Royal Borough town crier Chris Brown wins the 2013 national championship When I asked Andrew Scott at the council whether it would be OK for me to represent the borough in the National Town Crier Championships at Hastings he replied positively adding a playful message of “Make sure you bring back the “first prize”.” So…
This morning I was in Maidenhead high street letting people know about the Mayor and Mayoress’ charity coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. It was held in the Town Hall’s Council Chamber and attracted a good crowd. When I finally went and got a cuppa for myself, I met Timmy Mallett, and we…
A real treat of a job this morning, Meeting legendary broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson and announcing the winners of the Council’s Bright Ideas challenge. Three borough residents were awarded prizes for their ideas to benefit borough residents. Third place was Karen Appleton of Windsor who was commended for her Walk Wise Idea of installing…
This weekend was something special. Nicola and I had spent last Wednesday learning some basic willow weaving as we helped finish off the coronation arches at the top of the long walk. This weekend we were invited to Saturday’s opening ceremony and I was asked to assist in the proceedings in my role as town…
I saw this picture in a copy of “Vagabondiana” OR, ANECDOTES OF ITINERANT TRADERS THROUGH THE STREETS OF LONDON, IN ANCIENT AND MODERN TIMES. VOLUME II. BY JOHN THOMAS SMITH. London: J. B. NICHOLS AND SON. 1839. The bellman/billman (the bill being the long hooked stick used to pull down thatch in the…
I have just been invited to assist at one of the Battle of Britain Sunday Civic Services which will take place at both Windsor Parish Church and St Mary’s Church, Maidenhead on Sunday 15 September 2013 at 11.00 am. The Mayor Cllr Andrew Jenner will be attending the service in Maidenhead and the Deputy Mayor, Councillor…
This morning, following a great weekend at Ascot I noticed a missing button on my livery. Tomorrow I am due to be with the Mayor to celebrate the 40th Birthday of Maidenhead Library, and these big gold buttons cant be bought at just any local haberdashery. Thankfully a quick visit to Tom Brown Tailors in…
Yesterday’s Family Fun Day, as part of the Betfair weekend at Ascot Racecourse was given a boost by the weather. Warm and sunny but with a good breeze to stop everyone from overheating, thousands of families from all over the country turned up to enjoy a funfair, the chance to meet Peppa Pig and Thomas…
This morning I was in town celebrating with the rest of Windsor the happy news of the arrival of a new member of the Royal Family. The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth on Monday 22 July to a baby boy at 4.24 pm who weighed in at a very healthy 8lb 6oz. “Oyez Oyez Oyez …
I found this extract from the 1828 printing of ‘City Scenes’ by William Darton Well, here is the Bellman and Crier, calling the attention of the people to a description of a child that has been lost. The number of children who have at times been stolen from their homes, has caused great alarm to…