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SUMMARY:London Branch: Black History Walk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with the London Branch on a walking tour of the hidden African and Caribbean history in Mayfair from the 1920s to the 2020s. This two-hour mobile history presentation by the expert guide from Black History Walks will offer some fascinating insights: from ancient African goddesses to black-owned business and high society in the 1940s\, Nigerian composers and Caribbean band leaders. Join us to learn more about Kenyan\, South African and Zimbabwean connections and to view Mayfair\, home of the ESU\, from a new perspective. \nBlack History Walks are community champions and have featured on ITV\, Channel 4\, Teachers TV and the BBC. They were listed in Conde Nast Traveller’s Best 15 walks in London in 2018. \nPlaces are limited so book your tickets below!
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/london-branch-black-history-walk/
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:20231019T183000
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SUMMARY:Debate: 'This house believes that the fight for online safety is a lost cause.'
DESCRIPTION:The ESU are delighted to invite you to our upcoming debate at Dartmouth House\, on Thursday\, 19 October. \nAs we increasingly rely on technology in our everyday lives\, the question of online safety becomes more pressing. How do we navigate the delicate balance between technological advancement and our personal safety? \nThe motion for this debate is: ‘This house believes that the fight for online safety is a lost cause.’ \nWe are please to announce that the speakers for this debate are: \nProposition \nFirst Speaker \nRacheal Muldoon is an internationally recognised barrister in the intersection of technology and law with deep expertise in AI and emerging technologies. Racheal has also recently been shortlisted for the Technology\, Data and Crypto Junior Barrister of the Year The Legal 500 (Legalease) 2023 Bar Awards. \n2nd Speaker \nOrhan Ahmed has a distinguished background in online safety and technology\, drawn from his career as a Fraud and Disputes Operations Manager at Monzo Bank. Additionally\, Orhan has strong debating experience as the former convener for the University of Aberdeen Debate Society. \nOpposition \nFirst speaker \nZain Hussain is a lawyer\, actor\, and treasurer of the ESU Speech and Debate Committee. Zain was the winner of the ESU’s Great Law Debate competition 2017. Zain was called to the bar earlier this year\, and decided against practicing law to build a startup focusing on improving safety for online platforms. Zain has a deep understanding of tech-enabled fraud and has academic contributions in this area. Prior to this\, Zain spent four years at Monzo Bank where he oversaw fraud prevention. He has also worked as an actor with a number of small roles across HBO\, BBC\, and Netflix productions. Zain has also co-founded a social mobility charity providing mentoring for state-school students. \nSecond Speaker \nHash Syed currently serves as a Regional Product Lead at Google\, overseeing Europe\, the Middle East\, and Africa. His career has included tenures at prominent tech companies such as Meta and Microsoft\, where he cultivated extensive experience in technology and artificial intelligence. In addition to his corporate endeavours\, Hash has a substantial background in non-profit work.\n \nOther info: \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. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/debate-this-house-believes-that-the-fight-for-online-safety-is-a-lost-cause/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Debate Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
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SUMMARY:ESU Schools’ Mace Debating Competition Volunteer Judge Training
DESCRIPTION:ESU Mace Judge Competition Volunteer Judge Training in person at Dartmouth House.  \nThe training is designed for experienced judges and new volunteer judges to learn about the competition\, learn from experienced judges and to connect with one another.  \nThe training will start at 6.00pm and will finish at 6.45pm. There will an opportunity to network and socialise after the training with drinks provided. \n 
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/esu-schools-mace-debating-competition-volunteer-judge-training/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, Wedgwood Room\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T145415Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 28 September\, for a networking evening with an energising twist! This event is in partnership with broken clock vodka and press coffee & co. They will be curating an exclusive menu of espresso martinis\, cold brew negronis and mocktails just for this event at Dartmouth House! \nThe £10 member and £15 non-member tickets include two complimentary drinks and a take-home gift bag featuring coffee-related tasters and treats from London-based companies\, including Kiss the Hippo and London Nootropics.  \nThe event will begin at 6pm and there will be decaffeinated versions of the cocktails available.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/coffee-cocktails/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230922T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230922T220000
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CREATED:20230706T111010Z
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SUMMARY:Sofar Sounds x Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:The secret’s out! We’re hosting a Sofar sounds show on Friday\, 22 September. Snag your tickets via the link below. The best part? The artists remain a mystery – you’ll find out who they are when they take the mic! \nThe first 7 ESU members who register for the event get free tickets using the code ‘HOSTGUEST\,’ so hurry and sign up! After those spots are filled\, ESU members can still get 15% off their ticket with the code ‘SOFARSPACES15.’ We really hope that you can join us for this special live music event in September. \nPlease note: that seating is usually on the floor and therefore there will not be chairs available at this event. \nThe event will start promptly at 8pm and finish at 10pm\, guests are welcome to arrive at Dartmouth House from 7.30pm.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/sofar-sounds-x-dartmouth-house/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
