ESU EVENTSSummer - Autumn 2011

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I am delighted that so many of you are enjoying our new season of events – thank you for all of your feedback.

The Summer-Autumn events schedule is just as exciting. From our monthly Meet the Author evenings and Dartmouth House Lunches to the House of Lords Tea Party, a Programme of English Song musical evening, and a performance of William Shakespeare’s The Rape of Lucrece by Olivier Nominee Gerard Logan, we have the perfect entertainment to compliment these long summer days.

Featured in this brochure are our newly designed application forms. Each form allows you to book up to three events and bring up to three guests at each. Please remember to include a stamped-addressed envelope when booking your events to save the ESU valuable postage costs. Every penny we save on postage goes directly toward supporting our charitable activities. Do let me know what you think of the new application forms.

If you have an idea for a particular event at the ESU, or would like to see the ESU feature any specific type(s) of event, please don’t hesitate to contact me. All ideas are welcome!

With best wishes,

Susan Conway Events ManagerSusan Conway

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- Welcome to the ESU’s Summer-Autumn events programme.All events can be booked via Susan Conway Events Manager Dartmouth House 37 Charles Street, London W1J 5ED

T: 020 7529 1582susan.conway@esu.org

The dress code for all ESU events is smart/casual, unless otherwise specifi ed.

Thursday 7 July, 6.30 – 9 pm(or 5 pm for dinner in the Revelstoke Restaurant*)Evening LectureSpeaker: Professor David CrystalBegat: The King James Bible & the English Language

To celebrate the 400 year anniversary of the publication of The King James Bible, Professor David Crystal, linguist, academic and author, will give an evening lecture on “the book that changed the world” and its contribution to the development of the English language. A drinks and canapé reception will precede the lecture, which will begin at 7 pm.

Tickets to the event are free of charge but donations are welcome. To register your attendance please contact Susan Conway by Thursday 30 June.

This event is in partnership with the British Council.

*The Revelstoke Restaurant will be open for early dinner bookings from 5 pm at additional cost. Dinner reservations must be made in advance, no later than 5 July, with Dartmouth House reception on 020 7529 1550.

Thursday 21 July, 6.30 – 9 pmA Programme of English Song

Award-winning operatic singer, Abigail Sudbury, will give an evening recital of music from well known stalwarts of the English repertory including Haydn, Handel, Sullivan and Mendelssohn, performing a medley of songs which use England, namely London, as inspiration. A reception will precede the performance, which begins at 7.15 pm where canapés will also be available.

Tickets: £15 to include one glass of wine and canapés. There will be a cash bar.The performance (75 minutes) includes a 15 minute interval.

Thursday 28 July, 12.30 – 2.30 pmDartmouth House LunchSpeaker: Ed HicksModern day fi lm-making

Ed Hicks, Head of Film, TV and Radio at RADA, will give a Dartmouth House Lunch on the diffi culties of modern day fi lm-making facing actors and directors, the challenges currently facing drama schools training the next generation of actors and an insider’s guide to the well known “tricks of the trade” used in a variety of movie blockbusters.

Tickets: £40 members, £45 alumni, £50 non-members to include a two-course lunch with wine. There will be a cash bar.

Dress code: Business/casual

diary datesJULY

Tuesday 5 July, 6.30 pm Reform Club DebateThe Reform Club

As the case for electoral change to the House of Lords gathers momentum, the ESU would like to invite its members to a public debate on the subject of Lords’ reformation to be held at the Reform Club. Speakers will include Lord Boateng, Lord Watson of Richmond, and ESU alumni Dr James Dray and Tara Mounce.

Tickets: £15

Wednesday 6 July, 1 - 3 pm Thames Boat Cruise

Tickets to the House of Lords Tea Party are sold out; however, tickets are still available for the Thames Boat Cruise, which departs from Westminster Pier at 1 pm for a two hour cruise along the Thames to Greenwich returning to Westminster Pier at 3 pm.A fully licensed bar is available on board.

Tickets: £10

Monday 12 September, 6.30 – 9 pmThe Rape of Lucrece

Following a sell-out, 5 star performance at the Edinburgh Festival, Olivier Award Nominee, Gerard Logan, will perform his critically acclaimed adaptation of Shakespeare’s narrative poem Lucrece at Dartmouth House. Directed by Gareth Armstrong, former lead in The Merry Wives of Windsor and star of many successful solo performances including the award-winning Shylock, The Rape of Lucrece captures the magic of the Shakespearian word with a new, visceral impression of the greatest theatre-wizard who ever lived.

