Some Of The Best Tips To Follow For Giving The Perfect After Dinner Speech

Nowadays, hiring after dinner speakers for private and business events is becoming increasingly popular. This is why a lot of people are aspire to become after dinner speakers and make a living out of entertaining guests at these events.

As we all know that giving a well-rounded speech can be a tough task to accomplish and so you need to work really hard to generate good and consistent results.

This would definitely help you in making your work simple and impressing everyone around you. In the article given below we will tell you more about some of the best tips to follow for the perfect after dinner speech.

1. You ought to ensure that you know your audience well so that you can easily adjust your approach and content accordingly. You must understand their demographics and the details of the wider event. For example, it would not be really appropriate to attend a private 30th birthday party and give an inspirational speech. Instead, it needs to be more light-hearted and funy.

2. Avoid drinking too much when you are planning to speak in front of a large audience. This will help you in staying under control so that you don’t have to worry about anything in this regard.

3. You must ensure that you do start your work early so that you can prepare yourself well. This would definitely help you in a big way so that no issues bother you. You need to give an engaging performance that will help you in giving the ideal dinner speech.

4. Every time you go out for speaking you must ensure that you fine tune your approach. This will definitely help you in a lot of ways as far as giving the perfect after dinner speech is concerned.

5. Stay calm and composed while delivering the speech because this is the time you need to showcase your skills. You could even locate some prospective clients by talking to some of the guests present here.

6. Do not make it too long because you could end boring the people who are there to listen to you.

So, these are some of the key things that you should remember about giving the perfect speech as an after dinner speaker.

Do you preparation well and make sure that you do look out for some good alternatives. This is exactly how you will be able to impress everyone around you and make them feel good with your speech. Try and incorporate some different ideas in your speech that will help you in impressing everyone.

Barton Wyatt Estate Agents in Surrey celebrating Wentworth's 60th Birthday

2014 is a landmark year for the PGA European Golf Tour as it celebrates its 60^th year. The Championship was first played back in 1955, coming to the prestigious West Course at Wentworth in Surrey in 1984 and where it has been played exclusively ever since.

This first class golfing tournament initially only attracted British golfers however in the 1970's it began to entice players from all over Europe and quickly escalated into one the top international golf events on the European Tour Calendar.

60 years ago Englishman Ken Bousfield picked up the title of first ever champion, finishing 17 under par and taking home £400 in prize money.  Compare that to last year's winner, 2013 champion Matteo Manassero who scooped a staggering €791,660 and it's clear to see how this event has grown.

The BMW PGA Championship is six days of high quality entertainment which includes the Official Practice Day, Celebrity Pro-Am, and four rounds of compelling competition from 20^th to 25^thMay.

This year an impressive list of 50 celebrities are already confirmed to take part in the Celebrity Pro-Am including Chris Evans; Olympic medallists Eve Muirhead, Sir Steven Redgrave and Sir Matthew Pinsent; footballers David Ginola, Peter Schmeichel and Jamie Redknapp and rugby stars Chris Robshaw, Ben Foden and Mike Tindall.

For the residents of the exclusive Wentworth Estate this is a week in their lives when everything slows to almost a halt.  Getting about on the main island becomes tricky as the roads are full of golf lovers all anxious to wander on the fairways of England's finest golf course and watch the pros at the top of their game.

Wentworth resident and local business owner James Wyatt has lived in the area most of his life and tells us of the thrills of the PGA week:

"I live on Wentworth and work in Virginia Water so life is not too stressful for me during PGA week.  In fact I love the buzz of it.  It turns our sleepy village into the centre of the universe for a few days.  There are limos, TV crews, dozens of celebs and huge amounts of fun and frivolity, not to mention champagne and strawberries!"

James Wyatt runs the award winning Barton Wyatt Estate Agents in Surrey with his brother Rupert. They became the third generation of Wyatts in 1998, the agency and indeed the village has gone from strength to strength over the years. 

In June 2013 the Telegraph reported that Virginia Water, famed as the home of Bruce Forsyth and Wentworth golf club, was crowned the most expensive village in the country in a survey that revealed a huge jump in the number of property millionaires across Britain.  The Telegraph further stated that "Average values in Virginia Water have climbed 6pc in the past year and in one street, Portnall Rise, homes average £4.3m."

James Wyatt is more reticent about prices in the area, saying:

"Virginia Water and Wentworth are often painted as the most unbelievably expensive place to live outside London, but we really do cater for all pockets with two bedroom flats for £250,000, detached houses for £600,000. But I am also very happy to sell anyone a new house for £30m!!"

Wentworthski: Multimillion exclusive Surrey estate

Article by Barton Wyatt Estate Agents Surrey

One of the most desirable homes on the exclusive Wentworth Estate in the heart of Surrey sparked a Russian bidding war this weekend reports the appointed agent, Barton Wyatt.

September House, the luxurious detached property from established developers, Millgate Homes, enjoyed a flurry of interest from a number of international buyers in recent weeks but it was two Russian families who eventually went head to head to secure the sale.

After fierce negotiating the lucky winner transferred the deposit for this £6,250,000 family home in record time and is set to move in within the month.

