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SUMMARY:JOIN US FOR THE IPSC GRAND FINAL
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday 14 May at 5pm BST for the grand final of the International Public Speaking Competition\, where the best candidates from around the world will be speaking on the theme ‘The best route to change engages all voices’. Participants will perform in front of our eminent panel of judges comprising: \n\nThe Rt. Hon Robert Buckland QC\, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice\nVictoria Bingham\, Head\, South Hampstead High School\, won IPSC 1995 representing Belgium\nDebbie Newman\, Founder and Lead Trainer of Noisy Classroom\, Former Head of the then Centre for Speech and Debate at the ESU\nAlma Agustsdottir\, BA English literature and linguistics from the University of Iceland\, currently pursuing a Master’s degree in translation studies\, won IPSC 2015 representing Iceland\nTimothy Tung\, Commercial Officer\, UK Foreign Office/British Consulate-General; IPSC alumnus (Grand Final 2017) representing Hong Kong\n\nWe hope you can join us for what promises to be a very exciting event.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/join-us-for-the-ipsc-grand-final/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210513T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T133159Z
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SUMMARY:The Cold War & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Former British Ambassador to Russia\, Sir Roderic Lyne joins the English-Speaking Union Lincolnshire Committee’s John Raine in conversation to talk about his varied and distinguished career and insight into current relationships at 6pm on Thursday\, 13 May 2021 on Zoom. The event is free – please email Kelly Bevers for the access link at kelly.bevers@carlbom.co.uk. \nSon of senior RAF officer and Spitfire pilot Air Vice Marshal Michael Lyne (and point of interest for Lincolnshire locals: Commandant of RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire in 1963)\, Sir Roderic began to flourish only after scraping into Leeds University where he fast became a stellar student. Joining the Foreign Office\, the refreshingly down-to-earth young diplomat went from strength to strength and held roles including Private Secretary to Prime Minister John Major and Assistant Private Secretary to Foreign Secretary Lord Carrington. He was lured out of retirement from the public service front line to be part of the Chilcot Inquiry’s five-strong panel. \nJohn Raine CMG OBE served in the UK Diplomatic Service for over 30 years until his retirement in 2017 and is currently Senior Adviser at the International Institute of Strategic Studies in London where he specialises in the Middle East.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-cold-war-beyond/
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:20210429T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20210302T143619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T143619Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom event: In conversation with Baroness Prashar of Runnymede
DESCRIPTION:The Rt Hon. the Baroness Prashar CBE is a crossbench life peer who has sat under this title in the Lords since 26 July 1999. She was the first Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission\, first Civil Service Commissioner\, formerly Director of the Runnymede Trust and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations\, former Chancellor of De Montfort University\, and a member of the Iraq Inquiry. She has been President of the Royal Commonwealth Society and Deputy Chair of the British Council. She currently chairs Cumberland Lodge and is President of UK Community Foundations. \nWe are thrilled that she will be joining us for an evening of conversation with Dr Alastair Niven LVO OBE\, Co-Chair of the Events Committee\, discussing among other topics the responsibilities of charitable organisations today\, the independence of the judiciary\, and the achievements of the Iraq Inquiry. \nTickets are free for members\, £10 for guests. Reserve your place here.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-event-in-conversation-with-baroness-prashar-of-runnymede/
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:20210424T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20210312T093818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T093818Z
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: ESU Churchill Public Speaking grand final
DESCRIPTION:More details soon.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/save-the-date-esu-churchill-public-speaking-grand-final/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210422T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20210316T143723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T141313Z
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SUMMARY:London branch Zoom event: The Lost Portrait of Charles Dickens
