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Category Archives: Contests

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04Apr/16

Chairing a successful contest

April 4, 2016Contestskensson

I find being Toastmaster for a meeting requires a serious amount of preparation. There are an awful lot of moving parts in a meeting. Compared to running a contest though, it’s nothing.Read More…

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08Mar/16

International Speech Contest Round-up, March 2016

March 8, 2016Contestskensson

She used to dread public speaking. Those days have changed. Last Wednesday, at the Casterbridge Speakers branch of Toastmasters International, Caroline Brewer explained her journey from a terrified talker to a terrificRead More…

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01Feb/16

Tall Tales Contest Round-up: December 2015

February 1, 2016Contestskensson

Every year, we have four contests at Casterbridge Speakers: in the spring, we have the International Speakers contest (where an inspirational speaker can progress through the rounds as far as the worldwideRead More…

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11Sep/15

Contest Judging Help Sheets

September 11, 2015Contestskensson

When we are judging it sometimes feels like we need an explanation of the criteria. Well, there is a very handy explanation just on the reverse of the form (assuming it wasRead More…

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11Mar/15

Speaking About Love

March 11, 2015Contestskensson

The following speech was our President’s, Doug Pigg, winning entry in the International Speech Competition. Sadly due to family commitments, Doug is unable to compete at the Area Competition. Steve Richards andRead More…

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02Sep/14

Speaking for a Laugh

September 2, 2014Contestskensson

If you want to have a riotous evening, then come along on Wednesday September 17th to the Wessex Royale Hotel at 7.15 pm for our annual Humorous Speech and Table Topics Competition.Read More…

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01Apr/14

Division J Spring Contest 2014

April 1, 2014Contests, Eventskensson

The 2014 International Speech and Evaluation Contests are now complete at Area level with the fantastic result that both winners are from Casterbridge Speakers. So, well done Rosie Barfoot (International Speech) andRead More…

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11Sep/13

Area 42 Autumn Contest Programme

September 11, 2013Contestskensson

There are two Contests held in Autumn each year that members are encouraged to enter. Toastmasters International provide a number of documents which as either a contestant or organiser you will findRead More…

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02Sep/13

Funny Free-For-All

September 2, 2013Contests, Events, FAQ, Press ReleasesCasterbridge Speakers, Dorchester, Humorous Speech Contest, paul hutchings, Public Speaking, Toastmasterskensson

Paul Hutchings loves the laughter that is inherent within the Casterbridge Speakers club.  It has inspired him to hone his humorous speaking skills.  He won the club contest last year, but missedRead More…

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06Mar/13

Area 42 Spring Contest Programme

March 6, 2013Contests2013, evaluation contest, international speech contestkensson

There are two Contests held in Spring each year that members are encouraged to enter. Toastmasters International provide a number of documents which as either a contestant or organiser you will findRead More…

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