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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:20260420T063411
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T130130Z
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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:20260420T063411
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:20260420T063411
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:20260420T063411
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:20260420T063411
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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:20260420T063411
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:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200214T160039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T110055Z
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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/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200704
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
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:20260420T063411
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200527T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200527T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200214T160039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T105149Z
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SUMMARY:South Wales Branch: ESU Introduction Evening
DESCRIPTION:Introduction Evening hosted and sponsored by Cardiff solicitors\, Hugh James\, who have made available their spectacular 7th floor hospitality suite with terrace and magnificent views over the Cardiff skyline. More details and tickets available by emailing esuswb@gmail.com. Directions and ticket prices available on request.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-introduction-evening/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200522T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200522T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20190701T161602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200319T151854Z
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SUMMARY:Devon & Exeter Branch: Lunch & Talk by Fran Unsworth “The Public Service Role of the BBC..."- CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:We regret that this event has been cancelled. \nJoin Devon & Exter Branch for Lunch followed by an informative talk on “The Public Service Role of the BBC in the Gathering and Broadcasting of News and Current Affairs” by Fran Unsworth. \nFrancesca Mary (“Fran”) Unsworth is a journalist and media executive. Fran began her broadcasting career in local radio\, working in Leicester and Bristol\, before becoming producer of Radio 1’s Newsbeat. In 1990 she moved to Radio 4 and was based in Washington as a radio producer for the network during the Gulf crisis of 1990–1991. She later worked as a producer on The World at One and PM. She transferred to the BBC’s Newsgathering Department in 1993\, where she was a producer and editor for the BBC One O’Clock News and the BBC Six O’Clock News. Fran was appointed Head of Newsgathering in January 2005. \nSince January 2018 she has been Director\, News & Current Affairs for BBC News. She has served in various senior positions in the BBC\, including director of the BBC World Service and a member of the BBC’s executive board.\nWith that extensive experience of broadcasting news and current affairs\, Fran will discuss the modern public service role and function of the BBC as news gatherer and broadcaster. \nApplication for places at speakers’ events should be made in writing to the Dining Secretary\, Mr. Philip Maunder\, Pennies\, 46 Pound Lane\, Topsham EX30NA with a separate cheque for each event\, made payable to ‘ESU Devon and Exeter’. Cheques will not be presented for payment until the day after the event.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/devon-exeter-branch-lunch-talk-by-fran-unsworth-the-public-service-role-of-the-bbc/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devon & Exeter Branch - Dining Secretary":MAILTO:philipmaunderesu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200519T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200311T113130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T132528Z
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SUMMARY:Literary event: Hugo Vickers talk on 'The Life of Gladys Deacon\, Duchess of Marlborough'
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union invites you to a reception at Dartmouth House followed by a talk by Hugo Vickers who will discuss his book The Sphinx: The Life of Gladys Deacon – Duchess of Marlborough \nAbout the book: \nOne of the most beautiful and brilliant women of her time\, Gladys Deacon dazzled and puzzled the glittering social circles in which she moved. Born in Paris to American parents in 1881\, Gladys emerged from a traumatic childhood – her father having shot her mother’s lover dead when Gladys was only eleven – to captivate and inspire some of the greatest literary and artistic names of the Belle Epoque. Marcel Proust wrote of her\, ‘I never saw a girl with such beauty\, such magnificent intelligence\, such goodness and charm.’ \nGladys was to spend her last years in the psycho-geriatric ward of a mental hospital\, where she was discovered by a young Hugo Vickers. Forty years on\, Vickers has now completely rewritten and revised his original biography\, updating it with previously unavailable material and drawing on his own personal research all over Europe and America. He once asked Gladys\, ‘Where is Gladys Deacon?’ She answered him slowly\, ‘Gladys Deacon? . . . She never existed.’ \nThe Sphinx is a fascinating portrait of this elusive but brilliant woman who was at the centre of a now bygone era of wealth and privilege – and a tribute to one of the brightest stars of her age. \nAbout the author: \nHugo Vickers is a writer\, lecturer and broadcaster\, and an acknowledged expert on the British Royal Family. He has written biographies of the Queen Mother\, Gladys\, Duchess of Marlborough\, Cecil Beaton\, Vivien Leigh\, Princess Andrew of Greece and the Duchess of Windsor. The Sphinx has been a forty-year journey for him since his first meeting with Gladys Deacon in 1975. \nReception from 6.30pm the talk will start at 7.00pm sharp
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/literary-event-hugo-vickers-talk-on-the-life-of-gladys-deacon-duchess-of-marlborough/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200520
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200305T154154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200305T154757Z
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SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Branch: Visit to Grey's Court
DESCRIPTION:Oxfordshire branch hosts a visit to Grey’s Court at Rotherfield Greys\, for a tour of the gardens and house. \nTo book a place or for any further information about the visit\, please contact Jan at janetstokescarter@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/oxfordshire-branch-visit-to-greys-court/
LOCATION:Grey’s Court\, Rotherfield Greys\, Henley-On-Thames\, RG9 4PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oxford Branch":MAILTO:jan@paddockcottage.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200515T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200310T121301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200310T121301Z
