What a big day it was for Richard Johnson. Richard was runner-up in the District Speech Contest.

He is also seen here being inaugurated as District Vice-President by the incoming District President, Keith Dickerson.

Richard was also awarded the Trevor Havelock Trophy for his tireless dedication in visiting and helping to develop clubs in the South Area.

Richard has had a major influence in the support of the new Beckenham SC, as well as running workshops throughout the Area and District.

The ASC is made up of willing, enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers. Richard's achievements in the support of others are second to none.

Christine Havelock receives the District President's award from District President, Vince .

Christine is herself a former District President and knows only too well how much work goes into the planning of major events.

Christine is an enthusiastic member of the District Executive Committee, the National Conference Committee 2007 minutes secretary, and will also be at the centre of the production of all forms and delegate packs for Conference 2007.

She has also volunteered to be District Secretary from June 2007. This is a marvelous and well deserved award for Christine.

A delighted Vince receives the award for being District Evaluations Champion 2007 from former National President, Bill.

In the last four years, Speakers of Bromley has produced three National Evaluations finalists, which shows the standard of consistency there is at the club.

"It's nice to be mentioned alongside John and Stephen Street", said Vince.

"The National Finals will be at the Novotel Hammersmith during the weekend 27th-29th April. It would be great for the club and the District if Vince can go all the way this year.

A delighted Adrian Cory receives his Interim Certificate of Achievement from Area President, Richard Johnson.

Adrian has made fantastic progress since joining the club last year and he also shon in the District Team Speaking Contest after just a few months experience.

Adrian entertained the audience with a speech entitled 'New York'. As you can imagine, there were lots of opportunities for effective use of voice, and Adrian tackled them all.

Vince won the South Area Evaluation Contest on Saturday February 3rd.

Evaluating Frank Forster's (level 5 - use of voice) speech, Vince's thorough evaluation caught the eye of the judges.

Vince has been runner-up in this Area competition twice in the last 4 years, so it was again, something of a relief for him in a win that takes him to the District Finals on March 11th in Maidstone.

Vince is pictured here collecting his trophy, ably assisted by his daughter Natalia.

Vince won through at the Speakers of Bromley Evaluation Contest on Thursday January 11th.

Evaluating Bob (level 5 - use of voice) speech, Vince beat off the challenge of a strong field of eight.

Vince has been runner-up in this competition 3 times in the last 4 years, so it was something of a relief for him to win, at last.

Vince will represent the club at the Area Contests in Beckenham on the 3rd of February.

Richard Johnson, South Area President won through at the Speakers of Bromley Speech Contest on Thursday December 14th.

Richard won through from a strong field of 8 speakers with an almost perfect delivery of a speech on the subject of Britain's prison population.

Richard reached the Area finals two years ago and is hoping that his extra experience will take him that next step forward.

Sue Willat is seen presenting Richard the winner's trophy.

That consistent performer Stephen scooped the Speakers of Bromley's Topics Contest on 23rd of November.

Last year Stephen won the club's evaluation's contest and went all the way to National in Carlisle with a string of excellent performances. Is he on the road again?

Stephen is seen here receiving his award from National Vice President, Gwyn.

Floyd (runner-up) pushed Stephen all the way with a first class topic, but just ran out of steam towards the conclusion.

Gerard gets up close and personal with Speaker of the Year 2006, Esther at the Victoria Thistle Hotel. It was a wonderful evening with speeches, wine and good company. June Ford rounded off the evening with a short speech which congratulated Esther on becoming Speaker of the Year 2006 as well as for her spell-binding speech about her life as a broadcaster and public figure.

There was also an auction of donated prizes which raised £500 for the charity that Ms founded, Childline.