South Wales Branch: Lunch and talk with Anne Sebba
The South Wales branch is delighted to announce a date for the long-postponed visit of author Anne Sebba who will be talking about her most recent book, ‘Ethel Rosenberg, A […]
The South Wales branch is delighted to announce a date for the long-postponed visit of author Anne Sebba who will be talking about her most recent book, ‘Ethel Rosenberg, A […]
Join us for a tour of the English-Speaking Union's headquarters Dartmouth House; this opulent Grade II*-listed townhouse boasts a marble courtyard, French panelling and a Robert Adam fireplace. From a […]
In May 2012, Bristolians voted by a narrow majority to introduce an elected mayor as a way of running their city. This May, after a vote in the City Council, […]
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 […]
We are delighted to invite you to join us at Dartmouth House on Monday, 9 May for a lively debate of the motion 'This House believes that cryptocurrencies and NFTs […]
We are delighted to mark the 30th year of the ESU Ann Chilton Art History scholarship with a talk by Geoffrey Munn OBE, MVO who is a jewellery specialist, historian […]
The ESU International Public Speaking Competition brings together the best young speakers from all over the world for a week of cultural exchange and public speaking contests. Established in 1980, […]
The South Wales Branch will be holding their AGM on Thursday, 19 May at Cottrell Park Resort. Reception drinks will be served from 6.00pm and a hot buffet supper from […]
Oxfordshire branch is delighted to be holding a dinner at Oriel College, Oxford, to mark 100 years since its founding. More details to follow soon.
Exactly 100 years ago on 30th May at Oriel College Oxford, the Oxfordshire Branch of the ESU was formed. Dr Spooner, Warden of New College, was made the President. We […]

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