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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.

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.

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

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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Original artwork of Grecian muses

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Event Host at Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel Event 2020 06

Mural of equine relief

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Spanish Chamber of Commerce Dinner 2019

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I acted as Toastmaster, MC and Master of Ceremonies at the Spanish Chamber of Commerce 132nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and dinner in at the stunning Draper’s Hall, one of the most prominent livery halls situated in the heart of the City of London.

Event Host for Spanish Chamber of Commerce Dinner 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster
Event Host for Spanish Chamber of Commerce Dinner 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster

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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.

Opening of the China CITIC Bank in the City of London

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Event Host at Work in London

I was hired as an event host and ceremonial MC for the opening of the China CITIC bank in the City of London

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Event Host at China CITIC Bank London by London Toastmaster 05

Ready for action

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Event Host at China CITIC Bank London by London Toastmaster 06

Big day has arrived – after 40 years since being established in China – London is its first overseas branch.

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Event Host at China CITIC Bank London by London Toastmaster 01

Larger than life on the big screen

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Event Host at China CITIC Bank London by London Toastmaster 02

Taking a selfie of myself taking a selfie

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Event Host at China CITIC Bank London by London Toastmaster 03

HE Liu Xiaoming the Chinese Ambassador

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Event Host at China CITIC Bank London by London Toastmaster 04

Colleagues of CITIC bank

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Skytrax World Airline Awards 2019

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Corporate Events Master of Ceremonies at Work in Paris

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Event Host at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster

Earlier in the year I was hired as the corporate events Master of Ceremonies in Paris for the 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards, which was held at Le Bourget during the Paris Air Show.

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Handsome Richard ready for the Paris airshow!

Ready for work, acting as corporate events toastmaster.

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Aeroflot cabin crew. “Welcome aboard, Mr Bond.”

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Thai Airways…

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People always asking me to pose with them. It would be rude not to.

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Air Asia

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Huinan airlines

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Military transport aircraft on display…

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71 awards in 71 minutes

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The world’s media…

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A Dassault Rafaele…this is no Airfix model!

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Always a privilege to host this event.

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From the 1930’s…how aeronautical design and technology has developed over the years.

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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.

Aerospace Media Awards Dinner 2019

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Event Host at Aerospace Media Awards Dinner 2019 by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 01

Earlier in the year I was hired as the corporate events Master of Ceremonies in Paris at the Aeroclub de France for the Aerospace Media Awards dinner on the eve of the 2019 Paris Air Show.

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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.

University College London : Donor Wall Unveiling 2019

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I was at University College London as MC and Toastmaster for the unveiling of the Donor Wall where generous benefactors are recognised by the attachment of a cast of their hand. Clever idea, beautifully executed.

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London Toastmaster at University College London : Donor Wall Unveiling 2019 01

Ready to receive prestigious guests at the UCL portico

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London Toastmaster at University College London : Donor Wall Unveiling 2019 02

Benefactors wall of outstretched hands

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London Toastmaster at University College London : Donor Wall Unveiling 2019 03

Reception after unveiling by the Provost and principal guests

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London Toastmaster at University College London : Donor Wall Unveiling 2019 04

A privilege to be in such a globally recognised high level university. I was never clever enough to qualify for any.

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London Toastmaster at University College London : Donor Wall Unveiling 2019 05

UCL President and Provost Professor Michael Arthur (second from right) and on his right the wall’s creator Dr Sarah Fortais

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London Toastmaster at University College London : Donor Wall Unveiling 2019 06

Each hand is inscribed with donor’s name on all its sides.

UCL is ranked no. 8 out of 24,000 universities in the world.

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