Kings Cross Speakers

Kings Cross Speakers is a public speaking club affiliated with Toastmasters International, based in central London near Kings Cross Station. It provides a safe, supportive, and fun environment for speakers of all levels to practise and improve their public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. The club is open to all — no experience required.

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In addition to offline public speaking classes, you can practice public speaking online from London

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Contact & location

Lumen URC, 88 Tavistock Place, Kings Cross, WC1H 9RS

Open website

kingscrossspeakers@gmail.com

Membership & sessions

Membership is open to all with no restrictions. Guests may attend meetings for free and are encouraged to visit several times before applying. To become a member, complete a Toastmasters Member Application Form online. Membership includes access to the Toastmasters Pathways educational programme via Base Camp. Dues follow the Toastmasters International semiannual schedule (April–September and October–March). Contact the club at kingscrossspeakers@gmail.com for current fee details.

Services: Prepared speeches (Toastmasters Pathways programme), Table Topics (impromptu speaking practice), Speech evaluations and peer feedback, Toastmasters Pathways educational programme (online via Base Camp), Leadership development roles, Public speaking workshops, Inter-club speech contests and competitions, Free guest attendance, Hybrid meetings (in-person + Zoom)

Meeting schedule: 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, 6:30 PM–8:45 PM (doors open 6:15 PM). Guests and members arrive at 6:30 PM for a 6:45 PM start. In-person at Lumen URC, 88 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RS; Zoom attendance also available.

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online

Additional information

The club is a 5-minute walk from Kings Cross / St Pancras station. Nearest tube: Kings Cross or Russell Square. Members and guests can also join meetings via Zoom. Events are listed on Eventbrite and Meetup. The club also has a secondary membership enquiries email: kingsxspeakers@gmail.com.

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