John Webber, President 2011/2012

The fact that you are here and reading this probably means you are based in Hampshire and interested  in public speaking for some reason.

It could be that it is one of your fears that is now holding you back in your career or stopping you from doing something else you want to do. Alternatively, it may be that you love it, want to do more of it and get even better at it. It might even be that you have aspirations to become a professional speaker.

Wherever you are on your journey, Solent Speakers club can help you with the next step because some of our members are likely to have taken it before you. Read More

Solent Speakers club exists to provide opportunities for people like you to boost their self-confidence, acquire and develop public speaking skills and become better communicators and leaders.

The club was launched in December 2002 and we are the only club of its kind in the Fareham and Portsmouth area providing structured practice and constructive feedback in an informal, no-risk environment. Click here for a presentation about Toastmasters and Solent Speakers.

We are affiliated to Toastmasters International, the leading, worldwide, not-for-profit organisation of speakers clubs dedicated to developing communication and leadership skills.

We are a not-for-profit community club - helping individuals (or groups) to 'make their messages memorable'

If you think we might be able to help, please contact us. Our 'catchment area' includes: Fareham, Portsmouth & Central South Hampshire, Meon Valley and The Solent.

Solent speakers offers outstanding value for money

Initial joining fee only £20

Half yearly club membership fee £48.

Fee includes access to all club meetings, monthly magazine, speech and leadership development programmes

Join us for our next Educational Workshop - 29th May 2012

Session 1: Prepare for impact! This highly interactive workshop determines whether your speech makes an impact on the audience. Explores what kind of impact do you want to make and teaches you how you can prepare. Get answers to these questions, and many more besides, in this highly recommended workshop. ; Marian Way

Session 2- Building credibility through non-verbal communication; Gavin Meikle

What you say is only part of the art of public speaking.  This enjoyable interactive workshop will help you explore and harness the power of body language to enhance your credibility, making your verbal messages more persuasive and

Solent President Crowned Div J Speech Champion

On Sunday 22nd April, 8 intrepid members of Solent Speakers travelled to Cheltenham to support our president, John Webber  who was competing in the Division J  (SW England)  International Speech Contest.   

The contest saw champions from the 5 areas in Division J compete for the coveted silver trophy and the opportunity to take part in the UK and Ireland Final in Wexford on May 12th.  

Despite stiff competition, I am delighted to say that John was a worthy winner.   I am sure that you will all join with me in whishing John best wishes for his next challenge.  If anyone is interested travelling to Ireland to support john you can find out more information here  http://www.wowconference.ie/

Listen to John Tunstall's recent interview on express fm- click on the player below

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