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SUMMARY:ESU Members and Alumni Dinner at the House of Commons
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebration and support of our international exchange programmes with a very special members and alumni dinner at the House of Commons. \nCommencing at 7pm\, you and your guests will be welcomed into the beautiful surrounding of the House of Commons\, greeted with a drinks reception in the strangers room before making your way to the grand members room for dinner during which the keynote speech will be delivered by ESU Alumnus Lord Ian Duncan. \nMembers\, £200; guests\, £250; under 35s\, £125; table for 10\, £2\,200. \nThis 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.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/esu-members-and-alumni-dinner-at-the-house-of-commons/
LOCATION:House of Commons\, Houses of Parliament\, London\, SW1A 0AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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SUMMARY:Debate: This House Believes that the COP process will fail
DESCRIPTION:Attend in person or online \nIn the aftermath of COP 27 we have the opportunity to consider if the COP process is up to the task of solving the climate crisis or whether it is time to explore alternative approaches. \nJoin us for this final event of the Climate Deep Dialogue to hear activists\, politicians and business leaders debate a motion which affects us all. \nWe are pleased to confirm the speakers for the debate will be: \nProposition: \nCaspar Rawles is the Chief Data Officer at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence\, a London-based leading research and consultancy firm focusing on the lithium ion battery to EV supply chain. At Benchmark\, Caspar leads a team that collects and assesses sensitive market price data on lithium\, graphite\, cobalt\, and nickel for use in industry supply contracts and negotiations. As a result\, Benchmark is most famous for setting the lithium industry’s reference price and is the world’s leading Price Reporting Agency for the global battery supply chain. \nIllana Adamson is a sustainable development thought leader\, board advisor and keynote speaker. She delivers keynotes and chairs panel conversations to push the needle on broader understanding of the risks and opportunities in sustainability. Illana is also the CEO of Be Better Sustainability\, a sustainability consultancy\, and has over 30 years’ experience in strategic luxury marketing. \nAbhijith Subramanian is a finalist in International Relations at the London School of Economics. He is a climate activist and social organiser who formerly ran the North-West of England’s division of Fridays for Future. Abhijith is also an internationally rated debater\, judge and coach. He has served as President of the University of London’s Debating Society\, and vice-president of LSE Debate and the Pan-London Debating Society. He chairs the ESU’s Speech and Debate Committee and works as an ESU Oracy Coach. \nOpposition: \nCaroline Russell is a London Assembly Member and Leader of the Green Group at City Hall. Caroline has sat on the Assembly since 2016 and from 2018–2021 was the Chair of the Environment Committee. Formerly an artist and art college lecturer\, Caroline retrained as a civil engineer and in 2014 was elected as the sole opposition councillor in Islington. Today Caroline sits across four Committees in City Hall. \nKaren McClellan is an experienced fund manager\, investor and board member focusing on worldwide decarbonization. She was the first representative of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development at UNFCC COP negotiations in 2001 and is currently Head of Climate Investment for The Lemos Group (a leading shipping company). She is also a board member of TT International’s Environmental Solutions Fund\, the Panel of Experts for the International Renewable Energy Agency\, and acts as a designated expert for the UK Accelerated Climate Transitions program. \nSumaiya Bangura was selected as the Chair of the London Youth Assembly at 14\, hosting the first Young Londoner’s Question Time at City Hall. She is currently a member of the London Youth Recovery Board\, a Mission Champion for the Mayor’s ‘New Deal for Young People’ and regularly speaks at the London Anchor’s Institutions Network. As a Rise Global Winner\, a highly competitive $1 billion initiative by Schmidt Futures\, she is recognised as one of the ‘world’s most promising teens’. Sumaiya has previously taken part in the ESU’s competitions and sits on the London Branch Speech and Debate Committee. \nThe event will be chaired by Sir Martin Chamberlain\, High Court Judge. Mr Justice Chamberlain was a barrister for 21 years\, latterly a QC specialising in public law\, human rights and public international law. He was appointed as a High Court Judge in 2019 and hears civil and criminal cases in London and elsewhere in England and Wales. \nMartin has degrees from Oxford and a diploma from City University\, London. He was born and went to school in Edinburgh\, where he took part in the ESU’s debating and public speaking competitions. Under the auspices of ESU Scotland\, he was a member of the winning Scottish team in the World Schools Debating Championships in 1990. \nThis Deep Dialogue series – Beyond COP: Is It Time to Change Course? – is held in support of the charitable mission of the English-Speaking Union. Every ticket sold will help the English-Speaking Union in its work to give young people the speaking and listening skills and cultural understanding they need to thrive. \nEvent Timings:\n6:00 – 6:30pm | Arrival\n6:30 – 8:00pm | Debate\n8:00 – 9:30pm | Drinks\n9:30pm | Close \nFurther Information About the Series:\nBeyond COP: Is It Time to Change Course? \nWe are in the midst of an existential climate crisis\, from extreme weather and ecosystem decline to biodiversity loss and crop failure. Climate change is also compounding inequality and has the potential to drive significant unrest if we fail to act now. \nIn the aftermath of COP 27 we have the opportunity to consider: Is our current approach enough to deal with the climate crisis or is it time to change course? \nIn this Climate Deep Dialogue we will explore this question and hear from scientists\, academics\, activists\, politicians and entrepreneurs. We invite you to join us for a provocative\, challenging\, engaging and inspiring series of events\, which will focus on finding the solutions to make radical progress on the climate crisis.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/debate-this-house-believes-that-the-cop-process-will-fail/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Debate Club,ESU Social
