Toastmaster
Toastmaster
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Toastmaster
Toastmaster
Toastmaster
Toastmaster
Toastmaster
Toastmaster
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Toastmaster


Engagements are accepted throughout London, the South East and abroad.
Toastmaster

The Duties of a Toastmaster

For your event you can expect Alan to undertake the following duties, as appropriate to the occasion and to your wishes and requirements.

Before the Event:

  • Discuss with you well in advance your plans for the event
  • Offer advice on tradition, protocol and etiquette
  • Provide hints and tips for those who are to speak, or have other roles to play
  • Prepare all announcements

    On the Day:

  • Arrive at the venue early for a thorough check of all the arrangements on your behalf
  • Liaise with organisers, caterers, photographers, video teams and all others involved
  • Greet and direct the Host(s) and guests on arrival
  • Arrange the Receiving Line and introduce guests
  • Announce meals
  • Announce and lead in the Top Table
  • Announce speakers, toasts and other ceremonies as required
  • Keep a watchful eye and deal discreetly with any matters that may require attention.
  • Act as Master of Ceremonies, auctioneer or compère as required and conclude the formalities.



    A few thoughts on PA Systems -

    Many events do not require a PA System, and, should one be needed, this can often be provided by the venue.  If however the venue does not have their own, and you feel that one would be useful to those who are to speak, I am able to provide an excellent portable system at a very modest cost.  It can also be used to provide background music from a CD or an IPod, should this be required.
    Should you be planning an event in a Marquee, it is strongly recommeded that you do consider having a PA system.  Marquees provide virtually no resonance and sound just 'disappears', so those who are to speak may struggle to be heard by those furthest away.

    Alan Riddick Professional Toastmaster at Herstmonceux Castle, Sussex
    Photograph by Jon Firth




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