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SUMMARY:ESU Schools’ Mace Debating Competition Mid-South Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Schools’ Mace Mid-South Regional Final takes place on 3rd March 2020\, at Eton College. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the Mid-South area. Come and see our work in action as one of the largest and oldest debate competitions in the country. The English-Speaking Union’s Schools’ Mace\, the oldest and largest debating competition for schools in England\, hones students’ debate skills in a fun\, competitive environment. Working in teams\, competitors enhance their speech-writing\, public speaking and critical thinking\, helping them to excel both in and out of school and giving them a sense of pride in themselves and their achievements. \n  \nAddress: Eton College\, Windsor\, Berkshire\, SL4 6EF
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-mid-south-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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SUMMARY:ESU Schools’ Mace Debating Competition East Midlands Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Schools’ Mace East Midlands Regional Final takes place on 3rd March 2020\, at Stamford School. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the East Midlands area. Come and see our work in action as one of the largest and oldest debate competitions in the country. The English-Speaking Union’s Schools’ Mace\, the oldest and largest debating competition for schools in England\, hones students’ debate skills in a fun\, competitive environment. Working in teams\, competitors enhance their speech-writing\, public speaking and critical thinking\, helping them to excel both in and out of school and giving them a sense of pride in themselves and their achievements. \nAddress: Stamford School\, Southfields House\, St Paul’s St\, Stamford PE9 2BQ
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-east-midlands-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200302T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200302T203000
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SUMMARY:ESU Schools' Mace Debating Competition East London Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Schools’ Mace East London Regional Final takes place on 2nd March 2020\, at Camden School for Girls. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the East London area. Come and see our work in action as one of the largest and oldest debate competitions in the country. The English-Speaking Union’s Schools’ Mace\, the oldest and largest debating competition for schools in England\, hones students’ debate skills in a fun\, competitive environment. Working in teams\, competitors enhance their speech-writing\, public speaking and critical thinking\, helping them to excel both in and out of school and giving them a sense of pride in themselves and their achievements. \n  \nAddress- Camden School for Girls\, Sandall Road\, London NW5 2DB
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-debating-competition-east-london-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200302T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200302T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
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SUMMARY:ESU Schools’ Mace Debating Competition South West Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Schools’ Mace South West Regional Final takes place on 2nd March 2020\, at King’s College Taunton. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the South West area. Come and see our work in action as one of the largest and oldest debate competitions in the country. The English-Speaking Union’s Schools’ Mace\, the oldest and largest debating competition for schools in England\, hones students’ debate skills in a fun\, competitive environment. Working in teams\, competitors enhance their speech-writing\, public speaking and critical thinking\, helping them to excel both in and out of school and giving them a sense of pride in themselves and their achievements. \nAddress- King’s College Taunton\, South Road\, Taunton TA1 3LA
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-south-west-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200228T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200228T203000
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SUMMARY:ESU Schools' Mace Debating Competition West Midlands Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Schools’ Mace West Midlands Regional Final takes place on 28th February 2020\, at Solihull School. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the West area. Come and see our work in action as one of the largest and oldest debate competitions in the country. The English-Speaking Union’s Schools’ Mace\, the oldest and largest debating competition for schools in England\, hones students’ debate skills in a fun\, competitive environment. Working in teams\, competitors enhance their speech-writing\, public speaking and critical thinking\, helping them to excel both in and out of school and giving them a sense of pride in themselves and their achievements. \n  \nAddress- Solihull School\, Warwick Road\, Solihull B91 3DJ
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-debating-competition-west-midlands-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200227T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200227T203000
