Toastmasters and Masters of Ceremonies
that will take great care of you at your event or on your special occasion
Thank you for visiting the main English Toastmasters Association web site.
This site will be useful to you if you are one of the following people.
If you are running any type of event and would like the services of a professional toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies to help with the smooth running and success of your function.
Events covered but not restricted to this list include
Masonic Ladies Festivals, Gala Events, Banquets, Civic and Civil Occasions, Dinners and Charity events of all kinds.
Professional Toastmasters for Hire for your Wedding or Corporate Function to help and care for YOU and YOUR guests
Please go to our OUR TOASTMASTERS page and select a toastmaster from our list of members
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Toastmaster Courses
If you are wanting to train to be a professional toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies to help with the smooth running and success of any types of functions.
Please go to our TOASTMASTER COURSES page and see what we have to offer and read some of the testimonials from over 80 very happy clients who have attended our toastmaster courses and training days or phone 07971 409977 or 01245 222392 now for a friendly chat and helpful advice.
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If you are one of our members and a professional toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies please look in the right hand column to see our Forthcoming Events List for members or go to our ETA Members Area and use your login details to obtain access.
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Booking a Toastmaster? - Our quality professional toastmasters are available for all types of events.
Experience the difference and all that is best in our profession from the Association that cares for our member toastmasters and their clients!
Well done Garry
Garry Smith, the Buckinghamshire wedding toastmaster, commented that
" I'm delighted to announce that I have received a
National Highly Commended Certificate
in the category of 'Special Touch' for the
2012 Wedding Industry Awards"
Contact The English Toastmasters Association or any of our toastmasters directly for the highest level of client focussed services.
We are the only Association for toastmasters to offer ongoing support and a structured career development path for the life of our members.
We are often being asked the question, "Why should I train to be a toastmaster with The English Toastmasters Association, especially as there seem to be so many other organisations for toastmasters?".
Because we are the only Association to offer a structured training path for toastmasters to train and continue to learn, whilst networking with other toastmasters and event professionals in our line of work.
We have listed 31 other Associations and Organisations for toastmasters on this site.
Some are well established and some are new, newer or lesser known. Three Associations have only either one or two members each, so are hardly organisations for toastmasters, but just giving that appearance for their one or two members.
Some may give themselves official sounding titles which bear no relevance to the level of service that they provide to their customers.
One actually has a President, even though it has only one member.
Some Associations do not provide Public Liability Insurance for their members.
Some organisations are now being quite lapse with the standards of their members' uniforms and if you are not careful you may get a toastmaster who is not properly turned in our smart and correct uniforms.
Quality Professional Toastmasters
A testimonial with a difference, which may in part help to explain the way that our Association works to get the best possible results for everyone involved with your function.
The Picture above, which was taken by David Court, is of Toastmaster Chris Woods ( a former Naval Commander ), who was the toastmaster for the evening with retired Gurkha Captain, Gaubahadur Gurung at Carver Barracks, Former RAF Base, Debden, ( Near Saffron Waldon ) Essex
Dear Richard & Linda,
Tang Ting Twinning Association Anniversary Dinner - Saturday 25th June 2011
I would like to thank you both for all the help and assistance you provided for the above event which helped make the evening so enjoyable and such a success.
Introducing me to Chris Woods to act as toastmaster was a stroke of genius on your part as you were absolutely right - he fitted the bill perfectly. I am assuming that you "tailor make" all your toastmasters to fit each occasion as well as Chris fitted ours!
Your introduction to David Court ( who is an Honoury fellow member of The English Toastmasters Association) was also very much appreciated. His photographs were remarkable and his unobtrusive presence ensured that even the most camera shy were happy to be photographed. David's generosity in allowing his photographs to be downloaded has already secured a £100.00 donation.
I would also like to thank Linda for all her help and support and for attending the event. It made such a difference to have someone gliding demurely and discretely around the room checking small details and providing a helping hand wherever necessary.
I cannot thank you enough for the time and effort you have both put in to bring supporters to the charity. Yet again, I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending both of you to anyone, regardless of the type or size of event, as I know you work above and beyond to make every occasion special.
With kindest regards Tina Knight, District Councillor for the Wards of Debden and Wimbish, President of the Tang Ting Twinning Association.
This kind testimonial to the members of our Association shows in part how our members all work together to provide the highest possible services for our clients.
We have many testimonials such as this one, which go a long way to show the quality and standard of our members. We are an Association that cares about our members, the community at large and the quality of the services that we offer to our clients.
If you are looking for excellent services, you could not do better that use our members services to help you at your event. Please go to http://www.englishtoastmasters.co.uk/toastmasters.php where you will find some of the best toastmasters in the business.
For a no obligation chat please call 01245 222392 or 07971 409977 at any time.
