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Meetings are held at the charming Barford Village Hall, Church Street, Barford, Warwick, CV35 8EN.
Typically meetings take place on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Between 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Our meetings are held in person, and guests are always welcome. If you would like to come along as a guest please complete the contact form at the bottom of the page.
What to expect on the night
We follow a tried and tested structure developed by Toastmasters that is designed to build your skills and confidence step by step. Everything is explained as we go along, so you’ll never feel lost.
Prepared Speeches & Evaluations
We typically kick off with three members delivering speeches they have prepared in advance. These focus on specific goals, such as speech structure, vocal variety, or using body language effectively.
Immediately after each speech, a fellow member provides a helpful evaluation. Our feedback is always supportive; we focus on the positive strengths of the speech and offer just one or two friendly recommendations to consider to make the speech even better. It’s all about helping you grow in a safe, encouraging environment.
A Chance to Chat
After the first half, we take a short break for refreshments. This is the perfect time to grab a drink, stretch your legs, and have a friendly catch-up with other members and guests.
Table Topics (The "Impromptu" Session)
This is our fun, fast paced session where we practice thinking on our feet! A "Topics Master" gives a random subject, and speakers have a minute or two to give an off the cuff response.
For our guests: You are more than welcome to have a go if you feel up to it, but there is absolutely no pressure. Many guests enjoy just sitting back and watching the creative (and often very funny!) responses.
Table Topics Evaluations
Just like our prepared speeches, our impromptu speakers receive supportive feedback. We look at how they handled the challenge and offer quick tips on how to structure a response when you’re put on the spot.