CREATED:20230815T101352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T101352Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Churchill-Public Speaking Competition Judge Training and Networking
DESCRIPTION:ESU Churchill-Public Speaking Judge Competition Volunteer Judge Training in person at Dartmouth House. \nThe training is designed for experienced judges and new volunteer judges to learn about the competition\, learn from experienced judges and to connect with one another. \nThe event will start at 6.00pm and will finish at 8.00pm. There will an opportunity to network and socialise after the training with drinks provided
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/esu-churchill-public-speaking-competition-judge-training-and-networking/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230914T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
CREATED:20230802T155242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T084943Z
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SUMMARY:The last of the summer wine
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union and Dartmouth House in collaboration with the Legacy Club invites you to soak in the last moments of summer at our Italian-inspired celebration! Indulge in pasta and and cheers with Italian wine and beer while listening to live music and socialising in our courtyard.  \nTickets are £15 for members and £20 for non-members\, the ticket price includes a complimentary drink and pasta throughout the event. \nThe event will commence at 6pm and end at 9pm. Keep your eyes peeled for details on the entertainment that are coming soon.  \nWe are looking forward to savouring the last glasses of summer wine with you! \nAs you may know\, we are a grade II listed building and there is limited disabled access. We will try and support accessibility so please do email events@esu.org for any specific enquiries regarding accessibility.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/the-last-of-the-summer-wine/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230911T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230911T210000
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SUMMARY:London Branch: James Raven talk on ‘The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book’
DESCRIPTION:London Branch: James Raven talk on ‘The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book.’ \nJoin Professor James Raven LittD FBA\, Former Chair of the English-Speaking Union and Fellow of Magdalene College\, University of Cambridge\, as he reveals the history of books in all their various forms\, from the ancient world to the digital present. As well as guiding us through the history of manufacture\, craftsmanship\, dissemination\, reading and debate\, Professor Raven will offer insights into the relationship between books and the story of their times.  \nA pay bar will be open and the talk will begin at 6.30pm in the beautiful Churchill Room in Dartmouth House. Ticket holders are welcome to come earlier and enjoy a light supper beforehand.   \nCopies of The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book will be available to purchase on the evening and there will be a book signing following the talk.   \n‘Raven… has drawn together scholarly essays offering a sweeping\, erudite\, and thoroughly engaging narrative… A profusely illustrated\, handsomely produced intellectual history’ – Kirkus\, Starred Review.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/london-branch-james-raven-talk-on-the-oxford-illustrated-history-of-the-book/
LOCATION:Dartmouth House\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230819T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230819T133000
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SUMMARY:London branch: Coffeehouse tour\, conversations that shaped the modern world
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr Matthew Green\, author of Times Top 10 bestselling book\, Shadowlands: A Journey through Lost Britain\, for an immersive whirlwind tour of London’s original – and best – coffeehouses. Walk London’s Labyrinthine alleys and discover how the “bitter gruel” transformed the face of the City\, brought people together\, and inspired brilliant ideas that shaped the modern world.  \nIncludes free shots of 17th-century style coffee\, “black as hell\, strong as death\, sweet as love!” \n\nAt the end of the tour you’ll have the opportunity to buy a signed paperback of Matthew’s critically-acclaimed\, Times Top 10 bestselling book\, Shadowlands: A Journey through Lost Britain (Faber).\nThe live tour has been featured in the Telegraph\, Guardian\, Londonist\, Time Out and on BBC TV and Radio\n\nLondon’s coffee craze began in a muddy churchyard in the heart of the City where\, from 1652\, an eccentric Greek with a twirly moustache\, colourful turban\, and preposterous English accent first sold a foul-looking liquid to the public. \nWitness the rise and fall of London’s first coffeehouse proprietor\, Pasqua Rosée\, the man who triggered a momentous coffeehouse boom. Wander past the sites of Europe’s oldest coffeehouses in the labyrinthine alleys and secret courtyards of the City\, including Lloyd’s\, Garraway’s and Jonathan’s\, the triumvirate of coffeehouses that powered the British Empire. \nImmerse yourself in all that went on inside\, from Sir Isaac Newton’s dolphin dissections at the Grecian Coffeehouse to inquisitions of insanity at the Hoxton Square\, Samuel Pepys’s metaphysical debates at Bowman’s to corrupt wheeler-dealing in stocks and shares at Jonathan’s; auctions by candle at Garraway’s to the issuing of brutal literary judgements at Button’s. Meet Charles II and furious tavern-keepers hidden along the route. \nFeel a pang of nostalgia for at an age that cherished the face-to-face exchange of ideas where you could begin a conversation with anyone in the world by demanding “What News Have You?” This is a hugely original\, entertaining\, and informative alternative to more traditional guided walks. \nStarting Point: the steps of St Michael’s Church\, Cornhill\, EC3V 9DS \nEnd Point: the church of St Stephen Walbrook\, EC4N 8BN \nThe tour lasts around 1hr 30 mins \nYoung members can go on the tour for £15! \n 
