately 45 minutes and will be followed by tea and coffee in the Wedgwood room.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/tour-of-dartmouth-house/
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:20230523T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T161401Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'The Swarbrick Singers' by Ian Clarke
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 and secular from all periods of time at all types of events. Ian will share some insights into chamber music and the wonderful  experiences of this choir. \nBooking forms are available on request from Interim Chair\, Ellen Punter\, and must be returned at least seven days prior to the event: ellen.punter@esu.org \nTickets are priced at £15 for members and £18 for non- members. Talk only tickets are £10 for both members and guests. \nTimings: \n7pm arrival – Bar available for drinks \n7.30pm – Speaker begins (one hour including questions) \n8.30pm – Light refreshments \n9.30pm – Event closes \nThese meetings are open to local branch members and their guests\, as well as other members of the ESU. Ouse Valley branch welcomes new members and embraces those who have supported the ESU\, as well as the local branch\, for many years.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-the-swarbrick-singers-by-ian-clarke/
LOCATION:King’s House\, 245 Ampthill Road\, Bedford\, MK42 9AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230523T123000
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SUMMARY:Visit to the Kilns (CS Lewis house)
DESCRIPTION:The Kilns\, also known as CS Lewis House\, is the house in Risinghurst\, Oxford\, where the author wrote all of his Narnia books and other classics. The house itself was featured in the Narnia books and Lewis’s gardener at The Kilns\, Fred Paxford\, is said to have inspired the character of Puddlegium the Marshwiggle in The Silver Chair. \nThe Kilns was built in 1922 on the site of a former brickworks as bought by CS Lewis\, his brother Warren Lewis\, and Janie Moore. Maureen Dunbar\, Janie Moore’s daughter\, also lived there. CS Lewis wrote of the house: ‘I never hoped for the like’. Janie Moore was the mother of Lewis’s university friend Paddy Moore\, who had been killed in the First World War. \nThe house is in what is now called Lewis Close\, south of Kiln Lane. The Kilns is currently owned and operated by the CS Lewis Foundation\, which runs it as the Study Centre at the Kilns. \nThe CS Lewis Foundation is a not-for-profit and a registered charity in the U.K. www.cslewis.org \nThe optional lunch will be held at the Talk House\, Stanton St John. Please let us know if you wish to join us for lunch so that we can book a table. \nTo book contact Dr Jan Carter jan@paddockcottage.net or ring 01865 848528 or Tim Hallchurch tim@paddockcottage.net 01865 377099
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/visit-to-the-kilns-cs-lewis-house/
LOCATION:CS Lewis House\, Kiln Lane\, Oxford\, England\, OX3 8JD\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oxford Branch":MAILTO:jan@paddockcottage.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230510T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: ‘The Women of the Raj’ by Brian Freeland
DESCRIPTION:‘The Women of the Raj’ by Brian Freeland \nBrian 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: \n“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. Elements from that script together with some of the original research material form the basis of this talk. When the Colonial Administrators arrived to take over from the East India Company they were often accompanied by their wives: wives who spoke only English\, who mixed only with other wives\, and who couldn’t even communicate with their household staff. Wives who made great demands on their husbands. As one Indian wrote later ‘I don’t think they realised what a menace they were. If the memsahibs had stayed in Britain there might never have been a Mutiny’.” \nCoffee will be served from 10.15am\, with the main talk beginning at 11am sharp\, and lunch from 12.30pm. \nLunch & Talk ticket price: £22 (Members) & £24 (Guests)\nTalk only ticket price: £10 – FREE for first-time visitors \nCheques payable to ‘English-Speaking Union’ should be sent to:\nESU Luncheon Secretary\, 3 Stonemasons Yard\, Salisbury SP1 2HX\nesusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org \nDirect transfers can be made to:\nBank: Coutts & Co\, 440 Strand\, London WC2R 0QS\nSort Code: 18-00-02\nAccount Name: English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth\nAccount No: 01817590\nPlease mark the transfer clearly as “SalisLunch”
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-event-the-women-of-the-raj-by-brian-freeland/
LOCATION:The White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2SD
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salisbury and Wiltshire branch":MAILTO:esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T180000
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SUMMARY:ESU Coronation Tea Party at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe guest speaker for this event will be Dr Barry Twigg MBE EdD MEd\, who is a council member of the Constitutional Monarchy Association.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-coronation-tea-party-at-dartmouth-house/
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:20230430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T130021Z
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SUMMARY:ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition Grand Finals 2023
