Rotary Club

**Who We Are** Early Bird Speakers is one of London's best public speaking club for beginners and experienced speakers alike. Our fast-paced, engaging meetings help members develop confidence and refine their speaking skills in a supportive environment. **What to Expect** Each meeting follows a structured format with three key segments: * **Prepared Speeches** – Members deliver speeches based on projects that enhance skills like storytelling, persuasion, and vocal variety. * **Impromptu Speaking (Table Topics)** – Participants practice thinking on their feet with 1–2 minute speeches on surprise topics. * **Evaluations** – Constructive feedback is given to foster continuous improvement. **Why Join Us?** * A **diverse and welcoming** community, including professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, and more. * **Energetic and engaging** sessions designed to make learning enjoyable. * A **structured yet fun** experience that builds confidence and skill. * Optional **post-meeting coffee or breakfast** for networking and socialising. * Each meeting is attend by 30-50 people **Whether you’re terrified of public speaking or already confident at the mic,** this club is the place to grow. From first-time speakers to experienced presenters — everyone has something to gain here. **Meeting Details** 📍 **Where:** Freemasons' Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AZ 🕖 **When:** Every Thursday at 7:00AM - 8:45 AM (Please try to be on time as reception downstairs will close shortly after the meeting has started) Join us for free as a guest! Feel free to sign up on Meetup or **simply show up on Thursday.** Whatever your speaking ability, you'll find a warm and supportive atmosphere to grow your skills. 📩 **Questions?** Send us a message on meetup, visit [www.earlybirdspeakers.com](http://www.earlybirdspeakers.com/) or e-mail us on membership@earlybirdspeakers.com

Hi everyone, in March for our Spring/ nature theme we’ll be reading The Overstory. Synopsis below: ** WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION 2019 ** 'It changed how I thought about the Earth and our place in it' Barack Obama 'Really, just one of the best novels, period' Ann Patchett A wondrous, exhilarating novel about nine strangers brought together by an unfolding natural catastrophe. The perfect literary escape. An artist inherits a hundred years of photographic portraits, all of the same doomed American chestnut. A hard-partying undergraduate in the late 1980s electrocutes herself, dies, and is sent back into life by creatures of air and light. A hearing- and speech-impaired scientist discovers that trees are communicating with one another. An Air Force crewmember in the Vietnam War is shot out of the sky, then saved by falling into a banyan. This is the story of these and five other strangers, each summoned in different ways by the natural world, who are brought together in a last stand to save it from catastrophe. 'It's not possible for Powers to write an uninteresting book' Margaret Atwood 'Radical and exciting' Jessie Burton 'Breathtaking' Barbara Kingsolver See you on 26th 🍹 Steph & Christina

Join the Prime Time Over 50s Social Group for a chilled out evening Following the success of our previous events, like the lively gathering at Oxford Circus, we would like to invite you to an evening that is perfect for mingling with like-minded individuals and making new friends and social connections. As you are aware this is a wetherspoons, so prices will be very reasonable

Come along to Michelle's house in Bromley Common area for a guitar Club. Playing easy tunes, or whatever level is appropriate to the experience of those attending. Plus perhaps a bit of singing. All levels welcome. It's all about getting together and playing in a group of friends. Please bring your own guitar. Michelle is hoping to run this as a regular event every week. However you do not need to be a regular attendee to come along. All welcome. If you have any queries about the guitar club you can contact Michelle via meetup. Very important Please could you leave your mobile/ contact number in the space provided when you RSVP. This will be kept private.

https://www.kingscrossspeakers.com/ Are you ready to unlock your full potential in public speaking and leadership? Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, our Toastmasters club offers a supportive and fun environment to grow your skills, gain confidence, and connect with like-minded individuals. **Why Join Us?** * **Practice Makes Perfect:** Gain hands-on experience by delivering speeches, participating in impromptu speaking exercises, and taking on leadership roles. * **Constructive Feedback:** Receive valuable, supportive feedback from peers to help you improve and thrive. * **Build Connections:** Network with a diverse group of people who share your passion for growth and communication. * **Flexible Learning:** Set your own pace while following Toastmasters' proven educational pathways tailored to your goals. **What Is Toastmasters?** Toastmasters International is a global organization dedicated to helping individuals improve their public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. Through a proven program and a vibrant community, you'll gain practical experience and confidence to excel in both personal and professional settings. **Who Should Join?** Our group welcomes anyone looking to sharpen their speaking and leadership skills in a warm, encouraging, and professional atmosphere. Whether you're preparing for a big presentation, seeking career advancement, or simply looking to improve your confidence, we’re here to help you succeed! **What to Expect at Our Meetings** * Engaging and interactive sessions with prepared speeches, impromptu speaking challenges, and constructive evaluations. * Opportunities to take on various roles that enhance different skills, from time management to meeting facilitation. * A friendly and supportive community that celebrates every success, big or small. Join us today and take the first step toward becoming the confident, skilled communicator and leader you've always wanted to be!

