The Man in the Red Coat

That bow tie was really trying to spin!! Congratulations to the Master Furniture Maker on a wonderful evening, from the format of the occasion to the lighting of the room, this was a triumph. Adding to the evening was the wonderful harpist @agajew, as well as truly delicious food and great service from @lifes_kitchen_ ..... and ME! #beadle #toasmaster #compere #eventhost #emcee #citylife #livery #themanintheredcoat #themaninthetasselledgown

Just what would the Timber industry be like without wonderful talented and devoted women like @karen_suss and Sheila Hutchings? Trust me, they would not be the great institutions and associations that they are without them. Another wonderful evening for members of @timberdevelopment.uk as their annual dinner took place at @8northumberland last night. My thanks to all the members for working with me. My thanks also to Maddie and the team at the venue for their sterling work. We reckoned we would lose about 15 minutes off the schedule, but in fact, we only lost 7. Amazing job. To @chrissutton10, to David Hopkins and to Martin, it was a pleasure working with you all as always, and I look forward to seeing you in the new year. Events like this don't just magically happen. They are meticulously planned by the likes of Sheila, Karen, and Martin. Once the planning is over, all they can do is hope they have got it right. Alternatively, they can ask for my help, and according to Karen, and I quote, "I won't do an event like this without you!" Thanks for the compliment and confidence. If you want help making your event a great success, please don't hesitate to get in touch and let me know how I can help. #toasmaster #masterofceremony #masterofceremonies #mc #emcee #compere #eventhost #themanintheredcoat

A great evening of fun and frolics at the @superdrug 60th anniversary celebration and fundraiser held at the iconic @oldbillingsgate. High energy and great company in the form of @voguewilliams @themissdemeanour and @tomreadwilson. Lots of money raised for @mariecurieuk and so thank you to all who helped me raise funds for this incredible charity. #auctioneer #compere #eventhost #masterofceremony #mc #emcee #themanintheredcoat

What better way to kick off November than with a massive party and fundraiser for Marie Curie. It is going to be a fun night.

A long day. Today, we had a cCourt, followed by a Ceremonial Installation Court, followed by a wonderful dinner. Although the time did run away with us in the end, at least once we began the speeches, only a few minutes off the schedule. Anything beyond that is out of my control. This was a really good event which had a lovely vibe to it and was a terrific success for the Master and the Company. My thanks must go to all the team at Mercers Hall and the @lbemusic_steve for their musical accompaniment to the evening. So congratulations to the @fuellerscompany and I look forward to continuing to work you in the new year. #beadle #toastmaster #compere #citylife #livery #eventhost

My final Livery event out of 6 in October and it is to the marvellous Mercers Hall for @fuellerscompany. #beadle #toastmaster #citylife #installation #fuellers #eventhost #emcee #mc #compere

Definitely a busy 10 days in the City. 6 halls, 5 Livery Companies, and approximately 1200 guests have kept me pretty busy. It doesn't include the 4 other halls I visited to collect equipment from. The events themselves are often quite complicated with regards to ceremonies and timing, and all have included great food. All the events are a showcase for the companies involved, and it is crucial that they run to time and appear seamless to all the members and their guests. Trust me, there is one thing we do brilliantly in this country, and it is organised dinner service, and every one of the events mentioned was as impressive, dynamic, and delicious as you will find anywhere in the world. It isn't always easy, but I love my job. #beadle #toastmaster #masterofceremony #masterofceremonies #mc #emcee #compere #eventhost #auctioneer #themanintheredcoat

A fun couple, a really well run venue, and a family and friends who did everything I asked with enthusiasm and energy, meaning a great day for all. Superstar of the day was the bride's young daughter who really took her responsibility of being a bridesmaid seriously. She was there to make sure mum looked her best for photos, she did a brilliant reading during the ceremony and had the biggest and best smile in all the photos. To Michele and Andrew, thanks for the invite to be your master of ceremonies for the day. I hope you had the best of days. #compere #masterofceremony #toastmaster #masterofceremonies #eventhost #emcee #mc #themanintheredcoat

It's going to be a belter! #weddingtoastmaster #weddingmasterofceremony #weddinghost #weddingmc #compere #masterofceremonies #emcee #themanintheredcoat

Life goes on in the City as yesterday the 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London presided over the election of his successor. As the Lord Mayor Elect pointed out, to be the 696th of anything is quite an achievement! The role of Lord Mayor is an appointment for only a single year (except during the time of war or natural disaster - the pandemic being an example when Sir William Russell did two years) and is primarily an ambassadorial role promoting the City both in the UK and Globally. In addition, the role includes being head of the City of London Corporation where much is to be overseen. They are also Chancellor of City University, Head of the City Lieutenancy, and to be the Chief Magistrate in the City among many others. So congratulations to the Lord Mayor Elect, Alistair King and heartfelt thanks to the current Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli. Alistair takes over the role during the early November the day after, which is the Lord Mayor's Show. #lordmayor #cityoflondon #beadle #toastmaster