John Oakley is a Past Chairman of The City of London Beadles Guild and is Beadle to four Livery Companies, Needlemakers, Joiners & Ceilers, Broderers and Basketmakers.

He is also a Past President of the Association of the UK School of Professional

Toastmasters, and Past President of the Institute of Toastmasters of Great Britain.

He spent over 30 years in the property industry becoming Managing Director of a six

branch Estate Agency practice in the South East of England.

For the past 25 years he has been a Marriage Registrar/Civil Celebrant and a professional Toastmaster and is in much demand at functions both large and small.

John has many interesting and amusing stories which are sure to enthrall.