Over 24yrs as a chartered Toastmasters club.

Manchester Orators was established in 2002 and became a fully chartered Toastmasters group in 2003.

From the start to the present we are proud of the fact that Manchester Orators has helped hundreds of people become better public speakers, communicators and leaders, whilst also having fun doing it.

We have open meetings on the  2nd Thursday and 4th Thursday of each month in Central Manchester.

Visitors can attend free of charge to our open meetings.

We usually have meetings on the 1st Thursday of each month, (Except when there are clashes) these meetings are for members only

There will occasionally be variations to meetings so please check the dates listed below.

A New year, a NEW Venue and New times

Due to operational changes at the Novotel, which was our previous venue, we have been seeking a new place to hold our meetings. We hope to have a new home long term but we have at least found a temporary one for our first meetings of 2026, which will be our just-for-members meeting on the 8th of January. Our open meetings will be on the 22nd and 29th of January. and will also be at Central HallPlease take note! We have now confirmed the Ra!nBar as our new (old) home for February 2026 and beyond.

January Location details

Central Hall

Oldham St

Manchester

M1 1JQ

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Always check back for updates before travelling.

Start times have had to be changed due to the closing time of Central Hall.

The new meeting times are:

Pre-meeting start: from 6:30-pm

Meeting start time: 7-pm.

Expected finish time: 8:45pm. (Essential as the premises close at 9 prompt)

Meeting dates for 2026

January

Thursday 8th – Members only – Venue – Central Hall

Thursday 22nd – Open to Visitors – Venue – Central Hall

Thursday 29th – Open to visitors – Venue – Central Hall

February onwards – At our NEW new Venue.

The RA!NBAR Manchester

80 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5JG

Room open from 7pm for 7:30pm start. Expected to finish around 9:45pm

February – Thursdays

5^th Members only

12th – Open to Visitors

19th – Open to Visitors

March – Thursdays

5^{th – Members Only}

12^{th – Open to Visitors}

^{19th – Open to Visitors}

26^{th – Open to Visitors}

April – Thursdays

2^{nd – Members Only}

9^{th – Open to Visitors}

30th  ^{– Open to Visitors}

May – Thursdays

7^{th – Members Only}

14^{th – Open to Visitors}

28^{th – Open to Visitors}

June – Thursdays

4^{th – Members Only}

 11^{th – Open to Visitors}

 25^{th – Open to Visitors}

July – Thursdays

2^{nd – Members Only}

 9^{th – Open to Visitors}

 23^{rd – Open to Visitors}

August – Thursdays

6^{th – Members Only}

 13^{th – Open to Visitors}

 27^{th – Open to Visitors}

September – Thursdays

3^{rd – Members Only}

 10^{th – Open to Visitors}

 24^{th – Open to Visitors}

October – Thursdays

1^{st – Members Only}

8^{th – Open to Visitors}

22^{nd – Open to Visitors}

November – Thursdays

5^{th – Members Only} 

19^th – Open to Visitors

26^{th – Open to Visitors}

December – Thursday

3^{rd –} Members only

NO further meetings scheduled for December.

Christmas meal date Saturday 12th December