Tunbridge Wells Speakers Club is part of Toastmasters International, a non-profit educational organisation enabling people to improve their communication and leadership skills through a worldwide network of supportive clubs. Just in case you’re wondering, we’re not connected with men wearing red tailcoats who officiate at wedding receptions! Toastmasters International currently has over 200,000 members in 10,000 clubs in 80 countries. Since its founding in 1924, it has
trained over four million men and women to give talks, speeches and presentations of all kinds with confidence and professionalism.
TUNBRIDGE WELLS SPEAKERS CLUB The Beacon Bar & Restaurant, Rusthall
You’re invited to come along to any of our regular meetings to find out more. It will cost you nothing and there’s no obligation. No need to call first. Just turn up and enjoy the evening. Of course we hope you’ll see the benefits and want to join, but nobody will twist your arm! For general enquiries please phone:
01892 612420
or email:
BOB HARVEY Be part of a winning team!
info@toastoftunbridgewells.org.uk
or visit our website: www.TunbridgeWellsSpeakers.org
TUNBRIDGE WELLS SPEAKERS CLUB THE BEACON BAR & RESTAURANT, RUSTHALL 7.30pm - 9.30pm 2ND AND 4TH TUESDAYS EVERY MONTH
Club Member and National Speech Contest Winner
the club for CONFIDENCE BUILDING PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR BEGINNERS SOCIAL & SMALL GROUP TALKS BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS LEADERSHIP TRAINING TEAM MOTIVATION PERSUADING & INSPIRING ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE & CONVENTION SPEECHES
What is it? A non-profit club run by and for its members to enable them to develop their communication skills by means of regular practice and feedback.
What happens at a club meeting? We gather from 7.15pm onwards. The President welcomes everyone at 7.30pm and hands over to the members taking on that evening’s leadership and co-ordinating roles. When and where does it meet? Guests are invited to introduce Meetings are 7.30-9.30pm on the themselves, but don’t have to speak 2nd and 4th Tuesdays every month in front of the group if they don’t in The Blue Room at The Beacon Bar want to. Every meeting has some and Restaurant, Tea Garden Lane, speeches prepared earlier and also Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9JH. some impromptu short speeches. All are evaluated with positive and What sort of people go to it? constructive comments. Anyone who’s interested. We‘re a very mixed and friendly group from How can I find out more? many different backgrounds. The You’re welcome to come along as a club is totally non-discriminatory guest to any club meeting with no except that you must be over 18. obligation. Bring a friend! I’m really nervous about speaking in front of groups - will it help me? Definitely. Everyone’s nervous at first, and beginners get lots of encouragement and support. We all help each other and, if you wish, you can be assigned an experienced member as your mentor. I’m already good at public speaking - what can I gain from the club? We have members who’ve won the National Speech Contest and they never stop learning. You’ll be able to practise advanced skills and build on your previous experience.
Who can I contact with further questions? Hazel Schofield on 01732 359515 Pete Bamford on 01892 615588 Mark Jordan on 01892 864425 How can I join? After attending a meeting, if you like what you’ve seen just complete an application form and pay your subscription. How much will it cost me? The annual subscription is only £72 plus the one-off charge of £15 for a starter pack if you’re a beginner.
“It has been said that the human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public. Members of Swanley Chamber of Commerce may know of my experience in the communications industry and will know that I am not easily impressed. I was impressed by what I saw recently from the Tunbridge Wells Speakers Club at the Kent Learning Showcase Exhibition.” —Frank McConnell Director, Swanley Chamber of Commerce
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Members of Tunbridge Wells Speakers Club honing their speaking skills at one of our regular meetings...
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