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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

Event Host For China UK Economic Trade Summit 2019 by London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell 01

Event Host For China UK Economic Trade Summit 2019 by London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell 01

 

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Event Host For China UK Economic Trade Summit 2019 by London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell 02

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.

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

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

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

The new all-electric MG ZS EV

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

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

Selfie with masked artiste

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

Traditional Chinese music from Silk and Bamboo ensemble

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

Indian Wedding Grand Connaught Rooms 2019

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Firstly, in these uncertain times, I hope you and your family are safe and well. Secondly, as large social gatherings are not possible, I have decided to create posts about past event that I have had the privilege to attend and be hired as a Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies.

Here I am acting as MC at Indian wedding at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London for Aliza and Nikhil.

Wedding Toastmaster Hired for Indian Wedding at Grand Connaught Rooms London by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 01
Wedding Toastmaster Hired for Indian Wedding at Grand Connaught Rooms London by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 01

I hope you and your family are safe and well.

Muslim Wedding Victoria & Albert Museum 2019

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Back in July of last year I was hired as a wedding Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies for a Muslim wedding celebration at the Victoria & Albert Museum. The first two pictures show the beginning and the end. Other pictures in between show chronological sequence of events of a ‘Night At The Museum’ …

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 01
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 01

Welcoming guests at Cromwell Road entrance 6.30pm

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 02
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 02

Holding the horses and carriage for bride and groom’s departure at 11pm

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 03
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 03

Suppliers can’t access the building until it is clear of the public – that’s about 5.30pm

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 04
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 04

Staging, lighting, sound, music, photography, catering, decor and operational staff all wait to enter and have only one hour to set up before guests arrive

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 05
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 05

Small civil wedding to start with… close family only. But this will be the FIRST EVER civil ceremony the V&A will ever have allowed having just received their licence.

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 06
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 06

Groom awaits Bride

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 07
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 07

Bride on her way accompanied by Mum

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 08
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 08

The two are joined

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 09
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 09

Group photos in the garden

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 10
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 10

Couple shots

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 11
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 11

Reception begins

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 12
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 12

Tables ready in the Raphael cartoon gallery for the dinner

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 13
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 13

The only way I can get to see the Mary Quant exhibition during brief downtime

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 14
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 14

In front of the St George altarpiece

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 15
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 15

Amazing artwork from 15th century made in Spain

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 16
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 16

Couple with Mums

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 17
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 17

Bride’s Dad makes speech

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 18
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 18

Family table

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 19

Couple shot

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 20

Couple prepare to depart

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Muslim Wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 21

Horse and carriage awaits

I hope you and your family are safe and well.

Duke of Cambridge and Melinda Gates

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In these uncertain times I wanted to post images of what I love to do… and that is meeting interesting people of all walks of life. Back in July 2019 I met the Duke of Cambridge and Melinda Gates. I just LOVE my job!

London Toastmaster with Duke of Cambridge and Melinda Gates 02
London Toastmaster with Duke of Cambridge and Melinda Gates 02

Photo courtesy of Reuters

Indian Wedding in Watford

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Back in 2019, I was hired as a wedding Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies for an Indian wedding at The Grove, Watford. Here are six Rollers ready for family members

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Indian Wedding in Watford by The London Toastmaster 1

Indian wedding the weather was hot, even hotter than Mumbai!

Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Indian Wedding in Watford by The London Toastmaster 2
Asian Wedding Toastmaster Hired For Indian Wedding in Watford by The London Toastmaster 2

Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, has yeas of experience acting as an Asian wedding Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC all over London, the South East and even internationally. Contact him on 020 7730 3725.

Event Host at Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel 2020

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Back at the beginning of February of this year, I was hired as an event host at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane hotel for an event. Perfect example of original Art Deco features, meticulously restored, unique in London

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Event Host at Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel Event 2020 01

The Foyer of the Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel

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Event Host at Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel Event 2020 02

Venue is on Piccadilly

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Event Host at Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel Event 2020 03

Exterior main entrance

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Event Host at Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel Event 2020 04

The foyer is like a luxury ocean liner

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Event Host at Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel Event 2020 05

Original artwork of Grecian muses

Event Host at Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel Event 2020 06
Event Host at Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel Event 2020 06

Mural of equine relief

Are You Organising an Event in London?

Are You Looking To Hire an Event Host, Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies?

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

ADS Dinner 2020

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Earlier in January I acted as a corporate event host and Toastmaster for the annual ADS Dinner (Aerospace, Defence and Security) held in the Great Room of Grosvenor House in Park Lane, London. Ready for 1,000 guests.

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Event Host London ADS Dinner 2020 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 01
Event Host London ADS Dinner 2020 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 02
Event Host London ADS Dinner 2020 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 02

Are You Organising a Corporate Dinner or Event?

Are You Looking To Hire a Corporate Event Host, Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies?

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.

48 Group Club : Chinese New Year Dinner 2020

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I attended the annual Chinese New Year dinner as Event Host and MC held at the InterContinental Park Lane hosted by the 48 Group Club, China Chamber of Commerce and China Britain Business Council. It’s the Year of the Rat.

Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 01
Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 01

Guests receive a cuddly rat that looks more like a mouse

Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 02
Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 02

A rat in each place

Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 03
Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 03

These organisations are the engine room of bilateral trade between UK and China and will be busier than ever post Brexit

Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 04
Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 04

Musicians from the Confucius Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine at London’s South Bank University

Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 05
Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 05

Ballroom ready for 500 guests

Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 06
Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 06

Got my rat

Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 07
Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 07

Chinese Ambassador Liu Xiaoming

Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 08
Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 08

My job is to quieten the guests… I succeeded

Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 09
Event Host at 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner 2020 at InterContinental Park Lane by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 09

The prestigious InterContinental

Are You Organising a Dinner, Awards Evening or an Upcoming Event?

Are You Seeking To Hire a Corporate Event Host, Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies?

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.

Middle Temple Hall Wedding 2020

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Earlier this year I have returned to the Elizabethan (1576) Middle Temple Hall for a traditional English wedding celebration. I just love my job!

Wedding Toastmaster at Middle Temple Hall London by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 01
Wedding Toastmaster at Middle Temple Hall London by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 01

Ready to receive 150 guests

Wedding Toastmaster at Middle Temple Hall London by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 02
Wedding Toastmaster at Middle Temple Hall London by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 02

Beautiful oak tables

Wedding Toastmaster at Middle Temple Hall London by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 03
Wedding Toastmaster at Middle Temple Hall London by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 03

Timber from ‘The Golden Hinde’

Wedding Toastmaster at Middle Temple Hall London by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 04
Wedding Toastmaster at Middle Temple Hall London by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 04

Picture from minstrels’ gallery

Wedding Toastmaster at Middle Temple Hall London by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 05
Wedding Toastmaster at Middle Temple Hall London by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 05

Van Eyk painting of Charles l

Wedding Toastmaster at Middle Temple Hall London by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 06
Wedding Toastmaster at Middle Temple Hall London by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 06

Middle Temple Hall

Wedding Toastmaster at Middle Temple Hall London by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 07
Wedding Toastmaster at Middle Temple Hall London by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 07

Historic entrance

Are You Organising a London Wedding?

Are You Searching For a Wedding Master of Ceremonies or Toastmaster?

Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, has yeas of experience acting as a wedding Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC all over London, the South East and even internationally. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.

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