MLP London Bridge Speakers
Develop your public speaking and leadership skills in London's most vibrant Toastmasters club since 2005
Educational Pathways
Choose Your Learning Journey
Choose from 6 comprehensive pathways designed to help you develop communication and leadership skills. From presentation mastery to dynamic leadership, each pathway offers structured learning with practical application.
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Our Meetings
Join Us Every Tuesday
Experience our supportive learning environment where members practice speeches, receive constructive feedback, and develop leadership skills. Visitors always welcome at St Christopher's Inn, London Bridge.
Visit as guestBuilding confident speakers and leaders
MLP London Bridge Speakers is a community of aspiring speakers and leaders. We provide a supportive environment where members develop communication and leadership skills through structured pathways, constructive feedback, and practical experience.
100+
Years of proven Toastmasters methodology
2-3
Meetings per month for practice
6
Educational pathways to choose from
About MLP London Bridge Speakers
Building confident speakers and leaders in the heart of London since 2005
Our Story
MLP London Bridge Speakers is a vibrant Toastmasters club serving the London Bridge area. We're part of District 91, Area L23, and have been helping members overcome their fear of public speaking and develop essential leadership skills in a supportive, friendly environment.
We're part of Toastmasters International, a global organization with over 16,200 clubs worldwide. Our club meets at St Christopher's Inn, 121 Borough High Street, London SE1 1NP on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM.
In September 2025, we celebrated a special milestone anniversary and recently secured permanent use of the private room at St Christopher's Inn. Our members actively participate in contests, with recent winners progressing to Area level competitions in both Humorous Speech and Table Topics categories.
What We Offer
Our club offers a structured educational program with 6 different Pathways to choose from, each designed to develop specific communication and leadership skills.
From your Ice Breaker speech to advanced projects, you'll receive constructive feedback and support from experienced members at every step of your journey.
Our Community
Our members come from diverse backgrounds and industries, creating a unique networking opportunity while you develop your skills. We actively welcome new members and guests at every meeting.
Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced speaker, you'll find a welcoming community ready to support your growth. Recent new members have praised the supportive atmosphere and the structured approach to learning.
Why Join Us?
In today's world, communication is everything. Whether you're looking to advance your career, become a more confident presenter, or simply overcome your fear of public speaking, Toastmasters provides the tools and support you need.
Our members have gone on to win speech contests, lead teams, start businesses, and achieve personal goals they never thought possible. The skills you learn at Toastmasters extend far beyond public speaking - they're life skills that benefit every aspect of your personal and professional life.
Real member stories
Hear from our members about their journeys (from our November 18, 2025 meeting)
Nick - MLP Member, 10 Years
"When I started Toastmasters 10 years ago I was socially introverted. I couldn't even look people in the eye. I shook and sweated when I talked to more than two people."
"I remember I did a table topic and I was on stage for 10 seconds just shaking and mumbling and then everyone clapped for me. I realised that was Toastmasters - encouragement. My confidence has continued to grow year on year and I have now delivered over a hundred speeches and taken up many leadership roles in my club and above."
"Whatever you do, even if you just go on stage for only 10 seconds as a guest and mumble, it's a start and it's a good accomplishment."
Emily - Nearly 10 years
"I went to a face-to-face meeting nearly ten years ago and everyone's clapping as they go on stage, and I was just shaking my head, like 'what is this?' But then you get used to that part, or you embrace that part, and realise that it is a nice thing to do, it's encouraging to everyone."
"Everyone genuinely is welcome, there's no cliques. The fact that we have guests and new people every meeting allows for that, so it becomes its own little community."
Matt - Experienced member
"I remember when I first went along to Toastmasters, it was a couple of times where I really had to force myself to actually go into the meeting. I think everyone has that real big hurdle to actually overcome and get started with it."
"The thing that really surprised me was having that ability to be able to find things to say, which was something I used to really struggle with. It does have a really big impact on how you come across at work and how good you are at communicating."
What you can do as guests vs members
Compare the benefits and opportunities available to guests and members
As a Guest
What you can do:
- ✓ Attend meetings and observe prepared speeches
- ✓ Participate in Table Topics (impromptu speaking)
- ✓ Experience the meeting structure and atmosphere
- ✓ Meet members and ask questions
- ✓ Visit up to 3 times before deciding to join
- ✓ Network with professionals from diverse backgrounds
Cost:
Free - no cost or obligation to attend as a guest
As a Member
Everything guests can do, plus:
- ✓ Deliver prepared speeches and receive evaluations
- ✓ Access to all 6 Pathways learning programmes
- ✓ Assigned mentor to guide your progress
- ✓ Participate in speech contests and competitions
- ✓ Take on leadership roles in the club
- ✓ Access to Toastmasters International resources
- ✓ Earn awards and recognition for achievements
- ✓ Vote in club elections and decisions
Cost:
Membership dues apply (covers Toastmasters International fees, educational materials, and club expenses)
Easy to find in London Bridge
We meet at St Christopher's Inn, a welcoming venue in the heart of London Bridge. Easily accessible by tube, train, and bus, making it convenient for members across London.
