**Join us for a special evening of public speaking: the Toastmasters Area 41 Contest.** On Thursday, 15 October at 7 pm, Cambridge Confident Communicators will host the Toastmasters Area 41 Contest, bringing together speakers, members and supporters from clubs across Cambridge, Huntingdonshire and Saffron Walden. **If you have ever wondered what Toastmasters is like, this is a great evening to visit!** You will hear a range of speakers, see different approaches to engaging an audience and experience the friendly competition that takes place beyond our regular club meetings. It is also a chance to pick up ideas for your own speaking — whether you want to become more confident presenting at work, improve your storytelling and delivery, or simply see skilled communicators in action. **Area 41 brings together six Toastmasters clubs:** * Cambridge Speakers Club * Huntingdonshire Speakers * Cambridge Confident Communicators * ARM Cambridge Toastmasters * Saffron Walden Speakers * Cambridge University Press and Assessment **What can you expect?** * A lively evening of competitive public speaking * Different speaking styles, techniques and personalities * The chance to see how speakers structure ideas and connect with an audience * A supportive and welcoming atmosphere * The opportunity to meet Toastmasters members from across the Area You do **not** need to be an experienced speaker — or even a Toastmasters member — to attend. If you are curious about public speaking, want to improve your own communication skills or simply fancy an interesting evening in Cambridge, you are very welcome. **Join us in Cambridge** Friends Meeting House 12 Jesus Lane Cambridge CB5 8BA We meet on the **first floor**. **Visiting is free and there is no obligation to become a member. Reserve your place and come along to experience Toastmasters for yourself.**

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