Vox Populi marked World Gratitude Day at the Toastmasters meeting on Wednesday 21st September. It was a lovely and welcoming theme during these challenging times. People noted their gratitude for good things that Autumn bestows such as hot chocolate, cosy pubs
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Last Wednesday, September 7th 2022, Vox Populi Toastmasters made its enthusiastic return after the summer break. Our new club president Irene Ayala was the accomplished Toastmaster of the night, starting off the 2022-2023 year making all feel very welcome. She skilfully introduced
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Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash By Gemma Costello Summer’s here and the living is easy…. so, the lyrics of the slow-rhythmic song, made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, goes. Is the living easy for you right now? When the sun shines, it
Read moreMeeting 1st May – Milestones and Poems
One of the highlights of Wednesdays meeting was Gerry completing his 10th and final speech in the Competent Communicators manual. It was a fascinating speech about Eamon Broy’s role in the War of Independence. We also had an open
Read moreMeeting 5th December – Don’t travel the easy road
A table quiz in our usual room moved the meeting to the cosy Black Door venue, downstairs at the Harcourt Hotel. So comfortable it was indeed that somebody suggested that we hide there and emerge on Friday night for some
Read moreMeeting 21st November – Black Friday and happiness
Black Friday and happiness As soon as I entered the Toastmasters room, the new distribution of the speaking area got all my attention. I recalled the feedback from the previous meeting, and it really felt it was going to work
Read moreMeeting 7th November – Indulging in Guilty Pleasures
On a cold and wet November night with the lingering taste of sugary Halloween treats in our mouths, our last meeting was a celebration of guilty pleasures and things we enjoy. It was well attended by members and plenty
Read moreMeeting 17th October – Announcing big news in the best way!
Wow! Our fourth Vox Populi Toastmasters meeting of the season was an exciting one last Wednesday night 17th October at the Harcourt Hotel. Bo, our very capable and confident Toastmaster for the evening, chaired a meeting that had a distinctly
Read moreMeeting 3rd October – Everybody’s a Talker
Our first meeting in October and the evenings are noticeably cooler. However our Toastmaster Richard opened with a warm welcome to all, members and guests and our 3 new members since last meeting. Welcome Damian, John and Shay! This
Read moreMeeting 19th Sept – Stories to be Told
Despite the threatening winds of Storm Ali there was a good turnout at the Toastmasters Vox Populi meeting on Wednesday, 19th of Sept. The attendees who braved the weather comprised a healthy mix of grizzled veteran members and very welcome
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