Become a Confident
Public Speaker!
Afraid to speak? Toastmasters offers a place where you can practice speaking in front of a supportive audience.
Learn techniques, build up your confidence and make lasting friendships!
We Can help you..
Overcome Your Fear
Many people who join Toastmasters experience the same feelings of nervousness. Practice speaking in an environment where everyone supports eachother.
"Wow" the Audience
Our Pathways learning programme will help you master body language, vocal variety, speech structure and stage presence.
Build leadership Skills
The skills learned at Toastmasters will create opportunities and help you communicate more effectively.
How it works
Each meeting is divided into three parts – prepared speeches, impromptu speeches and evaluations.
Prepared Speeches
Prepared speeches are scheduled in advance and are typically 5 – 7 minutes in length. These speeches are part of the Toastmasters Pathways Learning Programme and allow members to practice a more formal style of speaking.
Impromptu Speaking
We practice impromptu speaking through a method called table topics. This is where participants are given random questions and try to speak on them for 1 – 2 minutes. This may sound daunting, but it is actually lots of fun and is a valuable skill for everyday life.
Evaluations
Everyone who speaks is evaluated. We do this in an encouraging way so that you can quickly understand your strengths and identify the next steps. This is one of the main benefits of coming to Toastmasters!
Visit as a Guest
When?
First and Third Tuesday of each Month, 7 – 9pm
Where
Cancer Society Rooms,
98 High Street
No Booking!
Simply come along and
enjoy the speeches!
Get Involved
Step 1
Visit
It is 100% free to visit as a guest and there will be no pressure to speak on the first meeting. Simply come along and enjoy the speeches! No booking is required.
We recommend visiting 2 – 3 times before making the decision to join (or not join). This will give you a better understanding of how Toastmasters works and allow you to see how it has helped others.
Step 2
Sign Up
If you like what you see and want to get involved, speak to one of the Club Officers during the meeting. They will be able to give you an application form and provide payment information.
Step 3
Speak!
Now it is time to practice speaking! New members are usually assigned minor roles to help you gradually build up your confidence. Once you are ready, the first speech will be your Ice Breaker. This is an opportunity to introduce yourself and become more comfortable speaking in front of an audience.
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