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SUMMARY:ESU Schools' Mace Debating Competition South East Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Schools’ Mace South East Regional Final takes place on 27th February 2020\, at Lingfield College. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the South East area. Come and see our work in action as one of the largest and oldest debate competitions in the country. The English-Speaking Union’s Schools’ Mace\, the oldest and largest debating competition for schools in England\, hones students’ debate skills in a fun\, competitive environment. Working in teams\, competitors enhance their speech-writing\, public speaking and critical thinking\, helping them to excel both in and out of school and giving them a sense of pride in themselves and their achievements. \n  \nAddress- Lingfield College\, Racecourse Road\, Lingfield RH7 6PH
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-debating-competition-south-east-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200227T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200227T200000
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SUMMARY:ESU Schools' Mace Debating Competition West Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Schools’ Mace West Regional Final takes place on 27th February 2020\, at RGS Worcester. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the West area. Come and see our work in action as one of the largest and oldest debate competitions in the country. The English-Speaking Union’s Schools’ Mace\, the oldest and largest debating competition for schools in England\, hones students’ debate skills in a fun\, competitive environment. Working in teams\, competitors enhance their speech-writing\, public speaking and critical thinking\, helping them to excel both in and out of school and giving them a sense of pride in themselves and their achievements. \n  \nAddress- RGS Worcester\, Upper Tything\, Worcester WR1 1HP
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-debating-competition-west-london-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200227T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
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UID:5271-1582806600-1582815600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Lunch & Talk 'CONTEMPORARY AMERICA'
DESCRIPTION:PROFESSOR GARY GERSTLE\, Professor of American History and Fellow of Sidney Sussex College\, University of Cambridge \nGary Gerstle lives in Cambridge\, England\, and Cambridge\, Massachusetts. He is primarily an historian of 20th century America with particular expertise in immigration and race issues. He has lectured worldwide\, and is frequently consulted for his views on contemporary questions in the USA. In his talk to us he will give a broad survey of current trends in American society – race relations\, migration\, economic policies\, relations with Europe\, Russia\, China\, cultural changes\, the impact of President Trump. Should we be optimistic or pessimistic about the future of the United States?
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-lunch-talk-contemporary-america/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Bedford\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200226T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
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SUMMARY:ESU Schools’ Mace Debating Competition South Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Schools’ Mace South Regional Final takes place on 26th February 2020\, at The Portsmouth Grammar School. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the South of England. Come and see our work in action as one of the largest and oldest debate competitions in the country. The English-Speaking Union’s Schools’ Mace\, the oldest and largest debating competition for schools in England\, hones students’ debate skills in a fun\, competitive environment. Working in teams\, competitors enhance their speech-writing\, public speaking and critical thinking\, helping them to excel both in and out of school and giving them a sense of pride in themselves and their achievements. \nAddress- The Portsmouth Grammar School\, High Street\, Portsmouth PO1 2LN
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-south-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200225T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T162318Z
UID:5641-1582646400-1582662600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Schools' Mace Debating Competition East Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Schools’ Mace East Regional Final takes place on 25th February 2020\, at Royal Hospital School. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the East of England. Come and see our work in action as one of the largest and oldest debate competitions in the country. The English-Speaking Union’s Schools’ Mace\, the oldest and largest debating competition for schools in England\, hones students’ debate skills in a fun\, competitive environment. Working in teams\, competitors enhance their speech-writing\, public speaking and critical thinking\, helping them to excel both in and out of school and giving them a sense of pride in themselves and their achievements. \n  \nAddress- Royal Hospital School\, IB9 2RX
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-debating-competition-east-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200219T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20190701T155316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T155550Z
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SUMMARY:Devon & Exeter Branch: Lunch & Talk\, 'Churchill’s Great Game'\, rethinking the origins of the Cold War
