Tunbridge Wells Speakers

Tunbridge Wells Speakers We are a friendly Toastmasters club offering support and encouragement in developing members' public speaking and leadership skills

We are a friendly group of people with the shared passion to improve their public speaking skills. Guests are welcome and can attend for free, just let us know you are coming either here or via our website page - http://www.tunbridge-wells-speakers.org/contact-us/

⏱️ What do you do when you have too much information and not enough time on stage?Most people speak faster.That's usuall...
12/06/2026

⏱️ What do you do when you have too much information and not enough time on stage?

Most people speak faster.

That's usually the wrong answer.

When you rush, your audience remembers less, not more.

Instead:
🎯 Decide on the one thing you want people to remember.
✂️ Cut anything that doesn't support it.
🧠 Limit yourself to a few key points.

A great speech isn't about saying everything you know.
It's about making sure people remember what matters.

That's one of the skills we practise at Tunbridge Wells Speakers Club.
📍 Bridge Club, 40 London Road, TN1 1DL
🗓 2nd & 4th Tuesdays | 🕢 7:30 PM
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[email protected]

29/05/2026

Most people finish a project with a tick in a box.

Last meeting, our member Giles Pittman finished a Pathways journey with a song.

After completing his final speech, which was an impromptu speech with the lessons, challenges, growth and discoveries that shaped his , in true Giles fashion, he ended by singing a few verses of "My Way".

It was one of those moments that perfectly captured what is really about.

Yes, we learn how to structure speeches.

Yes, we learn how to speak with .

But somewhere along the way, something deeper happens.

People .
They become standing in front of a room.
They quite so much about getting it perfect and start expressing themselves more authentically.

Watching members grow from into is one of the greatest privileges of being part of a club.

Congratulations, Giles, on completing your Pathways journey 🎉🎉🎉🎉.

And thank you for reminding us that there is more than one way to finish a speech.

Sometimes, you finish it your way.


is changing how we prepare speeches.It can spark , organise your , and speed up the . But here's the catch... can ...
10/05/2026

is changing how we prepare speeches.
It can spark , organise your , and speed up the .

But here's the catch...

can help write the words.
It can't give you .
It can't replace .
And it definitely can't stand up and speak for you when your disappears halfway through sentence one.

is still a human skill.
The pauses.
The nerves.
The recovery when you lose your train of thought.
The ability to with a room instead of sounding like a walking Linkedin post.

That's exactly why we're hosting an at Tunbridge Wells Speakers club in Tunbridge Wells this May.

🎤From Nervous to Natural: Try Public Speaking in a Safe Place

🗓️12 May 19:00

No pressure.
No forced .
Just a chance to build a Al can't replace.

Book your FREE space here 👇🏼
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988316504188?aff=oddtdtcreator






Ever stayed quiet in a meeting... and then watched someone else say exactly what you were thinking?Yeah. That one hurts....
27/04/2026

Ever stayed quiet in a meeting... and then watched someone else say exactly what you were thinking?

Yeah. That one hurts.

It's not that you don't have ideas.
It's that, in the moment, you .. ... and .

And the part?

The more you stay quiet, the easier it becomes to keep doing it.

That's exactly why we're running an evening at our club, Tunbridge Wells Speakers this May.

It's not a lecture.
It's not one of those stiff networking things either.

It's a relaxed space where you can:
* see how speakers actually build that

* get involved (only if you want to)

* realise you're not the only one who feels like this

No pressure.
No forced speaking.
No judgement.

Just a chance to try .

If you're curious, comment SPEAK or message me and send you the details.

Did you know the fear of has a name?It’s called .But let’s be honest — it’s not really the .If it were, we’d all be ...
24/03/2026

Did you know the fear of has a name?

It’s called .

But let’s be honest — it’s not really the .

If it were, we’d all be silent.

What people actually fear is other people's .
What if I mess up?
What if I sound stupid?
What if people think I’m awkward?

That’s the real fear.

At , we help turn that fear into confidence — one speech, one meeting, one brave moment at a time.

📍 Tunbridge Wells Speakers Club
🗓 2nd & 4th Tuesdays | 🕢 7:30 PM
📧 [email protected]

Guests are welcome.

🎤 From to the stageWe are incredibly proud to celebrate one of our members, Monica Elena, who stepped onto the sta...
10/03/2026

🎤 From to the stage

We are incredibly proud to celebrate one of our members, Monica Elena, who stepped onto the stage this week and delivered her talk with , and .

