Royal Philatelic Society President‘s Dinner 2018

London Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at Royal Philatelic Society President‘s Dinner 2018 Richard Birtchnell

My second gig of the week – acting as Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster for the Royal Philatelic Society President‘s Dinner at Banqueting House Whitehall

London Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at Royal Philatelic Society President‘s Dinner 2018 Richard Birtchnell

London Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at Royal Philatelic Society President‘s Dinner 2018 Richard Birtchnell

Some jobs are so big we need more than one Toastmaster… here with colleagues Mark Greatbatch and Graham Dorward

London Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at Royal Philatelic Society President‘s Dinner 2018 Richard Birtchnell

Legend John Cleese was the guest speaker

London Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at Royal Philatelic Society President‘s Dinner 2018 Richard Birtchnell

450 Guests enjoy the magnificent surroundings of this former Royal palace with its Rubens ceiling

London Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at Royal Philatelic Society President‘s Dinner 2018 Richard Birtchnell

Banqueting staff briefing

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Royal Philatelic Society President‘s Dinner 2018

Corporate Dinner at the Guildhall London 2018

Master of Ceremonies at Corporate Dinner at the Guildhall London 2018

Back in September 2018, I had four working gigs in one week. The first of my four gigs was at The medieval Guildhall for a corporate dinner.

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Corporate Dinner at the Guildhall London 2018

Asian Wedding at InterContinental Mayfair 2018

Wedding Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Asian Wedding at InterContinental Mayfair London

I was hired as a wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster for an Asian wedding celebration at the InterContinental Mayfair London. It’s always a privilege to participate in such occasions.

Wedding Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies at Asian Wedding at InterContinental Mayfair London

Wedding Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Asian Wedding at InterContinental Mayfair London

Wedding Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Asian Wedding at InterContinental Mayfair London

Wedding Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Asian Wedding at InterContinental Mayfair London

Are You Planning an Indian Wedding?

Are You Looking to Hire a Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster?

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

Asian Wedding at InterContinental Mayfair 2018

Aerospace Media Awards Dinner 2018

Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster Hired for Aerospace Media Awards Dinner 2018

Back in July of last year, I was hired as Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at the Royal Aeronautical Society on the eve of the Farnborough Air Show for the Aerospace Media Awards Dinner

Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster Hired for Aerospace Media Awards Dinner 2018

Image: Always a privilege to work with the Aerospace industry

Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster Hired for Aerospace Media Awards Dinner 2018

Image: With Mike Savage of CTT Systems which provides air filtering solutions within airborne airliners.

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Aerospace Media Awards Dinner 2018

MC Private Party at Royal Ascot 2018

Master of Ceremonies MC for Private Party at Royal Ascot

Earlier in the year I was at Royal Ascot on the balcony overlooking the Parade Ring … hired as MC (Master of Ceremonies) hosting a private party in the Royal Enclosure dressed according to strict Royal Ascot rules but still acting as a Toastmaster. Tough job sometimes… but always a privilege

Master of Ceremonies MC for Private Party at Royal Ascot

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Looking to Hire a MC, Master of Ceremonies or Toastmaster?

If you are organising or planning a private party, 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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MC Private Party at Royal Ascot 2018

Guildhall Christmas Lunches 2017

London Toastmaster at Guildhall Christmas Lunches 2017

During the festive season, I acted as Toastmaster in the City of London’s beautiful and historic Guildhall for the first of three Corporation staff’s Christmas lunches. The other two follow in sequential days. This way 1,800 staff attend covering all departments such as today’s – Barbican, Police, Schools, Surveyors, Built Environment. I have acted at these lunches for more than ten years. Great fun with a measure of formality.

DAY TWO : More Christmas Hats

Day two of The Christmas lunches at Guildhall and some of the best Christmas hats which include Santa’s sleigh, Battle of Britain Spitfires and a swan. The departments represented on this day were Chamberlains, Open Spaces, Central Criminal Court, City Solicitors, Children’s and Community Services.

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Are You Looking To Hire a MC or Toastmaster?

If you are organising a corporate dinner or 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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldntoastmaster

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ToastmastersLondon

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How To Find The London Toastmaster

Guildhall Christmas Lunches 2017

Grosvenor House Corporate Dinner 2017

London Toastmaster at Grosvenor House Corporate Dinner 2017 05

In December last year, I was at Grosvenor House’s Great Room as MC and Master of Ceremonies for a corporate dinner with over 1,500 guests. I have

decades of memories of this venue having booked it multiple times, organised events here, been entertained as a guest and acted frequently as a

Toastmaster. There is nowhere like it in London.

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Are You Looking To Hire a Master of Ceremonies?