DESCRIPTION:The prestigious ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition\, sponsored by the International Churchill Society\, is the largest such contest in England and Wales\, with around 400 teams (each comprising a speaker\, questioner and a chairperson). 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. \nThirteen teams have succeeded through almost five months of competition\, a total of eighty branch heats and regional finals\, and a myriad of topics\, to reach Finals Day at Churchill College\, Cambridge. \nThe passion\, talent\, and enthusiasm of these young speakers is always a highlight of our educational calendar – this Finals Day is a showcase for the very best of speaking\, chairing and questioning in the UK. \nTo book your place\, click on the link below.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-churchill-public-speaking-competition-grand-finals-2023/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Oracy,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230425T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230425T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
CREATED:20230103T145818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T151126Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'The Importance of Physiotherapy in Maintaining Good Health' by Phil Pask
DESCRIPTION: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 expertise of a physiotherapist is needed. \nBooking forms are available on request from Interim Chair\, Ellen Punter\, and must be returned at least seven days prior to the event: ellen.punter@esu.org \nTickets are priced at £15 for members and £18 for non- members. Talk only tickets are £10 for both members and guests. \nTimings: \n7pm arrival – Bar available for drinks \n7.30pm – Speaker begins (one hour including questions) \n8.30pm – Light refreshments \n9.30pm – Event closes \nThese meetings are open to local branch members and their guests\, as well as other members of the ESU. Ouse Valley branch welcomes new members and embraces those who have supported the ESU\, as well as the local branch\, for many years.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-the-importance-of-physiotherapy-in-maintaining-good-health-by-phil-pask/
LOCATION:King’s House\, 245 Ampthill Road\, Bedford\, MK42 9AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230419T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
CREATED:20230124T150926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T103115Z
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: 'Love\, Passion and Betrayal' by Michael Gould
DESCRIPTION: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 \nCoffee will be served from 10.15am\, with the main talk beginning at 11am sharp\, and lunch from 12.30pm. \nLunch & Talk ticket price: £22 (Members) & £24 (Guests)\nTalk only ticket price: £10 – FREE for first-time visitors \nCheques payable to ‘English-Speaking Union’ should be sent to:\nESU Luncheon Secretary\, 3 Stonemasons Yard\, Salisbury SP1 2HX\nesusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org \nDirect transfers can be made to:\nBank: Coutts & Co\, 440 Strand\, London WC2R 0QS\nSort Code: 18-00-02\nAccount Name: English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth\nAccount No: 01817590\nPlease mark the transfer clearly as “SalisLunch”
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-love-passion-and-betrayal-by-michael-gould/
LOCATION:The White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2SD
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salisbury and Wiltshire branch":MAILTO:esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
CREATED:20221215T162426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T155204Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Quiz Night at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTen 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.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-quiz-night-at-dartmouth-house/
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:20230417T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230417T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
CREATED:20230307T153616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T131818Z
UID:7933-1681758900-1681767000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:The Fall of Margaret Thatcher
DESCRIPTION:‘The Fall of Margaret Thatcher’ – a semi-dramatisation by the authorised biographer of Margaret Thatcher Lord (Charles) Moore and former Spectator journalist Kate Ehram\, who assisted Lord Moore in preparing his Thatcher biography. \nFurther information from Nigel Currie\, Chairperson: nigelcurrie29@gmail.com \n0117 914 0773
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-fall-of-margaret-thatcher/
LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230411T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
CREATED:20230206T105906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T120939Z
UID:7746-1681236000-1681245000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Churchill's Abandoned Prisoners with Rupert Wieloch
DESCRIPTION:An evening at Dartmouth House with Rupert Wieloch who will give a talk for the ESU on his book Churchill’s Abandoned Prisoners. \nThe 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. \nDrinks will be served at the bar from 6.00pm and the talk will commence at 6.30pm sharp. \nOne hundred years ago a group of fifteen British soldiers serving with the British Mission to Siberia were captured by the Red Army on Russian Christmas Eve (6th January). They were held in a lice-infested room at Krasnoyarsk for three months\, whilst Prime Minister Lloyd George’s representative signed a prisoner exchange treaty with Lenin’s envoy in Copenhagen. One of the prisoners was a young Captain Brian Horrocks (played by Edward Fox in the film A Bridge Too Far)\, who succumbed to epidemic typhus\, but was saved by his best friend who nursed him through the illness. Another captive\, Francis McCullagh\, was the only western correspondent to interview the Tsar’s assassin. In March\, the prisoners were escorted to Irkutsk where a British train arrived to pick them up\, but the Bolshevik authorities only allowed the women and children to leave and sent the despondent soldiers 3\,500 miles to hateful prisons in Moscow. \nIn his talk at the English-Speaking Union\, Rupert Wieloch will describe how the soldiers maintained morale and coped with their fearsome ordeal and explain what the War Secretary\, Winston Churchill\, did to secure their protracted release and how their incarceration became a ’cause célèbre’ in the House of Commons. Rupert was educated at Winston Churchill’s alma mater and completed a Fellowship in International Relations at Pembroke College\, Cambridge during a 35 year career in the British Army. His extensive research includes a treasure-trove of unpublished document\, as well as archives from Philadelphia\, London\, St Petersburg and Oxford and the testimony from the families of some of the prisoners.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/churchills-abandoned-prisoners-with-rupert-wieloch/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230328
