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email: info@englishtoastmasters.co.uk     01245 222392 & 07971 409977

Professional Toastmasters and Masters of Ceremonies

Professional wedding toastmasters for hire, corporate toastmasters for hire

to help and care for YOU and YOUR guests, Masonic Ladies Festival Toastmasters

The English Toastmasters Association is probably the most active, client focused and professional of all the organisations for toastmasters and masters of ceremonies. As an Association for toastmasters we certainly work harder than all the rest for our members. This is to ensure that our members have a structured professional development path with seminars and events every month, These services are included within the annual membership fees. There are no recognised qualifications for toastmasters. 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 someone else has graduated after a few days.

We are told that our toastmaster training courses are probably the best in the business. We run our own toastmaster training school from our headquarters in Essex. Please see our testimonials.

As an Association for toastmasters, we work very hard on our marketing for our members. This is to give our members a higher profile and to help them obtain work. We are often complemented, even by our competitors, that our marketing is first class.

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 non drinking whilst working in our code of ethics.

Please talk to us to find out how we may help you to become a toastmaster or to become a better or the best toastmaster.

 

Essex Toastmaster Richard Palmer assisiting wedding photographer David Court at the Manor of Groves Golf and Country Club, Hertfordshire  Wedding Toastmaster announcing bride and bridegroom into their wedding breakfast to a stunning ovation which the bride said,"was the favourite part of her wedding day"  Essex Wedding Toastmaster assists bride with her wedding breakfast in the Rosewood Room at Stock Brook Golf and Country Club, Billericay, Essex

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 web site where you will find a whole host of information about the English Toastmasters Asociation. Our toastmasters offer services at weddings, corporate 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 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

Our first award for outstanding services to our Association goes to Michael Wall. Here Michael is shown with Howard Marco receiving the Court Case Cup

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 last year.

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 has arranged the accomodation and venue for our next event near Huntingdon on Tuesday 5th October 2010

Another excellent photo from David Court of www.courtoncamera.co.uk

Our professional toastmasters 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.

Skilled Professionals for hire that will care for you at your function.

We are here and ready to help you. If you are looking for a professional that will provide services for your function in a way that is somewhat different from the norm - you are in the right place. We have no stuffed shirts here! Our toastmasters are highly trained and extremely client focused, which means that you will get exceptional service from people that care about what you want. Our training and code of ethics is designed to make sure that you can trust our members to deliver quality from your very first meeting and throughout your event, in exactly the style and way that you want, and with confidence. 

Our Association and our members. 

We are here to help and advise you, whatever your event or occasion. The professional toastmasters in our association are here to make sure you get a smoothly run, well-managed function, whether it is a wedding of any type or culture, civic or civil function, charity ball, garden party, Masonic ladies festival, retirement party, corporate event, product launch, fund raising event or virtually any other type of event. Where professional help and or management is essential, we are here for you. Our members are guardians of etiquette, which means that they will help and guide you through the code that governs the expectations of social behaviour. Our Association is based on tradition but with a modern twist.

We have also listed all of the other main organisations that represent the interests of toastmasters, that we can find. on this site.

Improvements for clients' services.

One of our main aims at the English Toastmasters Association® is to improve the professionalism and standing of our profession from all Associations, Federations, Guilds and other groups by raising the standards of care and of services that we offer our clients. We are pleased to offer high-quality training to anyone interested in becoming a professional toastmaster, as well as for experienced toastmasters who wish to polish and hone their skills. If you wish to raise your standards by further training and sharpen your focus on your clients' needs, we are the Association to help you. "Quality and reliability that you can trust".

Client focused services.

Our members believe that our Association is the most client focused of all the toastmasters' organisations. We are a totally professional organisation whose members believe that our clients' needs are paramount. There are many ways that we are different from other organisations that represent toastmasters and aside from focusing on our client's needs, one important concept to aid our professional approach to our clients is that we believe that alcohol and professionalism do not mix during our clients' functions. This is only one of our code of ethics and our complete code may be found by using this link.  http://www.englishtoastmasters.co.uk/ethics.php

We serve you the way that you want us to.

Our Association recommends that our members work in the style and way that their clients prefer. We do not dictate to our clients what they should have or do. Our members will listen to what you want, notate and check with you that they have understood what you want and deliver excellence. We are here to serve you and it is our pleasure to do so. If you are having a formal function - our members will be pleased to assist. If you are having a fun and friendly event - our members are here to help and encourage you and your guests. At this type of function it is usual to consider a very important element to complete our attire, that is, a toastmaster with a beaming smile. Our members believe that every one of their clients are special to them and so are all of our clients' functions and their guests.

Essex wedding toastmaster assisting bride with her wedding dress at the Park Hotel, Lakeside, EssexBooking a Toastmaster

If you are looking to hire a toastmaster for your wedding or function, whatever it is and wherever it is, worldwide, you have an excellent choice of skills and experience to choose from.

You will find that our members will be focused on your needs and you have a tremendous range of very talented individuals to choose from, right here, to give you the very best service that money can buy. 

Please go straight to the member  toastmasters page or please do not hesitate to call us now on

01245 222392 or go to our contact page and let us know how we can help you.

 

Essex Wedding Toastmaster assists bride with her wedding dress at Vaulty Manor, EssexWhy book a professional toastmaster for your wedding?

Do you know what level of service to expect?

A contemporary toastmaster is a master of ceremonies and the presence of a master of ceremonies or guardian of etiquette is a long-standing tradition at most Royal and formal social events, such as weddings. We will take responsibility for keeping your reception to time and liaise with your families on the wedding day. 

Your wedding toastmaster may or may not become involved in wedding and event plans and as far as possible, will ensure the smooth running of your special occasion. 

A wedding toastmaster’s presence will be a valuable asset. We traditionally wear a very grand and glorious ceremonial tailcoat with all the trimmings, and our presence can greatly add to the colour, splendour and ceremony of your wedding. Certainly very formal or large weddings will always benefit from this colourful professional management. 

Your guests should be made to feel special and valued, regardless of the size of your wedding or function. They are important to you and you are demonstrating that to them by using the services of a professional and caring toastmaster from our Association.

Wedding Toastmaster assists guest with button hole at Vaulty Manor, Essex

 

Using the services of a professional wedding toastmaster, who is approachable and kind, will enhance your special day and leave you free to enjoy your celebrations. To know that all your arrangements are in excellent, experienced and capable hands and that you will be made to feel pampered and special; will allow you to relax on what is probably the most important day of your lives. 

 

Remember that you are making a choice and you should be comfortable and feel confident with your decision. The best advice for finding a quality professional toastmaster is to always look at the testimonials from previous brides that they have worked for. As there are no qualifications that are recognised by any official educational bodies, your toastmaster should belong to a respected organisation that will have trained them and have an ongoing procedure for making sure that they are working to a very high standard. 

Many of the larger organisations that represent toastmasters are no longer providing training for their members and also do not continue to check on the performance of their members or offer any further career development paths. Our members believe that we all work together to help each other improve our performance and client care, in quite a unique way. Check to make sure that your toastmaster is prepared to be flexible and offer the sort of services that you want and to deliver those services in the style and manner that suits you. 

Your professional wedding toastmaster should be able to prove that they have appropriate Public Liability Insurance for no less that £5,000,000.00, which may also help to prove that they are taking a professional approach to taking care of you. Your toastmaster should also be fit enough to look after you properly, regardless of the size of the venue and the hours that you need to be covered. All our current members who reside in the UK, are covered by £5,000,000.00 Public Liability Insurance.

