Bells for St George

We received a letter from “Ringing for England” an edited version of which is reproduced below. April 23rd is an immensely important date in England’s calendar as it is St. George’s Day and is also both the date that William Shakespeare was...

Town Crier in New Year Honours List

The Town Crier of Axbridge has been appointed MBE in the New Year Honours list. Gladys Yvonne Chamberlain (81) has been a tireless fundraiser for the Royal British Legion for over 50 years and has acted as treasurer and standard bearer for the Legion too. Mrs...

Message from the Chaplin

Chaplin’s Christmas & New Year’s Message for 2014 As Town Criers as we move towards the end of another year as our Civic and work life draws to a close for another year the retail premises remind us that the celebration of Christmas is almost upon us. Weather it...

Send a card to Barry McQueen

Barry is currently having a knee operation so he will not be out and about in his role as Town Crier for Blackpool this Christmas. A card or phone call from his friendly fellow criers would definitely be appreciated.

Funeral for Frank Barton

Frank’s funeral will be held at 11.00a, on Friday 12th December 2014 at the parish church in Carnforth. Please could criers attending inform Frank’s widow June. If you cannot attend at this busy time of year, we know that cards of condolence would be...