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
CREATED:20220629T143317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T143317Z
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: ESU Schools' Mace finals day
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the finals day of the ESU Schools’ Mace\, the oldest and largest debating competition for schools. \nOver 300 schools compete in the Schools’ Mace each year\, but only twelve teams reach the finals day at Dartmouth House. Just two teams will make it to the grand final\, where the winning team of the ESU Schools’ Mace 2023 will be decided. \nMore information will be available soon.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/save-the-date-esu-schools-mace-finals-day/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
CREATED:20230312T220629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230312T220843Z
UID:7947-1679596200-1679599800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Dartmouth House event: John Ray\, Senior Correspondent at ITV News\, In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Dartmouth House for a conversation with John Ray\, Senior Correspondent at ITV News\, and Alastair Niven OBE LVO Hon FRSL. \nJohn Ray is the award winning Senior Correspondent with ITV News. He has worked in many parts of the world\, his assignments including heading ITN’s bureaux in Beijing\, Johannesburg and Tel Aviv. He was the first Western journalist to report from Syria when the war started there. Since February last year he has worked several times in Ukraine\, most recently from the front line. With Alastair Niven\, he will discuss the pressures of being a foreign correspondent in often dangerous or challenging situations\, his personal route to this demanding role\, and how he manages to make it compatible with family life in the UK. \nPlease book here.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/dartmouth-house-event-john-ray-senior-correspondent-at-itv-news-in-conversation/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
CREATED:20221003T145525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T150609Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'The Sharnbrook Mill Theatre: Past and Future' by Douglas and Ginny Pope
DESCRIPTION:The Mill Theatre has been ever-present in Douglas and Ginny’s lives for 52 years and both have supported the theatre in a number of ways\, including acting in a number of productions. Douglas has just retired as Chair of Governors of this unique riverside theatre which is run and maintained entirely by volunteers. He will take us through its history from wartime formation and entertaining groups stationed in Poddington\, to its award winning amateur status today. His wife Ginny\, has been wardrobe mistress for many years and will talk about the unique collection housed in the basement. If Health and Safety permits\, a tour may be possible. \nBooking forms are available on request from Interim Chair\, Ellen Punter\, and must be returned at least seven days prior to the event: ellen.punter@esu.org \nTickets for lunch are priced at £25 for members and £28 for non-members. Talk only tickets are £10. \nThese meetings are open to local branch members and their guests\, as well as other members of the ESU. Ouse Valley branch welcomes new members and embraces those who have supported the ESU\, as well as the local branch\, for many years.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-the-sharnbrook-mill-theatre-past-and-future-by-douglas-and-ginny-pope/
LOCATION:Sharnbrook Mill Theatre\, Sharnbrook Mill Theatre\, 103 Mill Rd\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230320T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
CREATED:20220817T134519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T155041Z
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SUMMARY:Salisbury branch: 'The Lord Leycester Hospital' by Dr Heidi Meyer
DESCRIPTION:The half-timbered buildings of the Lord Leycester Hospital are some of the most important medieval buildings in Britain. Constructed by Warwick’s Guilds between 1385 and 1420 the Guildsmen used the grand rooms for banquets and meetings. In the reign of Elizabeth 1\, her friend Robert Dudley\, Earl of Leicester acquired the buildings from the Guilds to found his “Hospital” where twelve Brethren – soldiers who had fought for crown and country – could find a home. No one could have imagined the “Hospital” could have survived to this day with little changed. The current Master\, Heidi Meyer\, installed in November 2017 will tell you about life in this “anachronistic” institution\, both in the past and present\, why it is as important today as it was 450 years ago and what great plans are afoot for the future. \nCoffee will be served from 10.15am\, with the main talk beginning at 11am sharp\, and lunch from 12.30pm. \nLunch & Talk ticket price: £22 (Members) & £24 (Guests)\nTalk only ticket price: £10 – FREE for first-time visitors \nCheques payable to ‘English-Speaking Union’ should be sent to:\nESU Luncheon Secretary\, 3 Stonemasons Yard\, Salisbury SP1 2HX\nesusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org \nDirect transfers can be made to:\nBank: Coutts & Co\, 440 Strand\, London WC2R 0QS\nSort Code: 18-00-02\nAccount Name: English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth\nAccount No: 01817590\nPlease mark the transfer clearly as “SalisLunch”
