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London Toastmaster

Richard Birtchnell is The London Toastmaster

Aviation Club of the UK Luncheon

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London Toastmaster at Aviation Club UK Institute of Directors

London Toastmaster at Aviation Club UK Institute of Directors

I was Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at the luncheon for the Aviation Club of the U.K. Held at the Institute of Directors, Pall Mall. Guest speaker was Mark Dunkerley CEO of Hawaiian Airlines.

London Toastmaster at Aviation Club UK Institute of Directors
London Toastmaster at Aviation Club UK Institute of Directors
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Are You Looking To Hire a Master of Ceremonies For an Upcoming Event?

If you are arranging a corporate or commercial event and are looking to hire a Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.

The Dorchester Hotel For Chinese New Year 2015

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The London Toastmaster Working With The 48 Group Club

In February 2015 it was a privilege to participate in the welcoming of the Chinese New Year at a dinner hosted by the 48 Group Club, an organisation dedicated to promoting trade relations with the People?s Republic of China. The “Icebreakers” Chinese New Year 2015 Dinner was held at The Dorchester, Park Lane, London.
Richard Birtchnell Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Chinese New Year

Richard Birtchnell Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Chinese New Year

Richard Birtchnell Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Chinese New Year

Does Your Event Need a Toastmaster?

If you are interested in talking to Richard about an upcoming event or function, whether a corporate, civic or social, you can call him on 020 7730 3725 or email him to check his availabilty.

The London Toastmaster

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

Tel: 020 7730 3725

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Richard Birtchnell Meets Sandi Toksvig

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Sandi Toksvig ? the guest speaker for The Society of Old Friends at the Victory Services Club

The Society of Old Friends is one of the office supplies industry’s oldest traditions, founded in 1909 and designed to offer ?opportunity for good fellowship? among those who work in the printing and stationery trade. You could imagine Sandi Toksvig is a very funny after-dinner speaker yet she also modestly admits to a remarkable career as a comedian, author of over 20 books, playwright, producer, presenter, politician and academic.

Richard Birtchnell Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies with Sandi Toksvig Richard Birtchnell Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies with Sandi Toksvig

Event Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies & Compere For Hire

If you are interested in talking to Richard about an upcoming event or function, whether a private party or corporate event, you can call him on 020 7730 3725 or email him to check his availabilty.

The London Toastmaster

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

Tel: 020 7730 3725

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Birthday Celebration on the Thames

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It really is so easy to hire a private boat, invite your guests to board at Westminster pier, provide them with a Champagne reception, canap?s, a barbeque buffet, live band, disco and with your own dedicated captain and crew, sail serenely in any direction. Starting in daylight, through dusk and finishing in the night, London?s embankments provide an ever-changing backdrop to the perfect party. On this trip, we sailed to Greenwich and back. You may ask me again!

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Richard Birtchnell Master of Ceremonies MC and Toastmaster on Thames party boat

 

Toastmaster For Hire For Private Functions

If you are interested in talking to Richard about an upcoming event or function, whether a private party or corporate event, you can call him on 020 7730 3725 or email him to check his availabilty.

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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Afternoon Tea

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The Art of Afternoon Tea

AfternoonTea By London Toastmaster Richard BirtchnellRecently, the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain, organised an afternoon at The Bentley London Hotel and invited me to give a talk about the traditions of “afternoon tea.”

I talked about:

  • the history of afternoon tea and where the tradition came from
  • the different kinds of food that are usually eaten during the typical afternoon tea and explained in which order each should be eaten
  • the etiquette and protocol of entertaining and British formal dining

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Livery Dinner for the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights at Middle Temple Hall

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A wonderful combination of historical institutions: The Shipwrights? company is 700 years old and was holding one of its prestigious annual dinners in the 450-year old Middle Temple Hall. Incidentally the Hall is one of three buildings constructed with a double hammer-beam roof. The other two are at Eltham Palace and Palace of Westminster?s Great Hall, in all of which I have had the privilege of working.

As you can see below, I am a Toastmaster to the City Livery Companies.

Richard Birtchnell the City of London Toastmaster at Middle Temple Hall London

Richard Birtchnell the City of London Toastmaster at Middle Temple Hall London

 

Does Your Up and Coming Event Need a Toastmaster, Compere or MC?