You may think of us as your P. A. for your day, the person that you have at your disposal to make sure that everything goes the way that you want it to. We will keep control of what is happening in a discreet manor and using our experience, will ensure a smoothly run, enjoyable and memorable event. Adaptability is an important quality. 

Whether your reception is being held in the smallest hall or the largest banqueting suite, booking the services of an excellent toastmaster will make all the difference to you. We will ensure that your special day runs smoothly and enhance the enjoyment of your day for everyone attending, whether they are your guests or people that are providing services for you.

Call Richard Palmer now on 07971 409977 or go to our contact page and let us know how we can help you  

We will be available to help with advice on any questions that you may have, either before or on your day. We are there to look after and liaise with all parties involved, including parents, best man, ushers, bridesmaids, guests, registrars, venue management, caterers, photographers, videographers and entertainers. We will be helpful, kind and informative throughout the process of preparing and running your event. We will make sure that all eventualities have been covered, giving any required advice on etiquette and protocol, and giving you comfort in the knowledge that you have every eventuality covered.

Our duties may include, but this is not a comprehensive list:

Assisting at the church, synagogue, temple or any venue where you are having your service or civil ceremony.

Helping to dress any members of the bridal party or guests who may need help.

Putting on buttonholes or corsages for your wedding party or guests.

Greeting the bridal party and guests on arrival.

Making sure your guests are in the right place for the arrival of the bride.

Helping the bride with her dress, whether to carry it or display it for photos.

Taking cards and presents and putting them in a safe place. Working closely with your photographer to help get your guests where they need to be for your photographs.

Making sure that you are made to feel special and well looked after on your day.

Arranging your receiving line and to announce your guests as they make their way into your wedding breakfast or dinner.

Announcing and escorting the bride and groom to their table.

Getting your guest book signed by all of your guests.

Helping your speakers to gain confidence.

Introducing your speakers.

Assisting with your presentations.

Announcing the cutting of your cake.

Looking after any of your guests that may have special needs, such as the elderly or disabled.

Continually liasing with everyone to ensure the smooth running of your reception.

Although our duties will vary according to the degree of formality that you require, we will warmly and professionally ensure the smooth running of your day in the way and style that suites you. Our members are able to provide their services as a host, MC, presenter, auctioneer as well as a corporate, event and wedding toastmaster.

This article was written by Richard Palmer who retains the copyright.  www.thetoastmaster.co.uk

Please be aware that if a person puts on a red jacket and calls themself a toastmaster, they may not have been trained by a reputable organisation or to an acceptable level. All of our members subscribe to our rigid code of ethics, which are adopted by every member of this organisation to help protect their clients' interests.

If ever you see a toastmaster drinking alcohol when they are working; they will not be a member of this Association. 

Some other organisations representing toastmasters arrange Public Liability Insurance for their members. Our members living in the UK each have cover of five million pounds (£5,000,000.00). Other organisations also list their members, some toastmasters definitely do not have any insurance cover.

 

Please be aware of these facts, it is in your own interest to check out any toastmasters' credentials, before you hire them.  It is mainly the larger organisations that include Public Liability Insurance within their fees. Any organisations that belong to the TGC (Toastmasters General Council) will usually have insurance for their members.

We have heard of a man with the initials G. T. (2nd September 2008) dressing in a scarlet tailcoat and using our paperwork, but drinking whilst working at a Masonic ladies festival on the south coast.  He is not a member of our Association and has abused a privilege by using our paperwork for a charity masonic evening, without removing our details.  He has bought his red jacket and is about to leash his presence on unsuspecting clients. One of his specialisms are Masonic Ladies Festivals.  All we suggest is that you are careful and check out your proposed toastmaster's credentials.

Planning your special day?

Please visit our list of wedding fairs which includes those being attended by our members.

This list is updated as we get more details.

Wedding Fair, Wedding Fairs, Wedding Fayre

Wedding fair /  fairs /  fayre / fayres / bridal show

Please note

The list has been compiled from information provided by numerous sources and at the time of listing it is believed to be correct and given in good faith.

PLEASE NOTE  It is important to check with the organisers before setting out to attend any of these fairs that they are actually taking place.

 

Honorary Members - NON PRACTISING TOASTMASTERS

Our fellow members are people that have helped our Association in various ways. Some have helped with our research and training and all are committed to the long term aims of our Association.  We are fortunate that we have such fellows as members to help in our quest for excellence in our profession.

   

Patrick Stevenson, honorary member of The English Toastmasters Association

Patrick Stevenson Hon.F.E.T.A.

Partrick and Richard Stevenson are twins, and are the great, great grandsons of William Knightsmith, the very first toastmaster to wear the red tailcoat in London in 1894. Both Richard and Patrick have been very kind to our Association with help relating to the history of toastmasters from the very first time that the red tailcoat was worn. Patrick was the first person to be offered an honorary membership into our Association for all his help, kindness and encouragement. We are very privileged to have a huge amount of information about the history of our profession thanks to both Richard and Patrick. Patrick is pleased to offer talks about William Knightsmith and the history of toastmasters.

   
   

Professional Essex Wedding Photographer David Court, Court on Camera photography

David Court Ba(Hons) MBA PGCertEd LBIPP LMPA LRPS Hon.F.E.T.A

 

 

CourtOnCamera Professional Wedding Photography - Contact David directly Tel: 07789 635323 or 01992 619639 

David is an excellent photographer and is passionate about his work and the quality of the services that he offers.  He is one of the country's finest photographers and is an absolute pleasure to work with.  Quality service and client care are the hallmarks of David's business. Our Association is fortunate to have a vey close working relationship with Court on Camera and benefits from David's help with our training courses, amongst a host of other professional advice and facilities that David is able to offer.

"I have considerable experience having photographed many weddings of varied denominations in a multitude of locations - from castles and synagogues to cathedrals. I am a professionally qualified member of the British Institute of Professional Photographers (Founded 1901) and Master Photographers Association (Founded 1952), but most importantly what I offer is a personal service second to none".

David Court, Court on Camera receiving his Honorary Fellow membership certificate from the Chairman of Essex County Council, Councillor Elizabeth Hart at the County Hotel, Chelmsford

David Court, Court on Camera receiving his Honorary Fellow Membership certificate from the Chairman of Essex County Council, Councillor Elizabeth Hart at the County Hotel, Chelmsford

   

Howard Marco - Legal Wear specialist in Toastmaster clothing

Howard Marco Hon.F.E.T.A

Legal Wear - SPECIALISTS IN TOASTMASTERS' OUTFITS, our prime recommended supplier to the English Toastmasters Association. Ready to wear stock of the top-grade wool and also now available Gaberdine hunting pink tailcoats with matching lapels and buttons

Please visit http://www.legalwear.co.uk/?content=home or call Howard Marco on 020 8906 7723 or mobile 07958 708380 for further details. The main showroom is at Trafalgar House, Grenville Place, Mill Hill, London NW7 3SA

Howard has a wealth of experience in the specialist clothing that is suitable for toastmasters. He carries a good range of jackets, shirts, bow ties, gloves etc and will be stocking a new range of high-waisted trousers sometime soon. Howard is always looking to improve the service that he offers, with new ideas, materials and designs. Every toastmaster is able to buy from Legal Wear with confidence that they will be very well looked after by the man that cares about his clients.

