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SUMMARY:Speech Contest Mar 9th 2026
DESCRIPTION:On 9th of March\, we have two contests taking place at our club – an Evaluation Contest and an International Speech Contest. \nWhat are these Contests? \nA) Evaluation Contest \nThis contest is to test members skills at giving feedback. An evaluation is a short speech of 2-3 minutes wherein an evaluator gives feedback to the speaker. The participants are marked on their structures\, recommendations\, use of language etc. \nIn this contest\, we have a mystery speaker (or target speaker) who delivers a speech of 5-7 minutes. All the participants of the evaluation contest would then be given some time to evaluate this speech and write down their notes. Once the prescribed time is up\, the first contestant stays in the room while others are led to a different room by our Sergeant At Arms\, so they can’t hear the 1st evaluator. After the first evaluator is done and judges have marked their scores\, the 2nd evaluator is brought to the room\, and so on. \nEligibility Criteria:\nAny paid member of the club can participate in this contest. \nWhat next? \n1st and 2nd place winners of club contest represent the club at an Area Contest. The winner of Area Contest would then go on to represent the Area at Division Contest. The winner of the Division Contest would then represent the Division at the District Contest. The winner of the District Contest is declared as the Evaluation Champion of the Year. \n  \nB) International Speech Contest (ISC) \nThis contest tests both your writing and speaking skills. In this contest\, an original speech written by the contestant is delivered in 5-7 minutes. The speech can be about anything – a personal incident\, a motivational story\, a funny anecdote\, a personal opinion etc. The speeches are marked based on the structure of speech\, use of language\, body language\, vocal variety\, etc. \nIn this contest\, all the contestants can be in the room and are invited one by one to speak as per pre-decided order. \nEligibility:\nAll the members who have completed at least Level 2 in any of the Pathways are eligible to participate in this contest. \nWhat next? \nIt runs similar to the Evaluation Contest up to District (national) level\, however\, the progress doesn’t stop there. The District-level winner then enters the World Quarterfinals by submitting the recording of their speech. The judges then select 14 speeches\, one from each Region\, that enter the World semi-finals. These 14 contestants are then divided into 2 groups of 7 each. 3 contestants from each group advance to the Finals\, and the winner of that is declared Public Speaking World Champion. \nOur Contest Chair for this year is our President\, Yogendra Paranjpe. Kindly submit your names to him @ president@spinnakerspeakers.org.uk\, and start preparing for your speech. See you all on the 9th.
URL:https://spinnakerspeakers.org.uk/event/speech-contest-mar-9th-2026/
LOCATION:Keppels Head Hotel\, Basement Bar\, 24-26 The Hard\, Portsmouth\, PO1 3DT\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yogendra Paranjpe":MAILTO:president@spinnakerspeakers.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260223T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260223T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T160445
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SUMMARY:Online Meeting Feb 23rd 2026
DESCRIPTION:A Toastmasters meeting is a supportive\, judgment-free environment where members practice and develop public speaking\, communication\, and leadership skills through prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and evaluations. Our standard meetings last 2 hours and follow a structure of three parts: prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and positive feedback. You can observe your first meeting without pressure to participate\, and there are roles to fill to make the meeting run smoothly. \nThis meeting will be held online via Zoom. Anyone can attend and should contact us in advance to be added to the invite list.
URL:https://spinnakerspeakers.org.uk/event/online-meeting-feb-23rd-2026/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Southsea
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260209T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T160445
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SUMMARY:Meeting Feb 9th 2026
DESCRIPTION:A Toastmasters meeting is a supportive\, judgment-free environment where members practice and develop public speaking\, communication\, and leadership skills through prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and evaluations. Our standard meetings last 2 hours and follow a structure of three parts: prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and positive feedback. You can observe your first meeting without pressure to participate\, and there are roles to fill to make the meeting run smoothly. \nThis event is for Spinnaker Speakers members and also guests who wish come along and experience one of our meetings as a taster to see if it is a good fit for them.
URL:https://spinnakerspeakers.org.uk/event/meeting-feb-9th-2026/
LOCATION:Keppels Head Hotel\, Basement Bar\, 24-26 The Hard\, Portsmouth\, PO1 3DT\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jimmy Jackson":MAILTO:admin@spinnakerspeakers.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260126T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T160445
CREATED:20260114T183401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T184109Z
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SUMMARY:Online Meeting Jan 26th 2026
DESCRIPTION:A Toastmasters meeting is a supportive\, judgment-free environment where members practice and develop public speaking\, communication\, and leadership skills through prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and evaluations. Our standard meetings last 2 hours and follow a structure of three parts: prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and positive feedback. You can observe your first meeting without pressure to participate\, and there are roles to fill to make the meeting run smoothly. \nThis meeting will be held online via Zoom. Anyone can attend and should contact us in advance to be added to the invite list.
URL:https://spinnakerspeakers.org.uk/event/online-meeting-jan-26th-2025/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abigail Norman":MAILTO:education@spinnakerspeakers.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T160445
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T223117Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting 8th Dec 2025
DESCRIPTION:A Toastmasters meeting is a supportive\, judgment-free environment where members practice and develop public speaking\, communication\, and leadership skills through prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and evaluations. Our standard meetings last 2 hours and follow a structure of three parts: prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and positive feedback. You can observe your first meeting without pressure to participate\, and there are roles to fill to make the meeting run smoothly.
