by Chris Brown | Feb 20, 2026 | News
Mike Andrews of Ferndown writes… In 2024 I had three cancer operations on my face and neck, one lasting 6 hours. I spent 9 days in hospital. 2025 was a terrible year, expecting to be given the all clear in January, jut before my appointment another lump appeared...
by Chris Brown | Nov 14, 2025 | Competitions
Hatherleigh (14 Nov 2025) was a huge success, the weather was fantastic with lovely sunshine all day. We all met in The George for teas and coffees, giving time for the draw, with 18 criers! Marvellous! This was done by this years junior criers, Maximillion and Henry,...
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...
