60th Anniversary National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies 2019

April 26, 2021 By WebMaster

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)

800 guests in the Great Room

Creative floral centres

Great Room ready

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

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

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Event Host Defence Media Awards Washington DC 2019

February 15, 2021 By WebMaster

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.

The National Press Club is situated close to the White House and home for journalists to meet.

As always, a privilege to participate at important events.

The National Press Club has been going since 1903

The Club receives world class speakers

Awards are for journalists who write about Defence

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

July 6, 2020 By WebMaster

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

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

June 17, 2020 By WebMaster

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.

Duke of Cambridge and Melinda Gates

April 7, 2020 By WebMaster

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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Photo courtesy of Reuters

Event Host at Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel 2020

March 16, 2020 By WebMaster

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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The Foyer of the Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel

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Venue is on Piccadilly

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Exterior main entrance

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The foyer is like a luxury ocean liner

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Original artwork of Grecian muses

Mural of equine relief

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Spanish Chamber of Commerce Dinner 2019

December 17, 2019 By WebMaster

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

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Opening of the China CITIC Bank in the City of London

December 9, 2019 By WebMaster

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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Ready for action

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

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Larger than life on the big screen

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Taking a selfie of myself taking a selfie

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HE Liu Xiaoming the Chinese Ambassador

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Colleagues of CITIC bank

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Skytrax World Airports Awards 2019

August 21, 2019 By WebMaster

London Event Host Flying High

I was fortunate enough to be hired as the event host and Master of Ceremonies for the 2019 Skytrax World Airports Awards held at Excel London.

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Huge exhibition space in Docklands

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Enthusiastic participation from the world’s media

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Sunset on vapour trail

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The London Toastmaster, Richard Birtchnell, as acted as an event moderator, Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC for many years all over London. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.

Lycée Français Charity Fund Gala Dinner 2019

August 12, 2019 By WebMaster

I acted as an event moderator for the Lycée Français Charity Fund Gala Dinner held at London’s InterContinental hotel. My fourth gig of the week

Event Moderator Lycee Francais Charity Fund Gala Dinner 2019 at InterContinental London Park Lane

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Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, as acted as an event moderator for many years all over London. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.