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SUMMARY:Climate Series Drinks Reception
DESCRIPTION: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? \nWe will have experts in the field to engage with and optional activities to produce a snapshot of our thoughts. \nThis Deep Dialogue series – Beyond COP: Is It Time to Change Course? – is held in support of the charitable mission of the English-Speaking Union. Every ticket sold will help the English-Speaking Union in its work to give young people the speaking and listening skills and cultural understanding they need to thrive. \nEvent Timings: \n6:00 – 8:00pm | Drinks (pay bar) \n8:00pm | Close \n  \nFurther Information About the Series \nBeyond COP: Is It Time to Change Course? \nWe are in the midst of an existential climate crisis\, from extreme weather and ecosystem decline to biodiversity loss and crop failure. Climate change is also compounding inequality and has the potential to drive significant unrest if we fail to act now. \nIn the aftermath of COP 27 we have the opportunity to consider: Is our current approach enough to deal with the climate crisis or is it time to change course? \nIn this Climate Deep Dialogue we will explore this question and hear from scientists\, academics\, activists\, politicians and entrepreneurs. We invite you to join us for a provocative\, challenging\, engaging and inspiring series of events\, which will focus on finding the solutions to make radical progress on the climate crisis.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/climate-series-drinks-reception/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T210000
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SUMMARY:Dan Conway\, CEO of the Publishers Association\, In Conversation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlongside 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\, Dan’s career focused on public affairs and politics and he has held senior roles at TalkTalk and within leading communications agencies. \nWe look forward to seeing you at this exciting event\, and recommend that you book your tickets early. \nA cash bar at Dartmouth House will be open from 6pm\, with the talk beginning at 6.30pm. The bar will also be open after the talk from 7.30pm until 8.30pm. \nThis celebratory evening is in support of the ESU’s education programmes. Every ticket sold will help the English-Speaking Union in its work to give young people the speaking and listening skills and cultural understanding they need to thrive.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/dan-conway-ceo-of-the-publishers-association-in-conversation/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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SUMMARY:Piano Recital with Yulia Chaplina
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union welcomes you to an evening of piano music with ESU Music Scholarship alumna Yulia Chaplina \nJoin 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 Music from the Royal College of Music where\, in 2013\, she was appointed the Mills Williams Junior Fellow. She has performed in recitals extensively across Europe and Asia. Recent orchestral tours and engagements include the Russian Symphony Orchestra\, Berlin Sinfonietta\, Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra and the Moroccan National Orchestra. For further information please visit her website: https://www.yuliachaplina.com/ \nThe programme will include works by Brahms\, Haydn\, Mozart\, Chopin and Debussy. \nArrivals from 6.30pm\, recital begins at 7pm sharp. \nTickets are £20 for members and £30 for members’ guests – price includes a drink on arrival. \nThe English-Speaking Union (ESU) is a charitable membership organisation working to give young people the speaking and listening skills and the cross-cultural understanding they need to thrive.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/piano-recital-with-yulia-chaplina-2/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230206T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230206T150000
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SUMMARY:Dartmouth House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of this opulent Grade II*-listed townhouse boasting a marble courtyard\, French panelling and a Robert Adam fireplace. \nFrom 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. \nThe tour will last approximately 45 minutes and will be followed by tea and coffee in the Wedgwood room.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/dartmouth-house-tour-2/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
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SUMMARY:Climate Crisis Roadmap: Where We Are and Where We’re Going
