From Kasia Chelinska, Area 52 Director
Monday, 3 October 2016, Area 52 held its Humorous Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest in the stunning Libary room in Grange Strathmore Hotel, Gloucester Road.
Competing were: Michael Lake (HSp) & Shola Kaye (TT) for Grosvenor Square Speakers; Christopher Walker (HSp) & Paul Carroll (TT) for 104 London Debaters; Mike Burnell (HSp) & Suzana Kalcic (TT) for Kings Speakers; and Adam Micek (HSp & TT) for Polish Your Polish.
Many thanks to our officials Lyn Roseaman for chairing the contests and to Brian Skelton our chief judge.
Results were:
Table Topics: Paul Carroll (1st) and Shola Kaye (2nd)
Humorous Speech: Adam Micek (1st) and Mike Burnell (2nd)
(Pic L to R: Kasia, Lyn, Adam, Mike, Paul, Shola, Brian)
The evening was a great success filled with fun and laughter. The room was packed with members and guests. Everyone had a wonderful time.
The contest season is not over yet.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE NEXT ROUND - DIVISION B SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER
All winners will compete in the Division B contests THIS SATURDAY 3 October in the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Victoria. Come to meet and support them. Feel free to bring friends.
Join in the Speakfest where you can deliver 5 min speech on any topic, attend workshops and enjoy the contests where 16 speakers will compete (8 in each contest). Book your tickets now.
You can register for this special event at: