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SUMMARY:Piano Recital with Yulia Chaplina
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union welcomes you to an evening of piano music with ESU Music Scholarship alumna Yulia Chaplina \nJoin us at Dartmouth House for a reception followed by a concert by pianist\, Yulia Chaplina. Debuting aged seven with a performance of Bach’s Keyboard Concerto in F minor with the Rostov State Symphony Orchestra\, Ms. Chaplina trained in Rostov and Moscow with Naum Shtarkman and with Klaus Hellwig at the University of the Arts in Berlin. She holds a Masters of Music from the Royal College of Music where\, in 2013\, she was appointed the Mills Williams Junior Fellow. She has performed in recitals extensively across Europe and Asia. Recent orchestral tours and engagements include the Russian Symphony Orchestra\, Berlin Sinfonietta\, Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra and the Moroccan National Orchestra. For further information please visit her website: https://www.yuliachaplina.com/ \nThe programme will include works by Brahms\, Haydn\, Mozart\, Chopin and Debussy. \nArrivals from 6.30pm\, recital begins at 7pm sharp. \nTickets are £20 for members and £30 for members’ guests – price includes a drink on arrival. \nThe English-Speaking Union (ESU) is a charitable membership organisation working to give young people the speaking and listening skills and the cross-cultural understanding they need to thrive.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/piano-recital-with-yulia-chaplina-2/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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SUMMARY:Dartmouth House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of this opulent Grade II*-listed townhouse boasting a marble courtyard\, French panelling and a Robert Adam fireplace. \nFrom 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/dartmouth-house-tour-2/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T203000
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SUMMARY:Climate Crisis Roadmap: Where We Are and Where We’re Going
DESCRIPTION:The climate crisis poses an existential threat to us all\, yet the complexity of the issues\, the constantly changing environmental policies and the multiple sources of information available to us can make it difficult to grasp the scale and trajectory of the crisis. In this first event of the Climate Deep Dialogue you will hear a lecture from a leading expert in the field of climate science and leave with a clear roadmap of where we are in the climate crisis and possible future pathways.  \nThe keynote speaker for this lecture will be Mark Maslin\, a Professor of Earth System Science at University College London and Natural History Museum of Denmark. He is a leading scientist with an expertise in past global and regional climatic change and humanity’s impact on our planet. Maslin has published over 190 papers and regularly comments on international and national climate change policies. He has written over 70 popular articles in the New Scientist\, The Times\, and Guardian\, among others\, and often appears on television and radio. His recent public talks include talks at Twitter\, Google\, the Royal Geographical Society\, Tate Modern\, UNFCCC COP\, the WTO and the Universities of Oxford\, Cambridge\, and Harvard. Maslin has written 10 popular books\, including “Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction (2021)” and “How to Save Our Planet: The Facts (2021)”.  \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 – 7:30pm | Lecture  \n7:30 – 8:30pm | Drinks  \n8:30pm | 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/climate-crisis-roadmap-where-we-are-and-where-were-going/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Debate Club,ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230116T140000
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SUMMARY:Salisbury branch: 'Character and Conflict' by Peter Power
DESCRIPTION:Peter will continue his interesting talk about the courageous agents of the Special Operations Executive during the Second World War. He will take it to the next stage by closely looking at some of the characters and conflicts in greater detail. The talk will cover SOE triumphs as well as tragedies. \nCoffee will be served from 10.15am\, with the main talk beginning at 11am sharp\, and lunch from 12.30pm. \nLunch & Talk ticket price: £20 (Members) & £22 (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-character-and-conflict-by-peter-power/
LOCATION:The White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2SD
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Salisbury and Wiltshire branch":MAILTO:esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221213T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221213T203000
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SUMMARY:South Wales Branch: Christmas at Howell's