DESCRIPTION:ESU London branch invites you to an evening with Dickens’s great-great-great-granddaughter\, art historian and author Lucinda Hawksley.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 1843\, the Scottish artist Margaret Gillies painted a remarkable portrait of Charles Dickens – a painting that captured the author at the time he was writing A Christmas Carol. The portrait was exhibited in 1844 and then it disappeared\, believed to have been destroyed\, for 175 years. \nJoin us for what promises to be a fascinating event when Dickens’s great-great-great-granddaughter\, art historian and author Lucinda Hawksley\, will reveal the story of how the portrait finally came home to The Charles Dickens Museum in London. We’ll also find out more about the extraordinary life of Margaret Gillies and the conversations she had with Dickens which shaped this\, his most famous book.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-zoon-event-the-lost-portrait-of-charles-dickens/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210422T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210422T183000
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SUMMARY:London branch Zoom event: The Lost Portrait of Charles Dickens
DESCRIPTION:ESU London branch invites you to an evening with Dickens’s great-great-great-granddaughter\, art historian and author Lucinda Hawksley. \nIn 1843\, the Scottish artist Margaret Gillies painted a remarkable portrait of Charles Dickens – a painting that captured the author at the time he was writing A Christmas Carol. The portrait was exhibited in 1844 and then it disappeared\, believed to have been destroyed\, for 175 years. \nJoin us for what promises to be a fascinating event when Dickens’s great-great-great-granddaughter\, art historian and author Lucinda Hawksley\, will reveal the story of how the portrait finally came home to The Charles Dickens Museum in London. We’ll also find out more about the extraordinary life of Margaret Gillies and the conversations she had with Dickens which shaped this\, his most famous book. \nWe are grateful to First Class Learning Putney (www.firstclasslearning.co.uk/putney) for sponsoring this event.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-zoom-event-the-lost-portrait-of-charles-dickens/
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210413T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210413T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20210325T144324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T144324Z
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SUMMARY:South Wales branch Zoom: The Rise of National Socialism in 20th century Germany
DESCRIPTION:Historian Philip Wood will be speaking about the rise of National Socialism in 1930s Germany and making some connections with issues that we face today.  ‘Philip’s enthusiasm for his subject is legendary – I’ve enjoyed several of his memorable tours of British cities and war sites in France\,’ says Stephen Purcell\, Chair of the South Wales branch which is hosting this event. \nJoin via Zoom here. Meeting ID: 849 4037 1622 Passcode: 746601
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/south-wales-branch-zoom-the-rise-of-national-socialism-in-20th-century-germany/
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:20210329T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20210310T123648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T123550Z
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: ESU Mace final with Lady Hale
DESCRIPTION:Following Baroness Hale’s highly engaging Evelyn Wrench Lecture in November\, we are honoured that she has agreed to chair the panel of judges at the final of the Schools’ Mace debating competition at 3pm on Friday\, 29 March. Twelve schools have made it through to the semi-finals (which will be held that morning) and we look forward to seeing which two teams will progress to the final debate whose motion\, ‘This House regrets the romanticisation of motherhood’\, is sure to make for a lively finale. \nMore details will be shared in due course but please do save the date and tune in to show your support. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-event-esu-mace-final-with-lady-hale-save-the-date/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20210217T013149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T013413Z
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SUMMARY:ZOOM EVENT: The Artful Dickens: The Tricks and Ploys of the Great Novelist
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union invites you to an evening with author John Mullan to explore the works of Charles Dickens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAuthor and professor of English literature John Mullan will be in conversation with Alastair Niven\, Co-Chair of the Events Committee\, talking about his highly acclaimed new book The Artful Dickens (Bloomsbury\, £16.99). Attendees can expect to discover some of the legendary author’s greatest literary tricks\, from how he perfected his characters’ names to how he used the description of smells to such powerful effect. \nReserve your ticket here
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-event-the-artful-dickens-the-tricks-and-ploys-of-the-great-novelist/
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:20210315T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210315T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20210310T091928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210313T111959Z
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SUMMARY:Hertfordshire Branch Zoom talk: The Mary Rose