The performance (65 minutes) will begin at 7.15 pm. There will be no interval.

Tickets: £15 to include one glass of wine and canapés. There will be a cash bar.

Wednesday 21 September 6.30 – 8.30 pm Mayfair Literary Walk

Richard Reddaway, City of London, Westminster and St Paul’s Cathedral guide and ESU life-member, will return for a literary stroll around Mayfair.

Starting the walk at 7 pm, Richard will highlight some familiar literary landmarks including the birthplace of the very fi rst paperback and former headquarters of Penguin Books, the world’s leading antiquarian bookseller, London’s oldest bookshop, as well as the former residences of literary greats such as Oscar Wilde and Rudyard Kipling.

The walk will fi nish at 8.30 pm.

Tickets: £10

Tuesday 27 September, 6.30 – 8.30 pm Meet the Author Felix Francis: Gamble

Continuing his father’s best-selling legacy, Felix Francis launches another “edge-of-your-seat” read with his latest offering, Gamble, at the ESU on 27 September.

Tickets: £10 members, £11 alumni, £12 non-members to include two glasses of wine or soft drinks. There will be a cash bar.

Thursday 29 September, 12.30 – 2.30 pmDartmouth House LunchSpeaker: HE Georg BoomgaardenGermany and its economic situation

HE Georg Boomgaarden has been the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Court of St. James since 2008. In his Dartmouth House Lunch he will discuss the reparation of the German economy in the aftermath of the global recession and the secret to its current fi nancial strength.

Tickets: £40 members, £45 alumni, £50 non-members to include a two-course lunch with wine. There will be a cash bar.

Dress code: Business/casual

SEPTEMBER

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Tuesday 18 October, 6.30 – 8.30 pmMeet the AuthorAnne Sebba: That Woman: A life of Wallis Simpson

Anne Sebba is a biographer, lecturer, journalist and former Reuters foreign correspondent. Author of eight critically acclaimed books on iconic women, including Mother Teresa, Jennie Churchill and Laura Ashley, Anne will talk about her latest biography That Woman: A Life of Wallis Simpson, published in August and featured alongside a Channel 4 documentary.

Tickets: £10 members, £11 alumni, £12 non-members to include two glasses of wine or soft drinks. There will be a cash bar.

Monday 24 October, 6.30 – 9 pm (registration from 6 pm)The College of Public Speaking Corporate Challenge Grand Final

The College of Public Speaking Corporate Challenge is an innovation to promote and encourage communication excellence across the public, private and voluntary sectors. In its bid to fi nd the UK’s top corporate speakers, the grand fi nal of the Corporate Challenge will be held at Dartmouth House, featuring special guest and chief judge Chris Bates, runner up in the 2010 series of The Apprentice. The theme of the 2011 fi nal is based on a quotation from Sir Winston Churchill: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”. Tickets to this event are free but please register your attendance no later than Friday 21 October.

Thursday 27 October, 12.30 – 2.30 pmDartmouth House LunchSpeaker: Steven Brindle English Heritage and the restoration of Windsor Castle

ESU alumnus Steven Brindle is an architectural historian for English Heritage and author of numerous publications including Blue Guide to the Country Houses of England and Paddington: Its History and Architecture. Join us for his Dartmouth House Lunch on the current conversation projects being both considered and undertaken by English Heritage as well as the inside story on the most ambitious and challenging project to date: the restoration of Windsor Castle.

Tickets: £40 members, £45 alumni, £50 non-members to include a two-course lunch with wine. There will be a cash bar.

Dress code: Business/casual

OCTOBER

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Thursday 29 September12.30 – 2.30 pmHE Georg Boomgaarden- Germany and its economic situation

Thursday 27 October12.30 – 2.30 pmSteven Brindle - English Heritage and the Restoration of Windsor Castle

MEET THE AUTHORTuesday 27 September6.30 – 8.30 pmFelix Francis : Gamble

Tuesday 18 October, 6.30 – 8.30 pmAnne Sebba : That Woman: A life of Wallis Simpson

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CULTURAL AND HIGHLIGHT EVENTSThursday 21 July6.30 – 9 pmA Programme of English Song

Monday 12 September6.30 – 9 pmThe Rape of Lucrece

Wednesday 21 September 6.30 – 8.30 pm Mayfair Literary Walk

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MEET THE AUTHORMEET THE AUTHOR CULTURAL EVENTSCULTURAL EVENTS

A Programme of English Song Thursday 21 July, 6.30 – 9 pm

The Rape of LucreceMonday 12 September, 6.30 – 9 pm

Tickets: £15 to include one glass of wine and canapés.