DESCRIPTION:Christmas celebrations hosted at Howell’s School\, with food and drinks provided by the very well-regarded Epic Caterers. Dinner will be hosted in the Great Hall at 5.30pm on Tuesday\, 13 December. Tables of 8 people\, with flexibility for parties up to 10\, guests of members welcome. There is plenty of parking on site. Details of the guest speaker will be announced soon. \n  \nTo reserve your place\, please return this form as soon as possible and by November 30th at the latest either \nby email: esuswb@gmail.com \nor \nby post: Stephen Purcell\, Windmill Farm House\, Llantwit Road\, Wick\, Vale of Glamorgan. CF71 7QD
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/south-wales-branch-christmas-at-howells/
LOCATION:Howell’s School\, 134 Cardiff Road\, CF5 2YD
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Wales Branch":MAILTO:esuswb@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221207T140000
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: Felicity Herring\, 'James Barry RA and his niece Dr James Barry'
DESCRIPTION:Dr James Barry was first female doctor in Britain. Born in Cork in 1789 she was the niece of the artist James Barry RA. In 1809 she disguised herself as a man and went to Edinburgh University to train to be a doctor. Following her graduation in 1812 she joined the army and was posted to South Africa where she maintained her male persona throughout even fighting a duel. In Cape Town she performed the first successful caesarean section in which both mother and baby survived. Further postings followed to Mauritius\, Jamaica\, Antigua\, Trinidad\, Malta\, Corfu and Canada. It was not until her body was being bathed for her funeral that her female identity was discovered. \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
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-felicity-herring-james-barry-ra-and-his-niece-dr-james-barry/
LOCATION:The White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2SD
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Salisbury and Wiltshire branch":MAILTO:esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T162440Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Quizmas at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:The ESU will be celebrating the yuletide season with a fabulously festive drinks reception with jazz and Christmas quiz at Dartmouth House on Tuesday\, 6 December at 6pm! \nBrush up on your general knowledge and get ready to prove your status as a ‘snow-it-all’! Ten teams of up to eight people will battle it out to win the top prize of the evening\, tackling a variety of topics across different themed rounds. See the link below to book your tickets – entry per team is priced at £40. \nJazz trio Muted Affair will be performing throughout the evening\, opening our festive drinks reception at Dartmouth House from 6pm. The quiz will commence at 7pm sharp! \nThis event is a fabulously festive opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow members\, branch chairs\, volunteers\, alumni and the board – all whilst helping to support the ESU’s vital educational programmes which equip young people with the oracy skills and confidence they need to change their lives and communities for the better.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-quizmas-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:20221206T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T143000
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'Busking Beyond Borders' by David Fisher
DESCRIPTION:David has headlined at folk clubs around the country. As a director of the buskers’ advocacy group ‘Keep Streets Live’ since 2019\, he has actively campaigned for the rights of street entertainers up and down the country. He has spent a number of years busking his way around nearly 50 countries. His adventures include run–ins with the police in Azerbaijan\, free tickets to see Bruce Springsteen and many more. Alongside regaling the audience with his anecdotes David will be playing some of the songs that he wrote on this journey and bringing the audience up to date with his latest busking travels. \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-busking-beyond-borders-by-david-fisher/
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:20221130T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20221129T170113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T170201Z
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SUMMARY:Final of the East Region Sixth Form Public Speaking Competition
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the online final of the East Region Sixth Form Public Speaking Competition from the comfort of your living room on Wednesday\, 30 November from 7.30pm. BBC political journalist Charlotte Rose will be one of the adjudicators and common themes chosen by speakers so far in this individual competition include feminism\, freedom of speech and world politics. The standard in the heats and semi-finals so far has been exceptional and we hope you will join us in showing your support to these talented young people. The event is free to access here (Zoom meeting ID 872 565 7293\, passcode nR5XZG).
