Don’t know what this girl is saying – I think she should have gone to Derby Speakers Club because what we do at Derby Speakers Club is help each other with public speaking.  We do it properly, though you can start from nothing and gradually work your way up to confidence and enjoying this activity.  Giving mini-speeches is actually a great way to spend an evening.  It’s a path to personal development, but you also learn a lot from other people’s presentations – the topic areas are very varied and the speeches often memorable.

Who we are:

Keen and helpful amateurs.  Some have done this for many years, others are new and enthusiastic.

What we offer:

Three speeches of 6-8 minutes given by members of the club is the normal format.  They can speak on anything they want.

Each speaker is given feedback by an evaluator showing what their strengths are and how they can improve.

After a short break the second half of the meeting is taken up with Topics.  This is where the Topics Chair invites members and guests to speak for 2-3 minutes on something relating to a theme.  You can take a topic where you like.  You can defend an opinion or tell a personal story or both.

The evening finishes with the General Evaluator giving their assessment of the evening and its all gone.

Arm of experienced member giving evaluation

Good reception by the speaker

Expansive gestures for emphasis

The ASC offers awards in public speaking delineated in The Speakers Guide.  A certain number of speeches delivered and passed will bring you a certificate in public speaking, while roles played at the club bring certificates in leadership.  The mastering of basic speech construction and techniques of delivery lead on to more advanced projects and higher awards in public speaking.

Many people enjoy having a goal in their own personal development and find that awards motivate them in this.  Others have greatly benefitted in having plenty to put on their CVs and used the techniques learnt at the ASC in presentations at work.

Whatever your motivation and your goals in life, why not join us in this public speaking adventure.

By supporting each other we all move forward; we are all learning new things however far we’ve got along the line.

Or maybe all you want is entertainment and a night out.  The story-telling, humour, sometimes emotion and other times wisdom you get at speakers clubs can’t be beaten.

This is interactive entertainment where you become the person you always should have been.

Please use the contact form or email:

derby@asc-northmidlands.org.uk

Or call 07 425 280 863 to speak to Clare

Our new president is Carrie Terry

Finals of the ASC speech contest

Carrie Terry

Cardiff 2023

The treasurer is Clare Merry

Clare giving a talk

Another talk with actions

Speech given via zoom: Are We Human?

The Association of Speakers Clubs is a collection of Speakers Clubs. Formed in 1972 it comprises
approximately 120 clubs located throughout the UK. Membership currently stands at more than 1800.
When you join Derby & District Speakers Club you get all the benefits of a small local club, with the
backing and resources of a national organisation.

Thank you for visiting our website. If you would like to join or simply want more information then please
contact us.