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Hertfordshire Branch is delighted to invite all ESU members to join them on Zoom talk about the Mary Rose given by Edward Towne. \nEdward Towne graduated in European Studies from the University of East Anglia and later achieved a PGCE from Cambridge\, an MA in Early Modern English History from the University of London and a MSt in Twentieth Century British History from the University of Oxford. His professional career was spent teaching History in state and independent Secondary Schools. Currently\, Edward lectures to adults in a variety of organisations and acts as a reviewer and tour leader on historical topics. \nThe “Mary Rose”\, the pride of Henry VIII’s fleet\, was launched in 1512 and saw service against the French in the 1520’s.  In 1545\, the Mary Rose put out from Portsmouth Harbour to engage a French invasion fleet but sank with heavy loss of life as Henry VIII and his courtiers watched.  The reason for the sinking is hotly debated:  accurate French cannon fire\, a freak wave\, poor seamanship and overmanning are all suggested. \nAfter several unsuccessful attempts at salvage the remains of the hull were raised in 1982 and are now displayed at Portsmouth Dockyard. \nPlease register here to reserve your space.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/hertfordshire-branch-zoom-talk-the-mary-rose/
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:20210312T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20210302T143051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T143051Z
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SUMMARY:South Wales Branch Zoom: Harmony\, Heavenly Harmony
DESCRIPTION:Join the ESU South Wales branch for what promises to be a real treat for music lovers when composer\, conductor and choirmaster Patrick Larley will be taking members on an exploration of harmony via his extraordinary collection of musical instruments which includes a grand piano\, a harp\, a pipe organ\, a lute and a harpsichord – to name but a few! \nThe event is organised by South Wales branch and can be accessed via the Zoom link here. \nMeeting ID: 821 1189 7678; Passcode: 980888
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/south-wales-branch-zoom-harmony-heavenly-harmony/
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:20210216T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20210202T124039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T124056Z
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SUMMARY:SOUTH WALES BRACH ZOOM EVENT: Declining Globalisation: Is it real and do we care?
DESCRIPTION:The ESU South Wales branch in partnership with the Colwinston Philosophical Society to bring you an evening lecture at 8.00pm from Geneva by Dr Patrick Low who has had a varied and distinguished career including spells in academia\, the World Bank and for 16 years as Chief Economist  at the World Trade Organisation. Dr Low will be speaking on “Declining Globalisation: is it real and do we care.” \nReserve your space here \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/south-wales-brach-zoom-event-declining-globalisation-is-it-real-and-do-we-care/
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:20210216T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
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SUMMARY:LINCOLNSHIRE BRANCH ZOOM EVENT: World Beneath the Sands – An Egyptologist’s Tale
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 6.30pm on Tuesday\, 16 February on Zoom for an evening with distinguished Egyptologist Professor Toby Wilkinson who will be talking to John Raine about his most recent book A World Beneath the Sands and his career as an Egyptologist.     \nProfessor Toby Wilkinson is an internationally acclaimed Egyptologist and prize-winning author of twelve books translated into as many languages and lectures around the world on Egyptian history\, ancient and modern.  With a first class degree and PhD in Egyptology from the University of Cambridge\, Toby is a Bye-Fellow of Clare College\, Cambridge\, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and the Royal Historical Society\, and is a member of the international editorial board of The Journal of Egyptian History.  Toby was appointed Vice Chancellor of Fiji National University in 2020\, and before this was Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Lincoln.    \nJohn Raine CMG OBE is member of the Lincolnshire Committee of the ESU.  Like Toby\, he has a long professional connection with the Middle East.  He  served as an Arabist in the UK Diplomatic Service for over 30 years in several Middle Eastern countries until his retirement in 2017.  He is currently Senior Adviser at the international Institute of Strategic Studies in London where he specialises on the Middle East. \nThe event is free with donations welcome.  For further details please email camilla.carlbom@carlbom.co.uk.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/lincolnshire-branch-ziim-event-world-beneath-the-sands-an-egyptologists-tale/
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:20210216T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
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SUMMARY:ZOOM EVENT: Communication secrets from the World Championship of Public Speaking
