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SUMMARY:ESU Public Speaking competition grand final 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us to watch the grand final of the English-Speaking Union Public Speaking Competition on Monday\, 1 June. \nAs the largest public speaking competition for schools in England and Wales\, the final will bring together some of the most talented young speakers as they go head-to-head at this prestigious event. \nThe event will be a celebration of dialogue\, creativity and communication – an occasion not to be missed! \nClick here to watch the livestream.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-public-speaking-competition-grand-final/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The ESU London Branch Members’ book club meets once a month at Dartmouth House to exchange views on a book chosen by the group. Discussions take place from 11.00-12.30hrs on the third Wednesday of each month. If you would like to join our friendly and informal club please contact Kathleen Earley on earley.kathleen@gmail.com \nComplete and updated ESU book club reading list for 2026 \n Jan:  A far cry from Kensington – Muriel Sharp\, 194pp\, published 1988 \nFeb: The Island of Missing Trees – Elif Shafak (new president of the Royal Society of Literature) – 345 pp\, published 2021 \nMarch: Conclave – Robert Harris – 400pp\, published 2016 \nApril: The artist of disappearances – Anita Desai – 176pp\, publ. 2011 \nMay: I seek a kind person: My Father\, Seven Children and the Adverts that Helped Them Escape the Holocaust – John Borger – 297pp\, publ. 2024 \nJune: The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – 616 pp\, publ. 2000 \nJuly: As I walked out one midsummer morning – Laurie Lee – 194pp\, publ.1969 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/london-branch-book-club/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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SUMMARY:ESU Performing Shakespeare competition grand final 2026
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, 25 June students will be taking to the stage at our Performing Shakespeare competition grand final. \nThe competition inspires students to express their passion\, ideas and imagination through the medium of performance\, while simultaneously developing fundamental oracy skills. \nTaking place at Shakespeare’s Globe\, the grand final will be a culmination of the best performances from young people across England and Wales\, following months of heats\, regional and semi-finals. \nMake sure you don’t miss it! \nClick here to join the livestream.
URL:https://www.esu.org/event/esu-performing-shakespeare-competition-grand-final/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Young People
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