by Chris Brown | Oct 3, 2025 | Competitions
Well, from the sunny day in Plymouth the day before, the good old British weather greeted us in Kingsbridge. We started of ok but soon the clouds gathered in and, as the song says, Down came the Rain!! But still it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of our 19 criers &...
by Chris Brown | Jul 2, 2025 | Competitions
Here are the results for the Town Crier Competition Hosted by Stuart Cummings which was held in Chard on 28th June 2025. 1st place Mark Wylie 2nd place Adrian Holmes 3rd place John Pitt Best dressed crier Mark Wylie Best dressed...
by Chris Brown | Apr 22, 2025 | Members
Saddened to hear of the passing of Jean Jeffry who served as Blandford Forum’s Town Crier for 40 years. She died peacefully on Tuesday 15th April at the grand age of 90 years. We extend our condolences to her family and all those who knew her. She will be...
by Chris Brown | Dec 23, 2024 | Members
Colleagues, following Peder’s passing, many of you have enquired about his funeral. I am in frequent touch with Jan, his widow and have relayed your good wishes and condolences. I today received the following information from her. Peder will be laid to rest at a...
by Chris Brown | Dec 3, 2024 | Members
Very sad news this morning. Our friend and colleague Peder Nielsen, Town Crier of Bromyard passed away last night. Peder has been very unwell in the Queen Elizabeth hospital in Birmingham for some time. Our thoughts and prayers are with his widow, Jan at this unhappy...
