Master of Ceremonies Club member David Collins officiating at the Queen Charlotte's Ball

David Collins David Collins

The Queen Charlotte's Ball was first instated over two hundred and fifty years ago in honour of Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III: she lived from 1744 to 1818. 

 

The ball, held by George III, originally supported the Queen Charlotte's Hospital, a London maternity hospital, and now the Queen Charlotte's Appeal carries on the good work which Lord Winston is involved in.

The ball has also been long associated with debutantes being presented at court. Debutantes are young ladies making their way out of the school room and into society.
The event was held at the Treasury House, Inner Temple and the famous cake is a replica of the birthday cake of Queen Charlotte herself.

 

64th Birthday Reception of the Sultan of Brunei, The Dorchester, London.

Invite for Her Excellency Princess Lalla Joumala Alaoui Invite for Her Excellency Princess Lalla Joumala Alaoui

Master of Ceremonies Club member Paul Craycraft recently officiated at the Dorchester Hotel Park Lane for the 64th Birthday celebration of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei welcoming and introducing many distinguished guests to the Acting High Commissioner of Brunei Darussassalam.

 

High profile events such as this are typical of the Top London functions undertaken by members of Master of Ceremonies Club. 

A "Trio of Masters of Ceremonies"

Left to Right. Paul Craycraft, Mike Thwaites and Joseph Nascimento Left to Right. Paul Craycraft, Mike Thwaites and Joseph Nascimento

On big events the Master of Ceremonies Club is often asked to supply more than one Associate.

 

Drawing on his considerable contacts in the Business David Collins regularly arranges for two or three Toastmasters to officiate at dinner and large functions.

 

On 11 March 2010 three Toastmasters were engaged for the PLC Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.

 

The Awards were sponsored by PriceWaterHouseCoopers and Hosted by the BBC News presenter Kate Silverton.

The BAFTA's

David Collins Associate member Paul Craycraft was delighted to be asked to be

Master of Ceremonies

at The Bafta Awards on 21 February 2010.

 

Initially at The Royal Opera House Covent Garden, London for the Red carpet and then the Awards Ceremony then later at the Grosvenor house Hotel Park lane for the after ceremony dinner and party. 

HELP FOR HEROES

Over £20,000 raised for Help for Heroes at the Annual Ball of the UK Air Cargo Club at The Landmark Hotel, London.

 

 As well as money raised by the Sponsors for the evening thousands of pounds were raised with a Star Prize Draw and a live Auction.

 

Paul Craycraft of David Collins Associates  was pleased to be asked to contribute to the fantastic success of the evening.