Felix Francis: GambleTuesday 27 September, 6.30 – 8.30 pm

Anne Sebba: That Woman: A life of Wallis SimpsonTuesday 18 October, 6.30 – 8.30 pm

Tickets: £10 members, £11 alumni, £12 non-members to include two glasses of wine or soft drinks.

Meet the Author attracts some of the most exciting authors, personalities and experts in their fi eld to Dartmouth House. This season is no exception, with authors of fascinating subjects from the latest “edge-of-your-seat” release by Felix Francis to the newly published biography of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.

Our cultural evenings provide the perfect opportunity to sample some of the latest musical and theatrical talent around. Join us at Dartmouth House as we welcome award-winning operatic singer, Abigail Sudbury, and Olivier Award Nominee, Gerard Logan, for two spectacular events in July and September.

TICKET APPLICATION FORMPlease complete and return to Susan Conway (address overleaf). You may book for up to three events on this form, with a maximum of three guests per event. If you wish to bring more than three guests to an event, please contact Susan. Additional forms are available at Dartmouth House. You can also register for events online at www.esu.org/events.

I/ I and my guest(s) would like to attend: tickets required (max 4 per event)

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I understand that the completion of this form does not guarantee my attendance nor that of my guest(s) - I will be contacted by the ESU who will confi rm my booking in writing. The last date for cancellations is 5 working days before the date of each event. Cancellations cannot be accepted after this time.

YOUR DETAILS

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Please return your completed form to:Susan ConwayThe English-Speaking UnionDartmouth House, 37 Charles StreetLondon W1J 5ED

T: 020 7529 1582events@esu.org

www.esu.org

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GUEST(S) DETAILS

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If you or any of your guests have any special requirements, please contact the ESU.

PAYMENTEnclosed is a cheque for £ in total, made payable to “The English-Speaking Union”.

ORcard number:

name on card:

start date (if applicable): / expiry date: / security code:

Please note - we do not accept American Express. Card payments can also be made by contacting Susan Conway.

TICKET APPLICATION FORMPlease complete and return to Susan Conway (address overleaf). You may book for up to three events on this form, with a maximum of three guests per event. If you wish to bring more than three guests to an event, please contact Susan. Additional forms are available at Dartmouth House. You can also register for events online at www.esu.org/events.

I/ I and my guest(s) would like to attend: tickets required (max 4 per event)

event name date member alumni non-member subtotal

£

£

£

total £

I understand that the completion of this form does not guarantee my attendance nor that of my guest(s) - I will be contacted by the ESU who will confi rm my booking in writing. The last date for cancellations is 5 working days before the date of each event. Cancellations cannot be accepted after this time.

YOUR DETAILS

name

address

phone email

Please return your completed form to:Susan ConwayThe English-Speaking UnionDartmouth House, 37 Charles StreetLondon W1J 5ED

T: 020 7529 1582events@esu.org

www.esu.org

Registered Charity No. 273136

GUEST(S) DETAILS

event date name emailmember alumni

non-member

If you or any of your guests have any special requirements, please contact the ESU.

PAYMENTEnclosed is a cheque for £ in total, made payable to “The English-Speaking Union”.

ORcard number:

name on card:

start date (if applicable): / expiry date: / security code:

Please note - we do not accept American Express. Card payments can also be made by contacting Susan Conway.

Chartwell 2011 g hSaturday 29 October

Contact Meriel Talbot for detailsT: 020 7529 1567meriel.talbot@esu.org

Tickets for our annual South East region trip to Churchill’s birthplace are now available. Join us as we welcome Hugo Vickers as he talks about his latest book, Behind Closed Doors.

Tickets: £28.50 to include 3 course meal including wine.