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union invites you to a talk followed by a Q&A session with public speaking expert Simon Bucknall. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to invite you to an evening with Simon Bucknall who will share his communication secrets\, teaching you how to persuade\, inspire and entertain your audience. A Q&A session facilitated by Dr Alastair Niven will follow. \nAbout Simon: \nIn 2001\, Simon made a mess of a leaving drinks speech in his first job. Vowing to improve\, he joined a public speaking club. In 2017\, he was placed 2nd out of 30\,000+ competing speakers in the Final of the World Championship of Public Speaking held in Vancouver\, Canada. \nA full-time speaker since August 2008 (an interesting time to launch a business) Simon has helped tens of thousands of people from all walks of life to achieve greater impact through the spoken word. \nHe has delivered inspiring\, interactive sessions for audiences all over the world. Clients include General Electric\, Chivas Regal\, DPD\, Shell\, NatWest\, Imperial Business School and HgCapital. In 2017\, he was the opening speaker for TEDxLondon at The Royal Festival Hall\, on the need for public speaking skills to be taught in schools. \nSimon is an Adjunct Faculty member at Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government and a Visiting Fellow in Professional Skills at Cambridge University. \nHis career spans corporate executive headhunting\, brand strategy consulting plus a stint working in the House of Commons. In 2005\, he built and led the campaign team which helped secure the election of England’s youngest Member of Parliament\, coming from third place to win. \nIn 2013\, Simon was awarded the Freedom of the City of London. He is an ambassador for the children’s communication charity\, I CAN and volunteers as a judge for the English-Speaking Union’s Public Speaking Competition. \nReserve your ticket here
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-event-communication-secrets-from-the-world-championship-of-public-speaking/
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:20210204T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
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SUMMARY:Zoom event: From Brycgstow to Bristol in 45 Bridges
DESCRIPTION:ESU Bristol branch invites you to an evening with Jeff Lucas to explore the Bridges of Bristol\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBristol has 45 bridges that span its main waterways that can be crossed by foot. Each has a story to tell about the history and growth of the city\, from the city’s origins as the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Brycstow (the “Place of the Bridge”) to the present day. They are stories about trade\, transport\, communities\, engineering and design. \nIn this talk\, Jeff Lucas examines the various factors that resulted\, over the course of a thousand years\, in Bristol having so many bridges and recounts a selection of their sometimes dramatic histories. \nAll 45 bridges have been linked together into a long-distance walk which takes you from the inner city to the sea and back again\, crossing each bridge only once. \nJeff explains how such a walk is a solution to an old mathematical puzzle\, solved for Bristol by mathematician Thilo Gross\, formerly of Bristol University. \nHis talk is copiously illustrated with archive photographs and drawings\, and his own revealing photography. \nReserve your ticket here: https://bristol_in_45_bridges.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-event-from-brycgstow-to-bristol-in-45-bridges/
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:20210204T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20210126T154016Z
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SUMMARY:SOUTH WALES BRANCH ZOOM EVENT: HEROES\, VILLAINS & THE APPLIANCE OF SCIENCE
DESCRIPTION:South Wales branch invites all ESU members to join them in their first event of the year at 2pm on Thursday\, 4 February when consultant clinical pharmacologist Professor Phil Routledge CBE will be speaking on ‘Heroes\, Villains and the Appliance of Science’. Branch Chair\, Stephen Purcell\, says: ‘this is one not to miss and should help to cut through the gloom of a winter’s afternoon while providing an excellent excuse for a good lunch beforehand\,’ which sounds like a first-class idea to us. \nTo join the meeting\, click this link or enter the following details:\nMeeting ID: 896 2063 7471\nPasscode: 865905
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/south-wales-branch-heroes-villains-the-appliance-of-science/
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:20210128T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20210112T174525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T140711Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom event: Philosopher Professor Cheshire Calhoun explores the meaning and importance of civility
DESCRIPTION:What is civility? Why does it matter? And what is its place in an ever-changing world? On Thursday\, 28 January at 7.30pm\, Professor Cheshire Calhoun\, CLAS Trustee Professor of Philosophy at Arizona State University\, will consider these questions in what promises to be a fascinating evening. A Q&A led by ESU Chair\, Professor James Raven\, will follow. \nReserve your ticket here. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-event-philosopher-professor-cheshire-calhoun-explores-the-meaning-and-importance-of-civility/
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:20210118T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210118T200000
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SUMMARY:Zoom event: Enlightenment Sea Monsters: Language\, Information and Truth
