Area 32 members and guests gathered for a memorable Gala Night at Redbourn Golf Club to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of West Herts Speakers Club. The evening brought together members from across Area 32 for an occasion filled with friendship, celebration, and recognition of the achievements of our clubs and members throughout the year. Guests … Read more
Belfast Toastmasters held their annual summer outing and meeting on Rathlin Island, off the North Coast of Co. Antrim, on Sunday 24th May. About 20 members and friends shared lifts to the ferry port of Ballycastle, took the ferry to Rathlin and then walked to a sunny cove where a meeting and picnic was held, … Read more
Capital Communicators in Edinburgh celebrated achieving the Smedley Distinguished status award with Zara’s grandmother’s chocolate cake at our Tuesday meeting, following which a few Toasties enjoyed a drink at Deacon Brodies pub on the Royal Mile. Well done to Mel Cunningham, our President who steps up to Area Director (in the bright blue shirt) and … Read more
The Anglia Turnaround: From Limping to Leading If your club is currently “limping” toward the finish line, feeling the weight of a fragmented committee or dwindling numbers, this story is for you. This time last year, Anglia Toastmasters was exactly there: 14 members, 3 DCP goals, and a sense of uncertainty. Today, we are a … Read more
Mary McHugh has been in toastmasters over twenty years. She is very quiet and obliging, working for the common good. I told her ten years ago I was thinking of setting up a toastmaster’s group in Tallaght and immediately she offered to help. She is an exceptional speaker and leader, filling many roles in Tallaght … Read more
Leicester City Speakers celebrates 15 extraordinary years. On the evening of 23rd April 2026, Leicester City Speakers — Club No. 1591173, Area 06, Division E, District 71 — gathered to mark a milestone fifteen years in the making. Thirty-six members and guests filled the room at 1 Richmond Street, Leicester, for a celebration that was … Read more
Swords Toastmasters is a club that helps people develop their public speaking, listening, and leadership skills, in a fun and supportive environment. Members join for a variety of reasons. Some, to progress their careers, to perform better at interviews, to practice for workplace presentations, or even for that all important wedding speech. Eileen Hopkins joined … Read more
Portlaoise Toastmasters Club took the global brand to the public on the 8th April with a stand at the Live Well Expo at the Portlaoise Park Hotel. Despite being allocated a position at the rear of the hall they connected with several hundred of the estimated three thousand who attended the exhibition. Thirty five members … Read more
Sign up for a TEDx talk opportunity if you’ve been thinking about it! This is one of those chances that doesn’t come around often, and the intrinsic reward is massive. Beyond the stage time itself, it pushes your thinking, sharpens your message, and challenges you to really step into your voice as a speaker. As … Read more
During my tenure as Public Relations Manager for District 71 Toastmasters, I had the privilege of serving under the leadership of District Director Danny Banks; a leader whose approach to empowerment and trust left a lasting professional imprint.What distinguished Danny’s leadership style was his strategic restraint. He understood that high-performing teams are not built through … Read more