“There is one advantage to being the shape of a fun-size bag of pears”

There was no report last meeting as I was at Chester Speaking Club sharing my experiences with them (whether they liked it or not) and, more importantly, eating their cake.

Tonight I was back as Didsbury Speakers, lamenting the lack of cake. Still, there was one prepared and two unprepared speeches, table topic impromptu speaking and a new member to celebrate. A slice of Battenburg cake would have helped, but you can’t have everything.

Congratulations to Holly, who is through to our division contest on Saturday for both the Humorous speaking and Table Topic competitions. Our prepared speech tonight was Hollie’s refined and hilarious speech as a practice run.

I (Geoff) delivered two impromptu (or unprepared) speeches. This wasn’t because I was lazy, or caught unawares – my latest project was to give two short, impromptu speeches incorporating humorous anecdotes, one straight after the other. I talked about self-confidence and different perspectives on the same situation.

Pam led our table topics session for 1-2 minute impromptu speeches without planning. There were unexpected confessions and talks about praying wherever you happen to be at the time of prayer – even if that’s in B&Qs car park. Several guests had a go with brilliant first-time speeches.

Everyone was evaluated, and there were tips for future evaluators and impromptu speaking.

If you didn’t make it this week, why not come along next time – 16th November, 19.15, Withington Golf Club, Manchester.

Roll of Honour:

-        New Member: Dylan (welcome to the club)

-        Best Table Topic: Muhammad

-        Best Evaluator: Karen Lee

-        Best Speaker: Hollie

Good luck on Saturday, Hollie.