Chester World Town Crier Tournament 2026

Chester World Town Crier Tournament 2026

I have just heard that the dates have been confirmed for this year’s Chester Town Crier Tournament. It will be held between the 20th and 26th of September. We are at the very early stages of planning so I don’t have any more details yet other than the...
Starting the day right

Starting the day right

A recent study by the World Health Organisation revealed that over half of European teenagers don’t eat fruit or veg every day. Innocent Drinks called on the talents of a bunch of criers in February 2026 to come to London and get the message out that we should be...
Mike’s Mighty Hike

Mike’s Mighty Hike

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...
Hatherleigh 2025

Hatherleigh 2025

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,...
Kingsbridge 2025

Kingsbridge 2025

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 &...