Our President and Vice President for 2007-8

Are YOU nervous of having to speak or, are you a confident speaker? Either way you will be made welcome at Stockport Ladies Speakers Club!

We are keen to encourage and help those who dread the idea of having to speak but need to conquer their fear of speaking, whether it be for job presentations or social occasions. We never have more than thirty members at a time which means that each member gets the chance to speak at most meetings. The atmosphere is  friendly and no one is ever asked to do anything they are not ready for.

Our Meetings and How to Find Us

We meet every alternative Wednesday from September to June. Our meetings are at 7.45 pm for an 8:00 pm prompt start at the The Deanwater Hotel, Wilmslow Road, Woodford, Stockport, Cheshire. SK7 1RJ. Tel: 01625 522906.

Getting here is simple. You can find out all about this hotel by going to their web site - The Deanwater Hotel Web Site . Alternatively go to 'Multimap' to get a fully interactive map - Click this link for our Multimap page (this will open in a new browser window). It also has the abililty to give you directions - see the tab at the top "Directions".

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How much? 

Annual subscription, which also includes affiliation to the ASC, is £58 per annum.  This works out at £2.90 per meeting.

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About Us

The Club is a member of the Association of Speakers Clubs, a national organisation of around 200 clubs throughout the United Kingdom.  The Association exists to improve the art of speaking in public, and to promote, encourage and develop proficiency in the spoken word.

We visit other ASC clubs for competitions and social occasions and occasionally have evenings out.  Our Christmas Party is not to be missed.

You are welcome to join us for interesting and entertaining evenings, improving your speaking skills for business or pleasure.

Visitors and new members welcome

For more information contact:

Claire Tunnicliffe (President) 01625 529053
E-mail Claire

Susan Allen 01625 535455
E-mail Susan

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Our Progamme

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One of the appeals of the Club is that the age group is very varied – from your career women to members who have retired from work. 

Committee & members at District Conference with Moira Fraser, wife of National President on right of Stockport Ladies President Alice Oddy

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For those who enjoy a challenge there is the opportunity of taking part in contests from Club right up to National level. 

Vice President, Samantha Panjeta winner of the Area Evaluation trophy and runner up of District Trophy with National President

Each year one of our members organises the Stockport Schools and Colleges Speech Contest.  This takes place in the historic Stockport Town Hall Council Chamber in the presence of the Mayor and Mayoress.  Over the years we have seen the contestants grow in confidence and ability.  This year for example three of them spoke without notes.  It is an inspiration for ASC members to be present at one of these contests."

Doreen Hayhurst receiving Brian Driscoll Trophy from the National President.

Doreen Hayhurst receiving Brian Driscoll Trophy from the National President.  This is the sixth time that Doreen has won this trophy.  It is awarded annually to the member who has done the most work to promote speaking amongst young people in the Western District

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Other Clubs in the Area

We participate fully when other clubs in our Area hold guest nights, contests or social functions.