If you are interested in talking with Richard about an upcoming event that you are arranging, call him on 020 7730 3725 or email him to check his availabilty.

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 London Toastmaster at International Center for Research on Women Awards

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International Center for Research on Women staged their annual award ceremony at Banqueting House Whitehall. The organisation honoured three global leaders for their achievements in advancing the rights of women and girls worldwide. Recipients, who received their awards from HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, were the Rt Hon William Hague, HRH Princess Mabel van Oranje and Monique Villa CEO of Thomson Reuters.

Richard Birtchnell at Banqueting House Whitehall

Richard Birtchnell at Banqueting House Whitehall

Richard Birtchnell at Banqueting House Whitehall for the International Center for Research on Women Awards

Richard Birtchnell at Banqueting House Whitehall for the International Center for Research on Women Awards

Richard Birtchnell at Banqueting House Whitehall for the International Center for Research on Women Awards

Richard Birtchnell at Banqueting House Whitehall for the International Center for Research on Women Awards

Do You Need a Master of Ceremonies For An Event?

Are you seeking to hire a Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC for an upcoming event? Then call Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him to check his availability.

Chatham House Prize 2013

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London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell leads the Clintons at the Chatham House Prize

London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell leads the Clintons at the Chatham House Prize

It has been my privilege to act as Toastmaster for many years at this annual award ceremony to an internationally-renowned statesman or stateswoman. For 2013, the winner Hillary Rodham Clinton received the award from HRH the Duke of York in the magnificent setting of Banqueting House Whitehall.

London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell welcomes Duke of York and the Clintons

London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell welcomes Duke of York and the Clintons

London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell escorts William Hague

London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell escorts William Hague

Among the many distinguished guests (including former US President Bill Clinton), was our Foreign Secretary Rt Hon William Hague who made a witty reference to Toastmasters as he acknowledged the importance of our role in this tongue-in-cheek extract from his speech: “It has been great to see Hillary enjoying the dinner tonight particularly taken with the fact that everybody does exactly as they are told by men in red coats who are around the room. This is what you went to a great deal of trouble in the United States to get away from in the 1770’s but we’re still enjoying it here in the United Kingdom. At this site, (Banqueting House) where just outside this window in 1649 our forebears executed the King no less, you might think this is a building for Republicans but actually tonight it is home to a very special Democrat instead.” I love my job and on occasions such as these, you can see why.

London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell introduces William Hague

London Toastmaster Richard Birtchnell introduces William Hague

Richard the Toastmaster at Russian event in Kensington Palace

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Richard the Toastmaster at Russian event in Kensington Palace

On June 10th, I had the honour of acting as Toastmaster at a prestigious dinner in Kensington Palace. The event, hosted by HRH Prince Michael of Kent was held to promote awareness of Sambo, a martial art whose genesis is from judo in Russia and is hoped to become a new Olympic sport. President Putin is firmly in support of its status elevation and he delivered a personal message read out by the Russian Ambassador.

Among the guests were prominent Russian politicians, athletes and personalities. All announcements and speeches required consecutive translation by interpreters. This was the first time I had ‘heard myself’ in Russian and I must say how impressive my words sounded!

Richard with HRH Prince Michael of Kent photo: Neil Denham

Richard with HRH Prince Michael of Kent photo: Neil Denham

Richard on the podium at Kensington Palace photo: Neil Denham

Richard on the podium at Kensington Palace photo: Neil Denham

The Toastmasters’ Ball 2013 Update

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January 12th 2013

Lancaster London Hotel, W2

The Toastmasters Ball 2013 POSTER

The Toastmasters Ball 2013 POSTER

The 2013 Toastmasters’ Ball is getting nearer with just over a month away.

Have you bought your tickets yet?

Would you like to win two British Airways Club World return tickets to New York?

Tickets are available directly from me for only ?75 for which you would receive a reception drink, a four-course dinner with half a bottle of wine each, coffee, petit fours and enjoyment of a cabaret and dancing to the sounds of a big band until the small hours.

Come and join us! To book tickets to the Toastmasters? Ball, telephone 020 7730 3725 or check out the Toastmasters? Ball web page on the link or email me.

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