Many people join with little or no experience of public speaking.
Indeed in some cases a deep fear of public speaking. Though a structured programme of speaking projects and with positive feedback from fellow members speaking skills, together with confidence and self-assurance improve. Although all Toastmasters clubs follow the same basic structure each has a distinct flavour. We encourage visitors to come along to our meetings as guests to see for themselves what we do. No fee is payable for guests, and they will be made very welcome and will not be expected to take part in any of the speaking events.