DESCRIPTION:Hertfordshire ESU invites you to join Professor Raven\, for a short zoom lecture followed by a group discussion. \nIn this informal talk\, Professor Raven shares his new historical work in progress – a ‘book biography’ that examines the global influence of a now-forgotten eighteenth-century best-seller. It is a story of an intellectual Scandinavian bishop\, determined to explore\, explain and write about the natural world\, but\, persuaded by the truth of sightings and myths about sea monsters\, became embroiled in debates about fakery that consumed readers and influenced writers around the world. Current parallels might be entertained…. \nReserve your ticket here: \nhttps://esuhertfordshire.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/zoom-event-enlightenment-sea-monsters-language-information-and-truth/
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:20201218T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201218T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20201124T163422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201126T143258Z
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SUMMARY:ESU London branch AGM
DESCRIPTION:The ESU London Branch would like to invite all ESU members of London branch to its Annual General Meeting\, being held on 18 December 2020 at 3pm on Zoom. \nThe meeting is an opportunity hear what the committee has been doing this year\, and its plans for next year. It is also a forum for our membership to be heard – to let us know what we are doing well\, and what we could improve on. \nAmongst other things\, we will be discussing and voting for new committee members. Some of you have already expressed an interest in putting yourself forward and nominations are always welcome. \nAt this time\, we would like to ask all of you who are interested in committee membership to complete and return the nomination form. The deadline for applications is 8 December 2020\, and this will be strictly adhered to. \nTo reserve your place at the meeting please register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XqQf4k0mT1my1Q0_YJAmXg
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-london-branch-agm/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201202T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20201027T180815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T180954Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE EVENT: WHY DO WE DEBATE?
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the purpose of debate in civil society.  \nThe discussion\, chaired by Prof. James Raven\, Chair of the ESU\, will be led by our panel: Dr Katie East\, Lecturer in the History of Radical Ideas at Newcastle University; Bilal Mahmood\, ESU Governor\, senior legal consultant for China Construction Bank\, and internationally acknowledged mentor to generations of young debaters; and Christopher L. Peterson\, the Democratic candidate for the Governorship of Utah and John J. Flynn Endowed Professor of Law at the University of Utah. Fittingly\, Prof. Peterson and his Republican counterpart\, Spencer Cox\, recently issued a joint TV advertisement calling for ‘Civility in debate’ especially to set an example to the young in the US.  \nProfessor James Raven\, Chair of the English-Speaking Union\, says: ‘At its best\, debate should be a collaborative\, solution-focused process and yet\, in these polarised times\, public debate so often quickly descends into personal attacks or a refusal to engage. This event will examine the purpose of debate and what its rules of engagement should be.  \n‘We look forward to a variety of illuminating perspectives\, from Dr East who inspires her students with positive models of debate; to Mr Mahmood who is passionate about debate as a tool of empowerment; and Professor Peterson\, who\, fresh from the campaign trail in the US\, can speak first-hand about public debate in action.’  \nThe event will be hosted on Zoom\, and there will be time for questions afterwards. \nPlease follow this link to reserve your ticket: https://why_do_we_debate.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/online-event-why-do-we-debate/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201130T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20201117T112308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T112709Z
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SUMMARY:Lincolnshire Branch: AN EVENING ONLINE WITH THE AIR TRANSPORT AUXILIARY
DESCRIPTION:Lincolnshire Branch of the ESU commemorates The Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) on the 75th anniversary of its disbandment. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event \n\n\nThe 30th November 2020 is the 75th anniversary of the disbandment of this remarkable band of men and women. A commemoration at White Waltham would have been a fitting occasion to pay tribute to them; with the pandemic this has not been feasible\, but it is the privilege of the Lincolnshire Branch of the English Speaking Union to present a virtual commemoration of that day\, with a talk about its achievements and stories about its members. \nThe Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) was a British civilian organisation\, set up during the Second World War and headquartered at White Waltham Airfield\, that notably ferried new\, repaired and damaged military aircraft of all types from factories and maintenance units to active service squadrons and airfields. Famously\,1 in 8 of its pilots were women – a total of 166 served and played a crucial part in delivering more