On Monday, 27th April the Sylvans will hold a rapid debate session covering 2-3 short topics.
All are welcome to attend without pre-registration – we have new joiners all the time, and no experience is required. Attendees are welcome to participate or simply observe. The event will be held at Ye Olde Cock Tavern, 22 Fleet Street, simply turn up at 6:45 for a 7pm start.
We will take a vote at the beginning of the evening on which topics to debate from the following set:
- we should focus resources on Earth not space exploration
- we should cut VAT on fuel and gas immediately
- Sir Keir Starmer should resign
- the advancement of individual rights has caused our social isolation
- the Greens and Reform are two sides of the same coin
We will also offer impromptu debates at the end of the meeting with a humorous approach to this challenging public speaking technique!
How to attend
Our debates (other than online only ones) take place at our venue, Ye Olde Cock Tavern, 22 Fleet Street, second floor. Please arrive at 6:45 for a 7pm start.
No experience required
No pre-registration is required, visitors are welcome to turn up on the night, with no prior public speaking experience required. Visitors can simply observe, and are also very welcome to participate in the debates.
Online access to selected debates
For our main debates (the first one of the month) we also offer an online option. For joining details please contact us, and to ensure participation, please do this well in advance of the debate.
Further information
For more information about how our meetings run, see meeting info.
We publish summaries of the debates in due course following the event on the debates page.
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