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/london-branch-coffeehouse-tour-conversations-that-shaped-the-modern-world/
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Cornhill\, London\, EC3V9DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230816T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230816T200000
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SUMMARY:South Wales Branch: AGM and Summer Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:Join South Wales branch of the English-Speaking Union for their annual AGM and summer garden party. \nThe event will be held at Gileston Manor. The AGM will commence at 5.00pm and the party will begin promptly at 5.30. Dress code is summer finery of your choice! \nWe hope to see you all there and celebrate another year of the South Wales branch of the ESU and all the fantastic work we have done. \nIf you would like to book please contact Stephen Purcell for instruction\, email – esuwb@gmail.com.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/south-wales-branch-agm-and-summer-garden-party/
LOCATION:Gileston Manor\, Gileston\, Barry\, CF62 4HX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T210000
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Dartmouth House Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:The London Branch would like to welcome ESU members and guests of all ages and abilities to the inaugural Dartmouth House Chess Club. \nYou do not need a Dartmouth House membership or a day pass to attend this free\, drop-in event\, but please register your interest to reserve your spot. \nChess sets are available\, but do bring your own if you prefer. We look forward to sharing a game of chess with you in the comfort of the Revelstoke Room at Dartmouth House. The bar will be open to purchase drinks\, and light meals and snacks will be available. \nThis event will take place from 7-9pm on Monday\, 26 June 2023.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/london-branch-dartmouth-house-chess-club/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social,ESU Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
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SUMMARY:Violin Concert with Emmanuel Bach at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the beautiful surroundings of Dartmouth House for an evening of music with award-winning violinist Emmanuel Bach \nESU Music Scholar and Winner of the 2018 Royal Overseas League String Competition\, Emmanuel Bach is fast gaining recognition in the UK and abroad and has performed with the legendary Anne-Sophie Mutter and Maxim Vengerov. \nDuring this performance for the ESU at Dartmouth House\, Emmanuel will perform Beethoven’s Sonata No.1 in D\, Grieg’s Sonata No.2 in G\, and Sibelius’ Danses Champêtres Op.106. \nThe Members’ Bar at Dartmouth House will be open prior to the performance\, which will commence at 6.00pm sharp. \nAbout the artist \nEmmanuel Bach has performed as a soloist and chamber musician at venues such as Wigmore Hall\, St George’s Bristol\, St Martin-in-the Fields\, St James’s Piccadilly and Queen Elizabeth Hall. Emmanuel has played concertos including Brahms\, Mendelssohn\, Paganini No.1 and Tchaikovsky. Alongside solo and chamber playing\, he has played on orchestral schemes with the BBC and London Symphony Orchestras.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/violin-concert-with-emmanuel-bach-at-dartmouth-house/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Music,ESU Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
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SUMMARY:London Branch: Dartmouth House Philosophy Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the splendid surroundings of Dartmouth House and meet your fellow thinkers for the first Dartmouth House Philosophy Group. \nThis new group is free of charge and open to members of abilities. You will not need to be a Dartmouth House member or to use a day pass to take part. Please reserve your place\, so that we can send you our pre-group ‘food for thought’. \nYou will be welcome to enjoy Grayson’s hospitality as the bar will be open\, and light suppers will be available for purchase. \nFor those who like a challenge\, you might even stay on and join the chess players to round your evening off. \nThis event will take place from 6-7pm on Monday\, 26 June 2023.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/london-branch-dartmouth-house-philosophy-group/
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:20230605T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
CREATED:20230522T102400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T102701Z
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SUMMARY:Tour of Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION: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. \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/tour-of-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:20230504T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
CREATED:20221215T163557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T131635Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Coronation Tea Party at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe guest speaker for this event will be Dr Barry Twigg MBE EdD MEd\, who is a council member of the Constitutional Monarchy Association.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/esu-coronation-tea-party-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:20230418T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
CREATED:20221215T162426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T155204Z
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SUMMARY:ESU Quiz Night at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTen teams of 8 people (max) with a winning team prize – the bar will be open from 6.00pm and quiz will commence at 7.00pm sharp.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/esu-quiz-night-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:20230411T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T120939Z