DESCRIPTION:Join Devon & Exeter Branch for lunch followed by a fascinating talk by Professor Richard Toye “Churchill’s Great Game”\, rethinking the origins of the Cold War \nRichard Toye is Professor of Modern History at the University of Exeter. He is a specialist in the history of rhetoric and is the author of numerous articles and several books\, including ‘Rhetoric: A Very Short Introduction’ and ‘The Roar of the Lion: The Untold Story of Churchill’s World War II Speeches’. His book ‘Winston Churchill: A Life in the News’ will be published in 2020. \nIn his talk Richard will explore Churchill’s response to the USSR and how his actions during the early Cold War years intersected with his views of traditional Anglo-Russian tensions and the legacy of the ‘Great Game’. \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-churchills-great-game-rethinking-the-origins-of-the-cold-war/
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:20200219T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T150228Z
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: ‘Syria: The Making of a Refuge State’ Professor Dawn Chatty\, FBA PhD
DESCRIPTION:Dawn Chatty is an American social anthropologist and academic\, who specialises in the Middle East\, nomadic pastoral tribes\, and refugees. From 2010 to 2015\, she was Emeritus Professor of Anthropology and Forced Migration at the University of Oxford. Her book ‘Syria: The Making and Unmaking of a Refuge State’ was published by Hurst & Co in 2018. \nThe mass influx of peoples into Syria over the last 150 years\, including Circassians\, Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews\, Armenian\, Albanians\, Kosovars\, created a modern nation of great cultural hybridity. Until recently this was the source of its openness to contemporary waves of forced migrants including Palestinians\, Lebanese\, and Iraqis. Now\, with the tables turned\, nearly 50 per cent of Syrians have sought refuge and sanctuary among its neighbouring states. This lecture examines the history of Syria – Bilad-al-Sham – in the late Ottoman Empire and since World War One as it welcomed refugees and other uprooted peoples from across the region. \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-syria-the-making-of-a-refuge-state-professor-dawn-chatty-fba-phd/
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:20200213T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200213T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20200213T100617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T100617Z
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SUMMARY:Cornwall Branch Public Speaking Competition
DESCRIPTION:Come along and watch the best young public speakers in the county in action. \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/cornwall-branch-public-speaking-competition/
LOCATION:Penrice Academy\, Charlestown Road\, St. Austell\, PL25 3NR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200212T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20191114T115521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T155419Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol branch: The past\, present and future of Bristol’s Museum Service
DESCRIPTION:The past\, present and future of Bristol’s Museum Service \nSpeaker Ray Barnett\, Head of Collections and Archives\, Bristol
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/the-past-present-and-future-of-bristols-museum-service/
LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Currie":MAILTO:nigelcurrie29@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200211T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20190828T135005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T104546Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Cheshire Branch: Lunch & Talk\, Research work in the Arctic
DESCRIPTION:Professor Terry Callahan will be giving a talk on his Research work in the Arctic \nTerry Callahan started  as an Arctic plant ecologist in 1967. Over 52 years\, he has worked in every Arctic country and has been in the field during each of 50 years. His main current focus is to develop international collaboration to understand environmental change in Siberia. He has published over 430 scientific papers and is included as Most cited and influential researcher\, for the period of 2002–2012 on the web of science. He was created CMG in 2018 for his contribution to international corporation.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/mid-cheshire-branch-lunch-talk-research-work-in-the-arctic/
LOCATION:The Portal Premier Golf Club\, Forest Road\, Tarporley\, CW6 0JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200206T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20200108T163046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T163143Z
UID:5518-1580984100-1581006600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Epping Forest Branch: Bob Johnson wildlife photography in the Arctic
DESCRIPTION:Bob Johnson is well known to us for his wonderful wildlife photography taken both locally and in Africa.  This time\, he is going in completely the opposite direction and will talk on his recent visit to the Arctic illustrated by his spectacular photographs of the region and its wildlife.  Indeed\, he is so enthusiastic about the area that he will come again to our March meeting to complete the story of his Arctic experiences.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/epping-forest-branch-bob-johnson-wildlife-photography-in-the-arctic/
LOCATION:The Murray Hall\, Loughton\, Essex\, 106 Borders Lane\, Loughton\, Essex\, IG10 3SB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20191204T112612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T102811Z
UID:5463-1580810400-1580817600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:London Branch: Visit to the Garrick Club
