John Leech 
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
This is a tip for small clubs looking for new members: think big and invite a well-known local personality as a guest speaker. Our club is based in the middle of Norfolk, so choosing Becky Jago, an ITV news presenter for Anglia TV proved very popular, with good attendance from our club members, our Area Director and a guest … Read more
Drogheda Toastmasters are delighted to announce their return this August 31st. The club celebrated numerous milestones in late 2025/early 2026, from our Gala Event, celebrating our 25 years service to the communities of Drogheda and support of local speakers, to our strong contest participation and crowning of our Toastmaster of the Year, Aideen Walsh. Well … Read more
Cranfield Speakers Club were the first club to achieve 7 out of 7 Club Officers Trained for COT 1 in District 71 2026! The new District 71 dashboard that tracks progress has been launched and shows the achievement of all clubs across the district. Will your club be the next to get 7 out of … Read more
Phoenix-Tara Toastmasters Club was chartered in June 2006. This year we are celebrating our 20th birthday, and we’re so happy to see our Club is thriving. We have achieved the Smedley Award this year! Many of our members have used their Toastmaster skills to enter Storytelling contests and a TedX talk! Founder member, Tony McIntyre, … Read more
Highlights from the in-person club officer training hosted by Division H