Men in Red Toastmasters

Men in Red Toastmasters Men in Red provide Toastmaster services to weddings, awards dinners and corporate events across Kent & Sussex.

We are traditionally-trained Toastmasters with a modern attitude. We are Saving the Earth from Dull & Disorderly Events!

I had the honour, together with Toastmaster Neill Tully Qpm to support this amazing event on Tuesday. 1300+ guests in th...
17/05/2024

I had the honour, together with Toastmaster Neill Tully Qpm to support this amazing event on Tuesday.
1300+ guests in the iconic Grosvenor Hotel Great Room (which was, originally, an ice rink!).
The Events team at RoSPA are brilliant to work with. Zoe Lyons was a superb compere for the awards and a thoroughly nice person. I do like my job.

Wow! What an incredible night!

It is a tremendous honour to be able to celebrate with over 1,300 RoSPA Health and Safety Award winners. Our winners are the beating heart of their organisations, and their actions affect not only those who work for them but their families and loved ones.

Why, you may ask, am I posting a picture of me from my police days? (I served twenty years with the Met)Well, apart from...
28/04/2024

Why, you may ask, am I posting a picture of me from my police days? (I served twenty years with the Met)

Well, apart from the fact that I seem to have a thing for odd uniforms, it struck me that my motivation for both careers was similar - a desire to get involved, sort things out and improve people’s day.

And the experience of handling groups of people at events sure comes in handy in my current role!








One of these charity engagements saw me auctioning fine art by Picasso, Miro, Bacon and Warhol. The other had me auction...
13/04/2024

One of these charity engagements saw me auctioning fine art by Picasso, Miro, Bacon and Warhol.

The other had me auctioning a wheelbarrow full of booze (I even threw the wheelbarrow in!).

Very different events, but they both benefitted from having a professional Toastmaster to deliver the evening and maximise its fundraising potential.

Are you organising a charity fundraiser? Call me to find out how I can support you.


















22/03/2024
OK, I know it looks like I’m showing off but in fact I’m just trying to tidy up my Insta Highlights and this is how you ...
22/03/2024

OK, I know it looks like I’m showing off but in fact I’m just trying to tidy up my Insta Highlights and this is how you have do it…

But it never hurst to let people know what my clients have said!






















March 20th is International Day of Happiness.If you want to see how happy I have made my clients, why not check out my r...
20/03/2024

March 20th is International Day of Happiness.

If you want to see how happy I have made my clients, why not check out my reviews on Google or Insta

Cute dog = cheap trick? Maybe, but it worked!






















However well you plan your wedding, someone will need to deliver that plan on the day. These are just a few of the eleme...
12/03/2024

However well you plan your wedding, someone will need to deliver that plan on the day. These are just a few of the elements that need to fit together to make it all happen just the way you wanted.






















Men in Red are proud to introduce ‘Tim the Toastmaster’.As we all were, Tim was trained and accredited by the National A...
10/03/2024

Men in Red are proud to introduce ‘Tim the Toastmaster’.

As we all were, Tim was trained and accredited by the National Association of Toastmasters, and has plenty of happy clients in his portfolio. As he says himself “I consider myself to be a modern style Toastmaster not stiff, formal or old fashioned”.

If you are planning a wedding or social event in Bedfordshire or surrounding areas, Tim would love to help you deliver it!










When you want to look friendly and approachable at a wedding fair, it does no harm to recruit your beautiful wife! Kirst...
19/02/2024

When you want to look friendly and approachable at a wedding fair, it does no harm to recruit your beautiful wife! Kirsty proved to be a huge asset at the Denbies wedding fair yesterday, and I’m grateful for her support.
























What a stunning venue for a wedding fair!
13/02/2024

What a stunning venue for a wedding fair!

I had a business meeting here yesterday. Any guesses as to the location? Clue - it’s opposite Fortnum & Mason in London....
27/01/2024

I had a business meeting here yesterday. Any guesses as to the location? Clue - it’s opposite Fortnum & Mason in London.

The meeting was with of Fairhead Fine Art and , a wonderful artist who are curating an art auction for Doostan, a charity building schools in the Middle East and Africa. I am booked to be the ‘Toastmaster / Auctioneer’.

Niall brought along three small pieces by Picasso. As you do!


















The Gay Wedding Show, founded and still run by the wonderful Gino Meriano, reaches its 21st year in 2024! On the plus si...
25/01/2024

The Gay Wedding Show, founded and still run by the wonderful Gino Meriano, reaches its 21st year in 2024!

On the plus side, it is an energising and affirming day of happiness and love.The downside, as Gino will tell you, is that he feels the show is STILL necessary, as the wedding industry just hasn’t caught up.

Well, this Toastmaster has! I will be at the Portsmouth show, despite the fact it’s nowhere near my normal business area, just because I really want to be part of it.

I’m hoping that will be there again… I’ll make sure to bring the stress balls!

If you are an LGBT+ couple planning a wedding, check out this show or the one in Manchester on 22nd September.

If you are a LGBT+ or Ally wedding supplier, come along and share the love!










































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The problem with hiring any wedding professional is that you don’t have a chance to test them out beforehand.Fortunately...
21/01/2024

The problem with hiring any wedding professional is that you don’t have a chance to test them out beforehand.

Fortunately, other couples have done that for you and, when your Toastmaster** has plenty of 5-star Google Reviews, you can be confident he will give you a 5-star service.

**That’s me, by the way!
























21/01/2024
I had a splendid day yesterday at a wedding show at Surrey National Golf Club, hosted by LK Wedding Fayres.The venue, ru...
15/01/2024

I had a splendid day yesterday at a wedding show at Surrey National Golf Club, hosted by LK Wedding Fayres.

