Mark Your Occasion

Mark Your Occasion Mark Your Occasion | Celebrant, Vocalist, Quizmaster, and Master of Ceremonies

Back in July I came along to Swarthmore Education Centre to run their end-of-year quiz and games event for the hard work...
04/09/2026

Back in July I came along to Swarthmore Education Centre to run their end-of-year quiz and games event for the hard working staff. We had an absolute blast, and one of the rounds gave the teachers two minutes to draw themselves teaching their favourite hobby – can you spot the gardeners, artists, and hot wheels collectors?

Before going on holiday I was lucky enough to be invited by Bradford & Bingley RFC to host their annual Sportsman’s Dinn...
03/09/2026

Before going on holiday I was lucky enough to be invited by Bradford & Bingley RFC to host their annual Sportsman’s Dinner in aid of Leeds Hospitals Charity. There, we were entertained by the hilarious James Haskell, who was gracious enough to pose for several photos after the event despite needing to drive over four hours overnight back home! Absolute legend, both on and off the pitch.

Congratulations to our Summer Season quiz winners at the Robin Hood in Silsden, Are We There Yet?They’ve now won twice i...
02/09/2026

Congratulations to our Summer Season quiz winners at the Robin Hood in Silsden, Are We There Yet?

They’ve now won twice in a row, and won this season’s trophy by a whopping 19 points!

Can anyone stop them ahead of the autumn edition? Maybe YOU can?!

Every Tuesday at 8pm. See you there!

🏆 LAST NIGHT OF THE SEASON 🏆It's here – the Summer 2026 season finale of the Robin Hood Quiz, and the trophy gets awarde...
01/09/2026

🏆 LAST NIGHT OF THE SEASON 🏆

It's here – the Summer 2026 season finale of the Robin Hood Quiz, and the trophy gets awarded TONIGHT.

The Summer standings going into finale night:
🥇 Are We There Yet? – 79pts
🥈 Geralt of Trivia – 61pts
🥉 Fellowship of the Quiz – 43pts
4️⃣ Liz & Phil – Farewell Tour – 40pts
5️⃣ Standing Room Only – 39pts

Can anyone catch Are We There Yet? at the top, or is this one already done and dusted? Only one way to find out.

📅 Tuesday 1st September
🕗 8:00pm
📍 The Robin Hood, Silsden
💷 £2 per person – new teams always welcome

The new season kicks off next Tuesday with the league reset to zero, so come and see how this one ends before it all starts again.

📸 CYPRUS, LATE NIGHT, DANCE FLOOR CHAOS 📸Exhibit A for why I never want to just do the ceremony and leave: that's me mid...
31/08/2026

📸 CYPRUS, LATE NIGHT, DANCE FLOOR CHAOS 📸

Exhibit A for why I never want to just do the ceremony and leave: that's me mid-reception at a wedding I married in Cyprus, fan in hand and fully committed to it, with two tearing it up beside me at whatever was playing.

People sometimes assume a celebrant's job ends the moment the vows are done and the paperwork's signed. Mine doesn't. I want to be in the thick of it – dancing badly, getting roped into the silly photos, still there when the fans come out and the shoes come off. A ceremony sets the tone for the whole day, and if your celebrant is actually enjoying the party, everyone else relaxes into it too.

Great weddings aren't just well-run – they're fun to be around, for everyone involved. That's the bit I take seriously.

If anyone wants to see more embarrassing photos of me dancing, just ask. There's a horrifically large amount.

Sometimes it’s not the quality of the photo that’s important, but the vibe that comes through it. This one very much fit...
31/08/2026

Sometimes it’s not the quality of the photo that’s important, but the vibe that comes through it.

This one very much fits the latter description. What a day we had at Rob and Annabelle’s wedding on Saturday, an incredible first event back from my holiday!

When people started getting on the dance floor after I started singing Frank Sinatra, I knew we were in for a good night, and the round of singo bingo that we played was amongst the most insane I’ve ever witnessed!

Congratulations to Belle and Rob, and thanks for having me as a part of your day!

🎤 HAMMERSTEIN TO HAMILTON 🎤From Oklahoma to the Big Easy, from the barricades of Les Mis to the circus ring of The Great...
30/08/2026

🎤 HAMMERSTEIN TO HAMILTON 🎤

From Oklahoma to the Big Easy, from the barricades of Les Mis to the circus ring of The Greatest Showman – I'm taking Ilkley on a musical theatre journey through the ages, and I'd love for you to be part of it.

Expect big ballads, belters, a few surprises, and everything in between – South Pacific, Hamilton, and plenty more along the way.

📅 Wednesday 9th September
🕝 Starts 2:30pm
📍 Clarke Foley Community Hub
🎟️ Tickets £15 – available from the venue

Grab a seat, bring a friend, and settle in for an afternoon of showtunes done properly. See you there!

🎉 ADDINGHAM VILLAGE QUIZ IS BACK — AND IT'S FREE!Next Saturday (5th September), I'll be hosting the Addingham Village Qu...
29/08/2026

🎉 ADDINGHAM VILLAGE QUIZ IS BACK — AND IT'S FREE!

Next Saturday (5th September), I'll be hosting the Addingham Village Quiz at Addingham Memorial Hall, and I couldn't be more excited about it.

The quiz has a history stretching back to 1990, when it first brought the village together for a brilliant night of friendly competition. After a long break, I relaunched it last year – and what a comeback it was. 8 local teams, a packed hall, a trophy presentation, and The Swan crowned as our 2025 champions. The feedback was phenomenal, so we're doing it again.

This year we're back with an expanded 12-team event, a knockout University Challenge-style format, and the Addingham Beer Festival bar on hand to keep things lubricated. Whether you're on a team or just coming along to support, cheer, and heckle – you are more than welcome. It's completely free entry for everyone, and all profits raised via the bar and our raffle go straight to local charities.

🍺 Bar opens 6:30pm
❓ Quiz starts 7:00pm
📍 Addingham Memorial Hall

Hosting events like this is exactly why I do what I do. Bringing a community together, creating a bit of theatre, and making memories – that's what Mark Your Occasion is all about.

See you Saturday, Addingham! 🟢

Just back from 10 days in Croatia with the fam. Back to it today, and news of upcoming events on the way, including loca...
28/08/2026

Just back from 10 days in Croatia with the fam. Back to it today, and news of upcoming events on the way, including local public quiz and live music events!

Stay tuned!

🏆 THE ADDINGHAM VILLAGE QUIZ IS BACK – AND WE'RE ONE TEAM SHORT!Save the date: Saturday 5th September, Addingham Memoria...
07/08/2026

🏆 THE ADDINGHAM VILLAGE QUIZ IS BACK – AND WE'RE ONE TEAM SHORT!

Save the date: Saturday 5th September, Addingham Memorial Hall. Bar opens 6:30pm, first round kicks off at 7pm.

We've already got 11 teams lined up – including reigning champions The Swan, who'll be defending their title against last year's runners-up Panto Group and a fresh batch of challengers. Sport, history, geography, film, music, art... and more on the night.

But we need one more team to fill the board!

Are you part of a village club, society, or local business? Rally your team of four and get in touch – we'd love to have you.

📞 Mark Gregory – 07928 829773
✉️ [email protected]

Not fussed about competing? Come along anyway – free entry for all, and there'll be a raffle on the night with proceeds going to the Addingham Beer Festival Worthy Causes Fund.

See you there! 🍻❓

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