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Richard Palmer, Russell Rainger, Ted Prior, Linda Palmer,
Andrew Morgan, Mark Greatbatch, John Parker,
Kristina Storm, Eric Jones, Jason Richer,
John Quinton-Navarro, Peter Cashmore,
James Lark, Jeff Best, Brian Cox,
John Turner, Adrian Hayes
Terry Hughes and Vincent Borromeo
Richard Palmer
Richard loves weddings. Richard works mainly in the home counties, including Essex, Suffolk, Cambridge, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, London, Surrey and Kent, but he will travel to any part of the world to work at your special occasion and has provided toastmaster services for a Punjabi Sikh wedding in Vancouver, Canada.
Wrapit Wedding Industry Awards Regional Finalist 2008. Richard
is available to advise on any questions that you may have, either
before or during your day. He is there for you, to look after all parties involved including
parents, best man, ushers, bridesmaids, guests, venue management,
caterers, photographers, videographers and entertainers.
Richard's duties at weddings may include, greeting the bridal party on arrival, assisting with button holes and corsages, assisting
at the civil ceremony or service, pampering the bride and groom, arranging your receiving line and announcing your guests,
announcing and escorting the bride and groom to the top table, (Richard is renowned for getting the warmest welcomes for brides and grooms), ensuring that the guest book is circulated, introducing the
speakers, ensuring gifts and bouquets are ready for presentation, assisting with the presentations, announcing the cutting of the cake
and continually liaising with everyone to ensure the smooth running of your reception.
Richard is known as a kind and fun toastmaster and believes that he is there for you on your special day. He will do everything to help you to have the best day of your lives. His passion for quality service is bourne out by his certification to the coveted ISO 9001:2000 international quality standard and the hundreds of testimonials that he has from very happy clients. Richard is the only toastmaster in the world to have the ISO 9001:2000 certification.
If you would like to be guided through a wedding, please come along and have an informal visit to Richard's office suite, where you would be welcome to view any of the many DVDs of weddings that he has officiated at. Relax in comfort in front of an 84" screen and enjoy the preparations for your special day with the Toastmaster that will care for you in the way and style that you want.
Richard's duties as your Toastmaster will vary according to the degree
of formality that you require and Richard will warmly and professionally
ensure the smooth running of your day.
Contact details:
Telephone 01245 222392 Office
Home 01245 252019 Home
Mobile 07971 409977
e-mail tm@thedisco.co.uk
Please visit my main personal toastmaster web site at www.thetoastmaster.co.uk for much more information.
Related Links: www.thetoastmaster.co.uk www.thefirebreather.com www.thedisco.co.uk essexweddingprofessionals.co.uk
Russell Rainger
With experience as a professional Project Manager, Russell has the skills and know-how to work with you in ensuring your function is meticulously
planned and executed. As a facilitator he will work with you to ensure you get the best advice before your function.
Russell holds a Crisis Management qualification and this means he is able to maintain a calm and composed demeanour while bringing authoritative yet friendly direction. As a professional and experienced Toastmaster he will assist with the smooth running and coordination of your function to ensure that it is pleasant and memorable, leaving you free to relax as you enjoy your day.
He also provides advice and assistance on speech preparation and offers coaching for nervous speakers. Whatever your specific needs, Russell will be happy to discuss them with you.

TESTIMONIALS
We would like to thank you for all your help on our wedding day. We had a really lovely time. It would not have gone as smoothly without you being there. Gina & Stuart
I would like to thank you so very much for being so outstanding on our wedding day! We really enjoyed you being part of our special day - I know for sure that we could not have done it without you! You really made us feel relaxed and certain that everything was under control. Anytime we need an MC or someone needs a recommendation, you are definitely the man we will call. Danielle & Marko
Contact details:
Mobile 07788 567364
Website russellrainger.com
e-mail russellrainger@yahoo.co.uk
Ted Prior
Ted Prior is a Professional Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies who will add flair, a sense of humour and dignity to your function whether a Wedding, Dinner/Dance, Charity Ball or Civic Event allowing you to relax and enjoy your day. Professionally trained Ted will be able to advise on all aspects of protocol and will help and guide you through the planning and preparation of your event. Living and working in Essex, Ted is very much at hand for work in London and is also able to provide such services as after dinner speeches. He also travels world wide and is worth meeting for that extra special job were care, consideration and humour are all important aspects of your function
Picture below Ted at The Plough. Darren's words were: 'You were fantastic, brilliant and I will have no hesitation in recommending you. You looked as though you were enjoying it as much as we were!

