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SUMMARY:ESU Schools' Mace Debating Competition South East Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Schools’ Mace South East Regional Final takes place on 27th February 2020\, at Lingfield College. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the South East area. Come and see our work in action as one of the largest and oldest debate competitions in the country. The English-Speaking Union’s Schools’ Mace\, the oldest and largest debating competition for schools in England\, hones students’ debate skills in a fun\, competitive environment. Working in teams\, competitors enhance their speech-writing\, public speaking and critical thinking\, helping them to excel both in and out of school and giving them a sense of pride in themselves and their achievements. \n  \nAddress- Lingfield College\, Racecourse Road\, Lingfield RH7 6PH
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-debating-competition-south-east-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
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SUMMARY:ESU Schools' Mace Debating Competition West Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Schools’ Mace West Regional Final takes place on 27th February 2020\, at RGS Worcester. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the West area. Come and see our work in action as one of the largest and oldest debate competitions in the country. The English-Speaking Union’s Schools’ Mace\, the oldest and largest debating competition for schools in England\, hones students’ debate skills in a fun\, competitive environment. Working in teams\, competitors enhance their speech-writing\, public speaking and critical thinking\, helping them to excel both in and out of school and giving them a sense of pride in themselves and their achievements. \n  \nAddress- RGS Worcester\, Upper Tything\, Worcester WR1 1HP
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-debating-competition-west-london-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200226T193000
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SUMMARY:ESU Schools’ Mace Debating Competition South Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Schools’ Mace South Regional Final takes place on 26th February 2020\, at The Portsmouth Grammar School. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the South of England. Come and see our work in action as one of the largest and oldest debate competitions in the country. The English-Speaking Union’s Schools’ Mace\, the oldest and largest debating competition for schools in England\, hones students’ debate skills in a fun\, competitive environment. Working in teams\, competitors enhance their speech-writing\, public speaking and critical thinking\, helping them to excel both in and out of school and giving them a sense of pride in themselves and their achievements. \nAddress- The Portsmouth Grammar School\, High Street\, Portsmouth PO1 2LN
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-south-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200225T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
CREATED:20200214T145207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T162318Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Schools' Mace Debating Competition East Regional Final
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Schools’ Mace East Regional Final takes place on 25th February 2020\, at Royal Hospital School. Please book a ticket to watch and support the competitors in the East of England. Come and see our work in action as one of the largest and oldest debate competitions in the country. The English-Speaking Union’s Schools’ Mace\, the oldest and largest debating competition for schools in England\, hones students’ debate skills in a fun\, competitive environment. Working in teams\, competitors enhance their speech-writing\, public speaking and critical thinking\, helping them to excel both in and out of school and giving them a sense of pride in themselves and their achievements. \n  \nAddress- Royal Hospital School\, IB9 2RX
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-debating-competition-east-regional-final/
CATEGORIES:Competition,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200109T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T143149Z
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SUMMARY:ESU International Public Speaking Competition Grand Final
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Grand Final will see the very best 6-8 young performers deliver their speech and follows the competition heats held earlier in the week. \nTea and coffee will be provided from 1pm\, and the final itself will commence at 2pm sharp. \nBookings can be made through Eventbrite https://internationalpublicspeakingfinal.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/esu-international-public-speaking-competition-grand-final/
LOCATION:The Royal Institution\, 21 Albemarle Street\, London\, England\, W1S 4BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
CREATED:20190701T220435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T220435Z
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SUMMARY:English Speaking Union AGM
DESCRIPTION:Please save date date for the English-Speaking Union’s AGM\, details coming soon…
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/english-speaking-union-agm/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191127T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191127T223000
DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
CREATED:20190606T085933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T191607Z
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SUMMARY:Dartmouth House: Thanksgiving Dinner
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that Dorothy Byrne\, Head of News and Current Affairs at Channel 4 Television\, giver of the MacTaggart Lecture 2019 and a former winner of our Schools’ Mace debating competition\, will be our guest speaker at this year’s English-Speaking Union Thanksgiving Dinner. We very much hope you can attend. \n\nRSVP\nevents@esu.org\nhttps://esuthanksgiving.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/thanksgiving-dinner/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191106T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
CREATED:20191025T144315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T144315Z
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SUMMARY:Hastings Branch:
DESCRIPTION:The November meeting will be at the Royal Victoria Hotel on 6th November.  The arrival time will be 12 for 12.30pm. \nThe ticket price will be £15.00.  it will be a pre-Christmas hot and cold buffet lunch.  Louise Denny will be at the piano playing music Hall songs.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/hastings-branch/
LOCATION:The Royal Victoria Hotel\, St. Leonards on Sea\, Marina\, St. Leonards on Sea\, East Sussex\, TN38 OBD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191031T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191031T233000
DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
CREATED:20191028T101900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T101900Z
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SUMMARY:Dartmouth House early closure
DESCRIPTION:Dartmouth House will be closing at 5.00pm on Thursday 31 October for a private event.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/dartmouth-house-early-closure/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191002T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
CREATED:20190618T093658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T124922Z
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SUMMARY:Buckinghamshire Branch: Suffragettes and the Hughenden Vote
DESCRIPTION:The ESU Buckinghamshire Branch invites you join them for a fascinating talk by Edward Thonne on the Suffragettes and the Hughenden Vote. \n7.00pm Wednesday 2nd October \nChurch House Hughenden Manor \nEvent is Free with contribution for refreshments. \nFor Bookings – contact Simon Kearey simonkearey@gmail.com 07956 183262
