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SPD Bank London – Shanghai Pudong Development Bank – 2018

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London Toastmaster at SPD Bank London - Shanghai Pudong Development Bank

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.

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

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Terry Wogan and Blankety Blank in 1981

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Richard Birtchnell on TV Show Blankety Blank

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.

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

China-UK Economic and Trade Cooperation 2018

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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.

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldntoastmaster

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ADS – Aerospace Defence Security and Space Annual Dinner 2018

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London Toastmaster At ADS – Aerospace Defence Security and Space Annual Dinner 2018

I was at Grosvenor House earlier this year, acting as Toastmaster for ADS – Aerospace Defence Security and Space annual dinner.

Image 1: Grosvenor House is the venue with the greatest dining capacity in London and can cater for up to 2,000 guests. Only half full tonight!
Image 2: 1,000 dinner guests in the Great Room
Image 3: View from the ‘Toastmaster’s Table’ – where I am treated to the same meal as the guests
Image 5: Tim Shipman, Political Editor of the Sunday Times was the after dinner speaker

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

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

Brocket Hall : Chinese New Year 2018

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London Toastmaster at Brocket Hall for Chinese New Year

London Toastmaster at Brocket Hall for Chinese New Year

Earlier this year I was privileged to act as Toastmaster at Brocket Hall, near Welwyn in Hertfordshire for an early Chinese New Year celebration.

Image 1: Ready to receive guests.. the red coat seems so appropriate for this Chinese event
Image 2:Brocket Hall was the Home of two Prime Ministers – Lord Melbourne and Lord Palmerston and was frequently visited by George IV and Queen Victoria.
Image 3: ‘Prime Minister’s’ dining table seats up to 50 guests. One of the longest in England
Image 4: The morning room ready to receive guests

Are You Looking To Hire a Master of Ceremonies or Toastmaster?

If you are organising a private 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

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Indian Wedding at the Grand Connaught Rooms

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster Indian Wedding Grand Connaught Rooms in London

This was my last engagement before Christmas… an Indian wedding celebration at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London.

Are You Looking To Hire Wedding Toastmaster?

If you are organising an Asian wedding and are looking to hire a professional  wedding 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

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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.

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

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

How To Find The London Toastmaster

Grosvenor House Corporate Dinner 2017

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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.

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

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

How To Find The London Toastmaster

Master of Ceremonies at Graduation Ceremony

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

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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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldntoastmaster

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

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How To Find The London Toastmaster

Weaving The Threads of Culture and Time

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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

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

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

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

How To Find The London Toastmaster

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Richard Birtchnell
The London Toastmaster
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