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SUMMARY:Performing Shakespeare Competition South 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-area-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200317T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200317T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20191202T204741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T103511Z
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SUMMARY:Spring lunch at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:We regret that this event has been postponed until further notice. For more information please call 020 7529 1550 or email events@esu.org.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/springlunch/
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:20200316T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200316T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200207T155813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T102703Z
UID:5591-1584354600-1584369000@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Performing Shakespeare Competition 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-south-west-area-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200316T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200115T145102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T145441Z
UID:5541-1584353700-1584370800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch: ‘The Mary Rose’ Edward Towne MA MSt PGCE
DESCRIPTION:Edward Towne graduated in European Studies from the University of East Anglia and later achieved a PGCE from Cambridge\, an MA in Early Modern English History from the University of London and a MSt in Twentieth Century British History from the University of Oxford. His professional career was spent teaching History in state and independent Secondary Schools. Currently\, Edward lectures to adults in a variety of organisations and acts as a reviewer and tour leader on historical topics. \nThe “Mary Rose”\, the pride of Henry VIII’s fleet\, was launched in 1512 and saw service against the French in the 1520’s.  In 1545\, the Mary Rose put out from Portsmouth Harbour to engage a French invasion fleet but sank with heavy loss of life as Henry VIII and his courtiers watched.  The reason for the sinking is hotly debated:  accurate French cannon fire\, a freak wave\, poor seamanship and overmanning are all suggested. \nAfter several unsuccessful attempts at salvage the remains of the hull were raised in 1982 and are now displayed at Portsmouth Dockyard. \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-the-mary-rose-edward-towne-ma-mst-pgce/
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:20200315T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200207T155817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200315T125846Z
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SUMMARY:Churchill Public Speaking Competition South West Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:We regret that this event has been cancelled\, for further information please call 020 7529 1550 or email matthew.christmas@esu.org.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/churchill-public-speaking-competition-south-west-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200310T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20190828T135523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T105208Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Cheshire Branch: Lunch & Talk 'In harmony'
DESCRIPTION:Speaker From the Liverpool Philharmonic (to be named later) \nIn harmony Liverpool was launched in 2009 and uses orchestral music making to improve the life chances of over 1500 children every week in North Liverpool. This is done by increasing confidence\,  well-being\, skills and resilience. It also enhances opportunities to travel\, learn\, perform and collaborate with professional musicians\, international artists and other young people.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/mid-cheshire-branch-lunch-talk-in-harmony/
LOCATION:The Portal Premier Golf Club\, Forest Road\, Tarporley\, CW6 0JA\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/music.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200307T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200207T155816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T123008Z
UID:5599-1583589600-1583600400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Churchill Public Speaking Competition North West Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Churchill Public Speaking Competition North West Regional Final takes place on 7th March 2020 at the Grange School please feel free to attend and support the competitors in the North West of England. Come and see our work in action as one of the oldest continuously running public speaking competitions ….\nThis competition will involve six 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. \n  \nAddress- The Grange School\, Bradburns Ln\, Northwich CW8 1LU
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/churchill-public-speaking-competition-north-west-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200307T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200207T155815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T121743Z
UID:5597-1583586000-1583600400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Churchill Public Speaking Competition East Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Churchill Public Speaking Competition East Regional Final takes place on 7th March 2020\, at Magdalene College. 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 oldest continuously running public speaking competitions ….\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. \n  \nAddress- Magdalene College\, Magdalene Street\, Cambridge CB3 0AG
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/churchill-public-speaking-competition-east-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Public-Speaking-Comp--e1559838989542.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200307T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200207T155816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T121648Z
UID:5598-1583582400-1583596800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Churchill Public Speaking Competition North East Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Churchill Public Speaking Competition North East Regional Final takes place on 7th March 2020\, at The Grammar School. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the North East of England. Come and see our work in action as one of the oldest continuously running public speaking competitions ….\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. \n  \nAddress- The Grammar School\, Alwoodley Gates Harrogate Road\, Leeds LS17 8GS
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/churchill-public-speaking-competition-north-east-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/PSC-2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200305T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200305T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200207T155815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T123745Z
UID:5596-1583411400-1583425800@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:Churchill Public Speaking Competition Wales National Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Churchill Public Speaking Competition Wales National Final takes place on 5th March 2020\, at Ty Hywel. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the Wales area. Come and see our work in action as one of the oldest continuously running public speaking competitions ….\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 opening speech will be given by Arwyn Jones\, Director of Communications at the Welsh Assembly. \nJudges: Louis Preston\, Richard Harris and Roy Noble. Prizes to be presented by Lord Lieutenant\, Mrs Morfudd Meredith\, Derek Morgan OBE\, DL and Captain Sir Norman Lloyd-Edwards. \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. \n  \nAddress- Ty Hywel\, Cardiff Bay\, Cardiff CF99 1NA
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/churchill-public-speaking-competition-wales-national-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200303T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200214T145208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T135258Z
UID:5643-1583251200-1583267400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Schools' Mace Debating Competition North West Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Schools’ Mace North West Regional Final takes place on 3rd March 2020\, at Bolton School for Girls. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the North 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- Bolton School for Girls\, Chorley New Road\, Bolton BL1 4PA
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-debating-competition-north-west-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200303T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200214T145208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T135413Z
UID:5645-1583251200-1583267400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Schools' Mace Debating Competition West London Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Schools’ Mace West London Regional Final takes place on 3rd March 2020\, at St Paul’s Girl School. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the West 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- St Paul’s Girl School\, Brook Green\, Hammersmith\, London W6 7BS
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-debating-competition-west-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mace-image-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200303T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200211T114348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T135142Z
UID:5619-1583251200-1583267400@www.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Schools’ Mace Debating Competition North East Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Schools’ Mace North East Regional Final takes place on 3rd March 2020\, at St Aidan’s CE High School. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the North 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: St Aidan’s CE High School\, Oatlands Drive\, Harrogate HG2 8JR
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-north-east-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200303T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200211T114347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T135052Z
UID:5618-1583251200-1583267400@www.esu.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mace-image-5-recropped.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200303T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200303T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200211T114347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T134939Z
UID:5617-1583251200-1583263800@www.esu.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mace-image-4-recropped.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200302T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200302T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200214T145208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T165859Z
UID:5642-1583164800-1583181000@www.esu.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mace-image-3-recropped.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200302T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200302T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200211T114348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T165741Z
UID:5621-1583164800-1583181000@www.esu.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mace-image-2-recropped.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200228T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200214T145215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T165654Z
UID:5647-1582905600-1582921800@www.esu.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Debater-at-St-Peters-School-e1543933646293.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200227T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200214T145208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T164348Z
UID:5644-1582819200-1582835400@www.esu.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Mace-square.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200227T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200214T145215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T165436Z
UID:5646-1582819200-1582833600@www.esu.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mace-image-8.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200227T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001208
CREATED:20190831T205126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T144732Z
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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:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200211T114348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T162607Z
UID:5620-1582732800-1582745400@www.esu.org
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:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200214T145207Z
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:20260421T001208
CREATED:20190701T155316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T155550Z
UID:5109-1582115400-1582124400@www.esu.org
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:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200115T144410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T150228Z
UID:5539-1582107300-1582122600@www.esu.org
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:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200213T100617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T100617Z
UID:5633-1581609600-1581618600@www.esu.org
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:20260421T001208
CREATED:20191114T115521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T155419Z
UID:5419-1581534900-1581543000@www.esu.org
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:20260421T001208
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:20260421T001208
CREATED:20200108T163046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T163143Z
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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:20260421T001208
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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