David Court, Court on Camera receiving his Honorary Fellow membership certificate from the Chairman of Essex County Council, Councillor Elizabeth Hart at the County Hotel, Chelmsford

Howard Marco from Court Case - Legal Wear receiving his Honorary Fellow Membership Certificate from the Chairman of Essex County Council, Councillor Elizabeth Hart at the County Hotel, Chelmsford, Essex

   
   
Videographer Harish Patel is an excellent videographer and an ace at networking within the wedding industry

Harish Patel Hon.F.E.T.A

Jeux D'Images Photography & Video - for your special occasion Tel.  0208 905 7640 or by fax. 05603 427494.

Web site    www.jeuxdimages.co.uk E-mail info@jeuxdimages.co.uk

Harish runs the video side of Jeux D'Images and can be contacted directly on 07729 487861 and the mobile number for the other half of Jeux D'Images Photography, David Attiach is 07957 529200. 

Harish is a credit to videographers everywhere, in the way that he works and relates to his clients and other wedding professionals that he works with. He runs a networking lunch for colleagues in the business on a regular basis in the north London area. Harish has been a great help to our Association and works very closely with us to help us find out more about building relationships when working with videographers and other wedding professionals.

David Court, Court on Camera receiving his Honorary Fellow membership certificate from the Chairman of Essex County Council, Councillor Elizabeth Hart at the County Hotel, Chelmsford

Harish Patel from Jeux D'Images receiving his Honorary Fellow Membership certificate from the Chairman of Essex County Council, Councillor Elizabeth Hart at the County Hotel, Chelmsford

   

The picture below is of the installation of our first Honorary Fellow Member Patrick Stevenson, who is the great grandson of the first toastmaster to wear the red tailcoat, William Knightsmith. Here Patrick is shown receiving his certificate of Honorary Fellow Membership from Richard Oscroft MBE, Lord of the Manor of Romans Fee, Writtle, Essex. Richard also just happens to be the grandson-in-law of Harold Dean, the next distinguished toastmaster who wrote the book; My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen and was a president of the Society of London Toastmasters. Patrick has been made a Fellow due to his kindness to our Association and his help with our research into the history of our profession. His twin brother Richard is also being made an honorary fellow of our Association. We are most grateful for their help, support and kindness. Patrick delivered an excellent and very interesting presentation about the life of his great grandfather at our St. George's Day Meeting.

Hon. Fellow of the English Toastmasters Association, Patrick Stevenson, receiving his fellowship certificate from the Lord of the Manor of Romans Fee, Writtle, Essex, Richard Oscroft MBE

The pictures above and below where taken by David Islip of David Islip Photography

Thank you David for your support with our National Meeting and all you ongoing help.

Members of the English Toastmasters Association at the County Hall in Chelmsford Esserx with the Chairman of Essex County Council during their St George's Day presentation  Members of the English Toastmasters Association during their St. Georges Day presentation to the Mayor and Mayoress of Chelmsford at the County Hotel, Chelmsford Essex

It was great to have the support from David Islip Photography.  David kindly helped with the training at our meeting and was our official photographer for the day.

We had a fantastic day and visited the Chairman of Essex County Council at County Hall in Chelmsford for a presentation. The Mayor and Mayoress of Chelmsford joined us for another presentation and lunch.  Our grateful thanks for your time and kindness.

 

English Toastmasters Association Toastmasters pictured outside The County Hotel, Chelmsford, Essex during their annual Trafalgar Day meeting

 

Our Trafalgar Day Meeting took place at the County Hotel, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex on 21st October 2009. Thank you to all our members and guests for attending and making an interesting, informative and fun day for all involved. Thank you too to the County Hotel Chelmsford for your excellent service during the day. Our first photo of some of our members and guests at our Trafalgar Day meeting with a presentation from Howard Marco from Court Case who are our preferred supplier for uniforms.

Some kind emails from our members and special guests followed on from our Trafalgar Day meeting in October 2008

There was a special meeting for our members on Trafalgar Day, Tuesday 21st October 2008 at The County Hotel, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford. 

Our Trafalgar Day Meet and another excellent picture of some of our members from Dave Court at www.courtoncamera.co.uk Thank you for all your help Dave and for an excellent presentation entitled "My mates in the wedding business".

Toastmasters from The English Toastmasters Association outside the County Hotel in Chelmsford Essex

A few of the thank you letters from our members.

Just a short note to thank you for organising the Trafalgar Day Meet, it was very helpful and informative. Please also convey my gratitude to Lindsey and Matt  for the effort they put in as well, you make a great team. May I also take the opportunity to thank Linda, Sue and David for the contribution they put in.  John Quinton-Navarro

Well done for Trafalgar Day - gleaned much useful information and met lovely people. Always better to speak face-to-face rather than down the phone or via dreaded e-mail.  Excellent presentations. Many thanks for organising such a great day.  James Lark

Thanks for an excellent day.  It was well planned, well-organised on the day, most valuable and informative and most important really enjoyable. What a great bunch of guys!! Geoffrey Cornwell

Well done, yet again, for all the energy and empowerment you enthuse into us at the meetings.  Peter Cashmore

Our St George's day meeting last year was held on 23rd April 2009, at the County Hotel, Chelmsford. We hold a St. Georges Day meeting every year and our meeting for 2010 will be Thursday 22nd April at the County Hotel in Chelmsford. The facilities and staff at the County Hotel were excellent at our last meetings and it is a pleasure to hold our events there. The Hotel is now 4 * and was also awarded a Rosette from the AA for outstanding restaurant food. If you have not used the restaurant there, it is well worth booking for a really great meal and superb service.  www.countyhotelchelmsford.co.uk

 

The English Toastmasters Association®

are proud to be affiliated to;-

The Royal Society of St. George

"The Premier Patriotic Society of England"    Incorporated by Royal Charter    Patron: Her Majesty The Queen

"There is a forgotten, nay almost forbidden word, which means more to me than any other.
That word is ENGLAND." - Sir Winston Churchill

http://www.royalsocietyofstgeorge.com

We are proud of the Country's glorious history and heritage!

The Society owns and operates a Charitable Trust.

Chairman of the Charitable Trust: Aubrey Temple Esq.

The main objectives of the trust are to help and encourage young people to greater achievement, whether in fields of academe, sport, adventure or business, to encourage their enterprise, skills and enthusiasm - for nothing succeeds without enthusiasm.

What does the Society do?
The Society is a patriotic society and is honoured to have as its Patron Her Majesty The Queen.Its Objects as laid down in its Royal Charter are:(i) To foster the love of England and to strengthen England and the Commonwealth by spreading the knowledge of English history, traditions and ideals.(ii) To keep fresh the memory of those in all walks of life, who have served England or the Commonwealth in the past, to inspire leadership in the future.(iii) To combat all activities to undermine the strength of England or the Commonwealth.(iv) To further English interest everywhere to ensure that St. George's Day is properly celebrated and to provide focal points all the world over where English men and women may gather together, The Society is un sectarian and independent of party politics.

Membership is open to: (a) All those who subscribe to the Objects of the Society; and(b) are born in England or wherever born being English men or English women or children or remoter issue of the same; or(ac) Not being of English descent nevertheless support the aims and objectives of the Society.

We feel that our heritage is important to us and the aims and objectives of the The Royal Society of St. George sit well with our Association.

