On Friday 19th June 2009 Sylvan Debating Club held its annual dinner debate. And who was to be found there...opposing the motion That England Has Oomph! ...Paul Carroll, of London Athenians.
Magnus Nielsen of Sylvans proposed the motion in a 15 minute prepared statement. This was then answered by the opposer, Paul, with a 15 minute impromptu speech. Members at the dinner gave 5 minute off-the-cuff contributions before the winding up by Paul and Magnus.
The dinner, held every summer, contains a light hearted debate. During the year more serious subjects are hotly argued at Sylvan's monthly meetings.
The Sylvan Debating Club, founded 1868, is affiliated to The Society of Cogers - one of the oldest free speech organisations in the world. If you feel like visiting to test your own impromptu public speaking in a different environment you are very welcome to visit one of the Cogers clubs or Slyvan. See www.cogers.org for more info.
The motion was defeated 12 to 9 with 5 abstentions. Go Toastmasters!
