The London Branch hosts a day of events at Dartmouth House. Starting with the London Book Club (12pm), followed by a celebratory free afternoon tea (2pm) and the London Branch AGM (5.30pm). The day ends with a book talk by Francesca Peacock on ‘Pure Wit’ (6pm). We welcome members from all over the country as […]
Paul Waterworth, former District Judge at the Ministry of Justice will be giving us 'A View from the Bench: Some Reflections on a Judicial Life and the Rule of Law'. Paul is a former Chairman of the Devon & Exeter Branch and is guaranteed to give an informative and entertaining lecture. For tickets, please contact […]
The ESU, Dartmouth House, The Merit Club and breathwork mentor Sarah Hyde are joining forces for an evening of women’s wellness and connection. Surrounding the theme of releasing control, we’re offering women a chance to take a break from their busy lives for a meditative breathwork session and guided open discussion in a safe, supportive […]
Join us for a tour of the ESU's opulent Grade II*-listed townhouse boasting a marble courtyard, French panelling and a Robert Adam fireplace From a banker's ostentatious home to a military hospital, and now the headquarters of educational charity the English-Speaking Union, Dartmouth House has had an illustrious and varied history, discover its story which […]
Join us for an evening of informative and exciting conversation with Robert Ward, Japan Chair and Director of Geo-economics and Strategy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). Robert will be discussing why geopolitics matters and providing an overview of key geopolitical issues affecting today’s world. The talk will begin at 6.30pm and guests […]
The ESU presents a celebration of love with an alluring twist this Valentine's Day weekend. On Saturday, 10 February, Dartmouth House, the ESU and Cocktails & Conversations will host an enchanting ball, transforming each room to represent one of the 7 Deadly Sins. Prepare to be captivated by immersive experiences and thrilling performances, indulge in […]
Join the Salisbury Branch of the ESU for a talk on the Great Bustard, a once-extinct population of birds in Wiltshire. The talk will take place from 11am at the White Hart Hotel, Salisbury David Waters' founded the Great Bustard group in 1998 and his talk will give a brief history of the Great Bustard, […]
We are excited to be joined on Tuesday, 5 March for an insightful evening with TedX speaker Helen Russell. Helen's new book 'How to Raise a Viking,' will be released on 15, February and this talk at the ESU will touch on all aspects of her book, as well as her new lifestyle. After a […]
Join the Salisbury Branch of the ESU for a talk on the history of the Music of the English Country Church at the White Hart Hotel, hosted by Frances Howard. ‘Music of the English Parish Church’ is a subject which brings to life a music tradition that is under the radar of most books about […]
Brush up on your general knowledge and join us for the annual ESU Quiz night! Eight teams of up to eight people will battle it out to win the top prize of the evening, a Dartmouth House bar tab worth £60! Each team will tackle a variety of topics across different themed rounds. There will […]
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