PRESS RELEASE 24th January 2004-01-23
Public speaking made fun Spa Speakers is a new speakers club starting in Leamington Spa. This is a great opportunity for anyone who needs to speak to people in either a business or personal role to gain experience and grow in confidence. Club members are encouraged to develop speaking, listening and critical thinking skills at their own pace and to take part in entertaining meetings programmes. Demonstration meetings will be taking place on Thursday 5th and Wednesday 11th February at Helen Ley Care Centre, between Leamington and Kenilworth. Subsequent meetings will be on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays in the month starting on the 25th February. There is no charge for visitors. Full details can be found at www.spaspeakers.org or ring Tim Windsor-Shaw on 01865 249360. Come along for a warm welcome and a lively, interesting evening. Develop your skills and gain internationally recognised qualifications in communications and leadership. Martyn Tilson acting President said “When I joined a club in Oxford I gained so much confidence, both in my work and private life, and no longer dread hearing “”Martyn would like to say a few words””. I wanted to give others the same opportunity locally and decided to help start this new club” Spa Speakers is part of Toastmasters International, a not for profit organisation, and the club is open to anyone over 18.
Information for editors Spa Speakers is a local branch of Toastmasters International. Information on this worldwide organisation can be found at www.toastmasters.org or for the UK & Ireland at www.toastmastersd71.org . Queries can be addressed to: Martyn Tilson 07973286509 Tim Windsor-Shaw 01865 249360 Marina O’Callaghan 01869 242733 Or by email to info@spaspeakers.org The demonstration meetings will follow the normal format for the club but speeches will be given by members of other local clubs from Oxford and Birmingham The meeting Venue, Helen Ley Care Centre, is a respite care home for Multiple Sclerosis sufferers in Bericote Road Leamington Spa. A number of long term guests are expected to participate. Reporters and photographers will be welcome – if you have any special requirements please contact either Martyn, Tim or Marina.