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Tel: 0776 468 4600
Email : jp@toastmaster-jparkes.co.uk
Locations in or near London or as arranged

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TOASTMASTER
‘dash of show business’, ‘dash of management’,
and ‘a large dash of good humour’



Northern Guild of Toastmasters

Hello and welcome to my website.

As an experienced toastmaster I will :-

look after you and your guests
make sure everyone is in the right place at the right time
deal with any behind-the-scenes hitches
help with speeches and toasts
co-ordinate photographers, caterers,etc
be as informal as you wish.

I’ve had the pleasure of attending many venues, including Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square,Highgate Golf Club,
Barbican Exhibition Centre, Regency Banqueting, Regents Park College, Alexandra Palace.


Weddings, Civil Partnerships,
Renewal of Vows, Anniversaries

After all the planning, pass it to me and I’ll act as your event manager on the Special Day.  You and your guests may relax and enjoy yourselves.  Special customs can include ‘Jumping the Broom’, Taki Merasimi, etc.

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Other functions

The red-coated toastmaster is a tradition of England, part of Britain’s high society, banqueting and hospitality scenes since the 1700s.
This tradition flows on into the modern world and its events. I will manage your event – smoothly, stylishly, with a modern twist.

Civic functions and club events – extra formality?
Receptions, banquets, charity and award ceremonies, lunches,
dinners, citizenship celebrations


Business and corporate hospitality – added credibility
Conferences, trade and product launches, gala dinners



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MASTER OF CEREMONIES
(in business attire)

What’s the difference between toastmaster and master of ceremonies?
Less formality but duties vary considerably, from Chairman or Quizmaster or Head Steward to Wedding Master of ceremonies.

Business/corporate
After working with top management and running my own businesses in the UK and overseas, I have the experience to act as master of ceremonies for corporate hospitality. Advice is offered on presentations, business etiquette, and on ‘reading’ your audience.

Host – ladies’ luncheons, directors’ lunch meetings, and similar.

Family
Wedding master of ceremonies
– Informality plus!  Are you arranging your Special Day?  Are you worried about plans going right?  Would you like someone to take over on the day? Pass it on to me and I will make the day run smoothly ‘from ceremony to DJ’.  I can appear as butler, event manager or wedding guest – you choose.




Celebrant – After registration, have a loving private ceremony
with family and friends. 
A unique ceremony is written for you to celebrate a wedding,
civil partnership, baby naming, or renewal of vows.

 

www.celebrantuk.co.uk

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TOURISM, CONVENTIONS, PROMOTIONS
Visiting London to be married or attend a convention?
Entertaining overseas visitors?  Hosting a promotion?
The traditional toastmaster has long been part of Britain’s high society scenes. (Many traditions still take place within the City of London.)  The toastmaster, in red tailcoat and white gloves, adds flair to your special event – a striking image that remains with the visitor in memory and in photograph.

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The 'Lady Toastmaster of London' Collection

Robot for hire UK Rent a robot

As Toastmaster I attend many hospitality events and am asked about products or items that I can recommend. Occasionally I come across an item that is striking in its design and quality.
An item that is special, special enough to offer for sale.

 
   
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Links

of interest

recommended

www.gay-friendly-wedding-venues.com
www.2become1weddings.com
www.wedding-cakes.co.uk
www.londinium.com (directory)
www.touchlondon.com (directory)
www.4hoteliers.com (hotel news)
www.ents.web.co.uk (event industry)
www.bbc.co.uk (television)
www.sky.co.uk (television)
www.uktheguide.com (tourism)
www.caterer.com (catering industry)

www.celebrantuk.co.uk (ceremonies)
www.barwelluk.co.uk (hire a robot)

www.ladytoastmasteroflondon.co.uk



www.brunomedici.com (Italian photographer)
www.davidlister-toastmaster.com (Jersey toastmaster)
www.toastmastergeneral.co.uk (for Asian weddings)
www.regencybanqueting.com (Turkish wedding venue)


Jenny Parkes accepts no responsibility for the content of any websites.


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