If you are organising a corporate dinner or event and are looking to hire a professional Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster, 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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldntoastmaster

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ToastmastersLondon

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How To Find The London Toastmaster

Grosvenor House Corporate Dinner 2017

Master of Ceremonies at Graduation Ceremony

I was in Oxford as host of a graduation ceremony. Sadly I’m not clever enough to be presented with an award myself

Are You Looking To Hire a MC or Toastmaster?

If you are organising a charity ball or 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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldntoastmaster

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ToastmastersLondon

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How To Find The London Toastmaster

Master of Ceremonies at Graduation Ceremony

Weaving The Threads of Culture and Time

London Toastmaster : Weaving The Threads of Culture and Time

One morning in December, I was at Southbank as host for the launch of a cooperative venture between the UK and China featuring a fashion show of embroidered garments from the Himalaya region. Vice Premier Liu Yandong was Guest of Honour

Image 1: Weaving the Threads of Culture and Time

Image 2: Being completely upstaged by the talented seamstresses in their traditional costume

Image 3: Packed audience of VIPs

Image 4: Beautiful creations

Image 5: Vice Premier Liu Yandong with Rt Hon Karen Bradley, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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Are You Looking To Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies?

If you are planning a corporate or business 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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldntoastmaster

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How To Find The London Toastmaster

Weaving The Threads of Culture and Time

Spanish Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner 2017

London Toastmaster at the Spanish Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner 2017

I was at Spitalfields Church last December for the Spanish Chamber’s annual dinner.

Images include:

• Church designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor


• Privileged to be Toastmaster, as always


• Church by day. Dinner venue at night


• Jamon master at work


• Spanish Ambassador HE Carlos Bastarecche


• Guest of Honour Antonio Horta Osorio CEO of Lloyd’s Banking Group

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Are You Looking To Hire a MC or Toastmaster?

If you are organising a charity ball or 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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How To Find The London Toastmaster

Spanish Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner 2017

CityUK Dinner 2017 at Plaisterers’ Hall

London Toastmaster at CityUK Dinner 2017

During last December I was hired as Toastmaster at Plaisterers’ Hall for the annual CityUK dinner. Chancellor Philip Hammond was the Guest of Honour.

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Are You Looking To Hire a MC or Toastmaster?

If you are organising or planning a corporate dinner or 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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldntoastmaster

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ToastmastersLondon

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CityUK Dinner 2017 at Plaisterers’ Hall

Asian Hindu Wedding held at Marriot Grosvenor Square London

Asian Toastmaster at Hindu held at Wedding Marriot Grosvenor Square London

Richard Birtchnell is The Asian Wedding Toastmaster

Privileged as always to participate in a Hindu wedding celebration. At the Marriott Grosvenor Square. Working alongside Veer Events, Mahraj Vaisnava, DJ Krash at Devine Music, harpist Melissa Parmar, photographer Dino Jeram,and videographer Chris Jolly.

Photos include:

• The happy couple, Amish and Hatal


• Family group photos after the ceremony


• If you didn’t know it, the swastika was originally an Indian religious icon and still today a sacred symbol in Hinduism. Even the word ‘swastika’ is Sanskrit for ‘prosperity and well being’.


• Creative arrangement of reception cocktails


• The game of ‘Koda Kodi’ played by the couple whereby they search for a ring in opaque coloured liquid and whoever finds it first is deemed to be the ‘ruler’ of the household. The priest will adjudicate and organise the best of three or five attempts until the bride comes out on top. But of course!


• The ‘Ace of Spades’ Champagne may be as expensive as the cake! Pure indulgence. Sheer luxury.


• The Best Man organises a flash mob to entertain couple


• Strictly the first dance. Unrepeatable. Then it’s a non-stop party to the end after a day of celebration which had begun at 8am

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Are You Looking To Hire a Wedding Toastmaster?

If you are arranging an Asian wedding (Hindu, Sikh or Muslim wedding) and are looking to hire a wedding Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies, 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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Asian Hindu Wedding held at Marriot Grosvenor Square London

Chinese Embassy Buyi Seamstresses

Master of Ceremonies at Chinese Embassy with Buyi Seamstresses

The Story of the Buyi of Qian Xinan

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Ambassadorial Diplomatic Relations between China and the UK I was invited to be a Master of Ceremonies and MC at a presentation at the Chinese Embassy, for a fashion show of beautifully embroidered designs by the talented seamstresses of Qianxinan in the province of Guizhou.

This is the first time that the Buyi seamstresses from Qianxinan have visited London to present their skill and designs, which date back hundreds of years, thanks to the collaboration of entrepreneurs Lady Barbara Judge and Madam Xia Hua of Eve Group in China.

 

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Are You Looking To Hire a Master of Ceremonies?

If you are arranging an event and are looking to hire a wedding Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies, 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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldntoastmaster

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ToastmastersLondon

Google+: https://plus.google.com/110772715449422218146/about

Chinese Embassy Buyi Seamstresses