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Richard Birtchnell is The London Toastmaster

60th Anniversary National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies 2019

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Event Host For NAFAS

18 months ago, way back in 2019 (which now seems a life time ago) I acted as event host and  MC at Grosvenor House for the 60th Anniversary Dinner of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS)

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800 guests in the Great Room

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Creative floral centres

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Great Room ready

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Just what these clever people are capable of… crowns made out of plant material

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Here’s another, absolutely stunning… and entirely from botanic material

Are you looking for an Event Host in London?

We are slowly moving back to a time where events will be allowed to open. Are you organising an event? Are you looking for an experienced event host, Master of Ceremonies or Toastmaster? If you are, contact Richard Birtchnell today.

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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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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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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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.

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

Are You Organising 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.

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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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.

Are You Organising an upcoming Corporate Event?

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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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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.

Are You Organising an upcoming Corporate Awards Dinner?

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.

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