Emma & Jamie Diplock, Hylands House, Chelmsford 11.5.07
Just wanted to thank you so much again for such a fantastic day, it truly would not have been the same without you there and we hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did. All the guests commented on how professional you were and that you were such a lovely person. We would of course definitely recommend you to anyone that requires a toastmaster in the future.'
'The two photographs above are reproduced by kind permission of Lindrum Photography – 01277 212895 and Chelmsford Borough Council’s Hylands House.'
During my career in the International Moving Industry I have attended many National and International Conventions from Dublin to Durban, Sydney to Stratford-upon-Avon very often being called upon to speak or moderate. I retired as Managing Director in December 2004. With a strong commercial background and a keen interest in the art of presenting and writing, I am able to utilise these skills when presenting meetings or being your Toastmaster.
Contact details:
Address Ted Prior. Foxton, Kirkham Road, Horndon-on-the-Hill, Essex, SS17 8QE
Telephone 01268 491651
Mobile 07840940182
e-mail toastmaster@tedprior.demon.co.uk
Related Links: www.toastmaster-tedprior.com
Linda Palmer
Linda is a Professional Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies with over 10 years experience of organising and running functions. You will have the confidence that your function will run smoothly, allowing you to relax and enjoy your day. Linda will guide you and your guests through the day with a sense of humour and dignity. Linda is able to advise on all aspects of protocol and will help and guide you through the planning and preparation of your event.
Linda with Dave Jordan, Club Captain at the Warley Park Golf Club's Annual Diner and Dance on 10th March 2007 at Woolston Manor Golf Club.
Dave's comments were that "Linda's calm efficient and professional manner turned a crisis into a very enjoyable evening for everybody".
Testimonial from Mr. Dave Jordan
Result-Brilliant. Evening enjoyed by all! How do I thank you enough for a superbly professional job, performed with such calm efficiency. You rescued our evening and took the weight off my shoulders and allowed me to have a great time with everyone else. I have had several requests for your contact details, so hope you get more work as a result. Kindest regards to both of you. Dave Jordan
Testimonial from Kate & Chris Clarke
We would like to say Thank you so much for your help on our wedding day. The day ran smoothly and with ease which made it perfect for Chris and I to take a step back and relax. We had so many positive comments as to how great the day was and how seamless the day evolved which we believe was down to the tireless effort you gave us. We would highly recommend your services to anyone who wantsto take the pressure off themselves on thier 'big' day with the confidencethat your efficiency and professionalism will make it run smoothly.
Everyone had a great day and it definitely rates, for Chris and myself, as the Best Day of Our Lives so far!! We really appreciate the fantastic effort that you made. Thank You Kind regards Kate & Chris
Contact details:
Telephone 01245 252019
Mobile 07971 525878
e-mail tm@thedisco.co.uk
Andrew Morgan
Andrew is a Professional Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies and has over 10 years experience of organising and running functions. With Andrew you will have the confidence that your function will run smoothly, allowing you to relax and enjoy your day. Andrew will guide you and your guests through your day with a sense of humour and dignity. Andrew is able to advise on all aspects of protocol and will help and guide you through the planning and preparation of your event.
Andrew works mainly in the home counties, including Essex, Suffolk, Cambridge, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey and Kent, but particularly he likes working in London for your special occasion and has provided toastmaster services at the Dorchester amongst other major venues in the City of London