Infernos Clapham – 28th March 2026 – 3pm–8pm ✅ Dance to the tunes you actually know (80s & 90s anthems all afternoon) ✅ Real nightclub sound & lighting – not a pub back room ✅ Fun, friendly 30+ crowd who love the classics ✅ 3PM–8PM – home before the late-night chaos 30+ only. Tickets to be purchased here - [https://tickets.studio38.club/events/studio38club/1913803](https://tickets.studio38.club/events/studio38club/1913803) Please remember your ID and treat other members with respect https://chat.whatsapp.com/E6RVnTEXH83KcD8EAp7TwL?mode=gi_t

Correction: the Canal Museum offers free entry on Sat 28 March only! That's lucky. (Tickets would have been £7.50, available on the door. They don't do prebooking.) Plus: the museum also covers historic ice cream making. Fascinating! The current temporary exhibition tells the story of the building of the canals and the great engineers who built them. I long wanted to see the canal museum but hadn't yet, I'm looking forward to exploring. Please note there is an **attendance contribution of £4** which goes towards the yearly Meetup platform fee, and our organisers voluntary time, both necessary to keep this club alive and running! This fee will be split 50/50 between the host, Giselle, and the group organiser Dul, thank you. \*\*🔷**Blue Diamond Membership:** If you like this event, we encourage you to join our 🔷*Blue Diamond Membership*, for a symbolic £10/year towards making the club sustainable in the long run. This will give you some extra benefits beyond helping to keep the Club running, **including but not limited to waiving all Meetup / organisational fees set up per single event** until next Meetup's Fee renewal (September 2026). You can send us your Blue Diamond Member contribution via Revolut: [revolut.me/dulom](http://revolut.me/dulom) Or bank transfer to: Dulcinea Ortiz. 04-00-75 acct 07592035 Please include your Meetup name as reference. \-\-\- ⚠️No Show Policy : London European Club is run by dedicated volunteers, whose time is important and whose efforts towards keeping the Club active must be respected. If you don't show up to three events that you have RSVPed to, you will be banned from the Club. Changing your RSVP in the last 24 hours prior to the event is strongly discouraged.

Diary Drawing Club – Saturday Evening at the National Theatre ☕🖊️ We meet to draw quietly together, using simple prompts that I’ll share or you’re welcome to draw whatever you feel drawn to. After drawing, we’ll take some time to share and talk about the works, if you feel comfortable doing so. No experience needed. Basic drawing materials will be provided 🎨 Bring your own sketchbook or iPad. But ⏰ Time: 7-9 PM 📍 Meeting Location: Level 5, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London SE1 8XX, United Kingdom

📚 Reading of Colour – Book Club Meetup Join us for this month’s Reading of Colour, a book club dedicated to exploring stories from different cultures and celebrating the diversity of voices in literature. Each month we read a book by an author from a different background and come together to share perspectives, insights, and thoughtful discussion. This month we’ll be reading Notes of a Crocodile by Qiu Miaojin, a cult classic of Taiwanese literature that explores identity, love, and belonging through the lens of queer youth culture in 1990s Taipei. Whether you’ve finished the book or are still making your way through it, everyone is welcome to join the conversation. Come along to share your thoughts, hear new perspectives, and enjoy a friendly discussion with fellow readers. 📖 All are welcome—bring your curiosity and love of books!

It’s been a while since we caught up. Let’s get together and discover some London Wine. Looking forward to seeing you 😊

This Month's Book: *On A Sunbeam* by Tillie Walden Join us for discussion at the Granville Public Library from 6 to 7pm. Follow us on Instagram: @granvillepridebookclub

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Welcome, readers! Our March read is **_The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver._** The story follows Taylor Greer, a young woman from rural Kentucky who leaves home for the West, only to find herself unexpectedly becoming the guardian of an abused Native American toddler named Turtle. In Tucson, Arizona, they form a makeshift family with a diverse group of people, including Guatemalan refugees and a single mother, exploring themes of motherhood, community, belonging, and finding hope in hardship. The story blends humor with serious issues, creating a story about finding family in unexpected places. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

2026 CSC SOFTBALL TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS CSC Softball league is 16 teams - over 200 people. The countdown is over—the 2026 CSC Softball season kicks off with team announcements FRIDAY APRIL 10! Come find out who you’re playing with, who’s coaching, and start the season with great people and great energy. All Columbus Ski Club members & non members welcome! Meet your coach Meet your teammates Get pumped for the season ahead Whether you’re playing this season or just want to be part of the fun, join us to celebrate the start of another amazing CSC Softball year. Let’s play ball!

**Our April novel is: *The Hong Kong Widow* by Kristen Loesch** **This month’s novel blends gothic atmosphere with historical fiction and chilling horror, set against the haunting backdrop of China. The book is 368 pages in print and 10 hours and 42 minutes on audiobook.** In 1950s Hong Kong, Mei is a young refugee of the Chinese Communist revolution struggling to put her past in Shanghai behind her. When she receives a shocking invitation—to take part in a competition in one of the city's most notorious haunted houses, pitting six spirit mediums against one another in a series of six séances over six nights, until a single winner emerges—she has every reason to refuse. Except that the hostess, a former Shanghainese silent film star, is none other than the wife of the man who once destroyed Mei’s entire life. It is promised the winner will receive a fortune, but there is only one prize Mei wants: revenge. Decades later, the final night of that competition has become an infamous urban legend: The police were called to the scene of a brutal massacre but found no evidence, dismissing it as a collective hallucination. Mei knows what she saw, but now someone else is convinced they know what she did. She must uncover the truth about the last night she ever spent in that house—even if the ghosts of her past are waiting for her there. . . .

We meet at lunch each week and each meeting follows a fairly organized agenda. First all participants pass their business cards around. Then each member and guest is invited to give a one-minute overview of their company and what is a perfect referral for the week. We always have a 10 minute presentation from one of the members about their business in more detail. And finally we pass referrals. You're welcome to visit. Nobody is ever put on the spot. Bring plenty of cards!