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...
by Mark Wylie | Oct 11, 2024 | Members
Michael Davies, aged 86, devoted husband to Eveline, Town Crier for the Manor of Newton Abbot, passed away on 24th September 2024. The service will be held at St Mary Church, Kingskerswell on Friday 18 October 2024 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations to...
by Mark Wylie | Jul 16, 2024 | Members
Hailsham Town Council is saddened to report that the Town Crier for Hailsham, Terry Tozer, passed away after a short illness on Monday 8th July. Terry was a well-respected and active member of the local community, having been appointed new Town Crier in 2022 following...
by Mark Wylie | May 18, 2024 | Members
Some of you may have heard that Chris Smirthwaite was taken ill following the Black Prince Flower Festival in Millbrook on the 6th May and, as a result, had to pull out of the Ilminster competition. Chris was taken into hospital a few days later where he was diagnosed...