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/final-of-the-east-region-sixth-form-public-speaking-competition/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221127T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221127T150000
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SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Branch: Thanksgiving Lunch with Dr Nicholas Cole
DESCRIPTION:Dr Nicholas Cole (MA MPhil DPhil Oxf) studies the political thought of the eighteenth and early nineteenth century and is working on a digital project that looks at the way constitutions and treaties have been negotiated over the last two hundred years. His interests are the influence of classical political thought on America’s first politicians\, and the search for a new ‘science of politics’ in post-Independence America. He studied as an undergraduate and graduate at University College\, Oxford\, and was a Visiting Fellow at the International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello. He has held research and teaching positions at St Peter’s College\, and within the History Faculty. His doctoral work focused on the use made of classical antiquity by Jefferson’s generation\, and he retains a strong interest in the reception of classical antiquity in the modern world\, about which he has written extensively. He supervises undergraduate and graduate theses on early American politics and ideology and the history of ideas. \nThe menu will be traditional turkey lunch with vegetarian option\, a predinner drink and coffee afterwards\, water at the table. Wine will be available for purchase. \nPlease send cheques to Dr Jan Carter\, Paddock Cottage\, Thrupp\, OX5 1JY payable to ESU\, or pay by BACS to English Speaking Union\, account number 1817590 sort code 18-00-02 ref. Oxford Lunch. If you have any queries please contact Jan Carter\, jan@paddockcottage.net\, 01865 848528. \nThe next committee meeting will be held at Paddock Cottage\, Thrupp OX5 1JY on 28th November at 5pm with optional supper afterwards in the Boat Inn (next door). All members are welcome. Any suggestions for 2023 events will be very welcome. If you can help organise future events\, please join us or give me a call on 01865 848528 or email tim@paddockcottage.net
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/oxfordshire-branch-thanksgiving-lunch-with-dr-nicholas-cole/
LOCATION:Studley Wood Golf Club\, The Straight Mile\, Horton-Cum-Studley Oxford OX33 1BF\, The Straight Mile\, Horton-Cum-Studley\, Oxford\, OX33 1BF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221121T140000
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: Johnny Fenn\, 'Nepal - a photographer's perspective'
DESCRIPTION:As an ambassador for the charity Hello World\, Johnny has travelled frequently to Nepal and been actively involved in their project to provide solar powered internet-enabled education hubs to remote communities. He has built a very successful career as a photographer specialising in adventure\, expedition and commercial photography. \nCoffee will be served from 10.15am\, with the main talk beginning at 11am sharp\, and lunch from 12.30pm. \nLunch & Talk ticket price: £20 (Members) & £22 (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
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-johnny-fenn-nepal-a-photographers-perspective/
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:20221117T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T122523Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol Branch: 'The False Armistice of 7th November 1918' by Jim Smith
DESCRIPTION:‘The False Armistice of 7th November 1918’:  A talk by Jim Smith\, former History teacher and Head of Sixth Form at Speedwell School\, Bristol and a visiting lecturer at the University of Bristol School of Education. \n\nThe meeting is on Thursday\, 17 November at the Apostle Room of the Catholic Cathedral\, Pembroke Road. Doors will open at 7.15pm for light refreshments\, with the talk beginning at 7.45pm. \nFor further information please contact Nigel Currie\, Chair of Bristol branch: nigelcurrie29@gmail.com. Tel: 0117 914 0773
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/bristol-branch-the-false-armistice-of-7th-november-1918-by-jim-smith/
LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20221005T125844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T154005Z