Commenting on the successful sale, James Wyatt, Partner of the award winning agency, Barton Wyatt, says:

"It is sales such as September House that make estate agency really exciting. In my 25 years in this industry, I have never seen such strong competition for a property. Both parties fell in love with the 10,000 sq ft new house but in the end, as it often does, money talks and the lucky buyer secured the deposit first.

"The indoor swimming pool was a big hit in this house, not to mention that the property had been dressed by well known interior designers, Alexander James Interiors who worked with Millgate Homes to create a perfect blend of luxury and sophistication."

September House's new owners will not be the only Russian residents in the area. This corner of leafy Surrey has become a hotspot for Russian families attracted to the open green spaces, easy commute to London, large detached new homes complete with high tech security features.  

James Wyatt continues,

'I wouldn't go so far as to say that this area has turned into 'Wentworthski' but I can certainly see why international buyers, including Russians, are buying in and around Wentworth in ever increasing numbers. Be it their primary family home or a country retreat, the estate offers some truly special homes."

If you are looking or reputable estate or letting agents in Surrey with a range of luxury properties, please contact Barton Wyatt.

From Barton Wyatt to Blizzard Beach - where children's dreams do come true

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park in Orlando, Florida is the stuff that dreams are made of. And for 192 children from the UK, this was where their dreams came true thanks to the Dreamflight charity and amazing support from people who just wanted to give something back.

Dreamflight is a registered charity whose purpose is to take deserving children on the holiday of their dreams to America's capital of fun - Orlando!  The children are chosen from all over the UK and are either currently, or have been, seriously ill. Dreamflight is not just a holiday for them, these children get to realise that they are not alone with their illness and not the odd one out.  With a new independence gained from being away from their family, they see other children who have suffered, they gain perspective and strength and with the help of the team of volunteers experience things that they never thought possible. 

The children on each trip are accompanied by a group of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and non medical escorts who make the journey possible by giving their time and energy to the charity, and it is not just for the 10 days that they will be away.  There is a great deal of preparatory work and fundraising to be done before the annual trip to ensure that everything runs smoothly.   

Jo Parris, Lettings Manager for Barton Wyatt Estate Agency in Virginia Water, Surrey was invited to be a non medical escort for the 2013 Dreamflight.  It was in fact a client of Barton Wyatt who introduced Jo to the charity almost ten years ago and together with Jo's husband, Mike, a doctor, they decided to offer their time for the trip.

James Wyatt, partner of Barton Wyatt offered his own support by giving Jo the extra time off from the office and sponsoring T-shirts for the children of the 'Pooh Bear' Group to enjoy on their day in Blizzard Beach.  Barton Wyatt has sponsored the Pooh Bear group T-shirts for nearly ten years and looks forward to continuing to do so in the future.

Jo Parris comments on her experience:

"I was both nervous and excited about the trip before we went.  Excited by the experiences I was going to gain from being part of such a special group of people but also anxious to get my part right and make a worthy contribution to the trip."

Jo was allocated two special boys to her care; Robert and Jermain, aged 8 and 9 years old. The holiday started in a hotel near Heathrow and once the goodbyes to the parents were completed, Jo's duties began.

The Dreamflight 'flight' itself was a revelation to Jo, a frequent flier herself.  "The flight started with a party and really went on like that," she explains.  Silly string, face painting, nail bar, food on demand and the friendliest crew you'll ever come across including a running commentary from the flight deck during take-off and landing made flying a real adventure for children, many of whom had never been near an airport, let alone traveled on a Jumbo-Jet!

Once at Orlando, Jo had a packed schedule starting at 7am and often not finishing until 11pm.  The group were taken daily to a different theme park on the 'Pooh Bear' bus aiming to ensure the children had maximum fun.  However, there was always a serious side to ensure the wellbeing, safety and health of the children and Jo found she grew eyes in the back of her head so that she always knew where her boys were and that their medication was given on time.

Jo describes the emotional side of the trip:

"A tremendous bond was made between the group, not just with the children and teenagers but with other escorts and arriving home was quite emotional.  Parents came to meet the plane and yes there were a few tears. I personally felt bereft for several weeks, continually looking round for 'my boys'.

"I've not seen the boys since the trip, it's not protocol. I have however sent them photo books and had email communication with one of the boy's mums. In the New Year we will be showing the film of the trip to the whole Pooh Bear group and so I can't wait to see all of the children then."

Dr Mike, a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine had a very different experience as he was a 'floating doctor' not officially allocated to a group but going to where he was needed.  He spent his time with all twelve of the groups and was responsible for the health of the adult volunteers on the trip as well as the children.  Mike was also responsible for a sourcing a portable ventilator for the trip, an expensive and life saving piece of equipment but this was just one part of the multitude of tasks which together make the trip possible.

Jo concludes:

"Going on Dreamflight is a huge honour. It is also a huge responsibility and mentally and physically exhausting.  Dreamflight changes the lives of the children who go but I can also say that it's changed me.  Would I go again?  In a heartbeat."  

For more information contact Barton Wyatt Estate Agents Surrey on 01344 843 000.

For information on Dreamflight visit www.dreamflight.org.