Andrew at Katie and Martin's Wedding
TESTIMONIAL
Dear Andrew
We would like to place on record our most grateful thanks for the thoroughly professional approach you made as MC at our wedding. You helped make the day so special. Your attendance at Porters was so helpful in receiving guests and specially Susan on her arrival. She was most pleased to have you there. The wedding breakfast was run efficiently and your control of the occasion exemplary. Thank you so much for helping to make the occasion such a success. Please do not hesitate to use this letter for reference purposes or to give our names to those who would like to make further enquiries from us.
Kind regards, Susan and Ron Wyatt
Contact details:
Telephone 01371 820994
Mobile 07818 421237
e-mail andrew@mctoastmaster.com
Web Site www.mctoastmaster.com
Mark Greatbatch
Mark is an all round wedding professional and is the owner of Mariposa wedding shop in Sawbridgeworth. ( www.wedding-inspiration.co.uk ). Allow Mark to guide you through your day and have a lot of fun, secure in the knowledge that he will care for all of your needs. As well as being a professional toastmaster, Mark is a dress specialist for the ladies and gents, so that on your special day, he will ensure that you are all looking your very best.

Pictures below show Mark at the Barn Theatre, Great Easton (Photos courtesy of David Court, Court on Camera www.courtoncamera.co.uk ). David's comments read as follows:- "I would like to say how impressed I was with Mark, who as Toastmaster at Brett and Katy's wedding undertook his duties impeccably and with appropriate good humour and thoughtfulness.
In plain English - he was great fun and a pleasure to work with - a credit to the English Toastmasters Association and your training."

Contact details:
Telephone 01279 866011 and 01279 718380
Mobile 07775 513649
e-mail mark@yourweddingtoastmaster.co.uk
Web Site www.yourweddingtoastmaster.co.uk
John Parker
John is an all round wedding professional who has been involved with catering and entertainment as a singer for over 30 years. John has a wealth of experience with stage productions working with large groups of people. John is able to offer a wide range of experience to guide you through your day and make sure that everything runs smoothly and that you have lots of fun, secure in the knowledge that he will care for all of your needs.

Contact details:
Telephone 0208 8661814
Mobile 07855 040538
e-mail johntparker@ukonline.co.uk
Kristina Storm
Kristina’s passion for weddings is outstanding and this year alone she has helped to organise over 140 weddings at a luxury four star hotel with absolute attention to detail. This means that you have a truly professional toastmaster with plenty of experience, ready to help you on your special day. Kristina will give you the finest quality service and advice and make sure that you get the day of your dreams.
Kristina has achieved this level of excellence by years of training and practical experience. Educated in one of the foremost Hotel Management Schools in Switzerland, she learnt her profession from the finest teachers in Europe. On completion of her degree Kristina came to England to complete a Hotel Management Graduate training programme in a busy four star hotel where she spent time in all departments to gain knowledge and experience. Her passion for looking after you on your special day will guarantee you that your wedding will be fun as well as professionally managed.
After the completion of her graduate training Kristina moved to Bristol where she has become an outstanding conferencing & banqueting manager with many delighted couples that have experienced the perfect wedding day with Kristina’s help.
It is in weddings, conferences and banqueting management that Kristina has excelled, and with her real passion for these events she will deliver excellent services for you, as your toastmaster, using her experience in management to make your day so very special!!
Contact details:
Telephone
Mobile 07725 164048
e-mail kristina_storm@web.de
Eric Jones
Eric's passion for client care and service is backed up by over 17 years in the catering and banqueting business, where he has worked for some of the top hotels and event companies around the country. Eric has also worked as events manager at prestegious venues and looked after weddings in the buildings as well as in marquees.
Eric's ultimate passion is client care and Eric loves looking after brides and grooms on the run up and during their special days.
Eric, who is based in Chester, enjoys looking after his clients to a very high standard. He is pleased to get involved with the organisation of your event, regardless of size, from the outset, as well as the management of your event on the day. Like most toastmasters, Eric is able to be the ultimate diplomat for you on your day with tact, diplomacy and humour, making sure that everyone is looked after and that you are pampered.
All this experience to help you achieve the wedding your dreams.
Contact details:
Telephone 01244 403389
Mobile 07948 570786
e-mail ericjones72@yahoo.co.uk
Web Site www.cheshiretoastmaster.co.uk
Jason Richer
Flexible, relaxed, approachable and always totally professional. Any event whether a wedding, ladies festival or even an informal party can be occasions of great joy but they can also be times of great pressure so let Jason take the pressure so that you are able to experience all of the joy.
Jason is a professional toastmaster trained to the highest standard, backed by a career where the client always comes first, attention to detail and listening to clients needs are key, you can rest assured that tact, diplomacy and courtesy are always in his armoury, whether announcing speeches or fixing buttonholes.
Jason is able to advise on all aspects of protocol and will happily work with you to plan and prepare your event so that it is individually tailored to your needs.
Jason also holds a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy which he gained at Kings College, London so he is always on hand to offer advice, coaching and practical suggestions to ensure you enjoy your day.

