Four decades of finding our voice
Every great speaker starts with a single step onto the stage. Here is the journey of the club that has helped hundreds take theirs.
- 1984
1984
A humble beginning
Twelve friends gathered in a small library room, inspired by Ralph Smedley’s vision, and chartered the very first Smedley Toastmasters meeting.
- 1992
1992
Finding our rhythm
Weekly meetings became a fixture in the community. Our first members went on to win area-level speech contests.
- 2001
2001
Growing roots
Membership crossed fifty for the first time, and we moved into our long-time home at Riverside Community Hall.
- 2014
2014
Embracing Pathways
We adopted the modern Toastmasters Pathways learning program, opening new avenues for members to grow.
- 2020
2020
Voices online
When the world changed, we went hybrid overnight — never missing a single week and welcoming members from further afield.
- Now
Today
A distinguished club
Now 85+ members strong and repeatedly recognised as a President’s Distinguished Club, we keep the founding spirit alive: members helping members.