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/suffragettes-and-the-hughenden-vote-buckinghamshire-branch-event/
LOCATION:Church House Hughenden Manor\, Church House Hughenden Manor\, High Wycombe\, HP14 4LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190912T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
CREATED:20190619T165630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T213713Z
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SUMMARY:Worcestershire Branch: George Blake – the Ideological Spy
DESCRIPTION:Bob Skelt will be giving a talk on the life of George Blake\, possibly the Soviet Union’s most dangerous spy. Blake went from being a religious zealot to Communist adherent in a few years\, affected\, he said\, by the American influence and bombings in Korea\, and his disappointment in the church. He revealed a great deal of secret information including the UK/US tunnel under Berlin. After capture and an horrendous 42 year sentence\, he escaped from prison and now lives in Moscow. \nFor further details please contact Mrs Elizabeth Farrer on 01905 774212
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/george-blake-the-ideological-spy/
LOCATION:The Beauchamp Community\, The Beauchamp Community\, Newlands\, Malvern\, WR13 5AX
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190910T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
CREATED:20190702T095806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T101844Z
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SUMMARY:Eastbourne Branch: Lunch & talk by Stephen Lloyd on 'My life as an MP'
DESCRIPTION:Join Eastbourne Branch for a lunch & talk by Stephen Lloyd MP \nFor further details please call Sarah Carr on 01323 506308 \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/eastbourne-branch-lunch-talk-by-stephen-lloyd-on-my-life-as-an-mp/
LOCATION:Royal Eastbourne Golf Club\, Paradise Drive\, BN20 8BP
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190903T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
CREATED:20190703T093130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T093313Z
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SUMMARY:Devon & Exeter Branch: Judges' Training Day
DESCRIPTION:The Devon & Exeter Branch of the ESU will be hosting a Judges’ Training Day on 3rd September\, conducted by Roger Tilbury. This promises to be an interesting and stimulating occasion and an opportunity to update and enhance our own skills as we judge those of the young students. \nA Light lunch will be provided –  free of charge for Branch members. \nPlease contact Maureen Speller for further information: maureenspeller@hotmail.com
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/devon-exeter-branch-judges-training-day/
LOCATION:Exeter Golf & Country Club\, Topsham Road\, Exeter\, EX277AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190806T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
CREATED:20190624T103554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T212925Z
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SUMMARY:Lincoln Branch: Ceramics Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Lincoln branch invites all ESU members to tour the garden sculptures and stableyard galleries. \nTo book please email: kelly.bevers@carlbom.co.uk
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/lincoln-branch-summer-of-sculpture/
LOCATION:Doddington Hall\, Doddington Hall\, Doddington\, Lincoln\, LN6 4RU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190725T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190725T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
CREATED:20190624T103140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T212746Z
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SUMMARY:South Wales Branch: Summer Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Wales branch for ‘canapés\, capers and camaraderie’ in the stunning setting of Fonmon Castle. \nMembers only event\, to make a booking please email esuswb@googlemail.com
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/south-wales-branch-summer-garden-party/
LOCATION:Fonmon Castle\, Fonmon Castle\, Fonmon\, Barry\, Vale of Glamorgan\, CF62 3ZN
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190704T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190704T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
CREATED:20190604T114533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T143800Z
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SUMMARY:The English-Speaking Union's Summer Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Rt. Hon. the Lord Boateng\, Chairman\, the English-Speaking Union and the Board of Governors request the pleasure of your company for drinks to celebrate the end of our centenary year and to launch the next 100 years. \nThe early evening reception will be hosted at The English-Speaking Union\, Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London W1J 5ED.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/the-english-speaking-unions-summer-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:20190703T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
CREATED:20190624T105805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T205528Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Cheshire Branch: Summer Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mid-Cheshire Branch at Abbeywood estate for a Summer Lunch \nFor further details and bookings please contact Jennifer MacPherson on 01606 215908
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/mid-cheshire-branch-summer-lunch/
LOCATION:Abbeywood Estate\, Abbeywood Estate\, Chester Road\, Delamere\, Cheshire\, CW8 2HS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190629T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190629T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
CREATED:20190619T164433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T125710Z
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SUMMARY:Worcestershire Branch: A Midsummer Evening of Music and Entertainment
DESCRIPTION:Join Worcestershire branch for a midsummer evening of music and entertainment \nFriday 29 June\, 6.30pm \nFor further details please contact Mrs Elizabeth Farrer on 01905 774212
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/a-midsummer-evening-of-music-and-entertainment/
LOCATION:The Beauchamp Community\, The Beauchamp Community\, Newlands\, Malvern\, WR13 5AX
CATEGORIES:ESU Music,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190621T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T013230
CREATED:20190604T114532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T122525Z
UID:4943-1561123800-1561136400@staging.esu.org
SUMMARY:ESU Performing Shakespeare Grand Final 2019
DESCRIPTION:Description\nJoin us on Friday\, 21st June 2019 to see young people aged 11-14 from across England and Wales give a performance of their chosen speech from one of Shakespeare’s plays. \nThe Performing Shakespeare Competition is designed to allow Key Stage 3 pupils the opportunity to experience Shakespeare’s plays as they were intended – on the stage. Using theatre and performance skills to engage with the texts\, our performers bring to life some of the world’s most famous speeches in their own unique interpretations. This is definitely an event not to be missed! \nThe event will be held at Dartmouth House\, the ESU’s International Headquarters in Mayfair. Guests who are not associated with our participating schools are welcome to arrive from 1:30pm for a prompt 2pm start. The event will have finished by 5pm. \nWe are pleased to be able to offer tickets for this event free of charge and there will be an opportunity to make an donation to our charitable activities on the day. There will be tea and coffees served in the afternoon\, but lunch is not included. Please note we have finalists with severe nut allergies so please do not bring any nuts or confectionary with nuts.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/esu-performing-shakespeare-grand-final-2019/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Education,ESU Oracy,ESU Young People
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