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SUMMARY:Churchill's Abandoned Prisoners with Rupert Wieloch
DESCRIPTION:An evening at Dartmouth House with Rupert Wieloch who will give a talk for the ESU on his book Churchill’s Abandoned Prisoners. \nThe 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. \nDrinks will be served at the bar from 6.00pm and the talk will commence at 6.30pm sharp. \nOne hundred years ago a group of fifteen 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. Another captive\, Francis McCullagh\, was the only western correspondent to interview the Tsar’s assassin. 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 and how their incarceration became a ’cause célèbre’ in the House of Commons. 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 document\, as well as archives from Philadelphia\, London\, St Petersburg and Oxford and the testimony from the families of some of the prisoners.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/churchills-abandoned-prisoners-with-rupert-wieloch/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ESU Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230328
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
CREATED:20220629T143317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T143317Z
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: ESU Schools' Mace finals day
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the finals day of the ESU Schools’ Mace\, the oldest and largest debating competition for schools. \nOver 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. \nMore information will be available soon.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/save-the-date-esu-schools-mace-finals-day/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
CREATED:20230312T220629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230312T220843Z
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SUMMARY:Dartmouth House event: John Ray\, Senior Correspondent at ITV News\, In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Dartmouth House for a conversation with John Ray\, Senior Correspondent at ITV News\, and Alastair Niven OBE LVO Hon FRSL. \nJohn Ray is the award winning Senior Correspondent with ITV News. He has worked in many parts of the world\, his assignments including heading ITN’s bureaux in Beijing\, Johannesburg and Tel Aviv. He was the first Western journalist to report from Syria when the war started there. Since February last year he has worked several times in Ukraine\, most recently from the front line. With Alastair Niven\, he will discuss the pressures of being a foreign correspondent in often dangerous or challenging situations\, his personal route to this demanding role\, and how he manages to make it compatible with family life in the UK. \nPlease book here.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/dartmouth-house-event-john-ray-senior-correspondent-at-itv-news-in-conversation/
LOCATION:The English-Speaking Union\, 37 Charles Street\, London\, England\, W1J 5ED\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230314T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
CREATED:20221215T152758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T230023Z
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SUMMARY:Old Versus New World Wine Discovery at Dartmouth House
DESCRIPTION:Join experts from Davy’s Wine Merchants as they guide you through a comparative tasting of eight wines from across the globe. This tasting features a specially curated canapé selection to go alongside each wine – book soon to avoid disappointment!  \nExperience the elegance and finesse of classic European wines\, from the rolling hills of Burgundy to the sun-drenched vineyards of the Rhone Valley.  \nThen\, explore the bold flavours and innovative winemaking techniques of New World wines from regions such as Australia\, New Zealand\, and South Africa.  \nDiscover the differences in terroir\, varietals\, and winemaking methods that make each style of wine so distinctive.  \nThis event is perfect for wine enthusiasts of all levels who want to deepen their appreciation and knowledge of the world of wine.
URL:https://staging.esu.org/event/old-versus-new-world-wine-discovery-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:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230309T220000
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
CREATED:20221122T145643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T100739Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T213000
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
CREATED:20230113T145812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T171321Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
CREATED:20230113T144319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T144319Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
CREATED:20230113T141021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T103913Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230208T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
CREATED:20230113T151713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T171721Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
CREATED:20230113T153053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T101423Z
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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:20260515T113945
CREATED:20221215T164841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T230356Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260515T113945
CREATED:20221004T121247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T162440Z
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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:20260515T113945
CREATED:20221129T170113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T170201Z
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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:20260515T113945
CREATED:20221005T125844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T154005Z
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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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