Toastmaster Training
The English Toastmasters Association is the most proactive Association for toastmasters in many ways, including offering ongoing training and support for our members. Help, support and advice to our member's clients is also available if and when required.
Through continual training and development, our members are able to offer a higher level of service to their clients.
The picture above shows Roy Austin receiving the Court Case Cup for his services to the English Toastmasters Association at our August seminar. Roy has passed work to his colleagues on a regular basis and this is one way that our Association is able to say thank you for his loyalty and support to our members.
South Wales toastmaster Steve Phelps being presented with his membership and course certificates at our August seminar. The regular monthly seminars are seen to be of great value to our members and help us all to develop our skills and form stronger bonds within our Association by networking and sharing experiences.
The English Toastmasters Association is unique in the way that we continue the training and development of our members with monthly Master Mind Group meetings throughout the year. We all work together to develop and bring a new level of professionalism into our work. We are proud to share our experiences to the benefit of each other as we all help each other to attain new levels of understanding of our craft.
The English Toastmasters Association is the closest team of professionals in the toastmasters' profession that are working together for the benefit of our clients. We all believe that we will never stop learning and improving our services to make sure that our clients get the best service at their functions, from the toastmasters that care.
Some of our members comments about our meetings;-
Jude Garland likes a general chat section that helps us learn from each other and share our experiences.
James Lark also enjoys the general discussion sessions and requests that we repeat this.
Chris Edwards enjoys the tips and learning from our mistakes discussions and commented that the August seminar was his best seminar so far.
Roy Austin commented that working closer with other members is always very useful and it is at these seminars that we get to know each other and build stronger alliances.
Roy Timms commented that the continued professional guidance is always useful in our professional and social environment.
Steve Phelps commented that he is glad he joined our Association and found all of the areas that were covered at the August seminar were useful and interesting.
Toastmasters' Duties
For our clients -
We will start by attending your wedding ceremony or service, wherever it is being held, if you would like us to do so.
We will even go to your practice, if you would like us to.
We like to find out what you want and then deliver excellence.
There is a very considerable difference between the way our members are trained to be toastmasters and look after you, compared to toastmasters who have been trained anywhere else.
You will find a totally dedicated membership here. You will notice the difference between the services our toastmasters will offer you and the service offered by any other toastmasters.
You will be made to feel special and at ease with the care that our toastmasters take to look after you.
Our members will be very pleased to spend time with you to make sure that they understand your needs.
Our members will be very pleased to attend your wedding, regardless of type, at any venue, to make sure that you get a whole new level of service.
Toastmasters Client Care
We do not take the fastest, easiest route to get the job done. Rather, we would like to make sure that we are giving you the ultimate experience of fine client focussed, professional service to the highest possible standards.
We have a published code of ethics to set the standards in this profession and bring our profession into the twenty first century. Expectations of standards and delivery of client services are higher now than ever before and the members of this Association are raising the bar.
Just one example of a new standard that is not agreed with in writing by any other Association, is that our members do not drink any alcohol whilst they are working. You may wonder why this is not a common standard in this profession - SO DO WE!
If you feel that we are wrong about this statement, please let us know and we will be pleased to mention you here and publish your comments.
We have still had no comments, even from the Toastmasters General Council about what should be a common standard throughout our profession.
The original comment from the Council was, " This is a bit strict " and our comment was. "We consider this to be professional and a minimum standard for all toastmasters. "
We run regular toastmaster training courses on a one to one basis. This is to focus on the information that is important to you, according to your previous experience, existing knowledge and areas of interest.
Your training allows you to progress at the rate that you are comfortable with and you will not be held up or left behind because you are in a classroom situation. You do not have to be embarrassed when you want to ask a question that is important to you!
We continue our programme of training, support and networking for our members with monthly seminars. Each seminar covers a different area of our work or interests within our profession and helps our members that attend these events to reach higher standards of client care.
All refreshments, whilst you are training, attending meetings or seminars, are included and, if you are a member, within the costs of your annual membership fee.
For more information please call 01245 222392 or 07971 409977 at any time.
Toastmaster Training
If you are a toastmaster and think that you are in for a quiet year this year, you probably will be. If you need help to find work as a toastmaster, that is, in part, what the English Toastmasters Association is here for. We are here for our members. Every month we run toastmaster training sessions in the form of half day Mastermind Meetings and complete, full day training meetings in April and October. We also offer our members toastmaster training on demand at our headquarters in Essex, backed up by telephone support at almost all times and included in the annual membership fee.
These training days and events are designed to get professional results in all areas of our work for the toastmasters that belong to our Association. The results are based on enjoying learning together and sharing our experiences to help each other to move forward in a constructive and enjoyable way. At the heart of the English Toastmasters Association we have a team of experts in virtually all aspects of business and business development.
The English Toastmasters Association believe that, if you work hard at being professional and aim to be at the top of our profession, there is no reason why you should not achieve your goals when you get the right help and support.
