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London Toastmaster

Richard Birtchnell is The London Toastmaster

Royal Hospital Chelsea Founders’ Day 2018

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Royal Hospital Chelsea Founders’ Day 2018

I was lucky enough to visit Founders’ Day at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Not as Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies but as a member of the public. Here is the ceremony around Figure Court. 300 red-coated old soldiers live within this iconic establishment founded by King Charles Il in 1681 and designed by Sir Christopher Wren. I am lucky to live next door to these brave men and women but careful not to wear my own red coat in close proximity to them!

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Royal Hospital Chelsea Founders’ Day 2018 : I have acted at this dinner for more than 10 years

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Royal Hospital Chelsea Founders’ Day 2018 : Victorian gothic design by Gilbert Scott fully restored and operating as luxury hotel

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Royal Hospital Chelsea Founders’ Day 2018

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Royal Hospital Chelsea Founders’ Day 2018 : 200 guests in Hanson Hall

Royal Wedding Office Party 2018

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London Toastmaster at Royal Wedding Office Party

London Toastmaster at Royal Wedding Office Party

On the BIG Royal Wedding between Prince Harry and Megan Markle I acted as Master of Ceremonies and MC at an office party in central London to celebrate the Royal wedding… great fun.

London Toastmaster at Royal Wedding Office Party

London Toastmaster at Royal Wedding Office Party

London Toastmaster at Royal Wedding Office Party

London Toastmaster at Royal Wedding Office Party

 

The London Toastmaster

Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK

Tel: 020 7730 3725

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Private Dinner at Brocket Hall 2018

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Master of Ceremonies at Private Dinner Brocket Hall 2018

I was privileged to be hired and act as Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire for a private dinner party.

Master of Ceremonies at Private Dinner Brocket Hall 2018 : Roger Chinery’s Ballroom Dance Band in action
Master of Ceremonies at Private Dinner Brocket Hall 2018 : Lobby ready to receive VIP guests
Master of Ceremonies at Private Dinner Brocket Hall 2018 : The ‘Prime Ministers’ table can seat 54 guests at maximum
Master of Ceremonies at Private Dinner Brocket Hall 2018 : Brocket Hall is one of the finest private venues, Home to two previous prime ministers.
Master of Ceremonies at Private Dinner Brocket Hall 2018 : In the iconic ballroom with its beautiful dining table impeccably dressed

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Image 1: In the iconic ballroom with its beautiful dining table impeccably dressed
Image 2: Brocket Hall is one of the finest private venues, Home to two previous prime ministers.
Image 3: The ‘Prime Ministers’ table can seat 54 guests at maximum
Image 4: Lobby ready to receive VIP guests
Image 5: Roger Chinery’s Ballroom Dance Band in action

Are You Organising a Private Party?

Looking for a Master of Ceremonies or Toastmaster to hire?

If you are organising or planning a private party. whether that be a birthday, special anniversary or just an private 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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Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club 2018

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Master of Ceremonies at Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club 2018

Being a big tennis fan, I had the privilege of acting as Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at the 150th anniversary dinner of Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club held in the historic Royal palace of Banqueting House. This is as close as anyone gets to touching the Championships singles’ trophies without actually winning the tournament!

Master of Ceremonies at Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club 2018 05 : The Men's trophy has a pineapple on top. Who knew?
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Master of Ceremonies at Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club 2018 03 : Guests sitting down.
Master of Ceremonies at Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club 2018 02 : The magnificent ceiling by Peter Paul Rubens
Master of Ceremonies at Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club 2018 01 : Richard Birtchnell, The London Toastmaster, with the Wimbledon men's and women's tennis championship trophies

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Image 2: The magnificent ceiling by Peter Paul Rubens
Image 5: The Men’s trophy has a pineapple on top. Who knew?

Are You Organising an Event?

Looking to Hire a Master of Ceremonies?

If you are organising or planning corporate event, charity dinner or special anniversary event 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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The City Debate 2018

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London Toastmaster at The City Debate 2018 : The Judging Panel

At Mansion House in March where I acted as Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies for the annual City Debate moderated by Angela Knight and hosted by CSFI. Guest of honour former Lord Mayor Sir Alan Yarrow

London Toastmaster at The City Debate 2018 : The ‘outmess’ for me and organisers, as always treated to the same meal as the guests
London Toastmaster at The City Debate 2018 : Banqueting staff ready
London Toastmaster at The City Debate 2018 : 300 guests involved in financial services
London Toastmaster at The City Debate 2018 : On the panel Nikhil Rathi, Ruth Wandhöfer, Angela Knight, Anthony Jenkins and Michael Mainelli
London Toastmaster at The City Debate 2018 : The Mansion House, Home of the Lord Mayor is undoubtedly the best venue in the City for the finest of dining
London Toastmaster at The City Debate 2018 : I had the honour of acting as Toastmaster linking and directing the set piece moments and announcing the speakers