DESCRIPTION: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 crisis and possible future pathways.  \nThe keynote speaker for this lecture will be Mark Maslin\, a Professor of Earth System Science at University College London and Natural History Museum of Denmark. He is a leading scientist with an expertise in past global and regional climatic change and humanity’s impact on our planet. Maslin has published over 190 papers and regularly comments on international and national climate change policies. He has written over 70 popular articles in the New Scientist\, The Times\, and Guardian\, among others\, and often appears on television and radio. His recent public talks include talks at Twitter\, Google\, the Royal Geographical Society\, Tate Modern\, UNFCCC COP\, the WTO and the Universities of Oxford\, Cambridge\, and Harvard. Maslin has written 10 popular books\, including “Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction (2021)” and “How to Save Our Planet: The Facts (2021)”.  \nThis Deep Dialogue series – Beyond COP: Is It Time to Change Course? – is held in support of the charitable mission of the English-Speaking Union. Every ticket sold will help the English-Speaking Union in its work to give young people the speaking and listening skills and cultural understanding they need to thrive.  \nEvent Timings:  \n6:00 – 6:30pm | Arrival  \n6:30 – 7:30pm | Lecture  \n7:30 – 8:30pm | Drinks  \n8:30pm | Close  \nFurther Information About the Series   \nBeyond COP: Is It Time to Change Course?  \nWe are in the midst of an existential climate crisis\, from extreme weather and ecosystem decline to biodiversity loss and crop failure. Climate change is also compounding inequality and has the potential to drive significant unrest if we fail to act now.  \nIn the aftermath of COP 27 we have the opportunity to consider: Is our current approach enough to deal with the climate crisis or is it time to change course?  \nIn this Climate Deep Dialogue we will explore this question and hear from scientists\, academics\, activists\, politicians and entrepreneurs. We invite you to join us for a provocative\, challenging\, engaging and inspiring series of events\, which will focus on finding the solutions to make radical progress on the climate crisis.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/climate-crisis-roadmap-where-we-are-and-where-were-going/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Debate Club,ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T210000
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SUMMARY:ESU Quizmas at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:The ESU will be celebrating the yuletide season with a fabulously festive drinks reception with jazz and Christmas quiz at Dartmouth House on Tuesday\, 6 December at 6pm! \nBrush up on your general knowledge and get ready to prove your status as a ‘snow-it-all’! Ten teams of up to eight people will battle it out to win the top prize of the evening\, tackling a variety of topics across different themed rounds. See the link below to book your tickets – entry per team is priced at £40. \nJazz trio Muted Affair will be performing throughout the evening\, opening our festive drinks reception at Dartmouth House from 6pm. The quiz will commence at 7pm sharp! \nThis event is a fabulously festive opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow members\, branch chairs\, volunteers\, alumni and the board – all whilst helping to support the ESU’s vital educational programmes which equip young people with the oracy skills and confidence they need to change their lives and communities for the better.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/esu-quizmas-at-dartmouth-house/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
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SUMMARY:Final of the East Region Sixth Form Public Speaking Competition
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the online final of the East Region Sixth Form Public Speaking Competition from the comfort of your living room on Wednesday\, 30 November from 7.30pm. BBC political journalist Charlotte Rose will be one of the adjudicators and common themes chosen by speakers so far in this individual competition include feminism\, freedom of speech and world politics. The standard in the heats and semi-finals so far has been exceptional and we hope you will join us in showing your support to these talented young people. The event is free to access here (Zoom meeting ID 872 565 7293\, passcode nR5XZG).
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/final-of-the-east-region-sixth-form-public-speaking-competition/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
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SUMMARY:Bernardine Evaristo in conversation with Alastair Niven: live at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce this live event at Dartmouth House with Booker Prize winner and internationally acclaimed author and academic Bernardine Evaristo OBE FRSL FRSA in conversation with Alastair Niven OBE LVO. \nBernardine Evaristo currently sits as President of the Royal Society of Literature\, and is the recipient of over 70 international awards for her work which spans fiction and non-fiction\, drama\, poetry\, essays\, academic publications and projects for stage and radio. \nBernardine is a longstanding advocate and activist for the inclusion of artists and writers of colour\, and has initiated several successful schemes to ensure increased representation in the creative industries. \nWe look forward to seeing you at this exciting event\, and recommend that you book your tickets early. \nA cash bar at Dartmouth House will be open from 5.45pm\, with the talk beginning at 6.30pm. The bar will be then be open after the talk from 7.30pm until 8.30pm. \nMembers\, £20; guests\, £25; young members\, £15. Livestream tickets £5 guests\, free members.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/bernardine-evaristo-in-conversation-with-alastair-niven-live-at-dartmouth-house/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy,ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T100000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
