I had wanted to join Speakers for a long time but didn't have the time in my very busy life. The very heavy work load was reduced and I joined about 2 years ago. Haven't regretted it at all and thoroughly enjoy the meetings and the support from other club members- Barbara Inglis, member for 2 years. In a peer group assessment, a fellow-manager said, ‘Ella has some good ideas and should speak up more in management meetings’. I knew she was right. I suffered from stage-fright and was determined to overcome this. I saw a leaflet in Morton Community Centre about Speakers Club. I telephoned them and they invited me to a meeting. The rest is history. I am now the Club’s Education Director; I’ve competed in many competitions over the past two years and I have overcome my stage fright. I am completely hooked on public speaking and value the support and feedback from other members. It’s fun- Ella Atherton, member for 3 years.
Club Competition Evening 20th february 2014
Members of the Carlisle speakers club re-enacted their competition winning wedding speaches for fellow club members who were unable to attend the competition- here are a few pictures!
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First meeting of 2014
Thursday the 16th January was our first meeting of 2014 and the theme was 'Vive La Difference' the meaning of this is to celebrate difference! We had a packed evening of speaches with Sue Steele starting us off on the object which was about her car. We then had; Sarah Rayson who spoke to B2 and was asked to move to B3. Abi Lindsay who spoke to B4 and was asked tom move to B5. Ella Atherton who spoke to B7 and was also asked to move on. The next meeting is on Thursday 6th February and the theme is 'Courage'