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-the-lord-leycester-hospital-by-dr-heidi-meyer/
LOCATION:The 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:20230316T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230316T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
CREATED:20230307T153029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T153116Z
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SUMMARY:The Life and Times of Edward Long Fox
DESCRIPTION:Author Dinah Moore will tell us about the subject of her latest book – Edward Long Fox\, a physician who pioneered humane treatment for the insane at Brislington House\, and founded a therapeutic spa on Knightstone island off Weston-super-Mare. \nFurther information from Nigel Currie\, Chairperson: nigelcurrie29@gmail.com \n0117 914 0773
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-life-and-times-of-edward-long-fox/
LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230314T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
CREATED:20221215T152758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T230023Z
UID:7613-1678816800-1678824000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Old Versus New World Wine Discovery at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:Join experts from Davy’s Wine Merchants as they guide you through a comparative tasting of eight wines from across the globe. This tasting features a specially curated canapé selection to go alongside each wine – book soon to avoid disappointment!  \nExperience the elegance and finesse of classic European wines\, from the rolling hills of Burgundy to the sun-drenched vineyards of the Rhone Valley.  \nThen\, explore the bold flavours and innovative winemaking techniques of New World wines from regions such as Australia\, New Zealand\, and South Africa.  \nDiscover the differences in terroir\, varietals\, and winemaking methods that make each style of wine so distinctive.  \nThis event is perfect for wine enthusiasts of all levels who want to deepen their appreciation and knowledge of the world of wine.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/old-versus-new-world-wine-discovery-at-dartmouth-house/
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:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230309T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
CREATED:20221122T145643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T100739Z
UID:7465-1678388400-1678399200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Members and Alumni Dinner at the House of Commons
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebration and support of our international exchange programmes with a very special members and alumni dinner at the House of Commons. \nCommencing at 7pm\, you and your guests will be welcomed into the beautiful surrounding of the House of Commons\, greeted with a drinks reception in the strangers room before making your way to the grand members room for dinner during which the keynote speech will be delivered by ESU Alumnus Lord Ian Duncan. \nMembers\, £200; guests\, £250; under 35s\, £125; table for 10\, £2\,200. \nThis event is part of the English-Speaking Union’s programme of celebrating global understanding through dialogue and will support our vital charitable mission of giving young people the speaking and listening skills and cultural understanding they need to thrive.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-members-and-alumni-dinner-at-the-house-of-commons/
LOCATION:House of Commons\, Houses of Parliament\, London\, SW1A 0AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
CREATED:20230113T145812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T171321Z
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SUMMARY:Debate: This House Believes that the COP process will fail
DESCRIPTION:Attend in person or online \nIn the aftermath of COP 27 we have the opportunity to consider if the COP process is up to the task of solving the climate crisis or whether it is time to explore alternative approaches. \nJoin us for this final event of the Climate Deep Dialogue to hear activists\, politicians and business leaders debate a motion which affects us all. \nWe are pleased to confirm the speakers for the debate will be: \nProposition: \nCaspar Rawles is the Chief Data Officer at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence\, a London-based leading research and consultancy firm focusing on the lithium ion battery to EV supply chain. At Benchmark\, Caspar leads a team that collects and assesses sensitive market price data on lithium\, graphite\, cobalt\, and nickel for use in industry supply contracts and negotiations. As a result\, Benchmark is most famous for setting the lithium industry’s reference price and is the world’s leading Price Reporting Agency for the global battery supply chain. \nIllana Adamson is a sustainable development thought leader\, board advisor and keynote speaker. She delivers keynotes and chairs panel conversations to push the needle on broader understanding of the risks and opportunities in sustainability. Illana is also the CEO of Be Better Sustainability\, a sustainability consultancy\, and has over 30 years’ experience in strategic luxury marketing. \nAbhijith Subramanian is a finalist in International Relations at the London School of Economics. He is a climate activist and social organiser who formerly ran the North-West of England’s division of Fridays for Future. Abhijith is also an internationally rated debater\, judge and coach. He has served as President of the University of London’s Debating Society\, and vice-president of LSE