Speakers club
LOUGHBOROUGH Charnwood Speakers Club held their speech and evaluation contest at the last meeting.
Alan Young, area president from the Nottingham club presided as chief judge assisted by club president Peter Minshall.
The winner of the speech contest was James Davies with a speech entitled “Money, Money, Money”.
We all paid attention as he asked “Who wants some free money” and showed handfuls of real £5 & £10 notes which he waved around before scattering them into a box. Well he wasn’t going to let us pick it up was he?
James continued with his theme about who might need money most. Was it the young or was it the old? Was it teachers, nurses, essential services or key workers ?
Or was it first time house buyers and what is the government doing about it?
James then took us on a journey explaining the benefits of the governments “Help to Buy” scheme.
“Where’s the catch” he concluded.
Well, there was none, free money is what the government is giving to first time buyers.
Runner up, Arthur Murray gave an informative speech about his passion for the game of golf. We found out how golf balls were made since the game was introduced in Scotland back in 1457.
He explored the technology and innovation of the game and explained the different strokes and their meanings. Sadly though, no hole in one for him.
A very well researched and interesting speech.
Joe Richardson then gave a speech on Health and fitness for the Evaluation Contest.
Contestants have four minutes to evaluate the speech advising the speaker on the good points and where it could be improved. It is quite a skill to achieve a positive and helpful evaluation which will encourage a speaker to continue through the Speakers Guide to the eventual certificate of achievement.
David Hopkins was a worthy winner and both winners will go on to the area contests next February.
The evening concluded with everyone taking part in an impromtu topics session.
The next meeting on December 12 will be the Christmas meeting and we have some surprises in store for an entertaining evening.
Visitors are always welcome to come and try out their speaking skills or learn how to be more confident at speaking to an audience. Lots of information on our website www.loughboroughspeakers. org.uk