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SUMMARY:Bernardine Evaristo in conversation with Alastair Niven: live at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce this live event at Dartmouth House with Booker Prize winner and internationally acclaimed author and academic Bernardine Evaristo OBE FRSL FRSA in conversation with Alastair Niven OBE LVO. \nBernardine Evaristo currently sits as President of the Royal Society of Literature\, and is the recipient of over 70 international awards for her work which spans fiction and non-fiction\, drama\, poetry\, essays\, academic publications and projects for stage and radio. \nBernardine is a longstanding advocate and activist for the inclusion of artists and writers of colour\, and has initiated several successful schemes to ensure increased representation in the creative industries. \nWe look forward to seeing you at this exciting event\, and recommend that you book your tickets early. \nA cash bar at Dartmouth House will be open from 5.45pm\, with the talk beginning at 6.30pm. The bar will be then be open after the talk from 7.30pm until 8.30pm. \nMembers\, £20; guests\, £25; young members\, £15. Livestream tickets £5 guests\, free members.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/bernardine-evaristo-in-conversation-with-alastair-niven-live-at-dartmouth-house/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy,ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20221104T183825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T160931Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Event: the ESU Friendly International Forum hosted by ESU Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Friendly International Forum is an informal forum aimed at exchanging views\, with an underlying aim of building future collaborations and initiatives. The host of the FIF moves between different ESUs internationally and each forum centres around a topic selected by the hosting nation. \nThe topic of this sixth FIF\, hosted by our colleagues at ESU Hong Kong\, will be: ‘Leveraging Literature and Culture’. \nThe discussion will be led by three students from Diocesan Girls’ School\, Hong Kong\, who hope the following questions will prompt lively discussion and consideration amongst our international community: \nWhat does literature mean to you? How can culture enrich our learning experience? From our familiar nursery rhymes and our favourite teen novels\, to sports and science\, we hope to share how the intricate connections of literature and culture have enabled us to become more confident English speakers. We cordially invite all of you to join us in this open dialogue!  \nThe ESU has always been a conduit to share and exchange views\, and it is our hope that these Friendly International Fora will bring the international members of the ESU closer together and lead us all in exciting directions as we listen and learn from one other. \nDate: Tuesday\, 15 November at 5pm HKT (equivalent to 9am GMT – please ensure to check your local time zone) \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81327964816
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-event-the-esu-friendly-international-forum-hosted-by-esu-hong-kong/
LOCATION:Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy,ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221111T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221111T200000
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SUMMARY:Lincoln Branch: Annual Dinner with guest speaker Lord Patten
DESCRIPTION:The Lincoln Committee is delighted to announce that Chris Patten\, Lord Patten of Barnes\, Chancellor of Oxford University will be guest speaker at their Annual Dinner in Lincoln on Friday\, 11 November. His talk is entitled\, ‘Public Service around the World – from Belfast\, Westminster and Brussels on the way to Hong Kong’. \nElected Member of Parliament for Bath in 1979\, he served as Minister for Overseas Development\, Secretary of State for the Environment and Chairman of the Conservative Party. Patten held several senior positions in Conservative governments under Margaret Thatcher and John Major\, and was appointed Governor of Hong Kong\, tasked with overseeing the final years of British administration and prepare for its transfer to China in 1997. \nHe was Chairman for the Independent Commission on Policing after the Good Friday Agreement in 1998 and European Commissioner for External Relations from 1999 until 2004. The Observer has described him as ‘the best Tory Prime Minister we never had’. In 2003 he was appointed Chancellor of the University of Oxford. This should be a great occasion and early response will be advisable to avoid disappointment. Details are being finalised and further information will be issued shortly. \nHe is one of the sixteen Knights of the Thistle and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (Chancellor 2011-2021). He was awarded America’s highest civilian honour\, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2003. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Fellow of the Royal College of Defence Studies. \nDress Code: Business suits\nTables of 8\, 10 or Individual Tickets available \n6.30pm Welcome Drinks\n7.15pm Dinner\n8.30pm Talk by Lord Patten of Barnes\, Including Q & A\n9.30pm Dessert\n10.15pm Carriages \nTo purchase tickets for this event\, please download the booking form here and return to: \nHon. Secretary Mrs. Kelly Bevers\, ESU c/o Carlbom Shipping Ltd\, Mariner House\, Trondheim Way\, Stallingborough\, Immingham\, DN41 8FD \nTel: 01469 571 387 \nEmail: kelly.bevers@carlbom.co.uk \n[Image: By Roger Harris – https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/1136/Portrait?cropType=ThreeTwoGallery: https://members.parliament.uk/member/1136/portrait\, CC BY 3.0\, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86634999]
