Sunday, 29th January, 12:10 am
The English-Speaking Union
January 2023
Climate Crisis Roadmap: Where We Are and Where We’re Going
The climate crisis poses an existential threat to us all, yet the complexity of the issues, the constantly changing environmental policies and the multiple sources of information available to us can make it difficult to grasp the scale and trajectory of the crisis. In this first event of the Climate Deep Dialogue you will hear a lecture from a leading expert in the field of climate science and leave with a clear roadmap of where we are in the climate…
Find out more »February 2023
Dartmouth House Tour
Join us for a tour of this 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. Join us on a tour of the building and discover its story which has been shaped by those who owned it. The tour will last approximately 45 minutes and will…
Find out more »Time is Running Out: Can We Innovate Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis?
Join us for the second in a series of events from the ESU Speech & Debate Committee on the topic 'Beyond COP: Is It Time to Change Course?' With increased concern surrounding our reliance on the COP process to deliver a solution to the climate crisis, this panel discussion explores alternative and innovative solutions. In this second event of the climate Deep Dialogue, you will hear from scientists, academics, activists, politicians, and entrepreneurs, and leave with understanding of the options…
Find out more »Piano Recital with Yulia Chaplina
The English-Speaking Union welcomes you to an evening of piano music with ESU Music Scholarship alumna Yulia Chaplina Join us at Dartmouth House for a reception followed by a concert by pianist, Yulia Chaplina. Debuting aged seven with a performance of Bach's Keyboard Concerto in F minor with the Rostov State Symphony Orchestra, Ms. Chaplina trained in Rostov and Moscow with Naum Shtarkman and with Klaus Hellwig at the University of the Arts in Berlin. She holds a Masters of…
Find out more »Dan Conway, CEO of the Publishers Association, In Conversation
Dan Conway, CEO of the Publishers Association will join Alastair Niven OBE LVO in conversation at live at Dartmouth House and online. This discussion will focus on the work of the Publishers Association, Dan’s own experiences and career, and the state of the book in the era of digitalisation. Alongside his role at the Publishers Association, Dan is a Board Trustee for World Book Day, and Non-Executive Director at Publishers’ Licensing Services. Prior to his time at the Publishers Association,…
Find out more »London Branch: Book Club
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 Book club reading list for December 2022 - April 2023: Nov – Dec : Kings of Shanghai – Jonathan Kaufman, 1990 (350pp) (Also published as The Last…
Find out more »Climate Series Drinks Reception
Join us at the bar for informal drinks to bounce ideas around, disagree agreeably and reflect on the questions posed during the Climate Deep Dialogue so far. Is COP enough or is it time to change course? Where are we with the climate crisis and where are we going to be in the next few decades? Can we innovate our way out of the climate crisis? Will the COP process fail to deliver? We will have experts in the field…
Find out more »Debate: This house believes that the COP process will fail
Join us for the fourth in a series of events from the ESU Speech & Debate Committee on the topic 'Beyond COP: Is It Time to Change Course?' In the aftermath of COP 27 we have the opportunity to consider if our existing mechanisms are up to the task of solving the climate crisis or whether it is time to explore alternative approaches. Join us for this final event of the Climate Deep Dialogue to hear scientists, academics, activists, politicians…
Find out more »March 2023
ESU Members and Alumni Dinner at the House of Commons
Join us in celebration and support of our international exchange programmes with a very special members and alumni dinner at the House of Commons. Speaker to be confirmed. Members, £200; guests, £250; under 35s, £125; table for 10, £2,200. This event is part of the English-Speaking Union's programme of celebrating global understanding through dialogue and will support our vital charitable mission of giving young people the speaking and listening skills and cultural understanding they need to thrive.
Find out more »London Branch Members’ Coffee Morning
ESU London branch welcomes fellow ESU members and their guests to a coffee morning at Dartmouth House This coffee morning is hosted by the London branch of the ESU, and is a friendly opportunity to network with peers over coffee at our Mayfair headquarters, Dartmouth House.
