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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200527T183000
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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/
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/MAlta-Public-Speaking-e1547206945495.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200522T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200522T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
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:20260420T081018
CREATED:20200311T113130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T132528Z
UID:5795-1589913000-1589920200@www.esu.org
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:20260420T081018
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/greys-court.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Oxford Branch":MAILTO:jan@paddockcottage.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200515T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
CREATED:20200310T121301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200310T121301Z
UID:5763-1589547600-1589562000@www.esu.org
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:20260420T081018
CREATED:20200207T155813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T105646Z
UID:5590-1589214600-1589229000@www.esu.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
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/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-11.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
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/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-10.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
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/
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/leonardslee.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200506T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
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/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-9.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200505T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200505T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
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/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-8.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200504T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200504T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200504T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200504T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
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/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-7.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200430T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
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/
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:20260420T081018
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/
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:20260420T081018
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/
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:20260420T081018
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/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-3.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200428T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200428T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
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/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shakespeare-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200427T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200427T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
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/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/71f343db2eb582c0fa01fe3b61a9c94f.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200425T131500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200425T164500
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
CREATED:20200310T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200310T121316Z
UID:5778-1587820500-1587833100@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition 60th Grand Final
DESCRIPTION:Come and see our work in action as one of the oldest continuously running public speaking competitions in the UK reaches its final stage. \nThe Grand Final is the culmination of five months of Public Speaking competitions throughout England and Wales. The young speakers have got through over 80 local branch heats and finals\, and eight regional finals to make it to the Grand Final. \nThe competition involves two teams of three (speaker\, chair and questioner) competing against each other in front of an audience of supporters. The speaker talks on a pre-agreed topic\, the questioner challenges the speaker on points within their speech and the chair manages the proceedings and questions from the audience. The competition is designed for Key Stage 3 & 4 students\, with around 400 teams entering each year. Students have proved the power of their speech writing and presenting skills\, have had their knowledge of topical issues tested\, and demonstrated the ability to think on their feet. \nThe passion and talent of these young speakers are always a highlight of our educational calendar – with a range of topics under discussion\, this is bound to be an event to make you think. This National Final is a showcase for the very best of Speaking\, Chairing and Questioning in the UK.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-churchill-public-speaking-competition-60th-grand-final/
LOCATION:Churchill College\, University of Cambridge\, Storey's Way\, Cambridge\, England\, CB3 0DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200426
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
CREATED:20190729T105522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T104611Z
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SUMMARY:60th ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition Grand 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/60th-esu-churchill-public-speaking-competition-grand-final/
LOCATION:Churchill College Cambridge\, University of Cambridge\, Storey's Way\, Cambridge\, CB3 0DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200423T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
CREATED:20200207T155811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T110818Z
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SUMMARY:Performing Shakespeare Competition London (South 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-south-west-area-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200422T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201001T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
CREATED:20200310T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200310T121316Z
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SUMMARY:English Speaking Union Competition Entry
DESCRIPTION:This is the place to register for all ESU secondary school competitions\n\n\n\nRegister here to take part in: \nSchools’ Mace Debating (years 7-13)\nESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition  (years 9-11)\nPerforming Shakespeare (years 7-9)\n \nPublic Speaking competition:  \n\nChallenges students to engage with wide-ranging cross-curricular topics\, while helping to meet National Curriculum speaking and listening targets\nRegular hints\, tips and resources which you can use to improve oracy skills in your classroom\nYears 9-11\n£45 per team (up to two teams per school) \nHeats from November to February\, grand final in April
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/english-speaking-union-competition-entry/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200422T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200422T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
CREATED:20190701T161109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200319T151643Z
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SUMMARY:Devon & Exeter Branch: Annual Black Tie Dinner - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:We regret that this event has been cancelled. \nDevon & Exeter Branch’s annual Black Tie Dinner with a talk autobiographical talk from Billy “Scratch” Hitchen. \nAt the end of the Easter holidays in 1963\, Billy ‘Scratch’  Hitchen\, instead of returning to school in Salcombe\, having already been expelled by his mother\, who was the head of East Portlemouth School\, chose to run away to sea: he was just 14. Before the age of 19\, he had sailed round the world 5 times. From Cape Horn to the Indian and Pacific  Oceans; from the southerly tip of New Zealand to the North Atlantic\, from oil drilling in Argentina to pipeline construction in West Africa\, Scratch’s early life was one of challenge and freedom. \nIn 1973\, Scratch returned to Salcombe and spent the next three decades commercial fishing the coasts of the UK and other marine ventures. \nScratch will share some of his remarkable  story; of his rise from illiterate and innumerate cabin boy to skipper of the tug to steer the last of the great Cunard liners into the heart of Manhattan; from competitive sailor to commercial fisherman and proprietor of a marina. \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-annual-black-tie-dinner/
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:20200422T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200422T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
CREATED:20200214T160039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T103938Z
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SUMMARY:South Wales Branch: Members’ Lunch with Guest speaker\, Professor James Raven.
