Speakers of Croydon

Improve leadership skills | Ignite your career | Speak with confidence

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Why Join SoC?

Speakers of Croydon has been around since 2003 and has been instrumental in developing countless speaking champions. SoC has achieved the Distinguished President Award eight years running.

your journey

Will you enjoy it?

Yes, most definitely. Whilst you are learning and gaining confidence to speak you will also be having fun. Speakers of Croydon encourages its members with lots of applause and constructive feedback.

SoC is part of Toastmasters International, a world leader in communication and leadership development with membership of about 332,000 worldwide. Wherever you travel there may well be a TM club, where you are sure to be welcomed with open arms.

Join Us

Where, When, How?

We meet at 7.30 pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of every month at the CVA Resource Centre, 82 London Road, Croydon. A mere 3 minute walk from West Croydon train station or 10 minutes from East Croydon. We look forward to welcoming you

Membership Benefits

At Speakers of Croydon, we learn about the ‘rule of three’, so in true Toastmasters fashion here are three benefits (out of several) that you’ll enjoy.

Cheaper than coffee!

For just £11.00 per month, you could be on your way to becoming a public speaking Grandmaster. With two and sometimes three meetings per month, this is excellent Return on Investment.

Toastmasters International

Part of the worldwide Toastmasters family, giving you access to a wealth of resources to perfect your speaking skills. You get to take part in Area, District and International Public Speaking Contests.

Networking

Meet and interact with members from various disciplines in a warm and friendly environment all working towards the same goal, becoming better public speakers. Network with members who have established Coaching and Leadership businesses.

Testimonials

Here’s what some of our members and guests had to say

Joined SoC in Feb 2014. Meetings are always exciting and encouraging, especially if you desire to be an effective communicator. I’m always on the look out for new, inspiring insights so that I can become the best possible me.

Really friendly, welcoming and supportive. In just a few months I’ve developed a lot more confidence in public speaking and always look forward to the meetings

Trudy

Was so inspired by the speakers on my visit that I decided to join straight away

Angela

What a fabulous, energizing and supportive group! Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit. It certainly won’t be my last. Very well organised and a lovely bunch of people. So glad I came across this group and that I made the effort to attend.

Lydia

Croydon Public Speaking Workshop – SpeechCraft 2020

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It's reported one of the greatest fears humans have is Glossophobia, Public Speaking to the layperson. It seems incomprehensible that while we can talk to our family, friends and peers in small groups, 75% of us experience palpitations when we have the attention of a...

New Speakers of Croydon Committee 2019 – 2020

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In July 2019 a new Speakers of Croydon Committee was elected. The club had a great 2018-2019 year being awarded President's Distinguished Club status. The newly elected president Debbie Williams is looking forward to preserving and enhancing the legacy of Toastmasters...

Speakers of Croydon to host Area Contest on 30 October 2018

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Speakers of Croydon are proud to have been asked to host the area's Humorous and Table Topics contest for 2018. This annual event will take place on 30 October and will see winning speakers from each of the four clubs in the area compete against each other for a place...

New Committee 2018-19

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A new committee was introduced for the new Toastmaster's year in July 2018. The club had a fantastic year for 2017-18 and were awarded Presidents Distinguished Club status. This year the club's president Trevor Henderson is looking forward to continuing the legacy of...

Speakers of Croydon – President’s Distinguished Club 2017-18

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Speakers of Croydon are proud to announce that it has received President's Distinguished Club status for the year 2017-18! This is the result of the past committee systematically striving to achieve the necessary goals. The Distinguished Club Program (DCP or Club...

2 October 2018 – Annual Humorous Speech and Table Topics contest

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Save the date!! Our annual club speech contest for Humorous and Table Topics will take place on Tuesday 2 October from 7.15pm. Any Speakers of Croydon member can enter regardless of what level they are at. Its a great way for our members to push themselves out of...

Violet Karamagi Elected Club President for 2017-2018

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We are happy to announce that Violet Karamagi has been elected club president for the 2017-2018 Toastmaster year. She started her role in July 2017 and will serve as president till July 2018. Violet takes over from our previous club president Stephen Davis. Stephen...

Toastmasters Meeting Timelapse – A Video Showing A Typical Meeting

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Do you want to come to a Toastmasters meeting, but don’t know what to expect? Watch this video to see a timelapse of a recent Speakers of Croydon Toastmasters meeting to get a sense of a typical meeting. Hopefully, this video will get rid of any nerves...

2017 Speakers Of Croydon International Speech and Evaluation Contest Results (Club Level)

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We had an amazing evening on the 22nd of February where we hosted our annual club level International Speech and Evaluation Contest. The contest was chaired excellently by Trudy Kuhn who kept us on the edge of our seats throughout the night with anticipation of the...

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Next SoC Meetup

CVA Resource Centre

We meet on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of every month. Members and guests arrive at 7:15 pm for a 7:30 pm start. Meetings last about two hours with a networking break mid-way through.

Venue
CVA Resource Centre
82 London Road
Croydon
CR0 2TB

speakersofcroydon@hotmail.co.uk

07732413916