Debate and the Pan-London Debating Society. He chairs the ESU’s Speech and Debate Committee and works as an ESU Oracy Coach. \nOpposition: \nCaroline Russell is a London Assembly Member and Leader of the Green Group at City Hall. Caroline has sat on the Assembly since 2016 and from 2018–2021 was the Chair of the Environment Committee. Formerly an artist and art college lecturer\, Caroline retrained as a civil engineer and in 2014 was elected as the sole opposition councillor in Islington. Today Caroline sits across four Committees in City Hall. \nKaren McClellan is an experienced fund manager\, investor and board member focusing on worldwide decarbonization. She was the first representative of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development at UNFCC COP negotiations in 2001 and is currently Head of Climate Investment for The Lemos Group (a leading shipping company). She is also a board member of TT International’s Environmental Solutions Fund\, the Panel of Experts for the International Renewable Energy Agency\, and acts as a designated expert for the UK Accelerated Climate Transitions program. \nSumaiya Bangura was selected as the Chair of the London Youth Assembly at 14\, hosting the first Young Londoner’s Question Time at City Hall. She is currently a member of the London Youth Recovery Board\, a Mission Champion for the Mayor’s ‘New Deal for Young People’ and regularly speaks at the London Anchor’s Institutions Network. As a Rise Global Winner\, a highly competitive $1 billion initiative by Schmidt Futures\, she is recognised as one of the ‘world’s most promising teens’. Sumaiya has previously taken part in the ESU’s competitions and sits on the London Branch Speech and Debate Committee. \nThe event will be chaired by Sir Martin Chamberlain\, High Court Judge. Mr Justice Chamberlain was a barrister for 21 years\, latterly a QC specialising in public law\, human rights and public international law. He was appointed as a High Court Judge in 2019 and hears civil and criminal cases in London and elsewhere in England and Wales. \nMartin has degrees from Oxford and a diploma from City University\, London. He was born and went to school in Edinburgh\, where he took part in the ESU’s debating and public speaking competitions. Under the auspices of ESU Scotland\, he was a member of the winning Scottish team in the World Schools Debating Championships in 1990. \nThis Deep Dialogue series – Beyond COP: Is It Time to Change Course? – is held in support of the charitable mission of the English-Speaking Union. Every ticket sold will help the English-Speaking Union in its work to give young people the speaking and listening skills and cultural understanding they need to thrive. \nEvent Timings:\n6:00 – 6:30pm | Arrival\n6:30 – 8:00pm | Debate\n8:00 – 9:30pm | Drinks\n9:30pm | Close \nFurther Information About the Series:\nBeyond COP: Is It Time to Change Course? \nWe are in the midst of an existential climate crisis\, from extreme weather and ecosystem decline to biodiversity loss and crop failure. Climate change is also compounding inequality and has the potential to drive significant unrest if we fail to act now. \nIn the aftermath of COP 27 we have the opportunity to consider: Is our current approach enough to deal with the climate crisis or is it time to change course? \nIn this Climate Deep Dialogue we will explore this question and hear from scientists\, academics\, activists\, politicians and entrepreneurs. We invite you to join us for a provocative\, challenging\, engaging and inspiring series of events\, which will focus on finding the solutions to make radical progress on the climate crisis.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/debate-this-house-believes-that-the-cop-process-will-fail/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Debate Club,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T110808
CREATED:20230113T144319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T144319Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Series Drinks Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the bar for informal drinks to bounce ideas around\, disagree agreeably and reflect on the questions posed during the Climate Deep Dialogue so far. Is COP enough or is it time to change course? Where are we with the climate crisis and where are we going to be in the next few decades? Can we innovate our way out of the climate crisis? Will the COP process fail to deliver? \nWe will have experts in the field to engage with and optional activities to produce a snapshot of our thoughts. \nThis Deep Dialogue series – Beyond COP: Is It Time to Change Course? – is held in support of the charitable mission of the English-Speaking Union. Every ticket sold will help the English-Speaking Union in its work to give young people the speaking and listening skills and cultural understanding they need to thrive. \nEvent Timings: \n6:00 – 8:00pm | Drinks (pay bar) \n8:00pm | Close \n  \nFurther Information About the Series \nBeyond COP: Is It Time to Change Course? \nWe are in the midst of an existential climate crisis\, from extreme weather and ecosystem decline to biodiversity loss and crop failure. Climate change is also compounding inequality and has the potential to drive significant unrest if we fail to act now. \nIn the aftermath of COP 27 we have the opportunity to consider: Is our current approach enough to deal with the climate crisis or is it time to change course? \nIn this Climate Deep Dialogue we will explore this question and hear from scientists\, academics\, activists\, politicians and entrepreneurs. We invite you to join us for a provocative\, challenging\, engaging and inspiring series of events\, which will focus on finding the solutions to make radical progress on the climate crisis.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/climate-series-drinks-reception/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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