John Leech 
PR Connect: Bringing District 71 Together Through Collaboration, Creativity and Fun The role of Vice President Public Relations (VPPR) is one of the most important and creative roles within a Toastmasters club. VPPRs are the storytellers, communicators and champions who help showcase the energy, achievements and opportunities within their clubs. Yet, while every VPPR is … Read more
What happens when you invite clubs from across the region to go head-to-head with Fingal Toastmasters? A record-breaking 12 contestants, exceptional storytelling, plenty of laughter, and an unforgettable evening! 🎥 Take a look at the highlights below. Olga Byrne
What does it take to master the moment when the spotlight is on? In our May edition of Toastmasters Unplugged: Mastering the Moment, we caught up with our newly crowned District 71 champions to hear about their experiences, their approach to competition, and what speaking means to them. Among the champions was Aaron Day, winner … Read more
The gathering place Is an unassuming room That disguises the magic to be made The tables and chairs look ordinary But they wait, knowing They are empty, but full of expectation They have carried dreams They have borne witness to songs of hope Dressed up as speeches This is a room that changes people Warms … Read more
Are you loving your time at your local club and keen to introduce it to your colleagues at work? The Corporate Club Growth Team are keen to hear from you. We’ll make it as easy as possible, all you need to do is send an email to your HR manager and we’ll take it from … Read more
Cornerstone Toastmasters has stepped into the 2026–27 Toastmasters year with a renewed identity and a sense of momentum that is already shaping the club’s direction. With its new positioning — “The Club Where District Leaders Are Made” — Cornerstone is embracing a leadership‑focused path built on clarity, contribution, and communication excellence. The year opened with a powerful … Read more
Congratulations to the following clubs who have qualified for July’s Growth Giveaway. The criteria for qualifying was 1 new member signed up in the month of July. Clubs receive one entry per member signed up. A reminder that there will be 2 lucky winners drawn at 25 August’s District Connect. We invite the following clubs to attend … Read more
Huge congratulations to Julia Martineau, our very first member to achieve Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) status this year! DTM is widely considered the “MBA of Leadership,” and Julia’s journey is an inspiring example of what happens when you simply say yes to growth. Julia’s Road to DTM Julia’s Toastmasters journey began on May 1, 2018, at … Read more
In 2024, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development published research showing that communication skills topped the list of leadership competencies most cited as lacking across UK organisations. Not technical expertise. Not strategic thinking. Not financial acumen. Communication. This was not a surprise to those of us who spend time inside boardrooms, training rooms, and … Read more
Three years after losing almost all of his useful vision, NN Clear Speakers President Carl Peach has published his second poetry collection, Second Sight. Carl wrote his first collection while fully sighted. Following a diagnosis of Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), he lost almost all of his central vision and now has only limited peripheral … Read more