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SUMMARY:Zoom Event: the ESU Friendly International Forum hosted by ESU Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Friendly International Forum is an informal forum aimed at exchanging views\, with an underlying aim of building future collaborations and initiatives. The host of the FIF moves between different ESUs internationally and each forum centres around a topic selected by the hosting nation. \nThe topic of this sixth FIF\, hosted by our colleagues at ESU Hong Kong\, will be: ‘Leveraging Literature and Culture’. \nThe discussion will be led by three students from Diocesan Girls’ School\, Hong Kong\, who hope the following questions will prompt lively discussion and consideration amongst our international community: \nWhat does literature mean to you? How can culture enrich our learning experience? From our familiar nursery rhymes and our favourite teen novels\, to sports and science\, we hope to share how the intricate connections of literature and culture have enabled us to become more confident English speakers. We cordially invite all of you to join us in this open dialogue!  \nThe ESU has always been a conduit to share and exchange views\, and it is our hope that these Friendly International Fora will bring the international members of the ESU closer together and lead us all in exciting directions as we listen and learn from one other. \nDate: Tuesday\, 15 November at 5pm HKT (equivalent to 9am GMT – please ensure to check your local time zone) \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81327964816
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/zoom-event-the-esu-friendly-international-forum-hosted-by-esu-hong-kong/
LOCATION:Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy,ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221025T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
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SUMMARY:Zoom Event: the ESU Friendly International Forum hosted by ESU-USA
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Friendly International Forum is an informal forum aimed at exchanging views\, with an underlying aim of building future collaborations and initiatives. The host of the FIF moves between different ESUs internationally and each forum centres around a topic selected by the hosting nation. \nThe topic of this fifth FIF\, hosted by our colleagues at ESU-USA\, will be: ‘How do we facilitate cross-cultural exchange and understanding in our respective countries\, and what benefits do we see from this?’ \nThe discussion will be led by 2022 ESU Luard Morse Scholar\, George Pratt\, who will be reflecting on his semester abroad as part of the programme\, and considering the benefits of international exchange. \nThe ESU has always been a conduit to share and exchange views\, and it is our hope that these Friendly International Fora will bring the international members of the ESU closer together and lead us all in exciting directions as we listen and learn from one other. \nDate: Tuesday\, 25 October at 10am New York time (equivalent to 3pm UK time – please ensure to check your local timezone) \nRegister for the Zoom here: https://esuus-org.zoom.us/j/81228193420?pwd=OW1XSDFMRG5jd2FSQktQUHpDYnk3QT09
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/zoom-event-the-esu-friendly-international-forum-hosted-by-esu-usa/
LOCATION:Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T200000
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SUMMARY:2022 ESU Evelyn Wrench Lecture with Dr Rowan Williams
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce this year’s Evelyn Wrench lecture will be given by Dr Rowan Williams who will deliver a talk on the freedom of speech and ‘culture wars’. \nRowan Williams has recently retired as Master of Magdalene College\, Cambridge\, and was previously Archbishop of Canterbury. Prior to that\, he taught theology in Oxford\, Cambridge\, Bristol and Yale\, and has written widely in theology\, spirituality and contemporary issues. His original research focus was on Russian religious thought. \nHis most recent works include: Justice and Love: A Philosophical Dialogue (with Mary Zournazi)\, and Looking East in Winter. \n6.30pm Reception with a welcome glass of wine \n7pm Lecture given by Dr Rowan Williams \nThis celebratory evening is held in support of the ESU’s education programmes. Every ticket sold will help the English-Speaking Union in its work to give young people the speaking and listening skills and cultural understanding they need to thrive.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/save-the-date-esu-evelyn-wrench-lecture-with-rowan-williams/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221011T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
CREATED:20220621T134435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T145539Z
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SUMMARY:REIMAGINED: An evening with Cameron Owen
DESCRIPTION:REIMAGINED: International pianist\, singer and Juilliard graduate\, Cameron Owen (aka Cameron Richardson-Eames) presents his own cinematic interpretations of familiar song repertoire\, as well as original material blending his classical pedigree with mainstream influences. With guest appearances by acclaimed West End composer\, Pippa Cleary\, and West End dancers. \nThe performance will start at 6.30pm sharp and will be followed by a drinks reception. \nPlease reserve your ticket(s) here: https://cameronowen.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/reimagined/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221003T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T020000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
CREATED:20220818T161642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T161750Z
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SUMMARY:English-Speaking Union of United States Gala in the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal
DESCRIPTION:Please join us virtually on October 3\, 2022 at 7.35pm (New York time) for a Gala hosted by the English-Speaking Union of United States in the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. \nThe International Community’s virtual access to the Gala has been made possible by a generous donation from ESU-US Board member and benefactor Mr. Donald Best. \nMembers of the international community that are registered will be recognized from the podium and their countries and names will part of the Gala slide presentation. \nhttps://www.esuus.org/esu/activities/2022-esu-gala/globalstream/ \n 
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/english-speaking-union-of-united-states-gala-in-the-presence-of-her-royal-highness-the-princess-royal/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220921T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
CREATED:20220913T162307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T162307Z
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SUMMARY:Young Members' Introduction to Judging
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Young Members can get involved with the ESU’s lifechanging work by becoming a judge for the ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition. \nLed by some of our brilliant young volunteers\, this informal discussion will explain what the ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition is\, why it’s so important for young people\, and how Young Members can support the ESU’s vital mission by getting involved as a judge! It’s truly a wonderful opportunity for any young person looking to gain more experience\, meet interesting peers\, and develop skills for their future. \nSpeakers include: \nLouis Preston: \nLouis is Chair of the English-Speaking Union’s Young Members Forum and a former competition participant\, who has been involved with the organisation since 2015. He is currently working on a documentary in Qatar. \nEmma Robinson: \nEmma is a new ESU judge\, who travelled to America on the ESU’s Secondary School Exchange program. She is currently a final year student at the University of Manchester. \nDaniele Scanio: \nDaniele is an ESU Oracy Coach and judge\, who started his ESU involvement in 2018. He is currently a tutor and PHD student at Durham University.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/young-members-introduction-to-judging/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220919T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
CREATED:20200310T121308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T174710Z
UID:5770-1663610400-1663617600@staging.esu.org
SUMMARY:POST PONED: Talk by author Rupert Wieloch on his book ‘Churchill’s Abandoned Prisoners’
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED \nOne hundred years ago a group of 15 British soldiers serving with the British Mission to Siberia were captured by the Red Army on Russian Christmas Eve (6th January).  They were held in a lice-infested room at Krasnoyarsk for three months\, whilst Prime Minister Lloyd George’s representative signed a prisoner exchange treaty with Lenin’s envoy in Copenhagen.  One of the prisoners was a young Captain Brian Horrocks (played by Edward Fox in the film A Bridge Too Far)\, who succumbed to epidemic typhus\, but was saved by his best friend who nursed him through the illness.  In March\, the prisoners were escorted to Irkutsk where a British train arrived to pick them up\, but the Bolshevik authorities only allowed the women and children to leave and sent the despondent soldiers 3\,500 miles to hateful prisons in Moscow. \nIn his talk at the English Speaking Union\,  Rupert Wieloch will describe how the soldiers maintained morale and coped with their fearsome ordeal and explain what the War Secretary\, Winston Churchill\, did to secure their protracted release.  Rupert was educated at Winston Churchill’s alma mater and completed a Fellowship in International Relations at Pembroke College\, Cambridge during a 35 year career in the British Army.  His extensive research includes a treasure-trove of unpublished documents and archives from Philadelphia\, London\, St  Petersburg and Oxford.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/london-branch-talk-by-author-rupert-wieloch-on-his-book-churchills-abandoned-prisoners/
LOCATION:English-Speaking Union\, Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220912T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
CREATED:20220629T125417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T160247Z
UID:7006-1663007400-1663011000@staging.esu.org
SUMMARY:Sir Malcolm Rifkind In Conversation with Alastair Niven
DESCRIPTION:Join us online on Monday\, 12 September at 6.30pm to join Sir Malcom Rifkind KCMG QC in conversation with Alastair Niven OBE LVO. \nSir Malcolm Rifkind is a former MP and served in the cabinets of Margaret Thatcher and John Major. He has held a variety of high-profile positions within the government\, including Secretary of State for Scotland\, Defence Secretary\, and Foreign Secretary. More recently\, Malcom sat as chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament. He continues to be actively involved in international affairs\, and will be providing an expert and experienced insight on current affairs and his views of the world during his conversation with Alastair Niven. \nThis event is free to attend for ESU members (tickets cost £10 for non-members)\, and will be hosted on Zoom. \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/sir-malcolm-rifkind-in-conversation-with-alastair-niven/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220905T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
CREATED:20220808T102327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T102042Z
UID:7088-1662400800-1662411600@staging.esu.org
SUMMARY:London Branch: Sanctions Debate with headline speaker Bill Browder
