Matt Biggin FGPT
Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies
© Matthew Biggin- Professional Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies 2023
Events
As
a
Fellow
of
the
Guild
of
Professional
Toastmasters,
I
have
been
trained
to
officiate
at
a
wide
range
of
different
events.
During
my
10
years
as
a
professional
toastmaster
and
master
of
ceremonies
I
have
been
fortunate
to
have
worked
with
some
fabulous
brides
and
bridegrooms,
brilliant
corporate
clients,
charity
organisations,
civic
dignitaries
and
members
of
the
Royal
Family.
No
matter
what
your
event,
I’m
there
to
help
and
ensure
that it is a complete success.
Your
Wedding
or
Civil
Partnership
Day
is
one
of
the
most
important
days
of
your
life.
It
is
a
day
that
has
been
planned
at
great
length.
A
great
deal
of
money
has
been
invested
in
making
the
occasion
a
memorable
one.
After
the
actual
ceremony,
the
reception
is
the
culmination
of
the
many
months
of
planning;
the
day
when
all
your
plans
come
together.
This
is
the
occasion
when
you
and
your
family
are
hosts
to
all
of
your
friends
and
relations
in
one
of
the
most
memorable
social
events
of
your
life.
This
is
the
day
when
you
want
everything
to
go
right.
This
is
the
day
that
you
need
a
Professional
Toastmaster,
the
day
you
need me.
Dinners & Award Ceremonies
Charity & Fundraising Events
My
services
are
just
as
important
for
business
events.
When
a
company
launches
a
new
product
or
hosts
a
social
evening
for
their
clients
or
staff
it
is
vital
that
the
event
runs
without
a
hitch.
The
Chief
Executive
does
not
want
to
be
distracted
from
her
or
his
task
of
hosting
the
evening
with
trying
to
ensure
that
the
food
is
served
on
time
or
that
the
correct
announcements
are
made
at
the
right
part
of
the
meal.
Matthew
can
also
act
as
the
anchorman
and
compere
for
an
end
of
conference
dinner,
or
be
that
all-important
link
man
for
a
Trade
Association
Dinner
or
Awards Presentation Evening.
For
many
charity
organisations
the
annual
ball
presents
one
of
the
biggest
fund
raising
opportunities
of
the
year.
As
the
organiser,
the
pressure
on
you
can
be
immense
and
the
last
thing
you
need
to
worry
about
is
how
the
evening
will
progress
and
what
comes
next.
I
will
not
only
manage
the
timetable
but
will
act
as
the
anchorman,
providing
the
link
between
the
other
professionals
involved.
Capitalising
on
all
of
the
fund
raising
opportunities,
I
can
also
take
care
of
the
raffle
presentation
and
act
as
the
auctioneer,
helping
to
ensure
that
the
auction
is
both
entertaining
and
profitable.
Weddings of all Cultures
A
Masonic
Ladies'
Festival
is
the
social
highlight
of
the
year
of
any
Freemasons'
Lodge.
It
is
therefore
imperative
that
the
event
proceeds
smoothly
and
efficiently
but
with
courtesy
and
understanding
for
all
those
involved,
to
ensure
that
everyone
present,
whether
Freemason
or
guest,
can
fully
enjoy
their
evening
together.
The
services
of
an
experienced
Professional
Toastmaster
and
master
of
ceremonies
will
prove
invaluable
in
assisting
and
guiding
the
President
and
his
Lady in all aspects of the event.
Masonic Ladies Festivals
Civic Functions
There
are
a
wide
variety
of
civic
functions
at
which
a
toastmaster
can
officiate.
It
could
be
at
the
local
Town
Hall
with
the
Mayor
of
the
Town
or
Borough;
or
if
in
London,
it
could
be
with
the
Lord
Mayor
at
the
Guildhall
or
at
Mansion
House,
two
of
London's
most
historical
and
prestigious
venues.
Whatever
the
function,
wherever
the
venue,
whoever
the
dignitaries
present,
as
a
Fellow
of
the
Guild
of
Professional
Toastmasters,
I
am
fully
experienced
in
civic
events
will
ensure
the
occasion
flows
smoothly,
successfully
and
in
accordance with the correct civic protocol.
Just
as
important
as
traditional
and
official
functions
are
parties
and
celebrations!
Whatever
the
occasion,
I
can
not
only
ensure
that
everything
runs
smoothly,
but
I
can
also
help
add
to
the
fun
by
organising
games,
competitions,
quizzes
or
anything
else
you
may
have
in
mind.
Just
some
of
the
functions
where
I
can
assist
are:
Barmitzvahs,
Batmitzvahs,
Burns
Night
Suppers,
Topping
Out
Ceremonies,
Rotary
Dinners
and
Round
Table Functions.
Parties & Special Occasions