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London Toastmaster

Richard Birtchnell is The London Toastmaster

Arab Bankers Association Dinner 2019

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Event Host : Pre Covid

Back in October, 2019, I was hired as an event host and Toastmaster for the Arab Bankers Association annual dinner, held at Grosvenor House.

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Grosvenor House Ballroom

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Always a privilege to work as an event host for the Arab Bankers Association.

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Sirens Encore entertained the guests

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Lord Hill keynote speaker

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400 guests

Are you organising an upcoming corporate event and  looking for an Event Host in London?

We are slowly moving back to a time where events will be allowed to open. Are you organising an event? Are you looking for an experienced event host, Master of Ceremonies or Toastmaster? If you are, contact Richard Birtchnell today.

Punjabi Hindu Wedding Hilton Heathrow Terminal 5

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Wedding Toastmaster at West London Wedding Venue : Hilton Heathrow

Back in August 2019, I acted as a wedding Toastmaster for a Punjabi Hindu wedding at the Hilton Heathrow Terminal 5. Colourful, elegant and fun. Such a privilege.

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Ready for celebrations

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Groom and entourage (Barat) assemble outside

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Ready for Hindu ceremony

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Lord Ganesh

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Couple walk round the fire

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Family photos at the mandap

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Selfie with young guests

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Cake to be cut

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Dance floor and DJ ready

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Sweetheart table ready

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First dance

Are you looking for a Wedding Toastmaster in London?

We are slowly moving back to a time where events will be allowed to open. Are you organising a wedding in London? Are you looking for an experienced wedding toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC? If you are, contact Richard Birtchnell today.

Natural History Museum Wedding August 2019

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Wedding Toastmaster at Top London Wedding Venue : The Natural History Museum

Back in September 2019 I was privileged to act as a wedding toastmaster and MC for a wedding celebration at one of London’s top wedding venues, The Natural History Museum. This is one of my favourite venues. I cannot wait to get back there! Fingers crossed!

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Wedding Toastmaster at Natural History Museum Wedding August 2019 01

Hall ready to receive 450 guests

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Wedding Toastmaster at Natural History Museum Wedding August 2019 02

With Becki Bishop of Flocoflowers who staged a stunning display throughout

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Wedding Toastmaster at Natural History Museum Wedding August 2019 03

Hall ready, after just one hour after closing to the public

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Wedding Toastmaster at Natural History Museum Wedding August 2019 04

Beautiful decor, graceful ambience

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Wedding Toastmaster at Natural History Museum Wedding August 2019 05

Guests will have a whale of a time

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Wedding Toastmaster at Natural History Museum Wedding August 2019 06

Creative cake presentation

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Wedding Toastmaster at Natural History Museum Wedding August 2019 07

Bride and Groom make their entrance

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Wedding Toastmaster at Natural History Museum Wedding August 2019 08

3 speakers

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Wedding Toastmaster at Natural History Museum Wedding August 2019 09

With DJ Chonkx from Kudos

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Wedding Toastmaster at Natural History Museum Wedding August 2019 10

Blue Whale looks ready to eat everyone

Are you looking for a Wedding Toastmaster in London?

We are slowly moving back to a time where events will be allowed to open. Are you organising a wedding in London? Are you looking for an experienced wedding toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC? If you are, contact Richard Birtchnell today.

60th Anniversary National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies 2019

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Event Host For NAFAS

18 months ago, way back in 2019 (which now seems a life time ago) I acted as event host and  MC at Grosvenor House for the 60th Anniversary Dinner of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS)

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800 guests in the Great Room

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Creative floral centres

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Great Room ready

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Just what these clever people are capable of… crowns made out of plant material

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Here’s another, absolutely stunning… and entirely from botanic material

Are you looking for an Event Host in London?

We are slowly moving back to a time where events will be allowed to open. Are you organising an event? Are you looking for an experienced event host, Master of Ceremonies or Toastmaster? If you are, contact Richard Birtchnell today.

Event Host Defence Media Awards Washington DC 2019

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An English Event Facilitator in the USA

Back in 2019, which now seems an awful long time ago, I was honoured to be asked to act as event host and Master of Ceremonies at the 2019 Defence Media Awards held at the National Press Club Washington DC.

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The National Press Club is situated close to the White House and home for journalists to meet.

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As always, a privilege to participate at important events.

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The National Press Club has been going since 1903

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The Club receives world class speakers

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Awards are for journalists who write about Defence

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This is where I discovered Vodafone told me I owed over £8,000. Think I have been hacked

Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, has yeas of experience as an event host. Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC for corporate events and ward ceremonies. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.