than 309\,000 aircraft of 147 types to the front line. \nATA’s aircrew came from Britain and 25 other countries\, with the women hailing from Argentina\, Australia\, Canada\, Chile\, Germany\, New Zealand\, South Africa\, the United States\, the Netherlands and Poland. Of ATA’s 173 casualties\, seventeen women lost their lives in the air\, including the British pioneer aviator Amy Johnson and commercial pilot Joy Davison – ATA’s first female loss. Two of the women pilots received the Commodore’s Commendation\, and six received an MBE\, including the founder of the women’s section\, Pauline Gower. A notable American member of the ATA was legendary aviatrix Jacqueline Cochran who returned to the United States and started a similar all female organization. \nLord Beaverbrook\, the World War II Minister of Aircraft Production\, shortly before the ATA was disbanded in 1945\, said: \nWithout the ATA the days and nights of the Battle of Britain would have been conducted under conditions quite different from the actual events. They carried out the delivery of aircraft from the factories to the RAF\, thus relieving countless numbers of RAF pilots for duty in the battle.” \nOur Speakers are: Minnie Churchill\, the Honorary Commodore of the ATA Association\, will give a brief introduction with some reflections about her father. She is the daughter of ATA’s founder\, Sir Gerard d’Erlanger; fittingly she follows in her father’s footsteps as he held the rank of Commodore when he commanded the ATA throughout its existence. \nJohn Webster\, Secretary of the ATA Association\, has carried out extensive research of the ATA’s history\, including interviews with those who served in it. His talk will be both commemorative and well illustrated to suit the occasion. \nReserve your ticket here: https://esu_ata_talk.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/lincolnshire-branch-an-evening-online-with-the-air-transport-auxiliary/
LOCATION:Lincolnshire Branch\, Mansions of the Future\, 15-16 St Mary’s Street\, Lincoln\, Lincolnshire\, N5 7EQ.\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201118T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20201105T215055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T130130Z
UID:6114-1605727800-1605727800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Bristol Branch zoom event: 'Bristol on the Box'
DESCRIPTION:Join Bristol branch of the English-Speaking Union for an evening with film producer David Parker\, to explore stories from the city’s past. \nDid you know that Bristol once had a castle the size of ten football pitches\, or that the plan of old medieval centre is similar to that of Moscow\, or that Bristol was lost twice in the English Civil War. These are some of the stories from the past in the city and about which David Parker has made programmes for television. David has been making films for TV for the last 30 years\, a number of which have been shot in Bristol. In this illustrated talk he will show clips from some of these films to shed light on some of the less well known elements of the history of the city. \nReserve your ticket here: https://bristolonthebox.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-bristol-branch-zoom-event-bristol-on-the-box/
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:20201110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201110T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20200927T223121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200927T223629Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Evelyn Wrench Lecture with Baroness Hale of Richmond
DESCRIPTION:ESU Evelyn Wrench Lecture: Baroness Hale of Richmond ‘Getting the Message Across: Communication and Transparency in the UK’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, 10 November at 7.30pm\, Baroness Hale of Richmond will give the English-Speaking Union Evelyn Wrench Lecture 2020\, on the subject of ‘Getting the Message Across: Communication and Transparency in the UK Supreme Court’ the event\, will take place over Zoom. \nLady Hale was the first female Law Lord in the UK Parliament\, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court\, and its first female president. A staunch believer in equality (her motto is Omnia Feminae Aequissimae – ‘women are equal to everything’)\, she has done much to promote the rights of women\, children\, and those with reduced mental capacity in a legal career stretching back to 1966 when she began teaching law at Manchester University. Last September\, she became a household name when she delivered the Supreme Court’s verdict that the Prime Minister’s decision to prorogue parliament was unlawful. She has more recently made waves with her statements that\, in regard to the covid emergency laws parliament ‘surrendered control to the government at a crucial time’. \nThis lecture is part of the English-Speaking Union’s programme of events\, 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. \nReserve your ticket here: https://wrenchlecture2020.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-evelyn-wrench-lecture-with-baroness-hale-of-richmond/
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:20201015T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20200930T154224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T161446Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol Branch: Talk on 'The Bristol Suffragettes' by local historian and author Lucienne Boyce.