St Christopher's Inn, 121 Borough High Street, London SE1 1NP
Find our meetings
London Bridge station
5-minute walk from London Bridge station (Northern & Jubilee lines, National Rail)
Borough tube
3-minute walk from Borough Underground station on the Northern line
Multiple bus routes
Well-served by buses 43, 141, 149, and many others along Borough High Street
The Toastmasters Mission
A statement of shared values
"We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth."
Through this mission, each Toastmaster gains a clear understanding of the club's purpose, and the organization as a whole benefits from a shared set of values and goals.
Transform Your Communication & Leadership Skills
Looking to improve your speaking and leadership skills? Ignite your career? Gain the confidence to speak up?
Since 1924
Toastmasters International has helped more than 4 million people just like you, from around the world, become more confident speakers and leaders.
364,000+Members worldwide
16,200+Active clubs
145Countries represented
You'll Learn How To:
Formulate and express your ideas effectively
Be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations
Improve your one-on-one dealings with others
Become a better negotiator and gain trust
Inspire your team through effective leadership
"Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills."
Don't delay! Become the speaker and leader you want to be. Confident, charismatic leaders weren't born that way.
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When do we meet?
1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday
18:30 for 18:45 start
Where do we meet?
St Christopher's Inn
121 Borough High Street
London SE1 1NP
Be a guest at our next meeting!
What Our Community Says
Hear from our members about their transformative journey with MLP London Bridge Speakers
"Toastmasters has transformed my confidence. I used to dread public speaking, but now I actively seek opportunities to present at work."
"The supportive environment at MLP London Bridge Speakers helped me develop leadership skills that have been invaluable in my career progression."
"I've made lifelong friends while becoming a better communicator. The skills I've learned extend far beyond public speaking."
Join MLP London Bridge Speakers
Take the first step towards becoming a confident speaker and leader. Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch with membership details.
Membership investment
Membership is only £47 for six months (Toastmasters International membership fee) - that's less than £8 per month!
As one of our members said: "Paid the best money I'll spend this year!"
The membership fee includes:
- • 2-3 meetings per month (1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday) with speaking opportunities
- • Access to all 6 Toastmasters Pathways learning programmes
- • Assigned mentor to guide your progress
- • Regular feedback from experienced evaluators
- • Leadership development through meeting roles
- • Access to all other Toastmasters clubs
- • Supportive community atmosphere
"You can do as much or as little as you would like in Toastmasters. There is no right way to do Toastmasters, just do it for yourself and have fun." - From our November 18, 2025 meeting
Why members came back
Hear from guests who visited us and decided to return:
"I came here two weeks ago for the first time... I have a mentor who challenged me to work on my public speaking skills because I initially hated it - so many memories from being forced to do it in school. But I'd never actually done it out of choice."
"Quick story: I came on the first visit, stood outside, couldn't come in, ran away. And then I came back again, tried it, enjoyed it."
"It's like 'eating the frog' - you do the hardest thing in your week first. After clearing that 20-foot gap, everything else in my week was four-foot gaps, five-foot gaps, because I'd already challenged the most difficult thing. So I'm back here to enjoy myself and improve my public speaking."
— Hassan, returned after 2 weeks
"I am back for my second time. Persistence is key. I found this group who was super welcoming, and it was just a brilliant place to be."
— Sophie-Ann, returning guest
"I have career goals I'm trying to build towards and I need to persuade people that I'm reputable. I recognized I need to work on my breathing... Two weeks ago, last session, it was clear as soon as I started - this is something I can work on and need to work on all the time."
— Sam, committed to continuous improvement
"This is the second time for me here. I actually enjoyed the last time which was the first time - very, very good, very organized. Public speaking is a skill that improves over time, not overnight. You have to come and keep improving."
— Amr, registered for membership (later became VP Membership!)
"I make myself ill just thinking about the thoughts of speaking in front of people. Speaking in front of more than two people is terrifying. For me it's a massive journey and transformation. Public speaking and communication - these are skills for life."
— Donna, starting her transformation journey
💡 Note: These are real quotes from guests at our December 2, 2025 meeting. Names used with permission in anonymized form.
Your journey with us
When you join MLP Toastmasters, you become part of a supportive community focused on growth:
- • Regular speaking opportunities (we aim for 3 speeches per meeting)
- • Constructive feedback to accelerate your improvement
- • Various meeting roles to build leadership skills
- • Table Topics practice for impromptu speaking confidence
- • Post-meeting social gatherings
- • Permanent meeting space in a comfortable private room
- • Small group atmosphere where everyone is known and supported
New members are welcomed warmly and guided through every step. Even if you've just joined, you can participate in meeting roles with full support from experienced members.
Easy membership renewal
Renewing your membership is quick and simple:
- Login to Toastmasters.org (not EasySpeak)
- Click on 'Self-pay'
- Complete the payment process
The system will show if you need to renew. Membership periods run for six months, with most renewals happening in September/March.