A Warm Welcome from Gillian Myers, Club President, Hamwic Speakers

Anxious about public speaking? Lost your confidence following an incident at work? Had a promotion and need to perform at a higher level? Or have you always felt uncomfortable speaking in public?

We can help…

Hamwic Speakers is a public speaking club in Southampton. Since founding in 2009, our members have been transforming their lives by becoming confident communicators. Our friendly supportive club is a safe space where our members gain confidence, learn to speak with ease, and find their voice.

Hamwic Speakers is affiliated with Toastmasters International, a global network of public speaking clubs. We are proud to be one of the leading clubs in the UK South, winning many awards and having distinguished club status. Our members each follow Toastmasters International education programme which has been perfected over 100 years, and helped many millions worldwide. Their programme enables our members to build confidence, learn different speaking techniques, and find their own natural speaking style. As members progress they can develop into professional speakers, participate in contests, and grow as leaders.

We all remember our first visit to the club, not knowing what to expect, yet we quickly felt at ease. With a warm welcome and our supportive atmosphere, even those feeling quite anxious will soon be pushing the boundaries of their comfort zone. Each new member is allocated a mentor to help them progress at their own pace, take on their first speaking roles, and reach their personal and professional goals. It is a great place to learn and practice your skills in public speaking and leadership.

We would love you to come and see what we do, all guests are welcome to attend meetings free of charge. Find out how Hamwic Speakers has benefited our members in so many ways: from feeling less anxious; to promotions at work; or even taking on new jobs which were previously out of reach. Becoming a confident communicator really can change lives!

When I first came to Hamwic Speakers, my only goal was to be able to speak. Six years later, I am now perfecting my speech writing and delivery techniques, and also developing myself as a leader. At work I am able to express myself confidently in meetings, deliver engaging presentations, and as a person I feel so much freer. I really look forward to welcoming you at our club, and seeing how Hamwic Speakers can transform your life too!

Gillian Myers
Club President 2026-2027