URL:https://spinnakerspeakers.org.uk/event/meeting-8th-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Keppels Head Hotel\, Basement Bar\, 24-26 The Hard\, Portsmouth\, PO1 3DT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T160445
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UID:1140-1764012600-1764019800@spinnakerspeakers.org.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting Nov 24th 2025
DESCRIPTION:A Toastmasters meeting is a supportive\, judgment-free environment where members practice and develop public speaking\, communication\, and leadership skills through prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and evaluations. Our standard meetings last 2 hours and follow a structure of three parts: prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and positive feedback. You can observe your first meeting without pressure to participate\, and there are roles to fill to make the meeting run smoothly.
URL:https://spinnakerspeakers.org.uk/event/meeting-nov-24th-2025/
LOCATION:Keppels Head Hotel\, Basement Bar\, 24-26 The Hard\, Portsmouth\, PO1 3DT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T160445
CREATED:20251016T210505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T223043Z
UID:1137-1762803000-1762810200@spinnakerspeakers.org.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting Nov 10th 2025
DESCRIPTION:A Toastmasters meeting is a supportive\, judgment-free environment where members practice and develop public speaking\, communication\, and leadership skills through prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and evaluations. Our standard meetings last 2 hours and follow a structure of three parts: prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking practice\, and positive feedback. You can observe your first meeting without pressure to participate\, and there are roles to fill to make the meeting run smoothly.
URL:https://spinnakerspeakers.org.uk/event/meeting-nov-10th-2025/
LOCATION:Keppels Head Hotel\, Basement Bar\, 24-26 The Hard\, Portsmouth\, PO1 3DT\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Smart Olawale":MAILTO:marketing@spinnakerspeakers.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T160445
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UID:1132-1761593400-1761600600@spinnakerspeakers.org.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting Oct 27th 2025
DESCRIPTION:A Toastmasters meeting is a supportive\, judgment-free environment where members practice and develop public speaking\, communication\, and leadership skills through prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and evaluations. Meetings typically last about an hour and follow a structure of three parts: prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and positive feedback. You can observe your first meeting without pressure to participate\, and there are roles to fill to make the meeting run smoothly.
URL:https://spinnakerspeakers.org.uk/event/meeting-oct-27th-2025/
LOCATION:Keppels Head Hotel\, Basement Bar\, 24-26 The Hard\, Portsmouth\, PO1 3DT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T160445
CREATED:20250904T001216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T001216Z
UID:414-1760383800-1760391000@spinnakerspeakers.org.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting 13th Oct 2025
DESCRIPTION:A Toastmasters meeting is a supportive\, judgment-free environment where members practice and develop public speaking\, communication\, and leadership skills through prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and evaluations. Meetings typically last about an hour and follow a structure of three parts: prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and positive feedback. You can observe your first meeting without Read more
URL:https://spinnakerspeakers.org.uk/event/meeting-13th-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Keppels Head Hotel\, Basement Bar\, 24-26 The Hard\, Portsmouth\, PO1 3DT\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicola Little":MAILTO:membership@spinnakerspeakers.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T160445
CREATED:20250903T174215Z
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UID:292-1758569400-1758576600@spinnakerspeakers.org.uk
SUMMARY:Speech Contest Sep 22nd 2025
DESCRIPTION:On 22nd September we have our Club Contest. There will be 2 contests:\n1. Humorous Speech Contest\n2. Table Topics Contest. \nAll the members are eligible to participate. We are also planning on conducting a small online workshop for those who would like to participate. Last year we had 4 participants for Humorous Speech Contest and 7 participants for Table Topics Contest. Hoping to see the same enthusiasm this year as well. The winners from both the Contests go to the Area Level to represent the club. \nOur Contest Chair for this year is Abigail Norman. Kindly submit your names to her\, and start preparing for your Humorous Speech. See you all on the 8th.
URL:https://spinnakerspeakers.org.uk/event/speech-contest-sep-22nd-2025/
LOCATION:Keppels Head Hotel\, Basement Bar\, 24-26 The Hard\, Portsmouth\, PO1 3DT\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yogendra Paranjpe":MAILTO:president@spinnakerspeakers.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T160445
CREATED:20250903T172341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T172341Z
UID:285-1757359800-1757367000@spinnakerspeakers.org.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting Sep 8th 2025
DESCRIPTION:A Toastmasters meeting is a supportive\, judgment-free environment where members practice and develop public speaking\, communication\, and leadership skills through prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and evaluations. Meetings typically last about an hour and follow a structure of three parts: prepared speeches\, impromptu speaking\, and positive feedback. You can observe your first meeting without pressure to participate\, and there are roles to fill to make the meeting run smoothly.
URL:https://spinnakerspeakers.org.uk/event/meeting-sep-8th-2025/
LOCATION:Keppels Head Hotel\, Basement Bar\, 24-26 The Hard\, Portsmouth\, PO1 3DT\, United Kingdom
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