The venue, run by the wonderful Charlotte and her team, is very worth looking at for weddings or other occasions. The rooms, the balcony, the view - all marvellous.

I got to meet lots of couples planning their Big Day, and other lovely wedding suppliers!











































OK, so maybe I don’t have a Best Man training course… but the point is still valid. The Best Man is having a beer and en...
13/01/2024

OK, so maybe I don’t have a Best Man training course… but the point is still valid. The Best Man is having a beer and enjoying the day, not running around sorting things for the couple. That’s my job.

So, who do you want to deliver your big day the way you planned it? The man with the beer or the man with a gavel?
























I really enjoyed supporting the CASPA annual charity ball, managing over 300 guests, announcing speakers and performers ...
06/01/2024

I really enjoyed supporting the CASPA annual charity ball, managing over 300 guests, announcing speakers and performers and running fundraising games.

CASPA have only a small team of wonderful people, yet they managed to raise over £50,000 that evening which will greatly benefit their work with children with autism and their families across Bromley. Well done team!






















Men in Red Toastmasters are looking forward to this event!!
03/01/2024

Men in Red Toastmasters are looking forward to this event!!

Wow have we got a line up of amazing independent wedding suppliers attending

The Surrey National Golf Club wedding fayre

Sunday 14th January
11-2pm

Free entry
Free wedding magazine
Free glass of bubbly on arrival
Hall jam packed with wedding suppliers
Ceremony room dressed

family friendly open day

pop this in your diary to pop along and meet the team and have a browse

#2024

Once you’ve sorted the hangover, it’s time to start planning for the wedding!Venue, date, rings, dress, guest list… so m...
01/01/2024

Once you’ve sorted the hangover, it’s time to start planning for the wedding!

Venue, date, rings, dress, guest list… so many things to consider. Let me add one more question to the list (don’t worry, it comes with an answer!)…

Who is going to deliver the Big Day? Organise the guests, liaise with the venue, make announcements and sort unexpected problems.

You? That would spoil your day.
A friend? That would spoil THEIR day.

How about a professional Toastmaster? Trained and experienced and ready to make sure you are enjoying your wedding, not managing it.

And with fees around only £400, is it worth risking staging the biggest day of your life without that support?























People sometimes ask if I’m having a busy festive season as a Toastmaster.In fact, the opposite is the case. Christmas e...
20/12/2023

People sometimes ask if I’m having a busy festive season as a Toastmaster.

In fact, the opposite is the case. Christmas events have no formality, no speeches and little to organise (apart, perhaps, from the perennial “what did I order?” confusion!). They don’t really need me to support them.

So, a quiet time for your friendly local Toastmaster, and an opportunity for me to wish everyone all the very best for the festive season and 2024.





Looking forward to seeing this prestigious venue!
12/12/2023

Looking forward to seeing this prestigious venue!

LK Wedding Fayres pride themselves on finding the right venues along with a fantastic variety of exhibitors to ensure couples can find everything they need under one roof to make their day spectacular and fulfill their dreams!

My job is to gather everyone together, get them into two (reasonably) straight lines and then to stand back. I’m not the...
02/12/2023

My job is to gather everyone together, get them into two (reasonably) straight lines and then to stand back. I’m not the star of this show - my clients are.

If you don’t want to be trying to move your guests around all day, get in touch with me and I will explain more about how I can help deliver your perfect wedding.
























26/11/2023

I had the honour of supporting yesterday's annual fundraiser ball of , a local charity supporting children and young adults with autism.
310 guests at Oakley House in Bromley and a 'circus' theme. Which explains the multi-talented Jessica Catherine who turned from a fire eater into an aerial dancer!

A brilliant night all round and significant amounts f ££ raised from many very generous people.

Huge kudos to Sarah Caspa Towler and her brilliant team - it was a massive effort!

As a Toastmaster at your fundraising event, I can often more than pay back my fee…  perhaps running money-raising games ...
25/11/2023

As a Toastmaster at your fundraising event, I can often more than pay back my fee… perhaps running money-raising games like ‘Heads & Tails’ or delivering the auction.

And, with discounted fees for charities, it makes even more sense to have me on board!


















Sorry, couldn't resist!
24/11/2023

Sorry, couldn't resist!

The problem with hiring any wedding professional is that you don’t have a chance to test them out beforehand.Fortunately...
19/11/2023

The problem with hiring any wedding professional is that you don’t have a chance to test them out beforehand.

Fortunately, other couples have done that for you and, when your Toastmaster** has plenty of 5-star Google Reviews, you can be confident he will give you a 5-star service.

**That’s me, by the way!
























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I was very pleased last week to have supported Sumeet Jalan at his 'Big Jalebi' celebration of Diwali. Sumeet and his fa...
05/11/2023

I was very pleased last week to have supported Sumeet Jalan at his 'Big Jalebi' celebration of Diwali.

Sumeet and his family organised a fabulous evening for over 200 guests, with the mission of spreading the joy of Diwali across all UK communities and raising funds for his charities.

Entertainment was provided by Indian dancers and singers, together with BGT 2016 winner, magician Richard Jones.

Photos by the wonderful Richard from Photography.














Pleased to have supported Sumeet Jalan at the 'Big Jalebi' celebration of Diwali. Sumeet and his family organised a fabu...
05/11/2023

Pleased to have supported Sumeet Jalan at the 'Big Jalebi' celebration of Diwali. Sumeet and his family organised a fabulous evening for over 200 guests, with the mission of spreading the joy of Diwali across all UK communities.
Entertainment was provided by Indian dancers and singers, together with BGT 2016 winner, magician Richard Jones.

Excellent photography by Richard Pometsey

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