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Public Speaking Chelmsford Heat

The fifth and final heat of the Public Speaking Competition organised under the auspices of the Colchester & Essex saw eight teams competing in the event, representing five schools in the area.

Colchester branch: a primary reason for public speaking

Over 80 primary school students actively participated in Colchester and North Essex branch's first Primary School Public Speaking Competition.

Ouse Valley raise £3,000 for ESU centenary

Bedfordshire & Milton Keynes branch celebrate the ESU’s 100th birthday with a sixth form debate and centenary dinner.

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Public speaking Colchester heat

The fourth of five heats of the Churchill Public Speaking Competition in  Colchester hosted many talented participants.

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Medieval art and experience at Epping branch

Mark Lewis visited the Epping branch to talk about the technology of materials used for the production of paint of medieval art.

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International Oracy Teacher Award - shortlist 2018!

See the shortlist for our inaugural International Oracy Teacher Award.

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Hastings 1066 christmas lunch

Hastings 1066 branch enjoyed their December Christmas Lunch meeting at the Cooden Beach Golf Club, with many guests and members.

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The centenary of the Royal Air Force

Former Chief of the Air Staff, Michael Graydon spoke to Bedforshire branch about the RAF’s contribution to the UK.

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Colchester: Sixth form public speaking heat

Six teams spanning four counties competed in the final of the East Region Sixth Form Public Speaking Competition.

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