Please mention The English Toastmasters Association when contacting The Royal Society of St George

If you feel that you would like more information about

The Royal Society of St. George

further details of the Society are available from;-

The Royal Society of St. George, 127, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2BH England.
Tel: +44 (0)1303 241795   Fax: +44 (0)1303 211710   E-mail: info@rssg.u-net.com

 

To contact us

please call the Office 01245 222392  or  Mobile 07971 409977

 

Just a few of our members' testimonials to give you an idea of the quality of the services that our members deliver ( This was suggested by one of our members Jonathan Waterman )

Toastmaster Garry Smith

Dear Garry,   Thank you so much for all of your help to make our wedding the best day of our lives. We haven't stopped talking about it yet.   So many people commented on the way you kept track of the goings-on and, whilst organising the guests, you were friendly, approachable and a good laugh too!   Our wedding was absolutely perfect and we owe so much to you for that. You put us both at ease and as a result we were able to enjoy the day and take it all in. Our faith was entirely in you and you didn't let us down - even the rain stopped for the photos!   Thank you again and all the best,   Sam and James x

 

Toastmaster Roy Austin

May 16th 2010.  Rhinefield House, Brockenhurst.

Liz and I asked Roy to be our toastmaster for the "special day " and he was truly exceptional beforehand and on the day.

Roy advised us brilliantly and offered us ideas to make our day even more special. We did this in two ways.  It was Roys idea to have a "candle of remembrance" for Liz's Dad, ( bride's father ) who had passed away and invite two love birds in the form of two white doves which we held and released before the wedding breakfast.

Any couple that think they don't need a toastmaster then think again because everyone needs a "conductor of the orchestra" on such a busy day, believe me! Roy was certainly in tune with everything.

Roy was tremendous in every way, he was idea giving beforehand and sensitive to our needs and commanded a subtle but precise presence throughout the day. We had great feedback from our guests too who enjoyed his humour and banter.

Roy you were a star in so many ways and we are both so grateful that you were our toastmaster and managed the day and staff at Rhinefield House so brilliantly.

Thank you so much,  Liz and Mark Broomhall.

Toastmaster Geoffrey Cornwell

Louise and Paul – 25th July 2009 – Ham Manor Golf Club, Angmering, Sussex.

Dear Geoff

We had the most amazing day, we look so relaxed in our wedding photo’s which shows what a fabulous job you did! All the staff at Ham Manor have spoken very highly of you and said that it was such a pleasure to work with you. I know that Anna found is so refreshing to have a toastmaster that was informative, flexible and discreet. In fact all guests said you were very helpful.

Having watched the DVD it really highlights how much you did on the day. I had forgotten you tending to my veil as you saw it was not on correctly and would look out of place in the photo’s. Your attention to detail is fantastic, you don’t miss a trick. In fact I think I need you everyday!

I would not have to think twice about whether a Toastmaster is needed at a wedding, actually I would if it wasn’t you. My niece wants to have you when she gets married, she has yet to find a groom mind you!

 

Toastmaster Brian Cox

Dear Brian,

We would like to thank you sincerely for the amazing effort you made on our day.

             

Your help was truly invaluable and our perfect day would certainly not have run so smoothly without it. Your help with the photographer, Caterers, Head of house, as well as the bridal party made our entire day run like clockwork, with no mishaps ( if there were any we certainly didn't know about them!).

We would like to thank you again for your time and effort and proffessionalism and would gladly recommend you to anyone planning their wedding in the future.

We hope to see you again at a future wedding    Claire & Alistair Bradford.     Wedding at Parley Manor Christchurch 20/6/2009

 

Toastmaster Mike Culleton

A lovely testimonial from Dawn & Simon

Dear Mike

"My husband and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the beautiful service you provided for us on our wedding day.

The whole day was so perfect and it was really lovely to have somebody there who we could trust to organise our guests in such a gentle yet professional manner as you did, to ensure the whole day ran as smoothly as planned to perfect timing. You took the strain and pressure away from my husband and I. We cannot thank you enough, the only thing left for us to do was to enjoy our wedding day and we certainly did.

You are a charming man with such dedication; you have a wonderful manner with people, all our guests commented on the service you delivered on the day.

So once again thank you very much for your wonderful service and making our day so enjoyable and memorable for everyone.

We would take great pleasure to recommend your services for any type of event. "


Toastmaster James Lark

What a God send! We can wholeheartedly say that hiring James as our Toastmaster was the best investment we made throughout the planning of our wedding. He had everything covered, from colour coding his umbrella to my bridal gown (should it rain!), co-ordinating the parking of our 250 guests at church whilst simultaneously seating them, advising on the traditional aspects of the day ( i.e speeches, bridal march, gifts for the bridal party) as well as how I should safely manoeuvre in my dress for the first dance! James had it all in hand and made it look very easy.

It was comforting to know that ourselves and our families could relax and enjoy the day without having to think of the logistics of it and if our suppliers were doing what they were supposed to be doing at the time they should be doing it! He was unobtrusive, but had it all under control and kept things ticking away smoothly behind the scenes.

James was friendly, professional, courteous and highly organised. He added some traditional and well received aspects to the day as well as keeping things light hearted and enjoyable for our guests.

We would highly recommend James to any future bride and groom looking to hire a Toastmaster for their special day. and we look forward to hosting another big party where we will certainly be calling upon his services again.

Maria and Matthew Hillier-  St Augustines, Hoddesden and Orsett Hall

Toastmaster   Richard Palmer

Dear Richard, I hope you are well. I'm so sorry it has taken so long to write this email.  I thought things were supposed to quieten down after a wedding but we still seem to be very busy! We wanted to write and say thank you so so much for being our Toastmaster.  Put simply, you made our wedding. When Chris and I got engaged and started planning our wedding we decided that we didn't need a toastmaster and that one of our ushers could do all the announcements etc.  How wrong we were.

The announcements and introductions are just a small part of the work you do in the run up to and the wedding day itself.  When Chris and I met with you, you instantly put our minds at ease and went through with us every single detail of the wedding day.  For any bride, her wedding day is one of the biggest days of her life and Richard, you made us feel like it was just as important for you.

Any time I needed to speak to you before the wedding, you were there happy to help and offer advice. On the wedding day itself, you were invaluable, you made the day flow effortlessly. 

All our guests commented on how lovely you are and how well you dealt with getting their attention and moving them from one area to another.

We knew as soon as we met you that you would bring so much to our wedding day but two moments from the day, that may seem a little insignificant to others, made me realise on the day itself how wonderful you are.

When we arrived back to The White Hart after a wonderful journey on the horse and carriage I walked across to pat the horses and say thank you and after a long two and half mile trip from the Castle they were naturally very warm and I got lots of horse hair stuck to my hand.  You instantly ran off to your car to get some wet wipes.

Another moment that sticks in my mind is when we were called for the receiving line.  You came to get Chris and I and as we were walking to the Barn I realised that I hadn't seen the DJ.  I turned to you and you said "The DJ is here, I've spoken to him, and Take That is ready to be played at two minutes twenty seconds in to the song" 

Throughout the entire day you were always on hand and when you weren't  helping Chris or I with something, you were off making sure that everyone was prepared for the next step in the day. Thank you so much for being our Toastmaster and for ensuring our day went perfectly.  We couldn't have asked for more.  Take care, Chris & Victoria

 

 

 

 

 

If you would like to add a bit of sparkle to your event

please carry on reading the information below.

 

 

   

For a pleasant change and the wow factor phone Neil Jones on 0121 288 7077 for more information

Please mention where you have seen this information

Thank you Neil for your presentation at our St. George's Day meeting.