DESCRIPTION:Situated in the heart of the West End and Theatreland\, the Garrick Club was founded in 1831 as a private members’ club by a group of literary gentlemen under the patronage of the King’s brother\, the egalitarian Duke of Sussex. They announced that the club would be a place where ‘actors and men of refinement and education might meet on equal terms.’ \nThe first members were a sophisticated and cosmopolitan group\, which included famous Dickens and Thackeray. Today the club has around 1\,300 members including many of the most distinguished actors and men of letters in England. \nThe club possesses an important theatrical library that includes many manuscripts and documents\, a valuable collection of play-texts and tens of thousands of playbills and theatre programmes. However\, the greatest treasure of the Garrick Club is the collection of theatrical paintings and drawings\, much the largest and most comprehensive in existence.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-visit-to-the-garrick-club/
LOCATION:The Garrick Club\, 15 Garrick Street\, London\, WC2E 9AY
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Reid":MAILTO:janereid440@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200123T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20191114T115245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T115625Z
UID:5417-1579800600-1579807800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition\, Bristol Final
DESCRIPTION:ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition\, Bristol Final
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-churchill-public-speaking-competition-bristol-final/
LOCATION:Redmaids’ High School\, Westbury Road\, Bristol\, BS9 3AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy
ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Currie":MAILTO:nigelcurrie29@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200122T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20190831T204125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T135657Z
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SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Lunch & Talk 'THE HOUSE OF LORDS: PAST\, PRESENT AND FUTURE'
DESCRIPTION:THE RT HON BARONESS D’SOUZA\, Former Lord Speaker of the House of Lords \nOur speaker has had a distinguished career in science – anthropology\, brain chemistry and human nutrition. She has\, in addition\, a wide range of other interests – human rights\, development\, gender equality. She was created a Life Peer in 2004 and sat as a crossbencher in the House of Lords\, being elected Lord Speaker for 5 years from 2011 to 2016.    Baroness D’Souza is therefore well qualified to speak about the composition of the Lords\, its value and possible limitations\, its relationship with the Commons and how it might change in the future. \nBranch social activities are arranged in order to raise funds for\, and promote an awareness of\, our educational activities in schools.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-lunch-talk-the-house-of-lords-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Bedford\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200121T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20191114T113927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T155848Z
UID:5415-1579631400-1579638600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Bristol branch: New Year’s Party
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Party \nJoin us for a glass of wine to celebrate the new year!
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/new-years-party/
LOCATION:9 Carnarvon Road\, 9 Carnarvon Road\, Bristol\, BS6 7DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Currie":MAILTO:nigelcurrie29@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200117T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20190902T161133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T161133Z
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SUMMARY:Norwich & Norfolk Branch: Lunch & Talk 'Norwich Architecture 1938 to present'
DESCRIPTION:Lunch followed by a talk by Rod Spokes on Norwich Architecture 1938 to present.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/norwich-norfolk-branch-lunch-talk-norwich-architecture-1938-to-present/
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:20200115T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200115T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20191114T113230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T155652Z
UID:5414-1579115700-1579123800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Bristol branch: The Rise of China as a challenge to liberal teleology
DESCRIPTION:The Rise of China as a challenge to liberal teleology: can China be both rich and communist? \nSpeaker Professor Yongjin Zhang\, University of Bristol
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/bristol-branch-the-rise-of-china-as-a-challenge-to-liberal-teleology/
LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Currie":MAILTO:nigelcurrie29@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200115T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20190701T152842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T110746Z
UID:5108-1579091400-1579091400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Devon & Exeter Branch: Lunch & Talk on Music of the Holocaust by Professor Shirli Gilbert
DESCRIPTION:An extraordinary range of musical activities\, both forced and voluntary\, took place in the Nazi ghettos and camps\, from the earliest internment centres established in 1933 until the liberation in 1945. The musical works these prisoners created are extraordinary documents from the time: fragments recovered from the rubble of war and genocide; monuments to the lives that were destroyed. In this talk\, which will feature many film extracts\, Shirli Gilbert\, professor of Modern History at Southampton University with a specialism in Jewish History and particularly the Holocaust\, will highlight original music from this period\, including some rare post-war recordings. The songs offer rich insight into victims’ experiences\, conveying the uncertain and shifting perspectives of prisoner communities as they made sense of lived reality. \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-on-music-of-the-holocaust-by-professor-shirli-gilbert/
