28 May 2009
At the AGM Neil Wilson was elected President for 2009-10. Congratulations to Neil, who has done some sterling work this season as Publicity Officer.
The full committee is as follows:
President Neil Wilson
Vice President Terry Ryan
Social Secretary Mavis Cryer
Treasurer John Holian
Education Director Chris Clissitt
Publicity Officer Terry Ryan
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25 April 2009
Great news – Terry Ryan won the National Speech Contest in Dundee on 25th April with his speech “Flying Lessons.”
This is a fantastic achievement. Terry was up against the winners of the other 7 District Contests and you can be sure that competition was of a high standard
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BBC2 "The Speaker"
BBC2 series ‘The Speaker’ commences on Tuesday 7th April at 8.00 pm and is aimed at finding the best young speaker (aged 14 to 18) in the country. 160 youngsters were invited to audition, and over the first three shows the finalists are whittled down to 8. Over the remaining five shows the final eight will be helped by celebrity Mentors. The finalists will be set challenges that will see them learn new skills and put into practice everything they've learnt so far. One youngster will be eliminated each show, until only three remain in the final.
More information on the the website BBC2 The Speaker, including tips on how to improve your speaking.
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Eastern District Contests
21 February 2009
Another victory for Terry Ryan who will now represent Eastern Distict and Wetherby Speakers Club in the final of the National Speech Contest in Dundee on Saturday 25 April. Terry's speech was entitled "I Speak As I Find" This means Wetherby Speakers Club have now fielded contestants in four of the last five National Contests. Best of luck to Terry in the final - we will all be rooting for him!
Chris Clissitt was second in the District Topics Contest. Lindsay Dutch of York Speakers Club won the Evaluation Contest, and we wish him all the best in National Final.
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National Vice President David Grainger (left) presents the District Trophy to Terry Ryan |
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Vale of York Area Contests
17 January 2009
Terry Ryan won the Vale of York Area speech contest with "La Crise Economique" and Neil Wilson made it a one-two for Wetherby Speakers Club by claiming the runners up spot with "There's No Place Like Home."
No luck for the club in the Evaluation Contest, but Chris Clissitt won the Topics contest to make it two wins out of three for Wetherby.
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AGM
22 May 2008
At the AGM Mavis Cryer was elected President for 2008-9. This is Mavis's second spell as President, having enjoyed the same office in 1999-2000. Congratulations to Mavis, and thanks to Howard Herbert for a sterling two years at the helm.
The full committee is as follows:
President Mavis Cryer
Vice President Neil Wilson
Social Secretary Mavis Cryer
Treasurer John Holian
Education Director Chris Clissitt
Publicity Officer Neil Wilson
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National Speech Contest
26 April 2008
At the National Conference in Blackpool Chris Clissitt represented Eastern District in the national speech contest with a piece entitled "Small Things." There were 8 competitors in all, representing the 8 districts which make up in the National Association. Unfortunately no place this time, but Chris was proud that Wetherby were again represented at a national contest.
Our hearty congratulations to Lindsay Dutch of York RISC who won the National Topics Contest in Blackpool. Lindsay has competed at National level in both Speech and Topics contests over recent years and we are all delighted that he has landed gold on behalf of Eastern District.