Accustomed as I am after many years of delivering speeches and writing the words for other people my first duty always remains the same – to entertain. The golden rule for all speakers is to entertain their audience ensuring both parties enjoy the experience together.

If the thought of addressing an audience fills you with dread worry not, because I can provide you with good quality material.

With a little preparation on your part almost anyone can make not just a competent speech but better still an entertaining one.

Fortunately for after dinner speakers at social occasions such as weddings or Sports Club dinners there is a magic formula, short and simple, light and serious, witty and humorous all mixed together will guarantee happy listeners.