Canterbury Speakers Club, 17 Old Dover Road, Canterbury (2026)

Chaucer Speakers club in Canterbury is a friendly and successful club, where you can develop and practice communication skills as well as enjoying prepared and impromptu speeches given by everyone from inexperienced members to the very best speakers the country has to offer. Meetings are structured yet informal and allow you to develop at a comfortable pace, guided by other speakers, without being rushed. Don't worry if you are afraid of speaking infront of other people. One of the main reasons that the ASC (Association of Speakers Clubs) approach is so successful is that it builds communication skills step by step in one of the most supportive environments you will find. We will help you to control your nerves and enable you to become more confident and eloquent. Every contributor to our meetings receives constructive evaluation from which we all learn. Tactful feedback is vital for anyone keen to develop their communication skills and all Chaucer members, however confident and eloquent, know there is room for improvement. Most importantly, it's a lot of fun and you'll make some good friends too.

06/10/2026

🎤✨ A few fantastic evenings at Canterbury Speakers Club! ✨🎤

It was lovely to welcome some new visitors to the club this week — we hope you enjoyed your evening with us and that we’ll be seeing you again soon! 😊

🏆 Congratulations to Violet and Greg, who both won our Impromptu Speaking challenge! Thinking on your feet takes confidence, creativity and a good sense of humour — brilliantly done!

📜 And a huge congratulations to Sean on receiving his Foundation Certificate in Public Speaking — a wonderful achievement and a great milestone in his speaking journey. 👏

What makes Canterbury Speakers Club special is the friendly atmosphere where you can have a go, learn, laugh, build confidence and discover what you’re capable of.

If you visited us we’d love to see you again! Come back for another evening, get involved and see where your speaking journey could take you. 🌟

And if you’ve never visited us before, why not come along and give it a try?

Your public speaking deserves to be heard. 🎤💚

19/07/2026

🎤 What are you doing this Saturday afternoon?

We're delighted that Canterbury Speakers Club has been given one of the best time slots at the Canterbury City Show – 2:00pm to 4:00pm!

Come and experience Canterbury SOAPBOX—a lively showcase of what a typical Speakers Club meeting is like.

✨ Five inspiring speeches, including a National Champion's winning speech
🎙️ A genuine Speakers Club meeting, full of variety, humour and audience engagement
💡 Practical public speaking techniques you can use in everyday life
🤝 A warm, welcoming atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to grow in confidence

🎉One of the highlights of our regular meetings at the Kent & Canterbury Club is the intermission, when everyone enjoys a drink and a chat in the Club's lovely private bar. It's a wonderful opportunity to socialise, get to know fellow members and visitors, exchange ideas, and make new friends. Public speaking is only part of what makes our club special.

Whether you're nervous about speaking, looking to build confidence, or simply fancy an inspiring afternoon, we'd love to welcome you.

After all, fear may bring us through the door, but friendship is what keeps us coming back.

📍 Guildhall, Westgate Gardens, Canterbury
🗓️ Saturday 25 July
🕑 2:00pm – 4:00pm

🎟️ Free entry – reserve your place using the QR code on the poster.

Come for the speeches. Stay for the people. Leave with new ideas, greater confidence... and perhaps a few new friends. 😊

16/06/2026

🎤 Our last meeting was another lively and inspiring evening at our Speakers Club!

📅 Join us at the Canterbury City Show on 25th July at 2pm in the Guildhall, near Westgate! We'll be showcasing how our club works, with opportunities to learn about public speaking, leadership, and personal development. Come along and say hello—we'd love to meet you!

🏆 Congratulations to Higy, who successfully passed the A5 Speech—the final speech of the Advanced Level and assessed by an external examiner. A fantastic achievement!

🎙️ Robin chaired the Impromptu Speaking Session for the first time and brought along some excellent topics that sparked lively discussion. Congratulations to Hilary, who won the trophy.

🌟 Novlyn also took on the role of General Evaluator for the first time. Her eloquent delivery, detailed observations, and insightful feedback provided a superb wrap-up to the evening.

Another great night of learning, laughter, and encouragement. We hope to see many of you at the Canterbury City Show on 25th July!

01/06/2026

In May, we celebrated some fantastic achievements: Robin delivered his first prepared speech, Ieaun completed his first evaluation, and Ben won the Impromptu Trophy at his very first meeting with us.

Tonight, on a beautiful evening after the UK's hottest May, we welcomed two guests who are already experienced speakers. And once again, Richard, our Education Lead, impressed us all by winning the Impromptu Trophy. Some things never change — he is always terrific! 👏🏆

28/04/2026

What a phenomenal weekend for our Speakers Club! 🎉🏆

At the National Conference in Brighton, our dream team — Ben, Higy, Hilary and Mark — stormed the stage and were crowned National Team Competition Champions🥇👑 with their winning performance: Actions Speak Louder on the theme What is Love. 💗👏

And the triumphs didn’t stop there… Ben also took 2nd place in the National Evaluation Speech Competition — an outstanding personal achievement! 🥈🎤

The two-day event, held at a beautiful seafront hotel in Brighton, was packed with excitement: four different competitions, two inspiring seminars, one workshop, and all wrapped up with a glamorous gala dinner 🍽️✨ 💃🕺🌟Black tie, elegant gowns, and a night to remember🌠

And the winning spirit carried straight into this week! At Monday’s regular meeting, we had a fantastic turnout, and Sery won the Impromptu Trophy at his very first session with us! 🏆👏

What a club. What a team. What a momentum.
Champions on stage, champions in spirit! 🔥

13/04/2026

Two weeks ago, Sean stepped up and took on his very first evaluation of an impromptu speech 👏 — a fantastic milestone!

Since then, our Club has been fully focused on preparing for the Team National Competition in Brighton at the end of April… and the energy is building 🔥

Tonight, our competition team officially came together and delivered a strong rehearsal in front of a live audience — confidence is high and we’re ready… we’re going to smash it!!! 💥

A special shoutout to Novyln for leading her very first Impromptu Chairmanship tonight — beautifully done! 🌟

And to top it off, we had a rare and fun moment: a tie for the Impromptu Trophy 🏆 between Robin and his wife Margaret — what a night!

Exciting times ahead… Brighton, here we come! 🚀

Address

17 Old Dover Road
Canterbury
CT13JB

Website

http://www.publicspeakingclubkent.co.uk/

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