DESCRIPTION:ESU London branch are delighted to invite you to a debate at the ESU’ s headquarters Dartmouth House\, Mayfair on Monday\, 5 September. \nThe motion for this debate is: ‘This house believes that sanctioning private individuals in order to pressure foreign states is not only legally questionable\, it is also ineffective’. \nWe are pleased to confirm that Bill Browder\, British-American financier\, political activist and leading lobbyist of the Magnitsky Act\, is speaking for the opposition as our headline speaker. \nDoors will be open from 6pm and the debate will begin at 6.30pm sharp. \nFollowing the debate Dartmouth House’s bar will remain open until 9pm to allow attendees to mix and share ideas. \nAll proceeds from this event will support the ESU Schools’ Mace debating competition. Find out more about the competition here: https://www.staging.esu.org/competitions/schools-mace/
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/london-branch-sanctions-debate-with-headline-speaker-bill-browder/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Debate Club,ESU Oracy,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220725T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
CREATED:20220610T135141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T150544Z
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SUMMARY:The Traitor King: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor in Exile by Andrew Lownie
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Times bestselling author and ESU BASS/SSE scholar Andrew Lownie will discuss his book The Traitor King: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor in Exile. \nThe book examines the years following the abdication of Edward VIII when the former king was kept in exile\, feuding with his family over status for his wife\, Wallis Simpson\, and denied any real job. \nDrawing on extensive research into hitherto unused archives and Freedom of Information requests\, it makes the case that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were not the naïve dupes of the Germans but actively intrigued against Britain in both war and peace. \nTraitor King reveals the true story behind the German attempts to recruit the Duke as a British Pétain; the efforts\, by Churchill in particular\, to cover this up; the reasons why the Duke\, as Governor of the Bahamas\, tried to shut down the investigation into the murder of a close friend\, and shines light on the relationship between the Duke and Wallis\, revealing it to be far from the love story it is often assumed to be. \n6pm event opens with a drinks reception \n6.30pm talk begins \nBooks will be available to purchase at the event.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/the-traitor-king-the-duke-and-duchess-of-windsor-in-exile-by-andrew-lownie/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
CREATED:20220222T143913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T131508Z
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SUMMARY:Celebratory Jubilee lecture by Richard Fitzwilliams followed by Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:H.M. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee  \nWe are delighted that Richard Fitzwilliams will be delivering a talk on H. M. The Queen’s remarkable reign and the purpose and future of the monarchy. \nRichard Fitzwilliams is a royal commentator\, public relations consultant\, film critic and lecturer; he is regularly interviewed on television\, radio and asked to write articles on royal matters. This talk is a synthesis of his experience and research. \nThe talk will commence at 2.30pm sharp and will be followed by a traditional afternoon tea. \nTicket sales are now closed. \n 
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/jubilee-lecture/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
CREATED:20220609T084508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T120448Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Event: The ESU Friendly International Forum hosted by ESU Poland
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Friendly International Forum is an informal forum aimed at exchanging views\, with an underlying aim of building future collaborations and initiatives. The host of the FIF moves between different ESUs internationally and each forum centres around a topic selected by the hosting nation. \nThe topic of this fourth FIF\, hosted by our Polish colleagues\, will be: ‘What motivates us to promote public speaking in our respective countries?’ \nThe ESU has always been a conduit to share and exchange views\, but within the wider international family of the ESU there is more that can be done! It is our hope that FIF will bring the international members of the ESU closer together and lead us all in exciting directions as we listen and learn from one other. \nDate: Monday\, 13 June 2022\, 1pm BST \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86471211392?pwd=MXNOR3Awa3R2OGZkUG1xTWFpcFluUT09 \nMeeting passcode: AYdPG3 \nPlease see below for a message from Alina\, Chair of ESU Poland: \nDear ESU members\, inspired by the 3rd FIF hosted by Dominga Chamorro representing Chile\, we would like you to take you to a different corner of the world\, Poland – so far away\, yet so close. \nAs is the case with the countries we have not visited\, the associations may be limited to famous people\, events or even stereotypes\, often confused with those of our neighbours. Visiting a country\, however\, often changes the perspective. Poland has always been considered a hospitable place\, but also a community in which two people may have three contradicting opinions\, according to an old joke. We have weaknesses and virtues\, but public speakers we are not. This shortcoming may result from the character of our educational system\, only now gradually shifting the main focus from knowledge to skills\, or may be rooted elsewhere. Yet\, since 1999 we have not missed an International Public Speaking Competition and our young speakers make us proud and happy. \nThe meeting to which we would like to invite you will be hosted by this year’s winner of the National Finals in Poland – Julia Smuczynska and her sister Sara\, who represented Poland at the International Public Speaking Competition in 2011 and is now one of the organizers. The question we would like to ask ourselves and each other is what motivates us to promote public speaking in our respective countries.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/zoom-event-the-esu-friendly-international-forum-hosted-by-esu-poland/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220514
