John Leech 
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
District 71 proudly recognises James Finnegan as Toastmaster of the Year 2026, honouring his dedicated and distinguished service to members across the UK and Ireland. The “Gaylord Giles” trophy, named after the former District 71 Governor , now District Director, was presented at the Rose Conference in Tralee As Conference Director, James and his Team … Read more
Read about some of the highlights from The Rose Conference
Building Confidence, Communication Style and Community Across Borders We are excited to announce the official chartering of Toastmasters ResultMind Online by ResultMind Academy CLG Dublin, Ireland D71, M26 and the launch of a new international community dedicated to communication, leadership, and personal growth. Nine months ago, this was just an idea. Today, it is a reality. … Read more
My heart is pounding, my mind is blank.I’m down to give a speech.There has to be a better way to spend a Thursday night! Do I have to go?I hear you say,“You know you do“You can’t let them down.“You are going to be great.”Ah but there has to be a better way to spend a … Read more