Moments like this remind us why exists.

Becoming a doesn’t happen overnight.
It happens speech after speech, meeting after meeting, little by little — exactly what we practise together in our club.

Seeing one of our own go from feeling shy about speaking to standing on a stage is a powerful reminder of what is possible when you keep showing up and keep speaking.

Congratulations, Monica!
We are proud to have been part of your speaking journey.

And if you’re curious how someone can go from wanting to hide under the table when asked to speak… to standing on a stage, why not come and visit us?

You might be surprised what you’re capable of.
📍 Tunbridge Wells Speakers Club
🗓 Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:30 PM

Guests are always welcome.



Let's be real- is one of the most common out there. So we want to ask youWhat's your biggest fear when it comes to sp...
20/02/2026

Let's be real- is one of the most common out there.

So we want to ask you

What's your biggest fear when it comes to speaking in public?
👉🏼Forgetting your words?
👉🏼Being judged?
👉🏼Going blank mid-sentence?

We hear you.
In fact, we've ALL felt that way.

At Tunbridge Wells Speakers Club, we create a space where you can face that fear, practise your way through it and come out stronger.

Drop your answer in the comments and see what others say!

Also check out our upcoming event on the 24th February 👇


‼️AI can write a speech faster than you.‼️So, information isn’t the problem anymore.But is.When you speak live, people...
31/01/2026

‼️AI can write a speech faster than you.‼️

So, information isn’t the problem anymore.
But is.

When you speak live, people don’t stay because of better words.
They stay because of , and .
That’s what we practise at .

Not sounding clever but sounding clear.

AI can generate .
Only you can create .

🎤 Want to be listened to when you speak?

📍 Tunbridge Wells Speakers Club
🗓 2nd & 4th Tuesdays | 🕢 7:15 PM
📍 Bridge Club, 40 London Road, TN1 1DL
📧 [email protected]

Give us a try!

🤝We showed up.And we're proud we did. Last Saturday, the Division H(appy) Contest took place and while Tunbridge Wells S...
11/11/2025

🤝We showed up.
And we're proud we did.

Last Saturday, the Division H(appy) Contest took place and while Tunbridge Wells Speakers Club didn't have contestants in this round, that doesn't mean we weren't there in full force.

We supported the contest with:
*a Chief Judge
* Judges, Ballot Counters, a Sergeant at Arms all from our club

An amazing show of , , and behind the scenes
That's what is all about. It's not just about the spotlight it's about building a culture where .

We also had the pleasure of attending a workshop with Menon, our District Program Quality Director titled "Using Toastmasters skills when it matters the most".

The theme? Managing conflict using the method (Describe, Express, Specify, Consequences)

Rather than just theory, it was interactive, practical, and eye-opening. The kind of session that makes you look at a little differently and respond with , not chaos.

So no, we didn't walk away with trophies.
But we walked away better equipped, more united, and even more committed to what helps us build, on stage and in real life.

It was a workshop that made us realise that we don't just grow as speakers, we grow as humans too.

📍Curious what it's like to be part of a club like this?
Join us:
🗓 2nd & 4th Tuesdays |🕢 7:15 PM
📍Bridge Club, 40 London Road, TN1 1DL
📧 [email protected]

💬 Think you can give ?Or maybe… you want to but you're not sure where to start.At Tunbridge Wells Speakers Club, isn’...
06/11/2025

💬 Think you can give ?

Or maybe… you want to but you're not sure where to start.

At Tunbridge Wells Speakers Club, isn’t just something we give at the end.
It’s a we practise on . With structure. With . With the of helping others .

Because let’s be honest:

❌ Saying “Great job!” isn’t real feedback.
✅ Telling someone worked, it worked, and to try next time? That’s where happens.

Every meeting is a feedback lab. You learn to speak up, listen in, and guide with impact, whether you're helping a teammate, a friend, or a future keynote speaker.

📍 Curious to see it in action?
Join us @ Tunbridge Wells Speakers Club:
🗓 2nd & 4th Tuesdays | 🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Bridge Club, 40 London Road, TN1 1DL
📧 [email protected]

You’ll leave hearing differently and helping better.

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Tunbridge Wells Bridge Club, 40 London Road
Tunbridge Wells
TN11D

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7:30pm - 9:30pm

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