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SUMMARY:2020 International Public Speaking Competition Grand Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC) is the world’s largest competition of its kind. Bringing together participants\, aged 16-20\, from over 50 countries for a week of cultural exchange and competition\, the IPSC is one of the ESU’s flagship programmes. \nThe Grand Final will see the very best 6-8 young performers deliver their speech\, and follows the competition heats held earlier in the week. \nTea and coffee will be provided from 1pm\, and the final itself will commence at 2pm sharp. \nThis page is for individuals to register for this event. Free group attendance is available for UK students and teachers. Please email events@esu.org to reserve up to 20 places per school\, subject to availability.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/2020-international-public-speaking-competition-grand-final/
LOCATION:The Royal Institution\, 21 Albemarle Street\, London\, England\, W1S 4BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200511T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200207T155813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T105646Z
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SUMMARY:Performing Shakespeare Competition South East Area Final
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/performing-shakespeare-competition-south-east-area-final/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200207T155807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T105825Z
UID:5582-1588865400-1588879800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Performing Shakespeare Competition London (North East) Area Final
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/performing-shakespeare-competition-london-north-east-area-final/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-11.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200211T114344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T105859Z
UID:5616-1588860000-1588874400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Performing Shakespeare Competition North West Area Final B
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/performing-shakespeare-competition-north-west-area-final-b/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-10.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200220T104955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T105054Z
UID:5722-1588849200-1588849200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:West Sussex Branch: Visit to Leonardslee Lakes And Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The ESU visit to Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens will take place on 7 May 2020. \nAttendees will meet at the entrance at 11:00 AM. \nAddress- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens\, Brighton Road\, Lower Beeding\, Horsham RH13 6PP \nFor more information regarding pricing and timings please contact adrienneon42@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/visit-to-leonardslee-lakes-gardens/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/leonardslee.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200506T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200211T114340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T105938Z
UID:5612-1588773600-1588788000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Performing Shakespeare Competition East Area Final B
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/performing-shakespeare-competition-east-area-final-b/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-9.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200505T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200505T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200211T114340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T111052Z
UID:5611-1588689000-1588703400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Performing Shakespeare Competition East Area Final A
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/performing-shakespeare-competition-east-area-final-a/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-8.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200504T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200310T121259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200310T121259Z
UID:5761-1588617000-1588624200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Reception and violin recital with Juliette Roos
DESCRIPTION:ESU Dartmouth House: Violin recital with Juliette Roos\n\n\n\nJoin us at Dartmouth House\, home of the English-Speaking Union for a drinks reception followed by a violin recital by Juliette Roos.  \nProgramme: \nTelemann Fantasy no.1 in A major  \nYsaye Solo Sonata no.5 op.27  \nSibelius 5 pieces for violin and piano op.81  \nSyncopation by Kreisler  \nRecital begins at 7pm sharp \nTickets are £28 for members and £35 for guests.  \nAll proceeds from this performance will support the English-Speaking Union’s Educational Programmes\, helping young people to communicate the thrive. \nJuliette is currently a Fellow at Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London\, investing in her chamber playing as well as solo repertoire throughout a busy 2019 schedule. \nWith The Accendo Quartet\, Juliette has won first prizes in the St. James Quartet Competition 2017 and the CAVATINA Intercollegiate Chamber Music Competition 2018. A recent review of Bartók’s String Quartet no.2 at the Barbican Hall\, London\, noted “The Accendo Quartet embraced the work’s searing\, mysterious intensity…the music brilliantly showcased the young ensemble’s qualities.” (Ivan Hewett\, Daily Telegraph). Other highlights in 2018 for Juliette included The Four Seasons and Yellow Barn chamber music festivals in USA\, the Alderney Chamber Music Festival\, a live broadcast of works by Julian Anderson for BBC radio 3\, quartet concerts across Europe as well as recitals in London and Switzerland. \nSince returning to London for her Master’s degree at GSMD\, studying with David Takeno\, Juliette has collaborated in various chamber groups with notable performances at Barbican Concert Hall\, LSO St. Luke’s and St. Johns Smith Square\, London. She was awarded a full scholarship for her studies and given generous support from the Countess of Munster Trust and won the Manoug Parikian award from the Help Musicians Foundation. \nThe fourth generation of a musical family\, Juliette was born in London and began her violin studies at the age of 5. She joined the Royal Academy of Music\, Junior Department and\, between 2006-2008\, lived in Singapore where she enjoyed her first performance with full orchestra\, Sarasate’s “Ziguenerweisen”. \nIn 2008\, Juliette won entry to the Yehudi Menuhin School to pursue her music centered education\, studying with Lutsia Ibragimova. Her passion for chamber music developed at YMS alongside her soloistic successes\, including The Walter Todd Bursary Prize at the BBC Young Musician 2012 contest where the Strings Final jury described her playing as “absolutely spellbinding.” Subsequent engagements included concerto performances across the UK. \nJuliette has played in master classes for many leading professors including Zakhar Bron\, Shmuel Ashkenazy\, Donald Weilerstein\, Takaya Urakawa\, Lydia Mordkovitch and Ida Kavafian. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at the Haute Ecole de Musique\, site de Sion\, Switzerland under the tutelage of Pavel Vernikov and\, in 2015\, she was multiple prizewinner at the Kloster Schöntal International violin competition in Germany.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-reception-and-violin-recital-with-juliette-roos/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/6288ecc3b84c53b2351d16ae805a05f7.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200504T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20191202T203332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T141915Z