 

We have toastmasters for weddings of all cultures,

Asian Weddings

Hindu Weddings

Sikh Weddings

Muslim Weddings

Greek Weddings

Wedding Receptions

Civil Partnerships

Masonic Ladies Festivals

Masonic Ladies Nights

Bar mitzvahs

Bat mitzvahs

Birthdays

Family Celebrations

Royal Functions

Parliamentary Occasions

Government Departments

Civic Functions

Diplomatic Functions

Balls

Banquets

Dinners

Burns Nights

Dinner Dances

Gala Dinners

Garden Parties

Cocktail Parties

Charity Events

Opening Ceremonies

Product Launches

Topping Out Ceremonies

Exhibitions

Fashion Shows

Fundraising Auctions

Company Presentations

Trade Shows

Conferences

Award Ceremonies

Institute, Association and Corporate Dinners

Military Regimental Functions

Formal and Informal Lunches

Sporting Evenings and Events

Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs

Round Tables

41 Clubs

Soroptimists

Weddings - Wedding Reception - Civil Partnership  - Masonic Ladies Festival  - Masonic Ladies Night - Bar mitzvah and Bat mitzvah - Birthday and Family Celebration - Royal Function - Parliamentary Occasion - Government Department - Civic Function - Diplomatic Functions - Ball, Banquet and Dinner - Burns Night - Dinner Dance - Gala Dinner - Garden Party - Cocktail Party - Charity Event - Opening Ceremony - Product Launch - Topping Out Ceremony - Exhibition and Fashion Show - Fundraising Auction - Company Presentation - Trade Show - Conference - Award Ceremony - Institute, Association and Corporate Dinner - Military and Regimental Function -Formal and Informal Lunch - Sporting Evening and Event - Lions Club - Rotary Club - Round Table - 41 Club  - Soroptimist

Our members are available for all types of functions, including but not limited to the lists shown

 

Most of our members from the counties around London would be pleased to assist you with your functions in and around London. There is a list of many of the top London venues that we are please to work at on our links page.  This list is by no means complete and we would be happy to work at any other venue that you may choose to use for your function.

 

Some London Wedding Venues

(This list is given for information only and details should be checked for accuracy before use.)

Lanesborough Hotel 1 Lanesborough Place, London, SW1X 7TA   Tel 0207 259 5599

Adam Street Private Members Club 9 Adam Street, London, WC2N 6AA   Tel 020 7379 8000

Arundel House 13-15 Arundel Street, London, WC2R 3DX   Tel 020 7653 6666

Asia House 63 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 7LR   Tel 020 7307 5454

Athenaeum Hotel 116 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7BJ   Tel 0207 499 3464

Bertorelli 11-13 Frith Street, London, W1D 4RB   Tel 020 7494 3491

British Academy of Film and Television Arts 195 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9ET   Tel 020 7292 5800

Brown's Restaurant 82-84 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4DY   Tel 020 7292 5800

Browns Hotel 30 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BP, 020 7493 6020   Tel 020 7641 1161/2/3

Cafe Royal 68 Regent Street, London, W1   Tel 020 7437 9090

Cafe de Paris 3-4 Coventry Street, London, W1D 6BL   Tel 020 7734 7700

Carlton Club 69-70 St James's Street, London, SW1A 1PJ   Tel 0207 493 1164

Century Club 61-63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6LQ   Tel 020 7534 3080

Chandos House Royal Society of Medicine, 2 Queen Anne Street, London, W1G 9LQ   Tel 020 7290 2951

Chesterfield Hotel 35 Charles Street, London, W1J 5EB   Tel 020 7290 2951

Chesterfield Hotel 35 Charles Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 5EB   Tel 0207 491 2622

Cinnamon Club 30 Great Smith Street, London, SW1 3BU   Tel 020 7222 2555

City Inn Westminster 30 John Islip Street, London, SW1P 4DD   Tel 020 7630 1000

Claridges Hotel 45/47 Brook Street, Mayfair London, London, W1A 2JQ   Tel 0207 629 8860

Courthouse Hotel Kempinski 19-21 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7HH   Tel 020 7297 5555

Crowne Plaza Hotel St James Hotel 41-54 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1 6AF   Tel 0207 828 7826

Cumberland Hotel Great Cumberland Place, London, W1H 7AL   Tel 0207 828 7826

Dartmouth House 37 Charles Street, London, W1J 5ED   Tel 0207 493 3328

Dorset Square Hotel 39-40 Dorset Square, London, NW1 6QN   Tel 020 7723 7874

Dukes Hotel St James's Place, London, SW1 1NY   Tel 0207 491 4840

Forbes House 7 Halkin Street, London, SW1X 7DS   Tel 020 7344 9211
181-184 Piccadilly, Westminster, London, W1J 9ES   Tel 020 7734 8040

Four Seasons Hotel Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London, W1A 1AZ   Tel 0207 499 0888

H Q S Wellington Temple stairs, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2R 2PN   Tel 02078368179

Haymarket Hotel 1-5 Suffolk Place, London, SW1Y 4HX   Tel 020 7470 4000

Hilton London Paddington Hotel Hilton London Paddington, 146 Praed Street, London, W2 1RL   Tel 020 7850 0500

Home House 20 Portman Square, London, W1H 6LN   Tel 020 7670 2000

Hotel Intercontinental 1 Hamilton Place, London, W1J 7QY   Tel 0207 409 3131

Hyatt Regency London-The Churchill 30 Portman Square, London, W1H 7BH   Tel 0207 486 5800

Icebar London 31 Heddon Street, London, W1B 4BN   Tel 020 7478 8910

Institute of Contemporary Arts Nash House, 12 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH   Tel 020 7766 1413

Institute of Physics 76-78 Portland Place, London, W1B 1NT   Tel 020 7470 4884

International Students House- Cyber Cafe/Uno Mundo Bar 229 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PN   Tel 020 7631 8300

Jolly St Ermins Hotel Caxton Street, London, SW1H 0QW   Tel 0207 2227 888

Just St. James 12 St. James's Street, London, SW1A 1EF   Tel 020 7976 2222

Le Meridien Piccadilly 21 Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BH   Tel 0207 734 8000

London Hilton 22 Park Lane, London, W1K 1BE   Tel 0207 208 4045

London Marriott Hotel 84-86 Duke Street, London, W1K 6JP   Tel 0207 499 6363

London Palladium 7-8 Argyll Street, London, W1F 7TQ   Tel 0207 734 6846

London Zoo Regents Park, London, NW1 4RY   Tel 0207 722 3333

Mandarin Oriental Hotel 66 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7LA   Tel 0207 235 2000

Marriot Grosvenor House 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1A 3AA   Tel 020 7499 6363

Metropolitan Hotel 18-19 Old Park Lane, London, W1K 1QU   Tel 020 7447 1000

Millennium Britannia Hotel 39-44 Grosvenor Square, London, W1K 2HP   Tel 0207 629 9400

Mint Leaf Kinnaird House, 1 Pall Mall East, London, SW1Y 5AU   Tel 020 7930 9020

Mosimann's 11B West Halkin Street, London, SW1 8JL   Tel 0207 235 9625

National Liberal Club (Ground Floor), 1 Whitehall Place, London, SW1 2HD   Tel 0207 930 9871

One Aldwych Hotel 1 Aldwych, London, WC2 4BZ   Tel 0207 300 1000

One Whitehall Place Westminster, London, SW1A 2HD   Tel 0207 839 3344

Pacha Ground floor and first floor, 191 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5NE   Tel 020 7833 3139

