Dartmouth House event: John Ray, Senior Correspondent at ITV News, In Conversation
Join us at Dartmouth House for a conversation with John Ray, Senior Correspondent at ITV News, and Alastair Niven OBE LVO Hon FRSL.
Join us at Dartmouth House for a conversation with John Ray, Senior Correspondent at ITV News, and Alastair Niven OBE LVO Hon FRSL.
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 […]
An evening at Dartmouth House with Rupert Wieloch who will give a talk for the ESU on his book Churchill's Abandoned Prisoners. The ESU invites you to an evening with Rupert Wieloch who will provide insights into the foundation of the modern Anglo-Russian relationship from his book Churchill's Abandoned Prisoners. Drinks will be served at […]
‘The Fall of Margaret Thatcher’ – a semi-dramatisation by the authorised biographer of Margaret Thatcher Lord (Charles) Moore and former Spectator journalist Kate Ehram, who assisted Lord Moore in preparing his Thatcher biography. Further information from Nigel Currie, Chairperson: [email protected] 0117 914 0773
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. Ten teams of 8 people (max) with a winning team prize - the bar will be open from 6.00pm and quiz will commence […]
Salisbury Branch is pleased to present a lecture by Michael Gould entitled 'Love, Passion and Betrayal'. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain insight into the themes of love, passion, and betrayal. Further details about the event can be found below Coffee will be served from 10.15am, with the main talk beginning at 11am sharp, […]
Phil Pask is a Chartered Physiotherapist for the Northampton Saints and the England Rugby Team, one of the world’s best at the rehabilitation and treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries. His experience of over 25 years, knowledge base and skill set is far-reaching and includes using motivation and exercise progression, robust hands-on therapy for […]
The prestigious ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition, sponsored by the International Churchill Society, is the largest such contest in England and Wales, with around 400 teams (each comprising a speaker, questioner and a chairperson). The different roles allow students to practice and excel in different skill sets, and the competition’s unique format, which pairs the speaker […]
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. The guest speaker for […]
‘The Women of the Raj’ by Brian Freeland Brian Freeland has written a dozen stage scripts (nine produced so far, four of them published). Following comments that he didn’t write many good roles for ladies, he staged a piece about the British women in India during the second half of the Raj: “Called Letters from […]

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