Contact details:
Telephone 01268 784303
Mobile 07974 309193
e-mail jason.richer@orange.net
John Quinton-Navarro
John has a real passion for helping people and would love to give you the opportunity of experiencing his help and expertise on your special day. John has been involved with Round Table and 41 Club for a number of years, these are organisations that are always looking at helping others and he would like to continue this by way of making your special day more relaxed and enjoyable, knowing you can call on him to do what ever you would like help with.
Contact details:
Telephone 01923 676610 and 01923 676620
Mobile 07929 591275
e-mail johnqn.ams@btopenworld.com
Peter Cashmore
Midlands based Peter has been an entertainer for over 15 years on the wedding and corporate comedy circuit. Having been a master of ceremonies during this time at many different types of functions. Peter has appeared in many television productions such as Judge John Deed, where he played the toastmaster. He has decided to formalise his training with the English Toastmasters Association and with his love of helping people and care for detail it is all part of his character to be your wedding toastmaster.

Contact details:
Telephone 0121 308 0237
Mobile 07966 875585
e-mail petercashmore@blueyonder.co.uk
James Lark
James lives in Tonbridge, Kent and is highly customer focussed. He takes pleasure in making any event at which he is involved, truly memorable.
James has been a toastmaster and master of ceremonies at various functions including weddings, Masonic events, Lions Clubs and charity auctions for several years.
To provide a thoroughly professional service, James decided to formalise his training with the English Toastmasters Association. He will be delighted to work with you to ensure your function, whatever it may be, is a successful and special occasion handled with professionalism and finesse.

Contact details:
Telephone 01732 354581
Mobile 07812 596194
e-mail james@kentishtoastmaster.com
Web Site www.kentishtoastmaster.com
Jeff Best
Covering London and the Home Counties, Jeff 's experience as Toastmaster / Master of Ceremonies makes him the perfect choice for your weddings, banquets, ladies nights and social functions.
From greeting the reception-guests, announcing the receiving line, announcing in the bride and bride groom, saying grace, introducing the speeches, assisting with presentations and liaising with host, caterer, band & DJ, Jeff will guide you through the protocol and etiquette of the day adding that little bit of theatre and style to your special day.
A many-times festival and competition prize-winning actor and
director, he has awards for short story writing and poetry.
Jeff also teaches voice production and has
awards for public speaking. This has helped develop his appreciation of proper procedure for 'The Big Occasion' whilst retaining that all important sense of fun.
The prime directive of any function is that nothing is allowed to go wrong, but if it does it is dealt with quickly and quietly. Every effort must be made to ensure that the whole day runs perfectly so that the happy couple, their families and friends, can relax and enjoy the day totally free of concern.
Adding that little bit of theatre and style to your special day.
Contact details
Telephone 020 8886 0494
Mobile
Address 12 Mayfair Terrace. Southgate,
London N14 6HJ
e-mail jeff@toastmasterbest.co.uk
Web site www.toastmasterbest.co.uk
Brian Cox
Brian lives in Verwood, Dorset and brings many years of experience to any function. He has a friendly professional approach and from the very first meeting you know you are in safe hands, no matter what type of event he is there to take care of.
He will be there to guide you through the formalities and knows the whys' and wherefores to make sure you have a professionaly run function using his wealth of knowledge during the planning stages.
Brian treats every event as a production and from the first rehearsal to the opening night he is there to assist and advise.
His liaison with the venue management and staff allows the hosts and their guests to relax and enjoy the event. He is a true professional that gives 110% service to his clients.
Brian is happy to travel throughout the UK offering excellent advice and a service second to none.
Contact details
Telephone 01202 824885
Mobile 07811 820678
Address Eriador, 82, Dewlands Road, Verwood, Dorset BH31 6PN
e-mail brian.handsandfeet@talktalk.net
John Turner
To add that touch of sophistication to your function, use John as your very own Toastmaster. With a wealth of experience, John who is a member of the English Toastmasters Association, will assist you with all or as much as you
require of the following, to make sure that you get the event of your dreams. -
Make all the required announcements in the way and style that you want. Keep a watchful eye on everyone during the wedding breakfast, to make sure that everyone is comfortable and enjoying themselves. Deal discreetly with any matters that may require attention, if needed. Guide the you through the tradition of the ‘cutting of the cake’ in a way that helps you to enjoy the occasion . Announce the speakers in correct order and time honored fashion or as you would like them announced. Assist the bride and bridegroom with the presentation of their gifts. At the appropriate time provide a suitable conclusion to the wedding breakfast. If you are having a Civil Ceremony or a Church wedding, John will be available to assist and guide the wedding party and guests immediately prior to and after the formalities of the ceremony.
You will be confident that because of the preparations before the day, you will be certain that your day runs exactly as you wish. You can relax with your family and friends without stress or worry. You will be safe in the knowledge that what you want to happen will happen.