Park Lane Hotel 108/115 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7BX   Tel 0207 499 6321

Pasley Tyler & Co 42 Berkley Square, London, W1J 5AW   Tel 0207 917 9799

Porchester Hall Queensway, Bayswater, London, W2   Tel 0207 792 2823

Portman Hotel 22 Portman Square, London, W1   Tel 0207 208 6000

Prince of Wales Theatre 31 Coventry Street, London, W1D 6AS   Tel 020 7766 2102

Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1   Tel 0207 798 4020

R S Hispaniola Victoria Embankment, London, WC2N 5DJ   Tel 020 7839 3011

Radisson Edwardian Mayfair Hotel 17 Stratton Street, London, W1J 8PE Tel 020 7627 7777

Radisson SAS Portman Hotel 22 Portman Square, London, W1H 7BG   Tel 0207 208 6000

Royal College Of Surgeons Of England 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PN   Tel 020 7869 6560

Royal Institute of Public Health 28 Portland Place, London, W1B 1DE   Tel 0207 653 6666

Royal Institution of Great Britain 18-21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS   Tel 020 7409 2992

Royal Thames Yacht Club 60 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7LF   Tel 020 7235 2121

Royal college of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 27 Sussex Place, Regents park, London, NW1 4RG   Tel 020 7772 6200

Selfridges 400 Oxford Street, London, W1C 2DZ   Tel 0870 8377377

Simpsons In The Strand 100 Strand, London, WC2R 0EW   Tel 020 7836 9112

Sketch 9 Conduit Street, London, W1S 2XD   Tel 0870 777 4488

Sofitel St James London Hotel 6 Waterloo Place, London, SW1Y 4AN   Tel 0207 747 2200

Soho Hotel 4 Richmond Mews, London, W1D 3BD   Tel 020 7559 3000

Soho House Club 40 Greek Street, London, W1D 4ED   Tel 0207 734 5188

Spencer House 27 St James's Place, London, SW1 1NR   Tel 0207 514 1964

St George's Hotel 3/7 Langham Place, London, W1B 2QS   Tel 0207 580 0111

St Stephen's Club 34 Queen Anne's Gate, London, SW1H 9AB   Tel 020 7222 1382

Stafford Hotel 16-17 St James's Place, London, SW1A 1NJ   Tel 0207 493 0111

Swissotel, The Howard 12 Temple Place, London, WC2 1PR   Tel 020 7836 3555

TS Queen Mary Victoria Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2   Tel 0207 240 9404

The Army and Navy Club 36-39 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5JN   Tel 0207 930 9721

The Arts Club 40 Dover Street, London, W1S 4NP   Tel 020 7499 8581

The Avenue Restaurant & Bar Ground Floor, Byron House, 7-9 James's Street, London, SW1A 1EE   Tel 0207 321 2111

The Berkley Hotel 40 Wilton Place, London, SW1X 7RL   Tel 0207 235 6000

The Berners Hotel 10 Berners Street, London, WA1 3BE   Tel 0207 636 1629

The Cafe Royal 68 Regent Street, London, W1B 5RQ   Tel 020 7333 8718

The Caledonian Club 9 Halkin Street, London, SW1X 7DR   Tel 0207 235 5162

The Commonwealth Club 25 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5AP   Tel 0207 930 6733

The Dorchester Hotel 53 Park Lane, London, W1A 2HJ   Tel 0207 629 8888

The Gore Hotel 189 Queen's Gate, London, SW7 5EX   Tel 020 7584 6601

The Goring Hotel 15 Beeston Place, London, SW1   Tel 0207 396 9000

The Groucho Club 45 Dean Street, London, W1D 4QB   Tel 0207 439 4685

The Hempel Hotel 31/35 Craven Hill Gardens, London, W2 3EA   Tel 0207 298 9000

The Institute of Directors 116 Pall Mall, London, SW1   Tel 0207 391233

The Institution of Civil Engineers One Great George Street, London, SW1    Tel 0207 665 2323

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers 1-3 Birdcage Walk, London, SW1H 9JJ   Tel 0207 222 7899

The Landmark London Hotel 222 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 6JQ   Tel 0207 631 8000

The Langham Hotel 1 Portland Place, Regent Street, London, W1B 1PR   Tel 0207 636 1000

The Lansdowne Club 9 Fitzmaurice Place, London, W1   Tel 0207 629 7200

The Law Society 113 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PL   Tel 0207 242 1222

The London Cricketers Club 71 Blandford Street, London, W1U 8AB   Tel 0207 486 2635

The Mayfair Intercontinental Hotel Stratton Street, London, W1   Tel 0207 915 2858

The New Players Theatre Restaurant & Bar 15 The Arches, London, WC2N 6NQ   Tel 020 7930 6601

The Odeon Cinema 23-27 Leicester Square, London, WC2    Tel 0207 930 6111

The Old Marylebone Town Hall Westminster Council House, Marylebone Road, London, NW1   Tel 0207 641 1161

The Player's Theatre The Arches, Villiers Street, London, WC2   Tel 0207 976 1307

The Ritz Hotel 150 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9BS   Tel 0207 493 8181

The Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR   Tel 0207 591 3000

The Royal Society of Arts 8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6HA   Tel 0207 930 5115

The Savoy Hotel 1 Savoy Court, London, WC2 0ER   Tel 0207 836 4343

The Soho Lounge Basement, 69-70 Dean street, London, W1D 3SE   Tel 020 7734 1231

The University Women's Club 2 Audley Square, London, W1K 1DB   Tel 020 7499 2268

The Victoria Park Plaza Hotel Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1   Tel 0207 769 9999

The Waldorf Hilton Waldorf Hotel, Aldwych, London, WC2B 4DD   Tel 0207 836 2400

Theatre Royal Drury Lane Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JS   Tel 020 7379 4981

Thistle Hotel Charing Cross The Strand, London, WC2N 5HR   Tel 0870 333 9105

Westbury Hotel 37 Conduit Street, London, W1S 2YF   Tel 020 7629 775

 

 

 

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Toastmaster Training Courses

To help you get to the top

of our profession.

We offer first rate services,

ongoing support and

structured career development.

Would you like to join our Association or learn to be a toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies and perform your duties to the very highest standards?

Let us share our Mission Statement and our Vision with you.....

Our mission is to establish and grow a quality organisation for toastmasters based on the highest levels of service, loyalty, and integrity. As an organisation, our aim is to provide consistently superior services to our members and to foster an environment that enables our members to achieve personal and professional growth and success. Our members' professional needs and objectives are paramount.

Our vision is to be the highest quality Toastmasters Association and leading provider of superior support for Toastmasters and Masters of Ceremonies worldwide. Our Association facilitates excellent quality training and marketing services which enables our members to exceed their clients' expectations and raise the profile of toastmasters. By delivering superior quality services to our members and offering our members the highest level of training, support, loyalty and integrity, our members will be able to achieve personal and professional growth and success whilst providing consistently superior services to their clients.

We operate to the highest standards, through our published Code of Ethics. Our members work in a caring and client focused manner. We will concentrate on what is important to our clients. Most other organisations for toastmasters do not either publish their Codes of Ethics or make them available for their clients to see. Being transparent in the way that our members offer their services helps to generate trust with their clients.

Would you like to become a toastmaster for hire or work to a higher standard than you do at present?

Would you like more work?

Would you like to have better marketing and promotion?