You can book tickets for this event on the ticket application form.

listingsJULYFriday 1 JulyLondon Debate ChallengeMethodist Central Hall, Westminster

Tuesday 5 JulyBriefi ng day for 3 term UK SSE scholars

Wednesday 6 July, 1 - 3 pm Thames Boat Cruise

Thursday 7 July, 6.30 – 9 pmEvening LectureSpeaker: Professor David CrystalBegat: The King James Bible & the English Language

Friday 8 July, 3 pmReception for BUSS (British Universities Summer School) scholars from ESU US

Tuesday 12 JulyAmerican Memorial Chapel Travel Grant Interviews

Wednesday 13 July, 10.30 amEnglish in Action coffee morning

Thursday 21 July, 6.30 – 9 pmA Programme of English Song

Thursday 28 July, 12.30 – 2.30 pmDartmouth House LunchSpeaker: Ed HicksModern day fi lm-making

A selection of key dates and events over the forthcoming quarter. All events take place at Dartmouth House unless otherwise indicated.

AUGUSTSunday 7 – Saturday 13 AugustInternational Relations ConferenceMansfi eld College, Oxford

Sunday 7 – Saturday 13 AugustShakespeare Study Course Stratford-upon-Avon

Sunday 7 – Saturday 13 AugustShakespeare and His Stage: Globe Education Cultural Seminar

SEPTEMBERMonday 12 September, 6.30 – 9 pmThe Rape of Lucrece

Wednesday 14 September, 10.30 amCoffee Morning

Monday 19 SeptemberDeadline for Applications for 2 term SSE scholarship

Wednesday 21 September 6.30 – 8.30 pm Mayfair Literary Walk

Tuesday 27 September, 6.30 – 8.30 pm Meet the Author Felix Francis: Gamble

Thursday 29 September, 12.30 – 2.30 pmDartmouth House LunchSpeaker: HE Georg BoomgaardenGermany and its economic situation

Thursday 29 September, 7 pmLindemann alumni reunion

OCTOBERMonday 10 OctoberInterviews for 2 term SSE scholarship

Wednesday 12 October, 10.30 amInternational at Home

Monday 24 October, 6.30 – 9 pm (registration from 6 pm)The College of Public Speaking Corporate Challenge Grand Final

Thursday October 27, 12.30 – 2.30 pmDartmouth House LunchSpeaker: Steven Brindle English Heritage and the Restoration of Windsor Castle

join the ESU- The ESU uses English as a common language

to nurture dialogue, debate ideas and boost

confi dence.

The ESU brings together and empowers people of different languages and cultures. By building skills and confi dence in communication we give people the opportunity to realise their potential. Worldwide, the members and alumni of the ESU support these objectives.

Our vision is that the ESU continues to be recognised for its expertise in providing people, both in the UK and internationally, with the communication skills, confi dence and networking opportunities to realise their potential. We endeavour to see that the value of good communication as an essential attribute for individual, community and global development and understanding is publicly recognised and widely integrated into education and social policy.

For over 90 years, the ESU has provided scholarships, bursaries and exchange opportunities for English-speakers around the globe, as well as promoting the skills of public oratory and debating to school and university students worldwide.

With a large programme of activities including competitions, scholarships and seminars, the ESU aims to provide people from all countries, all walks of life and all abilities with the chance to express themselves.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

By joining your local branch, enjoying its social, educational and cultural programmes, coming to ESU events in the UK and around the world, meeting the people for whom we open new horizons and enjoying the facilities of Dartmouth House in London.

JOIN NOW

To join the ESU, please download a form from www.esu.org/join, fi ll it in and return it to:

MembershipESU, Dartmouth House37 Charles StreetLondon W1J 5ED

or call 020 7529 1550or email membership@esu.org

WHAT DOES MEMBERSHIP ENTITLE YOU TO?

A quarterly magazine – packed with news • about our charitable work & how your money is working for us.Invitations to events at members’ prices at • Dartmouth House and locally.Discounts on accommodation in London and • other offers.Use of member-only facilities at Dartmouth • House (Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 8.30pm) including priority booking for lunch (12 - 2 pm) in the Revelstoke Room and courtyard dining.Priority booking on room hire at Dartmouth • House.A range of ESU merchandise to show your • support of our work.

For more information please contactThe English-Speaking UnionDartmouth House 37 Charles StreetLondon W1J 5ED

T: 020 7529 1550events@esu.org

www.esu.org

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