Doncaster Speakers

Meeting Report 14th May 2012 – Michael J Clarke

I personally had a great time on Monday night at Doncaster Speakers. I was tired after an eventful few days in Wexford at the District 71 Conference. The meeting was started on time by our Sergeant at Arms Karen Venables . Shelagh Jones, the club President, was Toastmaster for the evening. She welcomed our returningContinue reading “Meeting Report 14th May 2012 – Michael J Clarke”

Goole Times Toastmasters Feature

Meeting Report 23rd April 2012 – Gail Powell

Yvonne McGowan opened the evening’s proceedings as Sgt at Arms just a couple of minutes late but in an exceedingly professional manner covering all the main points including switching off mobiles. Fred was Toastmaster and she began by welcoming our 4 guests and introducing the committee. Fred chose ‘Over the Rainbow’ as her theme forContinue reading “Meeting Report 23rd April 2012 – Gail Powell”

Fred’s “What If…?” Speech

The range of speech subjects that our members choose is very broad. In very recent memory, members have spoken about knitting, golf, the army, cocoa traders and the delights of Hathersage Lido. Speakers very often call upon personal experiences from life or work, and we had a great example of that this week with Fred’sContinue reading “Fred’s “What If…?” Speech”

Couple to Represent Doncaster in Public Speaking Contests

A Doncaster couple are each to take part in regional speaking contests this weekend on behalf of the town’s branch of Toastmasters International. Lisa Johnson and Jamie Godfrey of Bessacarr are to travel to Newcastle on Sunday 25th March to compete against members from other clubs across the north of England. Lisa will represent DoncasterContinue reading “Couple to Represent Doncaster in Public Speaking Contests”

Help with Your Wedding Speech

Are you recently engaged and already worrying about preparing your speech for the wedding? Or perhaps you’re taking on another speaking role at a wedding this year and are unsure about how to approach it. You probably won’t be surprised to learn that public speaking ranks close to death as one of the greatest fears.Continue reading “Help with Your Wedding Speech”