Voices of influence: Toastmasters at the HAC (featuring guest speakers!)

Voices of influence: Toastmasters at the HAC (featuring guest speakers!)

A fun and friendly place to improve your public speaking and leadership skills!

By HAC Orators Toastmasters

Date and time

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:00 - 20:30 GMT+1

Location

The HAC

City Road London EC1Y 2BQ United Kingdom

Agenda

7:15 PM

Meeting opens

7:30 PM

Prepared speeches

7:50 PM

Evaluations of prepared speeches

8:00 PM

Break

8:10 PM

Impromptu speeches

8:25 PM

Evaluations of impromptu speeches

8:30 PM

Awards, final thoughts and meeting closure

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Special event with guest speakers!


We have several brilliant guest speakers lined up. Join us for a fun-filled evening at the greatest Toastmasters venue in London!


Help, I'm not funny — Dan Magill

Dan Magill is a copywriter and communications coach. He has been a Toastmaster since 2017. Dan has won the District 91 International Speech Contest 3 times and has twice gone on to represent the UK at the semi-finals of the World Championships of Public Speaking. Dan is also a 5-time winner of the District 91 Humorous Speech competition.


Finishing the year strong — Seema Menon

Seema has 20+ years diverse experience in Broadcast Media and Entertainment. She is a commercially astute leader. She is currently a coach, mentor, speaker, trainer and consultant for a cybersecurity startup. Seema has been a keynote speaker at many events including Sales Innovation Expo, AI Summit, and Big Data and AI World. Seema remains immersed in her leadership role at Toastmasters International as the Club Growth Director for UK, a mentor at The Kings Trust and a NED at CRO Connected.


About us


We are HAC Orators Toastmasters, a public speaking club offering hybrid meetings from Finsbury, London at the beautiful and grand home of the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7pm.


Typical meetings involve a mixture of prepared speeches, evaluations and impromptu speaking. As a guest you will have an opportunity to participate in the impromptu speaking if you so wish.


HAC Orators is:

  • a fun and friendly place to improve your public speaking/leadership skills and develop your confidence,
  • open to everyone — whether terrified of public speaking or you consider it a strength,
  • an opportunity to practice both prepared and impromptu speaking,
  • part of the Toastmasters organisation; providing you access to quality materials, support and access to other clubs and competitions.


Notes for attendees


  • There is a dress code due to traditions our venue, gents need to wear a jacket + tie, ladies equivalent.
  • Photo ID will be required to enter the venue.
  • For assistance locating the venue, see: https://www.hacorators.org.uk/visit/#venue
  • Additional information and contact details will be shared ahead of the meeting.


Any questions? Please email us at: hac.toastmasters@gmail.com

Frequently asked questions

Is there a dress code?

Due to traditions of our venue, gents need to wear a jacket + tie, ladies equivalent.

Do I need to bring anything with me?

If attending in person, you will only need to bring photo ID with you in order to gain access to our venue.

How do I find the venue?

We meet at HAC Armoury House in London (EC1Y 2BQ), usually in the Medal Room (if this changes, the new room will be shared beforehand). Entrance can be made through the east gate. Your name will be added to the guest list and you will need photo ID. If you have trouble entering, just email us.

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