The Society of London Toastmasters was formed in January
1953 and is the oldest of the various Toastmaster organisations
that currently exist in the UK
The Society consists of highly qualified and experienced
professional Toastmasters who work predominantly in the
City of London where strict protocols are observed and
in the West End of London where the corporate world hold
their many and varied events.
Our members have, and continue to provide Toastmasters
for every type of function which vary from Royal State
Banquets to Government and Diplomatic receptions; from
Corporate lunches and dinners to high profile celebrity
Charity Events; from Society Weddings and anniversary
dinners to birthday parties and informal garden parties
where less formality is required.
The members of the Society are able to provide exactly
the level of formality and event co-ordination that ensures
our clients' expectations are met and usually surpassed.
Although named ‘The Society of London Toastmasters’
our members do in fact work all over the UK and throughout
Europe, and have officiated at functions in the United
States where members of the Royal Family have been guests
of honour.
The Society of London Toastmasters has the unique distinction
of providing the Toastmaster for the City of London
Lord Mayor’s Annual Banquet for more than 50 years.
During that same period we have also provided the Toastmaster
for virtually all the State Banquets held in honour
of visiting Royals or Heads of State to the UK. Our
members regularly officiate at functions attended by
members of the Royal Family and members of the other
European Royal families.
Our members continue to provide their services for the grand
dinners of the City Livery Companies, for major organisations
and institutions and at the many high profile events
organised by the Variety Club of Great Britain, The
Lords Taverners, The Lady Taverners, The Grand Order
of Water Rats and The Wooden Spoon Society to name but
a few. We also provided the Toastmaster for the Inaugural
Ball celebrating the launch of the world's biggest passenger
liner, the Queen Mary II in January 2004.
Apart from sounding our gavels and making those formal introductory
announcements, our members are often called upon to
provide their special skills in less formal ways. Our
members are always in demand for weddings and barmitzvahs
and are expert on the protocols of the various cultures
within the UK. We are often engaged to host award ceremonies,
to compere corporate fundraising events and concerts,
as auctioneers, and as host announcers at product launches
and receptions, as well as being engaged as the traditional Toastmaster
at Masonic, Round Table and Rotary events, but at every function our members are
always utilising their skills as production and event
co-ordinators.
Whether you are organising a high profile event or an informal
occasion, a Toastmaster from the Society of London Toastmasters
will help you ensure that your function is a tremendous
success !
Although the Society of London Toastmasters as an organisation does
not offer training in Toastmaster craft, individual members of the
Society may do so. Those interested in the availability of training,
regardless of prior experience, should contact the Toastmasters who
are listed on the Members' page with an asterisk against their name.
From time to time the Society is able to offer membership to
experienced Toastmasters whose skills are expected to meet the highest
possible standards. Those interested in applying should contact the
Hon Secretary.
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