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/lincolnshire-branch-annual-dinner-with-guest-speaker-lord-patten/
LOCATION:Lincoln College\, Monks Rd\, Lincoln\, LN2 5HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln branch":MAILTO:camilla.carlbom@carlbom.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221103T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221103T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20221003T141027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T103550Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence' by Professor Jim Norton
DESCRIPTION:Professor Jim Norton OBE FREng\, Immediate Past Chair of the Royal Academy of Engineering Community of Practice in Digital Systems\, will discuss and debate how Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are technologies now being applied ubiquitously in areas as diverse as medical diagnosis and policing. They are immensely valuable tools and yet potentially also dangerously fallible. How can the benefits best be extracted\, whilst minimising the risks? How should ethical principles be applied in the development and use of such systems? How are the best synergies achieved between human and machine intelligence? \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-ethical-use-of-artificial-intelligence-by-professor-jim-norton/
LOCATION:King’s House\, 245 Ampthill Road\, Bedford\, MK42 9AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221025T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20221003T155250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T145314Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Event: the ESU Friendly International Forum hosted by ESU-USA
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Friendly International Forum is an informal forum aimed at exchanging views\, with an underlying aim of building future collaborations and initiatives. The host of the FIF moves between different ESUs internationally and each forum centres around a topic selected by the hosting nation. \nThe topic of this fifth FIF\, hosted by our colleagues at ESU-USA\, will be: ‘How do we facilitate cross-cultural exchange and understanding in our respective countries\, and what benefits do we see from this?’ \nThe discussion will be led by 2022 ESU Luard Morse Scholar\, George Pratt\, who will be reflecting on his semester abroad as part of the programme\, and considering the benefits of international exchange. \nThe ESU has always been a conduit to share and exchange views\, and it is our hope that these Friendly International Fora will bring the international members of the ESU closer together and lead us all in exciting directions as we listen and learn from one other. \nDate: Tuesday\, 25 October at 10am New York time (equivalent to 3pm UK time – please ensure to check your local timezone) \nRegister for the Zoom here: https://esuus-org.zoom.us/j/81228193420?pwd=OW1XSDFMRG5jd2FSQktQUHpDYnk3QT09
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-event-the-esu-friendly-international-forum-hosted-by-esu-usa/
LOCATION:Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221020T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20221006T143718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T150015Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol Branch: 'The Magic of Matter' by Dr Felix Flicker
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Branch are delighted to be hosting a talk entitled ‘The Magic of Matter’\, presented by Dr Felix Flicker. Having attended the University of California\, Berkley as an ESU Lindemann Trust Fellow\, Dr Flicker is currently a lecturer in theoretical physics at Cardiff University and works on the quantum underpinnings of matter. His new book\, ‘The Magic of Matter: Crystals\, Chaos\, and the Wizardry of Physics’ introduces the magic of condensed matter physics\, including the science to conjure crystals from chaos & new particles. Doors will open at 7.15pm for light refreshments\, with the talk beginning at 7.45pm. \nFor further information please contact Nigel Currie\, Chair of Bristol branch: nigelcurrie29@gmail.com. Tel: 0117 914 0773
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/bristol-branch-the-magic-of-matter-by-dr-felix-flicker/
LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20220731T002855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T155637Z
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SUMMARY:2022 ESU Evelyn Wrench Lecture with Dr Rowan Williams
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce this year’s Evelyn Wrench lecture will be given by Dr Rowan Williams who will deliver a talk on the freedom of speech and ‘culture wars’. \nRowan Williams has recently retired as Master of Magdalene College\, Cambridge\, and was previously Archbishop of Canterbury. Prior to that\, he taught theology in Oxford\, Cambridge\, Bristol and Yale\, and has written widely in theology\, spirituality and contemporary issues. His original research focus was on Russian religious thought. \nHis most recent works include: Justice and Love: A Philosophical Dialogue (with Mary Zournazi)\, and Looking East in Winter. \n6.30pm Reception with a welcome glass of wine \n7pm Lecture given by Dr Rowan Williams \nThis celebratory evening is held in support of the ESU’s education programmes. 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.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/save-the-date-esu-evelyn-wrench-lecture-with-rowan-williams/