This does however mean making an effort. We have regular attendance at our meetings and we can see the professionalism shining through from the toastmasters that take advantage of the regular training events. For members who do not take up all the training, we understand that some have other commitments, however we are always here to help and support our members.
Toastmaster Qualifications
There are no qualifications for toastmasters that are recognised by any official educational bodies. Any talk of graduating after a course is somewhat of an over statement by the course providers. If you have taken years to get your degree you would feel insulted at being told that, someone has graduated after a few days training. Our 1 to 1 toastmaster training courses have more and better client testimonials that any other courses offered by any other toastmaster organisations. Please view these on our Toastmaster Training Courses Page.
We are told that our toastmaster training courses are the best in the business and our testimonials will show you what the attendees have said. We run our own toastmaster training school from our headquarters in Essex. Please see our testimonials.
We work very hard on our marketing for our members to give them a higher profile and to help them obtain work.
We are often complemented, even by our competitors on the fact that our marketing is first class and on the results our members achieve when finishing their courses.
We publish our code of ethics for all to see and as a means of improving client care and the perception of our toastmasters. We believe that we are the only organisation for toastmasters to include a non drinking whilst working clause in our Code of Ethics.
Please talk to us if you would like to find out how we may help you to become a toastmaster or to become a better or the best toastmaster.
Call Richard Palmer now on 01245 222392 or 07971 409977
for more information about hiring or becoming a toastmaster
The Photograph on the left and middle are Courtesy of David Court at www.courtoncamera.co.uk
A very warm welcome to all our visitors, from the English Toastmasters Association®
Please browse through our website where you will find information about the
English Toastmasters Association.
Our toastmasters offer services at weddings, dinners, charity events, corporate events and all types of functions. You will find all the information you need regarding our services as well as our promise to you, to deliver only the highest level of care and attention to you for your event or occasion.
If you are looking to hire a toastmaster please browse OUR TOASTMASTERS where you are welcome to contact any of our members directly.
If you are considering learning to become a toastmaster, please feel free to contact us at your convenience to discuss your requirements, you will find detailed information about our courses on this page in the right hand column.
Are you looking for an excellent wedding toastmaster or a toastmaster to look after you for your corporate function or special occasion?
Are you looking for that special toastmaster that will go the extra mile for you and that you can trust?
You are in the right place to find the best possible services, please read on......
To contact us please call - Office 01245 222392 Mobile 07971 409977
Award winning toastmaster
Our special toastmaster for 2009/2010 Michael Wall
Michael is shown here, receiving The Court Case Cup Award, from Howard Marco at our St. George's day meeting on the 22nd April 2010. This award was presented to Michael for being the most helpful toastmaster to the English Toastmasters Association during the past year.
Michael is a very kind man that you would love to have to look after you at your event. Since being a member of the Association, Michael has attended many of our events and facilitated our Road Show in Chesterfield in 2009.
When we arrived at the Premier Inn, Tapton Lock Hill in Chesterfield, Michael had made all the arrangements and it was obvious that he was very popular with the staff at the venue that he used to manage.
Our thanks to Michael for being supportive and proactive and for being a positive all round really excellent member.
Find out more about Michael here
Michael also arranged the accommodation and venue for our road show on 5th October 2010
Another excellent photo from David Court of www.courtoncamera.co.uk
Toastmasters that are here to serve you!
We are here to help you with your wedding, function or special occasion and to make sure that you get the day of your dreams. The English Toastmasters Association has some of the best and most caring people in the business; London is within reach of many of our members. It was in London that the red tailcoat was first worn by the very famous toastmaster, William Knightsmith in 1894. Since that time it has been adopted as our uniform. We are proud of our heritage and may be seen as being the guardians of etiquette; however, we are here to work for our clients in the way and in the style that you determine. We will never forget that we are working at Your event and we are honoured to do so and are here for and to serve YOU.
There are many old-school toastmasters who may think that they are at your function just to make announcements. At the English Toastmasters Association our members offer so much more. If you are holding an event such as a wedding, where it is important that you get things right, for both your own comfort and the comfort of your guests, choosing the right toastmaster is the best way to make sure that you get what you want. The duties that we are happy to undertake may be as extensive as you wish to make them.
Our passion is to make your dreams a reality
You will find that our members are passionate about the services that they will offer you. You should expect the best from our members, with a great deal of care and attention to detail from each one of them. You will get a higher level of personalised and caring services to make sure that you feel pampered on your special day. We are all trained to the very highest standards of care for you. Our services are very much more than some of the old-fashioned toastmasters would deliver. Our aim is to make sure that Your function is looked after in the style and way that You want!
A toastmaster is not properly dressed without a smile!
All of the members of The English Toastmasters Association (who reside in the UK) are automatically covered by £5,000,000.00 Public Liability Insurance by a major insurance company.
