Meridian Speakers

Meridian Speakers is a lively and welcoming public speaking club located in Greenwich. Here, we focus on more than just speaking — we help you grow through leadership, active listening, and continuous learning. We meet twice a month - every 2nd and 4th Tuesday - providing a supportive environment to practice and develop public speaking skills. Affiliated to Toastmasters International, a global non-profit with over 12,500 clubs, we offer a trusted environment for personal growth.

The best way to see if Meridian Speakers is the right fit for you is to join us for a meeting! We meet in the beautiful upstairs meeting room at the Trafalgar Rowing Club with stunning views of the Thames. Guests are always very welcome! Come along and observe how the meeting is held (100% free).

Here's what some of our members have got to say about us:

"Walking through Meridian Speakers door, I was welcomed and introduced to other members which gave me a sense of belonging. The club has a fantastic view of the river Thames overlooking to the beautiful scene of Canary Wharf and by the next meeting, I was a member. My public speaking and leadership skills have been increased at an exponential rate with the encouragement and supportive culture of the club. The valuable knowledge gained has helped me in my professional setting to sequence speeches, give critical feedback and listen carefully."

"The experience I have had to date as a member of Meridian Speakers has been incredible and so much more than I could have hoped for. Having hated public speaking for years and with it beginning to have an increasing impact on my life, I joined Meridian Speakers to try and overcome my anxiety. The opportunity to speak in a safe and encouraging environment, fulfilling different roles or presenting a speech at each meeting, has significantly helped me face my fears … I have even slightly started to enjoy speaking!"

"I was very nervous when speaking in public. Someone suggested that I try Toastmasters. I attended a few times as a guest, and I really enjoyed the meetings. I really enjoy how friendly everyone is at the club. It helps me to be more relaxed knowing I have a friendly audience. I have learned several techniques for how to structure and deliver a speech, but most importantly, I have learned how to be more relaxed and comfortable on stage by practising speeches. The Table Topics part of Toastmasters has made me much less afraid of job interviews. While a member of Toastmasters, I applied for and got a promotion at work."