Public Speaking

Westminster beckons for finalists of PCC’s schools’ debating competition

Finalists in this year's schools' debating competition will have the chance to test their skills at the Houses of Parliament, as Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus...

Bedford Free School public speaking team celebrate heading to regional finals

Three students from Bedford Free School are celebrating progressing to the regional final of the largest public speaking competition in...

Mark Rutherford students win big in prestigious public speaking competition

Students from Bedford's Mark Rutherford School are this year's winners of the Bedford District Youth Speaks Semi-Finals having faced stiff competition.

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