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:20221019T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20220510T112048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T145731Z
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: Richard Hopton\, ‘A Reluctant Hero\, the life of Captain Robert Ryder VC RN’
DESCRIPTION:Whereas Monday\, 19 September 2022 has been appointed the day of Her Late Majesty’s funeral and has been declared a day of National Mourning\, Terence Dear\, Hon. Branch Secretary\, hereby gives Notice that the 68th Annual General Meeting of the Branch\, will now be held at The Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John Street\, Salisbury SP1 2SD on Wednesday\, 19 October 2022. The Agenda\, Reports and Nomination Papers previously issued will still apply. The Meeting will commence at 10.30am. Coffee will be available from 10am. \nAfter the AGM there will be a talk:\n‘A Reluctant Hero\, the Life of Captain Robert Ryder VC’ by Richard Hopton\nLunch will be served at approximately 12.15pm to 12.30pm. \nCaptain Ryder led the famous raid on St Nazaire in 1942. Captain Ryder had a distinguished and varied career in the Royal Navy\, including three years in the mid-1930s commanding a ship on an Antarctic expedition. His biography is being republished in March to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the raid. \nLunch & Talk ticket price: £20 (Members) & £22 (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
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-richard-hopton-a-reluctant-hero-the-life-of-captain-robert-ryder-vc-rn/
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:20221014T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20220317T151511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T145304Z
UID:6732-1665748800-1665763200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:South Wales Branch: Lord David Owen\, 'Riddle\, Mystery and Enigma: Two Hundred Years of British-Russian Relations'
DESCRIPTION:The South Wales branch has persuaded Lord David Owen to revisit his South Walian roots and speak at a lunch at Cardiff City Stadium on Friday\, 14 October. \nLord Owen played a leading role in twentieth century politics and is a prolific author on a range of historical and political topics. \nThis event will be a sell-out\, so please look out for booking forms in the first week of September. \nThose outside the branch who may wish to hear Lord Owen in Cardiff can make a booking for this lunchtime talk at Cardiff City Stadium by contacting esuswb@gmail.com after September 1st when prices and further details will be available here.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/south-wales-branch-lunch-and-talk-with-lord-david-owen/
LOCATION:Cardiff City Stadium\, Leckwith Road\, Cardiff\, CF11 8AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Wales Branch":MAILTO:esuswb@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221011T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20220621T134435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T145539Z
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SUMMARY:REIMAGINED: An evening with Cameron Owen
DESCRIPTION:REIMAGINED: International pianist\, singer and Juilliard graduate\, Cameron Owen (aka Cameron Richardson-Eames) presents his own cinematic interpretations of familiar song repertoire\, as well as original material blending his classical pedigree with mainstream influences. With guest appearances by acclaimed West End composer\, Pippa Cleary\, and West End dancers. \nThe performance will start at 6.30pm sharp and will be followed by a drinks reception. \nPlease reserve your ticket(s) here: https://cameronowen.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/reimagined/
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:20221004T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20220930T161531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T142335Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: 'Morecambe Moments' by Gail Stuart
DESCRIPTION:Gail started Morecambe Moments some years after her father Eric Morecambe’s sudden death in 1984\, and says that it could not have been done during her father’s life time. After his death\, quite simply\, this is Gail’s personal tribute to her dad. A number of years ago Gail was asked by a friend to do a talk at a charity dinner. “I looked blankly at him and said What about?”. He\, of course\, said\, “Your dad!” \nLittle did Gail expect that this would be the start of another career. The continued interest in Eric Morecambe has meant that Gail is now being kept very busy speaking with all sorts of groups across the country. \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 \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-morecambe-moments-by-gail-stuart/
