Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Practice

Mon Feb 09 2026 at 06:35 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+00:00

The Union Tavern | London

Bloomsbury Speakers
Publisher/HostBloomsbury Speakers
Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Practice
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This is our regular club meeting with prepared speeches, speech evaluations and "table topics" - a chance to practise impromptu speaking
About this Event

This is our regular club meeting with prepared speeches, speech evaluations and "Table Topics" - a chance to practice impromptu speaking. Please arrive from 6:35pm for a prompt 6:45pm start.


Guests are always welcome and it's completely free, but we do request that you buy drinks at the bar on arrival and during the break to support the venue.



ABOUT BLOOMSBURY SPEAKERS


Hello! Bloomsbury Speakers is a fun and friendly Toastmasters club near Farringdon in central London.


We meet twice a month to improve our communication and public speaking skills by practising in a safe and supportive environment.


TYPICAL MEETING AGENDA


A typical meeting agenda is as follows:


6:35 Doors open - meet and greet

6:45 Welcome from Club President

6:50 Introductions from Toastmaster and other meeting roles

7:00 Prepared Speeches (from club members)

7:40 Guest Introductions (a quick hello from the guests)

-- Short break for refreshments --

8:00 Speech Evaluations (of earlier speeches)

8:15 Table Topics (impromptu speeches of 1-2 minutes each)

8:35 Table Topics Evaluations

8:40 Reports and General Evaluation (of the meeting)

8:55 Awards (best speech, best evaluator, etc.) and announcements

9:00 Meeting close - retire to the bar!


COME ALONG TO FIND OUT MORE!


Visit our website for more information: https://www.bloomsburyspeakers.org.uk


Toastmasters has helped thousands of people overcome nerves and improve their speaking confidence. Come along and find out how!


Find your voice at #BloombsurySpeakers!

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Union Tavern, 52 Lloyd Baker Street, London, United Kingdom

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