Claddagh Toastmasters of Brussels - Christmas Edition

You are most welcome to attend our Christmas Edition meeting and our last meeting of the year. We merge some different Christmas traditions in Europe with some Irish to give us that Christmas cheer and a good time over mulled wine and mince pies led by our Santa Toastmaster of the Evening.
Members and guests are invited to bring some Christmas goodies and drinks from their home countries and taste the spirit of Christmas.
Please leave your sleigh at home!!
Find out more about Claddagh Toastmasters to help you plan 2026 with better leadership & communication skills.

The will be no meeting on the first Thursday in January, hence our back to work meeting will be on Thursday 15 January. We exceptionally have a meeting on the 5th Thursday of the month on January 29th.

Find out more about Claddagh Toastmasters to help you plan 2026 with better leadership & communication skills
Communicate & Lead with Confidence!
Are you scared of speaking in public? Nervous about that Best Man speech? Worried about making presentations at work? Or just wanting to gain self-confidence? Then you've come to the right place!

Since 2005, Claddagh Toastmasters of Brussels has been helping people of all nationalities in Brussels to improve their communication and leadership skills. We aim to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop at their own pace, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth.

How does it work?
We have a ‘learn by doing’ approach. Our members present speeches to develop a variety of public speaking skills, and also carry out a variety of other meeting roles to practice skills such as listening and giving feedback. Each member works at their own pace – some people like to throw themselves into giving speeches straight away, while others prefer to spend some time attending meetings and carrying out smaller roles to build up their confidence.

Claddagh Toastmaster Members are now able to participate in the international educational programme called Pathways tailor made to meet the needs of the member.

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You are invited to Claddagh Toastmasters, guests are most welcome and bring a friend if you wish. Admission free.
We meet on Thursday 19 December. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM to 9:00pm - Welcome coffee. Should arrive by 18.45
Please note our venue:
The Mug,
Co-working & Meeting Rooms Centre,
The Mug,
Rue Charles Martel 8, Brussels 1000,
(Near Schuman(Berlaymont exit) & Maelbeek Metro stops) Known as ´The Mug´. It is one minute´s walk from the Meeting Point Pub & restaurant on Rue Taciturne)

CLADDAGH ENGLISH/IRISH TOASTMASTERS CLUB OF BRUSSELS TOASTMASTER AN CHLADAIGH – CLUB DÁTHEANGACH NA BRUISÉILE

Claddagh Toastmasters helps you to develop your skills in public speaking, planning, leadership training, and managing your time. They aim is to provide a fun and social environment in which to practice your skills.

Please let them know you are coming by reserving your place to claddagh.toastmasters(at)gmail.com.

Claddagh Toastmasters are a club with an Irish Flair with a membership from about ten different nationalities. English is mainly spoken at the meeting but there is an opportunity for Irish speakers to speak in Irish (second oldest spoken language in Europe).

You are most welcome to join us as a guest for this 'demonstration meeting' at no cost to see how the club works. Guests will be be asked for a short introduction at the start of the meeting and for their feedback at the end of the meeting. During the meeting there is a coffee break where you can network and discuss the training programme with members. You will also be invited to make a small contribution towards the cost of the teas,coffees and cookies.

Come and experience it for yourself!
Last thing (finally !!!): the first part of the meeting will be held as usual with Table Topics and impromptu speeches and second part consists of prepared speeches given by members in accordance with set objectives followed by evaluations to improve. There is no obligation for guests to speak unless they agree to do so. Afterwards guests can decide if you want to become a member or come back again for a second meeting as a guest.

They then go a local pub afterwards for a social and networking drink......this is optional...

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