Monday 22 April saw the Grand Final of the prestigious Gabblers Club public speaking competition. Gabblers is a unique Bristol institution, providing Lower Sixth students from across the city's schools with the opportunity to hone their oratorial skills through a series of after dinner speaking engagements, receiving expert feedback throughout.
Our BGS Gabbler, Seth, excelled throughout the competition, delivering witty and perceptive speeches on the topics of 'On a Roll', 'All the World's a Stage' and 'All that Glitters'.
These dinners culminated in a black tie Grand Final at the Bristol Hotel, where students performed before an audience of hundreds. Seth was supported by family, friends, teachers and our reigning BGS Gabbler, Liz, as he competed with over twenty talented competitors for the coveted title of Gabbler of the Year 2024.
Seth's topic was 'The Spice of Life' and he delivered a speech full of ingenious twists and turns – from Geri Halliwell to gastronomic mishaps, Heinz Baked Beans to the human mind. Underlying Seth's humour were life-affirming insights into appreciating the joy of the everyday and celebrating diversity – both culinary and cultural. Seth's evocative imagery, perfect comic timing and ability to combine poignancy with hilarity were a recipe for richly deserved success; to our delight, he was crowned winner of the competition. Congratulations Seth on this superb achievement!