DESCRIPTION:About the event: \nIn 1907 suffragette Annie Kenney brought the militants’ fight for women’s right to vote to Bristol. For the next few years the city rang with the cry “Votes for Women!”. From colourful demonstrations on the Downs and stone-throwing in the Centre\, to riot on Queen’s Road and arson in the suburbs\, the historian and author Lucienne Boyce tells the fascinating story of Bristol’s suffragette years. \nThe Zoom link will be sent to Bristol branch members during the week beginning 12th October. \nFurther information please contact Nigel Currie nigelcurrie29@gmail.com or 0117 914 0773.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/bristol-branch-talk-on-the-bristol-suffragettes-by-local-historian-and-author-lucienne-boyce/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Currie":MAILTO:nigelcurrie29@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200923T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20200820T120005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T145221Z
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SUMMARY:Online event: Are some born to be better and more civil public speakers?
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the formation of belief and how genes\, traits and experiences shape our views\, Dr Hannah Critchlow\, broadcaster and neuroscientist at Cambridge University\, examines the concept of free will and asks whether we can ever really change anyone else’s – or even our own – minds. She will be joined by Heidi Allen\, Former MP for South Cambridgeshire\, and Dr Paul Beresford-Hill\, Chairman of the ESU of the US. \nEvent summary:\n‘Are some born to be better and more civil public speakers?’ Dr Hannah Critchlow\, broadcaster and neuroscientist at Cambridge University\, examines the concept of free will and asks whether we can ever really change anyone else’s – or even our own – minds. \nHannah explores the formation of belief and how genes\, traits and experiences shape our views. Numerous scholars are now investigating how the different profiles of brains are associated with different ideologies. It is claimed that the brains of those with very conservative views have a much larger volume and a much more sensitive amygdala – the area of the brain that is involved in perceptions of fear. Those of more liberal inclination seem to have a greater weighting on the region of the brain that is engaged with future planning and more collaborative endeavour. Liberals look to the future and seem less sensitive to immediate threats. This leads to questions about how neuroscience might affect how we change our minds and go about winning an argument. The study has\, therefore\, key implications for those working on questions of civility\, persuasiveness\, and divisiveness in public discourse\, suggesting that the way in which we build up perceptions of the world strengthens the way in which we ignore contrary views and evidence. \nA discussion will follow led by our distinguished panel guests Heidi Allen\, Former MP for South Cambridgeshire\, and Dr Paul Beresford-Hill\, Chairman of the ESU of the US. \nChaired by ESU Chair\, Professor James Raven\, the debate and Q&A session will take place via Zoom on Wednesday\, 23 September at 7.30pm (BST). \nReserve your ticket here: https://civilpublicspeakers.eventbrite.co.uk \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/online-event-are-some-born-to-be-better-and-more-civil-public-speakers/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200914T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20200310T121328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200310T121328Z
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SUMMARY:London Branch: talk by author Andrew Lownie on his book 'THE MOUNTBATTENS: Their Lives and Loves'
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union invites you to an evening at Dartmouth House with Historian Andrew Lownie who will deliver a fascinating talk on his joint biography of the lives of Earl Mountbatten of Burma and his wife Edwina.  \nWine & nibbles from 6.30pm the talk will start 7.00pm sharp \nDiscover more about the charismatic character of the Earl of Mountbatten with lives touching the history of the 20th century\, it is a rich story whose characters include: all the key figures of the Second World War from Churchill\, Macmillan\, Eden\, Montgomery to Roosevelt\, Eisenhower\, Stilwell and Chiang Kai-Shek; The Royal Family; and stars of stage and screen Charlie Chaplin\, Agatha Christie\, Noel Coward\, Joan Crawford\, and Cary Grant. \ntickets: \nESU Members £15 \nNon-members & guests £20 \nAttendees will have an opportunity to purchase a signed copy of The Mountbattens: Their Lives & Loves after the event.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-talk-by-author-andrew-lownie-on-his-book-the-mountbattens-their-lives-and-loves/