Christmas Wishes 2020

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Happy Christmas Video

There is no doubt that 2020 has been an extremely tough year for all of us in some way or other. That is why, more than ever before, I send you Christmas wishes for health and happiness, and hope for a much better New Year and 2021. Stay safe and well.

Thank you to digital marketing agency, Blue Square Management and their video production services for creating this Christmas wishes animation.

Muslim Wedding at Addington Palace Croydon 2019

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Wedding Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies

Back in August of last year, I was hired as a wedding Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies for a Muslim wedding at Addington Palace in Croydon. It began with smoke to accompany the arrival of the groom on his horse and ended with aerobatic fireworks from Aerosparx motor gliders.

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Muslim Weddign at Addington Palace Croydon 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies 01

Microphone test and ready for action

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Muslim Weddign at Addington Palace Croydon 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies 02

The Bride’s family ladies ready to greet the Groom’s

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Muslim Weddign at Addington Palace Croydon 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies 03

The Bride’s family gentlemen ready to greet the Groom’s

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Muslim Weddign at Addington Palace Croydon 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies 04

The Groom sets off on horse

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Muslim Weddign at Addington Palace Croydon 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies 05

Colourful smoke as Groom arrives

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Muslim Weddign at Addington Palace Croydon 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies 06

The hall at Addington Palace is ready for Nikah (Muslim wedding)

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Muslim Weddign at Addington Palace Croydon 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies 07

300 guests seated for Nikah

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Muslim Weddign at Addington Palace Croydon 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies 08

Marquee ready for celebrations. Large LED screen

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Muslim Weddign at Addington Palace Croydon 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies 09

Sofa on stage ready for couple

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Muslim Weddign at Addington Palace Croydon 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies 10

The Groom enters with family

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Muslim Weddign at Addington Palace Croydon 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies 11

The Bride enters with father

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Muslim Weddign at Addington Palace Croydon 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies 12

The couple on stage

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Dhol players ready

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The dancing gets underway

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Myself with bride’s family at the end of a long happy day and as always a privilege to participate.

Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, has yeas of experience as a wedding Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC for Asian weddings (Muslim, Hindu and Sikh). Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.

Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2019

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Wimbledon Event Host

This time of year we would be in the midst of the tennis championships at Wimbledon and home to the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club. Unfortunately, due to COVID19 and the Coronavirs pandemic, like many sporting events throughout the world, it has to be cancelled. So I decided to post this photo of myself from last year, on the eve of the Championships at Wimbledon. This is as close as I will ever get to putting my hands on the trophy. If only I had practised more…

Event Host & MC at Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster

Event Host & MC at Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster

Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, has yeas of experience as a corporate Event Host, Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC for many years. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.

China-UK Economic and Trade Summit 2019

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Back in June of last year, I was hired  as event host and MC for a China-UK Economic and Trade Summit held at the Guildhall in the City of London

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Backstage With my co-host and translator Annie at a Chinese Gala Dinner at the Guildhall in the City of London. Behind us is an enormous video wall 8 metres by 4 metres.

Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, has yeas of experience as a corporate Event Host, Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC for many years. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.

MG ZS EV Launch 2019

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While going through my photos of past events, I came across the launch of the MG ZS EV, a new all-electric car, where I was hired as Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster. The launch took places at the Chinese-owned MG Headquarters, MG Motor UK Ltd, in Marylebone, London. Quite a contrast from the 1938 MG displayed at the entrance.

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MG ZS EV Launch 2019 Hosted by London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell 01

This is a rare 1938 MG WA Sports Saloon. Only 369 were made.

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MG ZS EV Launch 2019 Hosted by London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell 02

It’s 16 feet long, 6 cylinders 2.5 litre. It will never be sold but I would love to ride around in it.

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MG ZS EV Launch 2019 Hosted by London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell 03

Specs of the MG WA Sports saloon.

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MG ZS EV Launch 2019 Hosted by London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell 04

Ready to welcome guests

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MG ZS EV Launch 2019 Hosted by London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell 05

The new all-electric MG ZS EV

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MG ZS EV Launch 2019 Hosted by London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell 06

A ‘Face-Changing’ artiste about to perform the ancient art of ‘Bilin Lian’ where he will change several masks in the blink of an eye.

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MG ZS EV Launch 2019 Hosted by London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell 07

Selfie with masked artiste

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MG ZS EV Launch 2019 Hosted by London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell 08

Traditional Chinese music from Silk and Bamboo ensemble

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MG ZS EV Launch 2019 Hosted by London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell 09

With the Silk and Bamboo ensemble and international soprano Chen Wang

Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, has yeas of experience as a corporate Event Host, Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC for many years. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.

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