Find out more »London Branch: Book Club
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 Book club reading list for December 2022 - April 2023: Nov – Dec : Kings of Shanghai – Jonathan Kaufman, 1990 (350pp) (Also published as The Last…
Find out more »Old Versus New World Wine Discovery at Dartmouth House
Join us at Dartmouth House for a tasting of three white and three red Old and New World wines with bespoke canapé pairings. Learn more about the regions and methods behind making these wines and enjoy a specially curated canapé selection to go alongside each wine.
Find out more »SAVE THE DATE: ESU Schools’ Mace finals day
Save the date for the finals day of the ESU Schools' Mace, the oldest and largest debating competition for schools. Over 300 schools compete in the Schools' Mace each year, but only twelve teams reach the finals day at Dartmouth House. Just two teams will make it to the grand final, where the winning team of the ESU Schools' Mace 2023 will be decided. More information will be available soon.
Find out more »April 2023
ESU Quiz Night at Dartmouth House
Brush up on your general knowledge and join us at Dartmouth House for our ESU quiz night. An evening of fun and knowledge to see who will be crowned the winning team, whilst enjoying a selection of locally sourced sharing platters for you and your team. Tickets include food of a selection of local sharing platters for the table and a drink on arrival (pay bar thereafter). Ten teams of 6 people (max) with a winning team prize - arrival…
Find out more »London Branch: Book Club
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 Book club reading list for December 2022 - April 2023: Nov – Dec : Kings of Shanghai – Jonathan Kaufman, 1990 (350pp) (Also published as The Last…
Find out more »May 2023
ESU Coronation Tea Party at Dartmouth House
Join the royal celebrations with our Coronation Tea Party. Enjoy a delicious glass of English sparkling wine alongside a traditional afternoon tea at the beautiful Dartmouth House. Ticket includes a glass of English sparkling wine, tea & coffee, a traditional tea of sandwiches, scones and sweet treats including cakes & patisserie. Guest speaker to be announced soon.
Find out more »ESU International Public Speaking Competition 2023
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. The Grand Final on Friday, 12 May will see the very best 6-8 young performers deliver their speech and follows the competition heats held earlier in the week. More details to follow soon.
Find out more »London Branch: Book Club
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 Book club reading list for December 2022 - April 2023: Nov – Dec : Kings of Shanghai – Jonathan Kaufman, 1990 (350pp) (Also published as The Last…
Find out more »June 2023
ESU Summer Reception
Celebrate the start of summer with us at a very special courtyard reception at our beautiful Mayfair headquarters, Dartmouth House. Enjoy an evening of rosé, summer foods, and a special dessert station whilst supporting the ESU's vital charitable work.
Find out more »London Branch: Book Club
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 Book club reading list for December 2022 - April 2023: Nov – Dec : Kings of Shanghai – Jonathan Kaufman, 1990 (350pp) (Also published as The Last…
Find out more »July 2023
London Branch: Book Club
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 Book club reading list for December 2022 - April 2023: Nov – Dec : Kings of Shanghai – Jonathan Kaufman, 1990 (350pp) (Also published as The Last…
Find out more »August 2023
London Branch: Book Club
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 Book club reading list for December 2022 - April 2023: Nov – Dec : Kings of Shanghai – Jonathan Kaufman, 1990 (350pp) (Also published as The Last…
Find out more »September 2023
London Branch: Book Club
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 Book club reading list for December 2022 - April 2023: Nov – Dec : Kings of Shanghai – Jonathan Kaufman, 1990 (350pp) (Also published as The Last…
Find out more »October 2023
London Branch: Book Club
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 Book club reading list for December 2022 - April 2023: Nov – Dec : Kings of Shanghai – Jonathan Kaufman, 1990 (350pp) (Also published as The Last…
Find out more »November 2023
London Branch: Book Club
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 Book club reading list for December 2022 - April 2023: Nov – Dec : Kings of Shanghai – Jonathan Kaufman, 1990 (350pp) (Also published as The Last…
Find out more »December 2023
London Branch: Book Club
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 Book club reading list for December 2022 - April 2023: Nov – Dec : Kings of Shanghai – Jonathan Kaufman, 1990 (350pp) (Also published as The Last…
Find out more »January 2024
London Branch: Book Club
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 Book club reading list for December 2022 - April 2023: Nov – Dec : Kings of Shanghai – Jonathan Kaufman, 1990 (350pp) (Also published as The Last…
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