Contact details
Telephone 01484 720535
Mobile 07831 475923
Address 38, Long Fallas Crescent, Brighouse, West Yorkshire HD6 3TN
e-mail johnturner1950@talktalk.net
Web Site www.cnjweddings.co.uk
Adrian Hayes
Adrian lives in Chelmsford, Essex and is an excellent and experienced entertainer and singer who loves working an audience. He loves people and will make your day that much more special for everyone attending. Due to his experience at many functions, he will be able to help to make sure that you get the day of your dreams.
At your wedding, Adrian's duties will be to generally help greeting the bridal party on arrival and your guests as they arrive, assisting with button holes and corsages, assisting at the civil ceremony or service, pampering the bride and groom, arranging your receiving line and announcing your guests, announcing and escorting the bride and groom to the top table, ensuring that the guest book is circulated, introducing the speakers, ensuring gifts and bouquets are ready for presentation, assisting with the presentations, announcing the cutting of the cake and continually liaising with everyone to ensure the smooth running of your reception.
Adrian will add that extra sparkle to your function.

Contact details
Telephone 01245 602336
Mobile 07779 873165
Address 31, Petunia Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 6YP
e-mail adrianexile170@hotmail.com
Terry Hughes
Terry lives in Poole, Dorset and will travel across the South West region of England to be your toastmaster/master of ceremonies, as far as Devon and Cornwall in the West, and Sussex in the East.
Terry has over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry and 20 years as a master of ceremonies. At your wedding, Terry will provide a very personal and professional toastmaster service. Not a stuffed shirt statuesque figure in a red coat but a very dedicated toastmaster with a difference. Just think of Terry as the genie in the bottle. Release him and your every wish is his command.
Any other type of function can be covered with an extremely high level of service.
A new modern breed of toastmaster is evolving, encompassing traditional protocols and etiquette, with a more modern personal level of service and attention to clients. Terry is proud to be part of this evolution and is confident you will be very pleasantly surprised.
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Contact details
Telephone 01202 697894
Mobile 07921 827125
e-mail dorset.toastmaster@hotmail.com
Vincent Borromeo
Vincent is a kind and friendly toastmaster with a sense of style and panache. Although Vincent lives and works around Bedford and Bedfordshire, he will be pleased to travel for your special day, especially if you are getting married in Italy. Vincent will make a difference to your wedding day or special occasion. He is well equipped to look after your every need.
Contact details
Telephone Mobile
07807 342347
Address 114, Howbury Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 3QS
e-mail borromeo_humilitas@hotmail.com
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