LOCATION:English-Speaking Union\, Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20200714T203935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T190949Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE EVENT: THE INCIVILITY PROBLEM - HAS SOCIAL MEDIA MADE CONVERSATION LESS CIVIL?
DESCRIPTION:Most of us think that new media have made public discussion and pronouncements less civil. Is this true and if so what are the consequences for public debate and communication?  Do please join us online on Thursday\, 23 July at 7.30pm BST for the first in a series of events in which a distinguished panel will share their thoughts on the issues at hand. \nThe event will open with a short presentation from Texas by Prof. Emily Sydnor\, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Southwestern University and author of Disrespectful Democracy: The Psychology of Political Incivility. \nShe writes: ‘research demonstrates that negativity and rudeness in politics have been increasing for decades. But how does this tide of impolite-to-outrageous language affect our reactions to media coverage and our political behaviour?’ She argues that ‘citizens now need to be able to tolerate or even welcome incivility in the public sphere in order to participate in the democratic process. Yet individuals who are turned off by incivility are not brought back in by civil presentation of issues.’ \nThe discussion\, chaired by Prof. James Raven\, Chair of the ESU\, will be led by our panel: Teresa Bejan\, Associate Professor of Political Theory in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford and author of Mere Civility: Disagreement and the Limits of Toleration\, and David Howarth\, Professor of Law and Public Policy at the University of Cambridge\, former MP for Cambridge\, and former Electoral Commissioner. \nA donation of £10 per person is suggested. \nReserve your space here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-incivility-problem-tickets-113559678054
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/online-event-the-incivility-problem-has-social-media-made-conversation-less-civil/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20200214T160039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T110055Z
UID:5658-1595525400-1595525400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:South Wales Branch: ESU Members’ Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:ESU Members’ Garden Party at Dyffryn House (NT) Vale of Glamorgan. More details and tickets available by emailing esuswb@gmail.com. Directions and ticket prices available on request.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-members-garden-party/
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200704
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20200305T155231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200305T155231Z
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SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Branch: Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:On 3 July 2020\, Oxfordshire Branch hosts their Annual Dinner at Jesus College\, Oxford. \nTo book a place or for any further information about the dinner\, please contact Jan at janetstokescarter@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/oxfordshire-branch-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Jesus College\, Oxford\, Turl Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oxford Branch":MAILTO:jan@paddockcottage.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200622
DTSTAMP:20260420T050058
CREATED:20191129T102205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T105738Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Final of the ESU Performing Shakespeare at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon
DESCRIPTION:We regret that this event has been postponed until further notice. For more information please call 020 7529 1550 or email competitions@esu.org.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/grand-final-of-the-esu-performing-shakespeare/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social
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