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Image 1: I had the honour of acting as Toastmaster linking and directing the set piece moments and announcing the speakers
Image 2: The Mansion House, Home of the Lord Mayor is undoubtedly the best venue in the City for the finest of dining
Image 3: On the panel Nikhil Rathi, Ruth Wandhöfer, Angela Knight, Anthony Jenkins and Michael Mainelli
Image 4: 300 guests involved in financial services
Image 5: Banqueting staff ready
Image 6: The ‘outmess’ for me and organisers, as always treated to the same meal as the guests

Do You Require a Master of Ceremonies?

If you are organising or planning an 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

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.

London Toastmaster at Guildhall Christmas Lunches 2017 : Christmas Tree and Rainbow hat
London Toastmaster at Guildhall Christmas Lunches 2017 : Swan hat
London Toastmaster at Guildhall Christmas Lunches 2017 : RAF and Spitfire hat
London Toastmaster at Guildhall Christmas Lunches 2017 : a Santa and Sleigh hat
London Toastmaster at Guildhall Christmas Lunches 2017
London Toastmaster at Guildhall Christmas Lunches 2017 : City of London Toastmaster, Richard Birtchnell
London Toastmaster at Guildhall Christmas Lunches 2017 : People eating Christmas lunch
London Toastmaster at Guildhall Christmas Lunches 2017 : a crowded hall
London Toastmaster at Guildhall Christmas Lunches 2017
London Toastmaster at Guildhall Christmas Lunches 2017 : Preparing for lunch

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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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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

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

How To Find The London Toastmaster

Anti-Money Laundering Professionals Dinner 2017

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London Toastmaster at Anti-Money Laundering Professionals Dinner 2017

I acted as a Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at a private dinner hosted by the Anti-Money Laundering Professionals after their conference on bribery and corruption. The dinner took place in the Drawing Room of Merchant Taylors Hall. Luckily I have a clear conscience!

London Toastmaster at Anti-Money Laundering Professionals Dinner 2017

Many guests from came from abroad. I gave a little speech on livery halls and the activities of the City of London Corporation.

London Toastmaster at Anti-Money Laundering Professionals Dinner 2017

Beautiful chandeliers and wallpaper in the Drawing Room of Merchant Taylors Hall.

Are You Hosting a Private Dinner?

Are You in Need of the Services of a Toastmaster?

If you are arranging 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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldntoastmaster

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

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

 

Chatham House Prize Ceremony 2015

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The London Toastmaster at the Chatham House Prize 2015

The London Toastmaster at the Chatham House Prize 2015

I was privileged to be Toastmaster at the 2015 Chatham House Prize ceremony, presented by HRH The Princess Royal to Dr Joanne Liu, President of Médecins Sans Frontières.

London Toastmaster at Chatham House Prize 2015
Chatham House Prize 2015
London Toastmaster presenting the Chatham House Prize 2015
Chatham House Prize 2015 Toastmaster at the 2015 Chatham House Prize ceremony, presented by HRH The Princess Royal to Dr Joanne Liu, President of Médecins Sans Frontières

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The photographs show:

  1. I remember our conversation was friendly but the picture suggests otherwise..
  2. Acting as Master of Ceremonies
  3. Dr Joanne Liu made a beautiful acceptance speech which honoured those of her colleagues who were killed and injured at the hospital in Kunduz and those who lost their lives during the Ebola crisis.
  4. This is why we Toastmasters wear red, I am reminded by my colleague Geoff Harris.

Are You Organising a Prize Giving Event?

Are You Looking To Hire a MC or Toastmaster?

If you are arranging a corporate dinner or event and are looking to hire a 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

Interview at Radio Chelsea and Westminster

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Radio Chelsea and Westminster

Radio Chelsea and Westminster

I was at Chelsea and Westminster hospital Radio being interviewed by good friend Anna Pangbourne and congratulate her on running a lively and interesting show. Somewhat ironic that I am here again just twelve hours after admitting myself to A&E having fallen off a stage the previous night in uniform in front of hundreds with a gash in my arm needing stitches. But hey, couldn’t be in a better place or in safer hands. Lucky me. Amazing NHS and caring staff.

Radio Chelsea and Westminster
Anna Pangbourne from Radio Chelsea and Westminster
Richard Birtchnell, The London Toastmaster, with Anna Pangbourne from Radio Chelsea and Westminster
Richard Birtchnell, The London Toastmaster, being interviewed at Radio Chelsea and Westminster

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Are You Looking To Hire a Toastmaster or MC?

If you are arranging a corporate dinner or event and are looking to hire a 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

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