Warrington Toastmasters

06/09/2026

🌟 Member Spotlight 🌟

We're delighted to share this testimonial from one of our newer members, who joined Warrington Toastmasters just a couple of months ago and has already seen a positive impact on confidence, communication, and public speaking skills.

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I joined Warrington Toastmasters around two months ago and I’ve barely missed a session since.

I originally joined because I wanted to become more confident speaking in bigger group settings, owning the space a little more and feeling comfortable presenting, motivating clients and speaking both in person and on Zoom as part of my work.

Before joining, public speaking was not really something I was doing at all, so finding a group where everyone is genuinely friendly, supportive and wants you to improve has been amazing. I honestly could not have landed with a better group.

Even in a short space of time, I’ve noticed improvements in my eye contact, presence and the way I show up in front of people. I’m someone who can overthink things, so having somewhere every week where I can just get up, speak and practise has been huge for me.

I look at it a bit like going to the gym. Public speaking is another muscle. You get the reps in, you get feedback, you work on it, then you come back the following week a little bit better.

That is probably what I enjoy most about Warrington Toastmasters. The people, the atmosphere and the feedback are all brilliant. Everyone wants you to do well, but they will also give you the critical feedback you need so you can actually go away and execute on it.

It has helped outside the club too, particularly with how confident I feel in bigger social settings and when speaking in front of groups.

I would recommend Warrington Toastmasters to anyone who wants to improve their public speaking, communication or social confidence, or simply become a more well rounded speaker. You can practise speeches, try new things, get honest feedback and meet a genuinely great group of people at the same time.

I definitely feel like I struck gold joining Warrington. I’m glad I ended up there and after only a couple of months, I already feel like I’ve got a friend in everyone in the room.

For me, joining was a no brainer.

06/09/2026

03/09/2026

📰 **Our News in Warrington Worldwide!**

We’re delighted to share that **Warrington Worldwide** has featured Randy and his **Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) achievement** in its latest news.

It’s fantastic to see his Toastmasters journey being recognised and shared with the wider Warrington community.

Have a read of the full article here: https://www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk/2026/09/03/warrington-toastmasters-celebrate-members-distinguished-achievement/ 📰

Warrington Toastmasters is celebrating member Randy Ekakitie on achieving the prestigious Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award, the highest educational recognition in Toastmasters International.

29/08/2026

🌿 Social Walk | Warrington Toastmasters 🥾

Great conversations. Fresh air. Beautiful surroundings. And plenty of smiles! 😊

Our recent Warrington Toastmasters social walk along the Trans Pennine Trail was a fantastic opportunity to step away from the usual meeting room, enjoy nature and spend time together as a community.

From woodland trails to peaceful views, it was a great reminder that Toastmasters is about more than public speaking — it’s about people, connections, confidence and having fun along the way. 💬🤝

A big thank you to everyone who joined us! 👏

Not a member yet? Come and meet us — your Toastmasters journey could start with a conversation. 🚀

📸 A few moments from the day…

29/08/2026

🎉 **A huge congratulations to Randy on achieving his Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award!** 🏆

What an incredible milestone — and one that represents so much more than three letters after your name.

Randy’s journey is a wonderful reminder that **confidence isn’t something we’re simply born with — it’s something we build** through courage, practice, perseverance and a willingness to step outside our comfort zone.

From freezing during his very first Table Topics experience 😄 to becoming a confident speaker, leader, mentor and now a **Distinguished Toastmaster**, Randy has truly demonstrated the power of embracing challenges and continuing to grow.

His journey embodies the spirit of Toastmasters:
✨ **Courage to begin**
✨ **Commitment to improve**
✨ **Confidence through practice**
✨ **Leadership through service**
✨ **Growth through feedback and experience**

We are incredibly proud to celebrate this achievement with you, Randy. Your dedication, enthusiasm and willingness to support others have made a meaningful impact on our Toastmasters community.

**Congratulations, Randy, on an outstanding achievement!** 👏🎉

From all of us at **Warrington Toastmasters** — we’re proud to have you as part of our family.

Here’s to the next chapter, the next challenge, and many more opportunities to inspire others along the way! 🚀

**DTM today. Still growing tomorrow.** 💪

25/08/2026

✨ **The Gift of Feedback** ✨

Yesterday, we had a fantastic in-person meeting centered around the inspiring theme **“The Gift of Feedback.”**

Our **Word of the Day** was **Reflection** — a reminder that growth begins when we take time to reflect on ourselves.

The meeting included:

* An engaging education session on the value of feedback and how to analyze and deliver it effectively.
* Thought-provoking **Table Topics** speeches.
* Well-prepared speeches that inspired learning and confidence.

🪞 When you look into a mirror, you see the reflection of your physical appearance.

**Feedback is a different kind of reflection** — it reflects our character, behaviour, and work. It helps us learn, grow, and take the next step toward our milestones.

A big thank you to everyone who participated, shared insights, and made the meeting so valuable. Together, we continue to learn and grow.

📅 **Our next in-person meeting:** **7 September 2026**

Let’s keep reflecting, learning, and growing together! 🚀

12/08/2026

📰 Warrington Worldwide Features Warrington Toastmasters! 🎉

We're delighted that Warrington worldwide has published a news article about Warrington Toastmasters.

A big thank you to the Warrington Worldwide team for helping us raise awareness of the benefits of public speaking, leadership, and personal development within our local community.

Whether you're looking to build confidence, improve your communication skills, or meet like-minded people, we'd love to welcome you to one of our meetings.

🔗 Read the article:

Warrington Toastmasters members and guests enjoyed an engaging and inspiring meeting this week, centred around the theme of "Resilience."

28/07/2026

🌟 A Wonderful Evening at Warrington Toastmasters! 🌟

We had a fantastic meeting last night, with "Resilience" as our theme of the evening.

Everyone actively participated in the Table Topics session, which was both challenging and exciting. This time, the session took creativity to another level. Instead of answering a single question individually, three participants were invited to the stage simultaneously and asked to create a story based on a given scenario. It was a fun and engaging exercise that really helped develop both creative thinking and impromptu speaking skills.

We also enjoyed two excellent prepared speeches from our members, followed by thoughtful and supportive evaluations. The evaluators provided valuable feedback, helping speakers recognise their strengths and identify opportunities for growth.

A big thank you to all our members and guests who contributed to making the evening such a success. Your enthusiasm, participation, and encouragement are what make our club special.

📅 Our next meeting is on Monday, 3 August 2026.

Whether you're looking to build confidence, improve your communication skills, develop leadership abilities, or simply meet a friendly and supportive community, we'd love to welcome you.

🎤 Come and join us and take the next step in expressing your ideas and perspectives with confidence.