LOCATION:King’s House\, 245 Ampthill Road\, Bedford\, MK42 9AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221003T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T020000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20220818T161642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T161750Z
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SUMMARY:English-Speaking Union of United States Gala in the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal
DESCRIPTION:Please join us virtually on October 3\, 2022 at 7.35pm (New York time) for a Gala hosted by the English-Speaking Union of United States in the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. \nThe International Community’s virtual access to the Gala has been made possible by a generous donation from ESU-US Board member and benefactor Mr. Donald Best. \nMembers of the international community that are registered will be recognized from the podium and their countries and names will part of the Gala slide presentation. \nhttps://www.esuus.org/esu/activities/2022-esu-gala/globalstream/ \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/english-speaking-union-of-united-states-gala-in-the-presence-of-her-royal-highness-the-princess-royal/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220921T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20220913T162307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T162307Z
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SUMMARY:Young Members' Introduction to Judging
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Young Members can get involved with the ESU’s lifechanging work by becoming a judge for the ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition. \nLed by some of our brilliant young volunteers\, this informal discussion will explain what the ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition is\, why it’s so important for young people\, and how Young Members can support the ESU’s vital mission by getting involved as a judge! It’s truly a wonderful opportunity for any young person looking to gain more experience\, meet interesting peers\, and develop skills for their future. \nSpeakers include: \nLouis Preston: \nLouis is Chair of the English-Speaking Union’s Young Members Forum and a former competition participant\, who has been involved with the organisation since 2015. He is currently working on a documentary in Qatar. \nEmma Robinson: \nEmma is a new ESU judge\, who travelled to America on the ESU’s Secondary School Exchange program. She is currently a final year student at the University of Manchester. \nDaniele Scanio: \nDaniele is an ESU Oracy Coach and judge\, who started his ESU involvement in 2018. He is currently a tutor and PHD student at Durham University.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/young-members-introduction-to-judging/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220919T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20200310T121308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T174710Z
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SUMMARY:POST PONED: Talk by author Rupert Wieloch on his book ‘Churchill’s Abandoned Prisoners’
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED \nOne hundred years ago a group of 15 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.  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.  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 documents and archives from Philadelphia\, London\, St  Petersburg and Oxford.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-talk-by-author-rupert-wieloch-on-his-book-churchills-abandoned-prisoners/
LOCATION:English-Speaking Union\, Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220913T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20220510T100950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T151753Z
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SUMMARY:Lincoln Branch Spring Lunch: 'The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight: Past\, Present and Future' by Sqn Ldr Mark Sugden
DESCRIPTION:Lincoln branch are pleased to announce that they have managed to reschedule the postponed Spring Lunch to Tuesday\, 13 September at the International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln with special guest Sqn Ldr Mark Sugden who will speak about ‘The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight: Past\, Present and Future’. \nThe Lincoln branch is delighted to welcome Officer Commanding the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight\, Squadron Leader Mark Sugden as guest speaker. With a world-class team\, he is responsible for the preservation and aerial display of some of the nation’s most iconic and priceless artifacts including six Spitfires\, two Hurricanes\, a Lancaster\, a C47 Dakota\, with a mission to commemorate those who have fallen in service of the United Kingdom. \nSugden joined the RAF in 2001 as a university graduate and recent member of the University of London Air Squadron and was streamed to fly fast jets. With a plethora of postings to the Tornado F3\, Hawk T1 and Hawk T2 and Eurofighter Typhoon\, his RAF career has taken him around the world\, including the United States\, Europe\, the Middle East\, and South Atlantic\, and he has undertaken Quick Reaction Alert\, allied exercises and taught Tactics & Weapons as well as participating in operations against Daesh. \nMembers tickets are £33\, and guest tickets are £37. \nTickets for ESU Lincolnshire events are available from Hon. Secretary Mrs. Kelly Bevers\, ESU c/o Carlbom Shipping Ltd\, Mariner House\, Trondheim Way\, Stallingborough\, Immingham. DN41 8FD. \nTel: 01469 571 387 \nEmail: kelly.bevers@carlbom.co.uk \nPlease note: event timings given are provisional and will be confirmed soon.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/lincolnshire-branch-spring-lunch-battle-of-britain-memorial-flight-past-present-future/
LOCATION:International Bomber Command Centre\, Canwick Ave\, Lincoln\, LN4 2HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln branch":MAILTO:camilla.carlbom@carlbom.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220912T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20220629T125417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T160247Z
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SUMMARY:Sir Malcolm Rifkind In Conversation with Alastair Niven
DESCRIPTION:Join us online on Monday\, 12 September at 6.30pm to join Sir Malcom Rifkind KCMG QC in conversation with Alastair Niven OBE LVO. \nSir Malcolm Rifkind is a former MP and served in the cabinets of Margaret Thatcher and John Major. He has held a variety of high-profile positions within the government\, including Secretary of State for Scotland\, Defence Secretary\, and Foreign Secretary. More recently\, Malcom sat as chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament. He continues to be actively involved in international affairs\, and will be providing an expert and experienced insight on current affairs and his views of the world during his conversation with Alastair Niven. \nThis event is free to attend for ESU members (tickets cost £10 for non-members)\, and will be hosted on Zoom. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/sir-malcolm-rifkind-in-conversation-with-alastair-niven/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220905T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20220808T102327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T102042Z
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Sanctions Debate with headline speaker Bill Browder
DESCRIPTION:ESU London branch are delighted to invite you to a debate at the ESU’ s headquarters Dartmouth House\, Mayfair on Monday\, 5 September. \nThe motion for this debate is: ‘This house believes that sanctioning private individuals in order to pressure foreign states is not only legally questionable\, it is also ineffective’. \nWe are pleased to confirm that Bill Browder\, British-American financier\, political activist and leading lobbyist of the Magnitsky Act\, is speaking for the opposition as our headline speaker. \nDoors will be open from 6pm and the debate will begin at 6.30pm sharp. \nFollowing the debate Dartmouth House’s bar will remain open until 9pm to allow attendees to mix and share ideas. \nAll proceeds from this event will support the ESU Schools’ Mace debating competition. Find out more about the competition here: https://www.esu.org/competitions/schools-mace/
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-sanctions-debate-with-headline-speaker-bill-browder/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Debate Club,ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220808T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220808T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T045744
CREATED:20220628T155229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T085935Z
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SUMMARY:Lincoln Branch: Summer Evening Reception and Private View of the Sculpture Exhibition at Doddington Hall
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, 8 August sees a return of the biennial Sculpture Exhibition at Doddington Hall commencing with the ESU Lincoln branch’s Summer Evening Reception and Private View\, offering a super opportunity to get together over some drinks and nibbles and a popular chance to see this much admired and successful exhibition of talent and imagination with thanks to Claire & James Birch. \nTickets cost £10 per member and £12.50 for friends/supporters. \nTickets for ESU Lincoln events are available from Hon. Secretary Mrs. Kelly Bevers\, ESU c/o Carlbom Shipping Ltd\, Mariner House\, Trondheim Way\, Stallingborough\, Immingham. DN41 8FD. \nTel: 01469 571 387 \nEmail: kelly.bevers@carlbom.co.uk \nPlease note: event timings given are provisional and will be confirmed soon.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/lincoln-branch-summer-evening-reception-and-private-view-of-the-sculpture-exhibition-at-doddington-hall/
LOCATION:Doddington Hall\, Doddington Hall\, Doddington\, Lincoln\, LN6 4RU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln branch":MAILTO:camilla.carlbom@carlbom.co.uk
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