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:20200114T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20190828T134020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T104336Z
UID:5248-1579002300-1579014000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Cheshire Branch: Lunch & Talk on The Vine Project
DESCRIPTION:The vine project aims to enable vulnerable children and young people in choir Zulu Natal\, South Africa to get the best education possible. Kate Stross was inspired to become a supporter of the project in late 2011 and has since visited South Africa regularly.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/mid-cheshire-branch-lunch-talk-on-the-vine-project/
LOCATION:The Portal Premier Golf Club\, Forest Road\, Tarporley\, CW6 0JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/esu-branches-chester.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200109T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20200109T142856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T143149Z
UID:5526-1578574800-1578574800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU 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. \nBookings can be made through Eventbrite https://internationalpublicspeakingfinal.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-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:20191213T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20190902T160325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T160325Z
UID:5298-1576240200-1576256400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Norwich & Norfolk Branch: Christmas Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/norwich-norfolk-branch-christmas-lunch/
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:20191211T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20190701T152209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T154429Z
UID:5103-1576089000-1576101600@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Devon & Exeter Branch: Black Tie Dinner\, 'Moguls\, Mayhem and Movies”\,  illustrated story of early Hollywood'
DESCRIPTION:Martin Fisher has had a lifelong interest in cinema since his grandfather took him to see ‘Pinocchio’. The title of his talk speaks for itself and will include many film extracts from those early days of cinema. \nBorn in Windsor\, Martin was educated at St George’s School\, Windsor Castle\, where he was a chorister. He sang at the funeral of King George V1\, recorded 78 rpm records for HMV and broadcast Choral Evensong for the BBC. Leaving school\, Martin joined the BBC where  he was to spend the rest of his career. He worked on such classics as Round the Horne and The Billy Cotton Band Show (21 million listeners). He became a producer on and then Head of Radio Light Entertainment. In due course he was Head of TV Comedy\, producing many very popular situation comedies from ‘One Foot in the Grave’ to ‘Last of the Summer Wine’. \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-black-tie-dinner-moguls-mayhem-and-movies-illustrated-story-of-early-hollywood/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devon & Exeter Branch - Dining Secretary":MAILTO:philipmaunderesu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20190701T220435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T220435Z
UID:5127-1576002600-1576009800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:English Speaking Union AGM
DESCRIPTION:Please save date date for the English-Speaking Union’s AGM\, details coming soon…
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/english-speaking-union-agm/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20190831T202909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T131835Z
UID:5266-1575981000-1575990000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Ouse Valley Branch: Lunch & talk 'all wrapped up: a Christmas confection'
DESCRIPTION:ALL WRAPPED UP: A CHRISTMAS CONFECTION Caroline Bacon\, Former Curator of Cecil Higgins\, and Manager of Rothsay Education Centre \nTaking Christmas\, Winter and the Nativity as our theme\, we will look at a number of artists from Breughel to Damien Hirst and their response to Christmas (or winter) through a variety of art media. An opportunity to discover how the concept and image of Christmas has changed over the centuries. \nBranch social activities are arranged in order to raise funds for\, and promote an awareness of\, our educational activities in schools.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/ouse-valley-branch-lunch-talk-all-wrapped-up-a-christmas-confection/
LOCATION:The Sharnbrook Hotel\, Bedford\, Park Lane\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ouse Valley Branch":MAILTO:ellen.punter@esu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T172321
CREATED:20190828T133411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T130146Z
UID:5247-1575978300-1575990000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Cheshire Branch: Christmas Lunch & Talk\, 'Ways for wildlife'
DESCRIPTION:Richard Macaulay is a member of the Sandbach Woodland and Wildlife group of volunteers who\, over the past seven years\, have regenerated the woodland area in Sandbach\, increasing biodiversity by new planting and creating a variety of habitats for woodland creatures and new trails to explore.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/mid-cheshire-branch-christmas-lunch-talk-ways-for-wildlife/
LOCATION:The Portal Premier Golf Club\, Forest Road\, Tarporley\, CW6 0JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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