Would you like to know how to make your clients even happier by improving your performance?

Would you like to perform your role and your duties to the very highest standards?

Would you like to work to a published Code of Ethics that offers your clients total peace of mind and shows your professionalism towards your work and to your clients' needs?

All of these benefits and many more are offered by the quality English Toastmasters Association that promotes professionalism and cares for toastmasters and the services that they provide for their clients........

Some other organisations that represent toastmasters are begining to copy our Code of Ethics but are still leaving out one of the most important ones. Our members do not drink alcohol when we are working for our clients and do not consider this to be 'a perk of the job'. We are here to serve our clients professionally.

Just a few interesting facts about

The English Toastmasters Association

We run more training courses and have more quality testimonials for training than any of our competitors. There are over 50 testimonials about our courses here on this site. This means that you know the quality of our training is second to none and you will not find better training anywhere else.

The picture below shows members of our Association at one of our training days with Internet Consultant Sue Lees giving a presentation about working the Internet and using social media to get better known,

Sue Lees Internet Consultant at our St Georges Day Meeting April 2010 giving presentation about Web presence

Membership to our Association gives our members ongoing support and training for life all inclusive within the membership fees. This gives each of our members the best value for money.

We are the fastest growing organisation for toastmasters because we work harder for our members, than any other organisation. Our marketing is far superior than any other marketing from any other organisations and therefore our members are getting excellent value for money from their membership.

We have our own fully-staffed headquarters with state-of-the art training facilities. This means that you can enjoy your training as the service will be provided in the way and style that suits you best. We will also cater for dates, start and end times to suit you.

We offer more, better quality and faster support for our members, including regular meetings, seminars and web services. All the benefits that a truely professional Association should be offering its members to help them with their professional development.

Toastmasters at our training day in Chelmsford at the County Hotel on Thursday 22nd April 2010

Ongoing training and help is included in the annual membership fees. Our members carry on learning or gaining knowledge at the speed and at the times that suit them. You choose the speed of your learning. If you want more time and more help - we are here for you.

For more information about our services please keep reading

If you would like to join our friendly Association that works for it's professional members, offering unique, excellent-quality courses and training to the highest-possible standards,

please call us on 07971 409977

or use the contact form to find out more.....

Announcing a powerful new training course for those people who wish to learn the skills and secrets required to be a properly-trained and client-focused toastmaster.

You now have access to the best kept secrets of how you can get sensational results when working for your clients, by attending our training courses and using ethical methods of client care that other organisations do not use or even understand.


To uphold higher standards of training and focus on individuals' existing strengths, our courses for new toastmasters are held on a one-to-one basis only. If you would like to specialise in a particular type of event, for example weddings, we will be pleased to train you in the area of specialisms or expertise that you require as well as general training. Our Toastmasters Training School offers specialist training, geared to our candidate's specific needs.

Toastmaster Training in Essex at the County Hotel in Chelmsford at our St Georges Day meeting

Amazing results from a higher level of training in client focused services. We will be pleased to discuss your requirements in more detail. We are also pleased to offer training for hotel staff and staff from other venues or businesses that have the need for further client focused staff training.

Treat your staff and your business to specialised training for front-of-house staff including client care and announcements. Please give us a call. Most venue owners and managers comment that they have never seen welcome announcements for brides and bridegrooms the way that our members do it. Most guests say they did not know that a wedding could be so much fun. We would be pleased to offer training for groups or on a one-to-one basis for front-of-house staff, to give your venue or group the winning edge for client care and service.

Amazing results from one to one training. Due to the client satisfaction and the comments that we get when we train on a one to one basis, training courses will only be offered on this basis to new members in future. Training courses that are run on a one to one basis have been found to be the best method of upholding quality training, based on the abilities and requirements of each individual candidate. 

The courses are generally held over three days and lead to the presentation of a certificate of attendance at the end of the course. There are no qualifications for toastmasters that are recognised by any educational bodies at this moment. We are working on formalising our courses at present and hope to have more news about our endeavours in the future.

Training for Toastmasters with presentation by David Islip Photographer at the County Hotel, Chelmsford, Essex  Learn how to become a Toastmaster, Toastmaster Training in Essex with presentation by Rus. Rainger, on of our founder members

Although we offer one-to-one training courses, candidates will go out and meet other toastmasters and visit venues as part of our courses. One-to-one tuition is always available to suit your individual requirements, based on your existing skills and experience. 

We specialise in client focused services for our members, but are able to offer these courses and training sessions to non members of our organisation who wish to provide higher levels of service for their clients. We are pleased to do this because, by raising the standards in our profession, we all should create more demand for our services.

Applicants may be accepted for training and/or membership of the our Association, from existing toastmasters who are members of other organisations representing toastmasters or their interests, subject to interview and agreement to our code of ethics and a minimum of one alignment day.

We welcome toastmasters who wish to learn our different  approach to higher level, quality service for our clients. 

If you would like to join our friendly Association that works for it's professional members, offering unique, excellent quality courses and training to the highest possible standards, please call us on 07971 409977 or use the contact form to find out more.....

Why train with us? 

Would you like professional tuition on a one-to-one basis with practical solutions from a quality toastmaster who works to the highest international quality standard (ISO 9001:2008).....

I will be honest with you about the best ways of learning our profession so that you can give the best service to your clients and get stunning results for your clients, where you make sure that they get the day of their dreams.......

If we really were to tell you why, it would be easy to give you our opinion of why we are the best organisation to train with on our one-to-one training courses and join for long-term support. However, we do not like to tell you when everyone who has been through our training courses have written their comments and they are on this site for you to read.  Please visit our client testimonials page with comments from the people who have trained with us, to see what they think.

Using a modern style of teaching we are now bringing new higher standards of training to our profession and meeting the needs of individuals according to their existing experience and future aims. We believe that once a toastmaster has been trained they will not know it all. We continue to look at every aspect of our work, taking the time to refine and develop new methods of delivering the best quality service to and for our member toastmasters, which in turn helps them to deliver higher quality services to their clients.

 

For your continued satisfaction we believe that no matter how professional our work may seem, there will always be room for further improvements. 

We hold regular meetings for our members to bring new ideas and better methods of working to the table. Our clients' satisfaction is the inspiration for us to strive for excellent service.

All this so that our clients are assured of a truly excellent level of service

Our Association is here to support our members in the following areas.....

 

English Toastmasters Associaiton Headquarters main office in Danbury Essex

The picture shown above is of part of our office suite at our headquarters in Danbury, Essex, where we run our training courses.

Training & Professional Development

The English Toastmasters Association is the only organisation for toastmasters to have a full and published programme of events to help our members with their professional development. The events that we hold for our members are part of their ongoing professional development and are included in their annual fees.

Our Association hold two full-day meetings each year with lunch provided on St. George's day in April and Trafalgar day in October. At these meetings we have a packed agenda of items to help our members to achieve a higher level of service for their clients.

There are ten fully-documented seminars which are held during the last week of each of the other 10 months. These seminars cover important relevant topics to help our members to be able to keep gaining more knowledge about the events that are important to their clients. We are continually helping our members to grow their armoury of information to make sure that their clients get the best attention to detail as possible.

We have launched our country wide Road Shows and are putting on four Road Shows each year. Our first Road Show started in Chesterfield on the 11th and 12th November 2009. (Further details are shown below) During 2010 there will be four Road Shows around the country and we will welcome all toastmasters as well as our own members. See what the most lively Toastmasters Association is doing to raise the standards of performance and professionalism in our industry. We have better and more frequent training for new entrants into our profession and for existing toastmasters.

