48 Group Club The Icebreakers Dinner 2018

I was at Drapers’ Hall in the City of London as host for the launch of the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank with the Lord Mayor and Chinese Ambassador among the principal guests.

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Image 1: 2018 is the year of the Dog. Loyal, hard-working and compassionate. Yes, that’s me!

Image 2: All guests received toy dog to take home

Image 3: Ballroom ready to receive 300 guests

Image 4: 48 Group Club promotes and facilitates trade between China and UK

Do You Require a MC or Toastmaster?

If you are organising or planning a corporate event and are looking to hire a professional Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.

The London Toastmaster

Richard Birtchnell

45 Chelsea Gate

93 Ebury Bridge Road

London

SW1W 8RB

UK

Tel: 020 7730 3725

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48 Group Club The Icebreakers Dinner 2018

SPD Bank London - Shanghai Pudong Development Bank - 2018

London Toastmaster at SPD Bank London – Shanghai Pudong Development Bank

I acted as Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Drapers’ Hall in the City today as host for the launch of the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank with the Lord Mayor and Chinese Ambassador among the principal guests.

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Image 2: Staging included a giant ice sculpture into which would be poured water brought over from the Shanghai Huangpu river and the Thames to create a symbolic fusion of East and West.

Image 3: Other banks sent their best wishes through arrangements of flowers in the entrance lobby.

Image 4: As always, a privilege to participate

Do You Require a MC or Toastmaster?

If you are organising or planning a corporate event and are looking to hire a professional Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.

The London Toastmaster

Richard Birtchnell

45 Chelsea Gate

93 Ebury Bridge Road

London

SW1W 8RB

UK

Tel: 020 7730 3725

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Birtchnell-The-London-Toastmaster/440663422633047

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SPD Bank London - Shanghai Pudong Development Bank - 2018

Terry Wogan and Blankety Blank in 1981

Richard Birtchnell on TV Show Blankety Blank

Life Before Being a Master of Ceremonies

Before becoming a Toastmaster, Richard led the life of a secret TV celebrity! He appeared on the BBC’s TV game show “Blankety Blank” in 1981 with presenter, Terry Wogan. Unfortunately, Terry Wogan died on 31 January 2016. RIP Terry Wogan.

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Image 1: He used that funny stick microphone… And He and I both had hair!

Image 2: I lost my match but have a Blankety Blank cheque book and pen as a souvenir

Image 3: What about those glasses?

Image 4: The panel included three who are also no longer with us: Kenny Everett, Derek Nimmo and Wendy Richards

Terry Wogan and Blankety Blank in 1981

China-UK Economic and Trade Cooperation 2018

The London Toastmaster at China-UK Economic and Trade Cooperation : New Era – New Chapter

China-UK Economic and Trade Cooperation : New Era – New Chapter

I was privileged to act for the 2018 Chinese diplomatic and business community at London’s Guildhall for a business summit and gala dinner.

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Image 1: Preparing for the panel discussions

Image 2: The Old Library ready for business

Image 3: 200 delegates

Image 4: Session title

Image 5: Session title

Image 6: Event title

Image 7: With delegate Mindy Swift — with Mindy Swift

Image 8: Addressing the gala dinner guests

Image 9: With co-host Annie Cheng Bo

Image 10: Gala dinner in the Great Hall for 400 guests

Image 11: Backstage at the dinner. Chinese Ambassador Liu Xiaoming is on stage at the lectern for keynote speech

Image 12: With co-host Annie Cheng Bo

Image 13: Hosting in English and Chinese

Do You Require a MC or Toastmaster?

If you are organising or planning a corporate event and are looking to hire a professional Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.

The London Toastmaster

Richard Birtchnell

45 Chelsea Gate

93 Ebury Bridge Road

London

SW1W 8RB

UK

Tel: 020 7730 3725

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Birtchnell-The-London-Toastmaster/440663422633047

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China-UK Economic and Trade Cooperation 2018