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
CREATED:20220131T093203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T213802Z
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SUMMARY:International Public Speaking Competition
DESCRIPTION: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\, it now reaches over one million young people in more than 50 countries across the globe\, showcasing the highest standard of public speaking\, while giving delegates an opportunity to meet and engage with other young people of different backgrounds and nationalities. \nThis year’s finalists (national winners of the English-Speaking Union’s or other public speaking competitions in their country) must write and deliver a speech connected with the themes ‘Our real choices are made without us realising it’ and ‘We expect too much from our heroes’. \nThe Grand Final of the IPSC will be streamed live on Friday\, 13 May at 5pm GMT on the ESU YouTube channel\, and we welcome all who would like to watch the world’s brightest young speakers in action to join us then: \n \n 
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/international-public-speaking-competition/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Oracy,ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220510T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220510T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
CREATED:20220304T185644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T133948Z
UID:6716-1652203800-1652212800@staging.esu.org
SUMMARY:Fabergé at the court of Edward VII: a talk by Geoffrey Munn OBE\, MVO
DESCRIPTION: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 and writer but is probably best known as a television presenter on the BBC Antiques Roadshow. \nCarl Fabergé was the maker of the famous Easter Eggs for the Russian Imperial Court but the range of his work is very much wider & includes jewelled flower studies and charming animal carvings made from a variety of semi-precious stones. It was these that captivated King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra and as a result the Royal Collection has an unrivalled collection of both. \nDrinks will be served from 5.45pm\, the talk will commence at 6.30pm sharp. \nPlease reserve your ticket(s) here: https://faberge.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/faberge/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220509T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
CREATED:20220302T163032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T155028Z
UID:6689-1652119200-1652130000@staging.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Debate: 'This House believes that cryptocurrencies and NFTs are a hyped-up fad'
DESCRIPTION: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 are a hyped-up fad’. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \nFor the proposition: \nLuke Gbedemah\, Tech States Reporter at Tortoise Media \nPeter English\, Cybersecurity expert speaking in a personal capacity \nZain Hussain\, trainee barrister whose dissertation explored laws on cryptoassets and freezing orders \nAnd for the opposition: \nElizabeth Meade\, Litigator at Cooke\, Young & Keidan LLP specialising in cryptocurrency and digital assets \nHarry Webster\, Co-Founder of Voxoglass Gallery\, the world’s first physical NFT Gallery \nSheraz Malik\, founder the cryptocurrency Kyoto Coin and CEO of Digitorize\, a NFT creation and promotion platform \nInvited Floor Speaker: \nSiddharth Venkataramakrishnan\, The Financial Times’ banking and fintech correspondent \nDoors will be open from 6.00pm and the debate will begin at 7.00pm sharp. \nFollowing the debate Dartmouth House’s bar will remain open until 9pm to allow attendees to mix and share ideas. \n\n\nPlease reserve your ticket(s) here: https://esudebate.eventbrite.co.uk \nAll proceeds from this event will support the ESU’s charitable work\, helping young people to communicate and thrive.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/debate/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Debate Club,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220508T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220508T173000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
CREATED:20220413T110724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T153955Z
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SUMMARY:ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition Grand Finals 2022
DESCRIPTION: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 from one school with the chair and questioner of another\, encourages quick thinking and relationship building. \nThirteen teams have succeeded through almost five months of competition\, a total of eighty branch heats and regional finals\, and a myriad of topics\, to reach Finals Day at Churchill College\, Cambridge.  \nThe passion\, talent\, and enthusiasm of these young speakers is always a highlight of our educational calendar – this Finals Day is a showcase for the very best of speaking\, chairing and questioning in the UK.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/esu-churchill-public-speaking-competition-grand-finals-2022/
LOCATION:Churchill College\, University of Cambridge\, Storey's Way\, Cambridge\, England\, CB3 0DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
CREATED:20220405T122847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T140727Z
UID:6774-1651173300-1651179600@staging.esu.org
SUMMARY:Bristol Branch: Should we keep an elected mayor for Bristol\, or revert to the committee system?