UID:5440-1588617000-1588624200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Music: Drinks reception and violin recital with Juliette Roos
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Dartmouth House\, home of the English-Speaking Union for a drinks reception followed by a violin recital by Juliette Roos. \nProgramme: \nTelemann Fantasy no.1 in A major \nYsaye Solo Sonata no.5 op.27 \nSibelius 5 pieces for violin and piano op.81 \nSyncopation by Kreisler \n  \nDrinks reception from 6.30\, recital begins at 7pm sharp \nTickets are £28 for members and £35 for guests. All proceeds from this performance will support the English-Speaking Union’s Educational Programmes\, helping young people to communicate the thrive. \nJuliette is currently a Fellow at Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London\, investing in her chamber playing as well as solo repertoire throughout a busy schedule. \nWith The Accendo Quartet\, Juliette has won first prizes in the St. James Quartet Competition 2017 and the CAVATINA Intercollegiate Chamber Music Competition 2018. A recent review of Bartók’s String Quartet no.2 at the Barbican Hall\, London\, noted “The Accendo Quartet embraced the work’s searing\, mysterious intensity…the music brilliantly showcased the young ensemble’s qualities.” (Ivan Hewett\, Daily Telegraph). Other highlights in 2018 for Juliette included The Four Seasons and Yellow Barn chamber music festivals in USA\, the Alderney Chamber Music Festival\, a live broadcast of works by Julian Anderson for BBC radio 3\, quartet concerts across Europe as well as recitals in London and Switzerland. \nSince returning to London for her Master’s degree at GSMD\, studying with David Takeno\, Juliette has collaborated in various chamber groups with notable performances at Barbican Concert Hall\, LSO St. Luke’s and St. Johns Smith Square\, London. She was awarded a full scholarship for her studies and given generous support from the Countess of Munster Trust and won the Manoug Parikian award from the Help Musicians Foundation. \nThe fourth generation of a musical family\, Juliette was born in London and began her violin studies at the age of 5. She joined the Royal Academy of Music\, Junior Department and\, between 2006-2008\, lived in Singapore where she enjoyed her first performance with full orchestra\, Sarasate’s “Ziguenerweisen”. \nIn 2008\, Juliette won entry to the Yehudi Menuhin School to pursue her music centered education\, studying with Lutsia Ibragimova. Her passion for chamber music developed at YMS alongside her soloistic successes\, including The Walter Todd Bursary Prize at the BBC Young Musician 2012 contest where the Strings Final jury described her playing as “absolutely spellbinding.” Subsequent engagements included concerto performances across the UK. \nJuliette has played in master classes for many leading professors including Zakhar Bron\, Shmuel Ashkenazy\, Donald Weilerstein\, Takaya Urakawa\, Lydia Mordkovitch and Ida Kavafian. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at the Haute Ecole de Musique\, site de Sion\, Switzerland under the tutelage of Pavel Vernikov and\, in 2015\, she was multiple prizewinner at the Kloster Schöntal International violin competition in Germany.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-music-drinks-reception-and-violin-recital-with-juliette-roos/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Music,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/roos-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200504T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200504T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200211T114340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T111011Z
UID:5614-1588600800-1588615200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Performing Shakespeare Competition East Midlands Area Final B
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/performing-shakespeare-competition-east-midlands-area-final-b/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-7.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200430T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200207T155813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T105229Z
UID:5592-1588258800-1588273200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Performing Shakespeare Competition Thames Area Final
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/performing-shakespeare-competition-thames-area-final/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-6.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200430T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200430T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200211T114340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T105137Z
UID:5613-1588255200-1588269600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Performing Shakespeare Competition East Midlands Area Final A
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/performing-shakespeare-competition-east-midlands-area-final-a/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-5.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200429T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200429T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200207T155815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T105043Z
UID:5595-1588167000-1588181400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Performing Shakespeare Competition West Midlands Area Final
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/performing-shakespeare-competition-west-midlands-area-final/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-4.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200428T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200207T155810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T105000Z
UID:5584-1588091400-1588105800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Performing Shakespeare Competition London (South East) Area Final
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/performing-shakespeare-competition-london-south-east-area-final/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200428T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200428T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200207T155810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T104857Z
UID:5583-1588069800-1588084200@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Performing Shakespeare Competition London (North West) Area Final
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/performing-shakespeare-competition-london-north-west-area-final/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200427T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200427T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T063411
CREATED:20200207T155814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T110851Z
UID:5594-1587994200-1588008600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Performing Shakespeare Competition West Area Final
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/performing-shakespeare-competition-west-area-final/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/71f343db2eb582c0fa01fe3b61a9c94f.jpg
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END:VCALENDAR