What to expect
Our meetings start promptly at 7:30. The first half is dedicated to Table Topics. This is an opportunity for members who aren't on the programme to develop their impromptu speaking skills. Each topic is evaluated before a brief intermission. In the second half members deliver prepared speeches. The whole evening is a mix of learning, fun and feedback.
All guests are very welcome.
Public Speaking Club
Our Next Meeting
Starts 7:30pm
Starts 7:30pm
Where
We Meet
We Meet
Cardinals
Contacts
Contacts
President
Paul Walsh
President's Blog
VP Education
Gilly Cutts
VP Membership
James Gilpin
VP Mentoring
Deborah Henley
Secretary
Caroline Watson
Paul Walsh
President's Blog
VP Education
Gilly Cutts
VP Membership
James Gilpin
VP Mentoring
Deborah Henley
Secretary
Caroline Watson
A proven way to improve your
Confidence and Communication Skills
Confidence and Communication Skills
Become a better speaker, listener and leader and gain confidence to succeed in whatever path you’ve chosen in life. London Cardinals holds regular meetings on the first and third Monday of every month at The Thistle Westminster, 49 Buckingham Palace Road, London, just a short walk from Victoria Station.
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Advanced Speakers
Cardinals Plus provides an opportunity for Advanced Speakers to give prepared speeches and for all members to participate either as a role holder or by giving an impromptu speech.
Cardinals Plus Calendar Dates
22nd February
28th June
Cardinals Plus provides an opportunity for Advanced Speakers to give prepared speeches and for all members to participate either as a role holder or by giving an impromptu speech.
Cardinals Plus Calendar Dates
22nd February
28th June
Calender Dates
Regular Meetings
15th February
1st March
15th March
12th April
19th April
10th May
17th May
7th June
21st June
Cardinals Plus
22nd February
28th June
Workshop
14th June, details TBC
Contests
8th March: International Club Speech Contest Thistle Westminster
29th March: International Area Speech Contest Thistle Westminster
24th April: International Division Speech Contest Venue TBC
14-16th May
GB & Ireland Finals
& Conference, Sligo, Ireland
11th-14th August
World Finals, California, US
Regular Meetings
15th February
1st March
15th March
12th April
19th April
10th May
17th May
7th June
21st June
Cardinals Plus
22nd February
28th June
Workshop
14th June, details TBC
Contests
8th March: International Club Speech Contest Thistle Westminster
29th March: International Area Speech Contest Thistle Westminster
24th April: International Division Speech Contest Venue TBC
14-16th May
GB & Ireland Finals
& Conference, Sligo, Ireland
11th-14th August
World Finals, California, US
History of
Toastmasters
Toastmasters
Thanks Ralph
Ralph C Smedley’s early work with Toastmasters is a testimony to his insight and tenacity. While working for the YMCA, he discovered that many young men were tongue-tied and awkward in their presentations. In 1924, to help them improve, he created a club where they could practice public speaking in an atmosphere of acceptance and assistance. There are now over 11,500 Toastmaster clubs worldwide.
Ralph C Smedley’s early work with Toastmasters is a testimony to his insight and tenacity. While working for the YMCA, he discovered that many young men were tongue-tied and awkward in their presentations. In 1924, to help them improve, he created a club where they could practice public speaking in an atmosphere of acceptance and assistance. There are now over 11,500 Toastmaster clubs worldwide.