DESCRIPTION:ESU member’s lunch at Cardiff City Hospitality Suites with guest speaker Professor James Raven. 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-lunch-with-guest-speaker-professor-james-raven/
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200422T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
CREATED:20200115T145914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T150009Z
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: ‘Sir Hubert von Herkomer RA’ Isobel Williams
DESCRIPTION:Isobel is a retired Consultant in Respiratory Medicine.  While qualifying at St George’s Hospital\, University of London\, where Edward Wilson\, Robert Scott’s friend and confidant\, had trained some sixty-five years previously\, she saw many of Wilson’s iconic pictures of Antarctica and became fascinated by the continent and the explorers of the early 1900s. She has written several books about them and speaks regularly on Antarctic subjects and Antarctic heroes. \nEdward Wilson and his wife made their home in Bushey\, Hertfordshire.  When Isobel visited Bushey Museum to learn more about them\, she found the museum was more interested in their celebrity von Herkomer\, who had lived in the town for forty years. \nHerkomer was a Bavarian who became one of the most popular artists in the Victorian period in England. He painted many interesting portraits of the good and the great in England and in Boston U.S.A. He was so much accepted that he was invited to paint Queen Victoria on her death bed\, an unusual honour for a commoner and\, though a nationalized British citizen\, a German. His fall from popularity was dramatic; he died at the onset of the First World War and by the end of that war\, anti-German sentiment was rife in Britain. Also\, by this time\, appreciation of styles of painting had changed greatly with the advent of Modernism that was contrasted unfavourably with his naturalism. His work is gradually being revalued\, however. \nCheques payable to ‘English-Speaking Union’ should be sent at least 7 days in advance to: \nMrs Louise Jeffreys\, Greenrock\, Francis Way\, Salisbury SP2 8EF \nFurther details: esusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org; 01722 336118
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-sir-hubert-von-herkomer-ra-isobel-williams/
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:20200421T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200421T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
CREATED:20200220T104955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200319T151731Z
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SUMMARY:West Sussex Branch: 'Iran\, Evil Empire or Overlooked Holiday Destination'- A talk by Edward Mynors- CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:We regret that this event has been cancelled. \nIran\, Evil Empire or Overlooked Holiday Destination’ is a talk by Edward Mynors on 21 April 2020 at the Barley Mow in Walderton. \nAddress- The Barley Mow\, Walderton PO18 9ED
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/iran-evil-empire-or-overlooked-holiday-destination-a-talk-by-edward-mynors/
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200417T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
CREATED:20190902T162659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T162659Z
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SUMMARY:Norwich & Norfolk Branch: Lunch & Talk ‘Thomas Erpingham Hero or Thug'
DESCRIPTION:Lunch followed by a talk by Ann May on ‘Thomas Erpingham Hero or Thug’
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/norwich-norfolk-branch-lunch-talk-thomas-erpingham-hero-or-thug/
LOCATION:Park Farm Hotel\, Norwich Road\, Hethertt\, Norwich\, NR9 3DL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norwich & Norfolk Brach":MAILTO:jane.knudsen@tiscali.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200414T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081018
CREATED:20190828T135749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200327T130626Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Cheshire Branch: Lunch & Talk 'Cheshire pubs and pub signs' - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:We regret that this event has been cancelled. \nTony Bostock lives in Swanlow area of Winsford in the heart of Cheshire and descends from a family which has lived in the Northwich district for several hundred years. The 30 years he was an officer with the Cheshire Constabulary and later worked as a community safety coordinator with Vale Royal Borough Council and served as a GP. He has always had a passion for history and has held office with The Cheshire local history Association\, the Winsford and district history Society and the Northwich Heritage Society.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/mid-cheshire-branch-lunch-talk-cheshire-pubs-and-pub-signs/
LOCATION:The Portal Premier Golf Club\, Forest Road\, Tarporley\, CW6 0JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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