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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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Muslim Weddign at Addington Palace Croydon 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies 13

Dhol players ready

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Muslim Weddign at Addington Palace Croydon 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies 14

The dancing gets underway

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Muslim Weddign at Addington Palace Croydon 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies 15

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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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.

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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.

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.

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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’ …

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

Groom awaits Bride

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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

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

The two are joined

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

Group photos in the garden

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

Couple shots

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

Reception begins

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Couple with Mums

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

Bride’s Dad makes speech

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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!

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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!

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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.

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