Southbank Toastmasters

07/10/2026

🌷 Blooming with Confidence at Toastmasters! 🌷

Last Thursday’s Toastmasters meeting embraced the inspiring theme “Bloom”, led by our Toastmaster of the Evening, Arun. The meeting was filled with learning, encouragement, and personal growth.

🎤 We enjoyed engaging speeches from Denis and Donny, who shared their insights and stories with confidence and impact.

💡 Sian, our Table Topics Master, challenged members to think on their feet and showcase their impromptu speaking skills.

🔍 Thoughtful evaluations were delivered by Annei, Teephah, and Victor, providing valuable feedback to help our speakers continue to grow.

📚 Patrick presented the Grammarian’s Report, highlighting excellent language usage and helping us improve our communication skills.

🦅 Vidhya, our Harkmaster, kept us mindful of filler words, while Dipak delivered the Timer’s Report, ensuring everyone stayed on track.

🌟 A special thanks to Ryan, our General Evaluator, for bringing together the evening’s learnings and recognizing the contributions of all role holders.

Every Toastmasters meeting is a reminder that growth happens one speech, one evaluation, and one challenge at a time. Just like a flower in bloom, confidence and leadership flourish through continuous practice.

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13/09/2026

🌟 Southbank Toastmasters - 3rd September Meeting Recap

Theme: Commit Before You’re Ready
WOTD: Venture

Last meeting was packed with energy, courage, and plenty of memorable movements .

💬 Favourite Words & Phrases of the Night

These gems truly made the evening:

• Vidhya: “botanically sophisticated luxurious indoor cat”
• Teepha: “I lost a friend… she didn’t die”
• Donnie: “flecks of sunlight” and “unburdened by gravity”
• Joao: “everyone thinks they have 1,000 issues until you have a health issue — then you only have one”
• Annei: “lint chocolate Easter bunny challenge”
• Jessie: “who wouldn’t mind Mexican vampires?”
• Hajra: “I run by my heart”
• Viniyak: “what we say last, it lasts with the audience”

Another Thursday full of courage, creativity, and commitment — even before we were ready.

01/09/2026

Come along and see what Southbank Toastmasters is all about! 😊

Enjoy a fun, supportive environment where you can practice public speaking, develop leadership skills, and connect with like-minded people.

👉 RSVP at our meetup page .
Southbank Toastmasters: Monthly Meetup on First Thursdays https://meetu.ps/e/Qb3tt/K79c5/i

Guests are always welcome

26/08/2026

🌟 Southbank Toastmasters — Last Thursday’s Members Night Recap

Last Thursday’s Members’ Night at Southbank Toastmasters was an absolute blast — fun, insightful, and full of those classic “only at Toastmasters” moments.

Our TM Rav did a fantastic job running the meeting (first time!! 🎉), guiding us through transitions with confidence and thoughtful insights.

We enjoyed five diverse speeches, from Icebreaker to Level 4, touching on curiosity, love and heartbreak, the importance of mentorship, and even something a little controversial from João. Huge congratulations to Carmen, Patrick, Luke, Ari, and JC for delivering with authenticity and courage.

One of the biggest highlights was Annei’s Table Topics workshop — a crowd favourite! She equipped us with three humour‑boosting techniques: Bait and Switch, Exaggeration, and Self‑Deprecation. Definitely more arrows in our quiver now.

A massive thank you to all our offline evaluators, GE, Timer Arun, VPE Tia, and the entire exec team for keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Your work makes nights like these possible.

15/08/2026

What an incredible night at Southbank Toastmasters! Our theme, “Stories That Shape Us,” set the tone for an evening filled with authenticity, courage, and connection.

This meeting was extra special when we joined by members of CPA Toastmasters, adding fresh perspectives and new voices. And we were honoured to have our Area Director, Wing Siu, attend and support the club. Their presence elevated the night and reminded us how strong our Toastmasters community truly is.

03/08/2026

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27/07/2026

Winter Warmth at Southbank Toastmasters ❄️

Thursday, 16 July, we embraced the winter season with an evening filled with inspiring stories, learning, and connection.

Hosted by our TM of the Night, Joao, we enjoyed a fantastic meeting celebrating growth and courage:
🎤 Sagar shared his Icebreaker speech, taking the first step in his Toastmasters journey
🎤 Ari delivered an engaging Level 2 speech, continuing to build confidence and communication skills

Dennis kept everyone on their toes as Table Topics Master, challenging members to think quickly and share their ideas in the moment!

A wonderful winter evening reminding us that every speech, every story, and every challenge helps us grow.

19/07/2026

Double Win for Southbank Toastmasters! 🏆
What an incredible milestone for our club!

We are proud to celebrate winning both the Smedley Award AND Club of the Year for District 73 — a true testament to the dedication, passion, and growth of our amazing members 💙

This achievement reflects the strength of our community, our commitment to excellence, and the supportive environment we continue to build together.

A special congratulations as well to 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱 | ☕️ , one of our very own, on stepping into the role of District Growth Director 👏 — we can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make across the district!

Here’s to continued growth, leadership, and success 🚀

07/07/2026

The Office Edition: EOFY Toastmasters Night. Wrapping up the financial year in style at our Southbank Toastmasters EOFY Meeting—where reflection meets a little office flair!

Led by our TM of the Night, Ari, we had a lineup of thought-provoking speeches:
🎤 Ken explored “Where Have I Gone? The Nature of Fear”
🎤 Maria shared insights on “What’s Worth Changing, What’s Worth Keeping”
🎤 Alex delivered a surprise speech to complete her pathway—what a moment! 🎉

From deep reflections to unexpected highlights, it was the perfect way to spend a Toastmasters night. Here’s to growth, courage, and even bigger things ahead.

29/06/2026