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Richard Birtchnell is The London Toastmaster

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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Event Host at Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel Event 2020 05

Original artwork of Grecian muses

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Event Host at Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel Event 2020 06

Mural of equine relief

Are You Organising an Event in London?

Are You Looking To Hire an Event Host, Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies?

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.

Private Dinner at Lygon Arms

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In January I was hired as a Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies for a private dinner at Lygon Arms, Broadway in Worcestershire. A most beautiful Cotswold village and hounds ready to hunt.

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Toastmaster Hired For a Private Dinner at Lygon Arms Cotswolds by Richard Birtchnell 01

The chandeliers are made out of deer antlers

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Toastmaster Hired For a Private Dinner at Lygon Arms Cotswolds by Richard Birtchnell 02

The Lygon Arms in Broadway, Worcestershire.

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Toastmaster Hired For a Private Dinner at Lygon Arms Cotswolds by Richard Birtchnell 03

Historic…

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Toastmaster Hired For a Private Dinner at Lygon Arms Cotswolds by Richard Birtchnell 04

The beautiful village of Broadway

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Toastmaster Hired For a Private Dinner at Lygon Arms Cotswolds by Richard Birtchnell 05

Hounds ready for the hunt

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Toastmaster Hired For a Private Dinner at Lygon Arms Cotswolds by Richard Birtchnell 06

I want one!

Are You Organising a Private Dinner or Party?

Looking For a Master of Ceremonies or Toastmaster?

Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, has yeas of experience acting as a Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC for private functions and events. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.

Asian Wedding in Mexico Day 1

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Wedding Toastmaster at Work

In December of last year, I was honoured to be hired as a wedding Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies for an Indian wedding held at the luxury resort of Grand Velas Los Cabos, Mexico. This event was to take place over three days. Here I preview my five costume changes and share some of the experiences of Day One

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster in Mexico by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 01

For the Sangeet- the pre wedding party

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster in Mexico by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 02

For Ganesh Puja and Pithi ceremonies which purify, cleanse, lighten, expel evil and bring good luck to the families

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster in Mexico by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 03

Ready for the civil ceremony

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster in Mexico by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 04

Now for the Indian ceremony at the mandap

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster in Mexico by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 05

For the last night celebration dinner and Ball

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster in Mexico by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 06

Los Cabos is on the Pacific coast

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster in Mexico by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 07

Hotel entrance – the beginning of an amazing experience for 350 guests, mostly from Dallas Texas

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster in Mexico by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 08

The hotel totally dedicated to the wedding guests

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster in Mexico by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 09

Three pools

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster in Mexico by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 10

Creative Christmas tree

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster in Mexico by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 11

At the Sangeet – pre wedding party… The lady’s dress is stacked with tequila shots

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster in Mexico by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 12

With Frida Kahlo lookalike

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Asian Wedding Toastmaster in Mexico by Richard Birtchnell The London Toastmaster 13

‘Strictly’ and ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Oksana and Jonathan Platero, Anna Trebunskaya and Dimitry Chaplin

Day Two coming up…

Are You Organising an Indian Wedding?

Are You Looking To Hire a Wedding Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC?

Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, has yeas of experience acting as wedding Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC for many years. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.

Wedding Rosewood Hotel 2019

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The Gatsby Girls

I was at Rosewood Hotel London, earlier in the year, hired as a Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies for a wedding and met with the entertainers The Gatsby Girls… here’s Emily. Love my job…

London Toastmaster at Wedding Rosewood Hotel in 2019
London Toastmaster at Wedding Rosewood Hotel in 2019

Are You Organising a Wedding in London?

Are You Looking To Hire a Wedding Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies?

Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, has yeas of experience acting as a wedding Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC for many years. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.

Construction Health & Safety Awards 2019

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I was hired as event host and Toastmaster at the 2019 Construction Health & Safety Awards held at London’s Radisson Blu Portman, along with Hugh Dennis

London Event Host and Toastmaster at Construction Health and Safety Awards 2019
London Event Host and Toastmaster at Construction Health and Safety Awards 2019

Are you organising an awards event in the London area?

Are you looking to hire an event host, toastmaster, master of ceremonies or MC?

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

Skytrax World Airports Awards 2019

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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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Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Skytrax World Airports Awards 2019
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Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Skytrax World Airports Awards 2019
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Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Skytrax World Airports Awards 2019

Huge exhibition space in Docklands

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Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Skytrax World Airports Awards 2019

Enthusiastic participation from the world’s media

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Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Skytrax World Airports Awards 2019

Sunset on vapour trail

Are you organising an awards event in the London area?

Are you looking to hire an event moderator, toastmaster, master of ceremonies or MC?

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.

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The London Toastmaster

Richard Birtchnell
The London Toastmaster
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