These events will normally be open for any toastmasters and potential toastmasters to attend on the first evening of the event and for our members on the second day. Please advise us of your wish to attend and we will make you very welcome.

We are the only organisation for toastmasters to have its own headquarters with full time staff dedicated to the success of our members.

Members may book appointments at any time to gain extra help and information regarding any aspects of their work. All these services and many more are included within their membership fees.

Marketing

Our marketing experts are constantly working to enhance the profile of toastmasters in general, our Association and each of our members. We also have a continual process to increase the awareness of the Association as being the Association to offer the ultimate quality services packages to our members.

Our members are now finding that the marketing services that we employ are working very well for many of them.

We are constantly promoting our site, facilities and members and are getting some outstanding results for our members. New and existing members are getting enquiries from clients directly from their own pages on this site. By using search engine registration and optimisation techniques, and sponsored links, we aim to give our professional members better value for money membership and higher rankings on the Internet.

Client Care

Our members are trained to consider each function as more than just another job. The wishes and interests of our toastmasters' clients are absolutely paramount. We have a published Code of Ethics which form the basis of a service level agreement with each of our members' clients. Our members are also trained to take care of all other contractors working for their mutual clients at events that they attend.

Our Members Area

For our members we provide a secure area on this website, where documents and supporting information may be found, to further assist in providing very high quality services.

Seminars and meetings

During 2010 and ongoing, we are running a programme of seminars for our members, provided by the most active of all the organisations for toastmasters with ongoing professional development costs included with our annual membership fees. which will also be available to other toastmasters who are not members for a small fee.

Generally, one seminar per day for each subject will be held at our Headquarters near Chelmsford, Essex and will run from 9am to 1.00pm 

Places are limited and must be booked in advance. 

Seminars are free to our members and available at £99.00 to non-members when booked and paid for in advance. Full documentation will accompany each seminar and also be available in our members area after each event.

Forthcoming Events

for members

2010 Seminars and Meetings

Held at our Danbury headquarters between 9am - 1pm

unless otherwise advised

 

Tuesday 31st August

Documentation for Functions of all types

Wednesday 29th September

Sales and Marketing, including Documentation

Tuesday 5th October

English Toastmasters Association Road Show

Brampton Hut Premier Inn, Great North Road,

Brampton, Huntingdon, PE28 4NQ

Thursday 21st October

Trafalgar Day Meeting

County Hotel, Chelmsford

9.30am for 10am Start - Luncheon - ending at 5.00pm

Thursday 25th November

Alliances with Venues and other Wedding Professionals

Thursday 30th December

Christmas Quiz and informal Luncheon

 

There follows an article from David Court at Court on Camera's BLOG on Saturday, 3rd October 2009 regarding our monthly professional training seminars.


'On Wednesday 30th September I joined my good friend Richard Palmer and his fellow members of the English Toastmasters Association (I am an Honorary Fellow Member) at their headquarters overlooking Danbury Palace in the heart of Essex for a training seminar led by Richard.


Toastmaster training at monthly seminar to help professional development for our toastmasters

Continuous professional development is at the heart of this organisation - the training session was attended by Toastmasters working throughout the UK and internationally as far afield as the USA'.

David Court is an excellent wedding photographer who is based in Essex and is also very helpful when it comes to training our members in the art of working with our fellow professionals at all types of events, but especially at weddings. 

"Most organisations for toastmasters do not focus on helping other members of the team that work together to provide our mutual clients with a superior service. At our Association, we believe that we are part of that team and we need to be aware of how we can best help, serve and take care of our fellow professionals."

As an Association, our aim is to raise the standards that toastmasters work to in our line of work for the benefit of our clients.

Our toastmaster duties for our clients are generally far more extensive than those of any other Toastmasters belonging to any other organisations. Our toastmasters will be pleased to attend your wedding service or ceremony to put you at ease, help you get dressed and help in many other ways to make sure that you are comfortable as you start your day. We are aiming at having the happiest clients.

Our Association is raising the bar for client services. Our toastmasters will focus on offering a higher level of client services. Our toastmasters will do more for you on your special day and at your function.

Our members will go the extra mile for their clients as part of a normal day's work.

Central England Road Show for Members

On the evening of Wednesday 11th November 2009 we had our first open evening.

You did not have to be a member of our Association to meet our members and find out more about our services

For our members we held our Special meeting

on Thursday 12th November 2009 at the Premier Inn, Tapton Lock Hill in Chesterfield

English Toastmasters Association roadshow in Chesterfield

Thank you to Ian Greenfield Photographer for your input and also for the photo above www.iangreenfield.com

Richard Palmer thanking Michael Wall for all his help to put the Road Show together. Michael organised all the accommodation and was instrumental in the success of our first Central England Road Show.

From left to right Ronald Greenfield, Mike Culleton, Richard Palmer, Michael Wall and Linda Palmer all members of our Association

Thank you from The English Toastmasters Association to our guests who visited us on Wednesday evening and during the day on Thursday.

One of the thank-you letters from one of our members

Many thanks for a really well-prepared and thought-out day. The content was almost as good as the company, and it was so refreshing to meet some of my colleagues and indeed our guests. A terrific day, great to share ideas and experiences and to talk about the perception of toastmasters. Thank you both so much  Mike Culleton

A thank-you letter from one of our Guests

Just a quick note to say thank you for inviting me along to your roadshow on Chesterfield last Thursday. It's always good to hear the views of other dedicated professional people in the wedding business.

The day was most informative and gave a fantastic insight into our role. I was so glad to see the enthusiasm all of the members showed towards their duties and the attention to detail in the execution of their duties. Our Association really has set the standards for all who wish to engage in this highly respected career. I wish you continued success in all that you do, please keep in touch. Kind regards Ian

Ian Greenfield Photography  www.iangreenfield.com

Our special thanks go to Michael Wall Toastmaster and the Premier Inn for your help and support for this new event.

Some kind emails from our members and special guests followed on from our St George's Day meeting in April 2009     

Richard, a little overdue, but I wanted to express my thanks to you for organising such an interesting agenda for the Association's St George's day meeting. It is clear that your passion and commitment to the dream has raised the ETA to a formidable professional body, with a strong sense of purpose and a competent membership. Regards Russell Rainger

Hi Richard, Thank you for an excellent day at the St George's Day meeting on 23rd April. You included some very useful topics and the whole day was both informative and interesting. It was great to meet other members of our association and to be able to exchange ideas and experiences. Regards Garry Smith

Hi there Richard, Just a quick note to say a great big thank you for organising another good day.  It was fantastic to meet new Toastmasters and reminisce with some with old friends, Marco looks to be an asset to the Association as do both David and Sandra (photographers) I would imagine Chelmsford town centre was honoured to see so many red-coated Toastmasters in one group, when some people may have never even seen one! Kind Regards Michael O'Rourke

Dear Richard, Apologies that this is the first opportunity that I have had to send a big thank you. Although I had to leave early, I found the day really enjoyable and equally  educational. Long may these meetings continue. It is a great time to catch up with our colleagues and share our experiences. Your continued help and support is much appreciated. Kind regards Geoff Cornwell

A note to thank you for your hospitality yesterday at the toastmasters’ lunch. It was very enjoyable and informative so I now have more knowledge of the organisation. Thanks again and speak soon. Stuart Rawlings

 

 

 

 
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