DESCRIPTION: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\, Bristolians are being asked to vote in another referendum on whether they wish to keep the elected mayor model\, or revert to a committee system. \nOn Thursday\, 28 April\, Bristol ESU are hosting a debate between two former mayoral candidates: Geoff Gollop\, Conservative Councillor for Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze\, who lost to Bristol’s first elected mayor George Ferguson in 2012\, and is now in favour of the committee system\, and Sandy Hore-Ruthven\, former Green Party Councillor\, who lost to the sitting mayor Marvin Rees in 2021\, and is in favour of retaining the mayoral model. \nThe meeting will be held in the Apostle Room of Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Pembroke Road\, BS8 3BX. \nThe event will start at 7.45pm\, with doors opening at 7.15pm. There is an entrance charge to cover costs of £2 for members\, and £5 for guests. \nFurther information from Nigel Currie\, Chairperson: nigelcurrie29@gmail.com
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/bristol-branch-event-should-we-keep-an-elected-mayor-for-bristol-or-revert-to-the-committee-system/
LOCATION:The Apostle Room\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, Clifton Catholic Cathedral\, Bristol\, BS8 3BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
CREATED:20220302T192727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T113233Z
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SUMMARY:Dartmouth House tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom a banker’s ostentatious home to a military hospital and then the headquarters of educational charity the English-Speaking Union\, Dartmouth House has had an illustrious history. Join us on a tour of the building and discover its story – which has been shaped by those who owned it. \nThe tour will last approximately 45 minutes and will be followed by tea and coffee in the Wedgewood room. \nPlease reserve your ticket(s) here: https://dartmouthhouse.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/dartmouth-house-tour/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220406T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T134746
CREATED:20220505T154833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T104009Z
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SUMMARY:Salisbury Branch event: an update from Colin Wagstaff on The King’s School\, Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:An update on The King’s School\, Tamil Nadu by Colin Wagstaff \nColin Wagstaff is an ex-Army officer who left the services in 1976 mainly due to injuries sustained in a parachuting accident. His parents and grandparents were born in India. His father\, John Wagstaff\, was a Captain in the British Royal Navy and he served with the Indian Navy. One grandfather served with the Bombay Grenadier Regiment and the other\, a Royal Engineer\, served in India with The Madras Sappers and Miners (now Madras Engineer Regiment). Colin attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst from 1964 to 1966 and retired from the military in 1976. \nFrom there he entered the commercial world in and was involved in international sales and marketing in the marine and  defence industry. He was involved with public relations and was a parliamentary lobbyist. He more lately became a business development consultant working with the hotel industry in the UK and with many companies in the defence and engineering sector in Tamil Nadu\, south India. \nIn 1994 in Haslemere\, UK\, Colin & Anne-Marie\, who had been married since 1974\, were asked to care for an 11 year old Indian boy\, Antonyraj\, who had been brought to the UK for medical treatment. Antonyraj spent 4 months in UK before returning to India. Colin went to India with Antonyraj in order to find someone who could care properly for him\, his sister Stella and his cousins Augustine\, Belsi & Basker. \nColin spent one month in Valliyoor\, south Tamil Nadu; the area where Antonyraj had lived as a homeless child. Colin decided that there was more that could be achieved in the area than just providing a home for 5 children. He registered a Charitable Trust\, Kings World Trust for Children (India)\, in Valliyoor together with Indian friends and colleagues who he had met during his stay. A similar Charity was registered in UK called Kings World Trust for Children. \nCoffee will be served from 10.15am\, with the main talk beginning at 11am sharp\, and lunch from 12.30pm. \nLunch & Talk ticket price: £18 (Members) & £20 (Guests)\nTalk only ticket price: £10 – FREE for first-time visitors \nCheques payable to ‘English-Speaking Union’ should be sent no later than Thursday\, 14 April to:\nESU Luncheon Secretary\, 3 Stonemasons Yard\, Salisbury SP1 2HX\nesusalisbury-eventssec@esu.org \nDirect transfers can be made to:\nBank: Coutts & Co\, 440 Strand\, London WC2R 0QS\nSort Code: 18-00-02\nAccount Name: English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth\nAccount No: 01817590\nPlease mark the transfer clearly as “SalisLunch”
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/salisbury-branch-event-an-update-from-colin-wagstaff-on-the-kings-school-tamil-nadu/
LOCATION:The White Hart Hotel\, 1 St John's Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2SD
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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SUMMARY:Piano recital with Yulia Chaplina
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union welcomes you to an evening of piano music with ESU Music Scholarship alumna Yulia Chaplina at Dartmouth House. The programme will include works from Chopin\, Tchaikovsky\, and Mozart. \nDebuting 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 Music from the Royal College of Music where\, in 2013\, she was appointed the Mills Williams Junior Fellow. She has performed in recitals extensively across Europe and Asia. Recent orchestral tours and engagements include the Russian Symphony Orchestra\, Berlin Sinfonietta\, Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra and the Moroccan National Orchestra. For further information please visit her website: https://www.yuliachaplina.com/ \nArrivals from 6.30pm\, recital begins at 7pm sharp. \nTickets are £20 for members and £30 for members’ guests – price includes drinks on arrival. \nThe ESU condemns the Russian government’s invasion of Ukraine. We stand with the Ukrainian government and its brave people.  \nWe have received enquires regarding Yulia’s nationality. Yulia holds British/Russian citizenship and is a London resident. Her grandfather was Ukrainian and grandmother was Belorussian. Yulia’s mother was born in Ukraine and she has relatives there.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/piano-recital-with-yulia-chaplina/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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