And what a swell party it was! A celebrity guestlist like no other; a Rihanna concert; a David Blaine magic show; hundreds of singers and dancers, Bollywood A-listers mucking about on stage and one Town Crier with a huge grin on his face wondering how he ever got to be so lucky as to be…
A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to be invited to Reading for a chat on BBC Radio Berkshire. It was great fun being in a real studio and I managed not to insult too many friends and relations whilst on air. When delivering proclamations in the street it is all written down…
One of the very best things about being Town Crier is that you get invited to be a part of some really special events. None more so than on Sunday (02/07/23) when I was honoured to play a small part in Parallel Windsor 2023. I arrived to see a festival of brightly coloured tents by…
“Remember to use your inside voice“. I hear that one quite a bit. It is often good advice for a crier, but not always. Being loud does sometimes have its benefits you know. Oyez, ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to embrace the volume. First and foremost, being loud can be a great stress reliever. We…
Town Criers know that not all words are equal. Especially when it comes to belting the words out loudly. Some words can be roared at maximum volume with comparative ease whereas other words are a struggle to project at anywhere near the same volume. I have been wondering why that is, so decided to investigate.…
My livery looks great but the one thing letting it down (besides the chap wearing it) is the town crier scroll which I made a few years ago from an old pair of trousers, a broomstick and four doorknobs. As we have a coronation coming up, it is definitely time for an upgrade. For inspiration…
On the 11th September 2022 I was honoured to read the official Accession Proclamation in Windsor town centre. Embed from Getty Images To be honest, I was very surprised to be asked to do it. Nevertheless when the request came from the Mayor’s office I had to say yes. On the day before the event…
Oyez, Oyez, Oyez For Immediate Release The Town Criers are Coming to Windsor On Saturday 20th August more than 20 Criers will compete in Windsor town centre for the Platinum Jubilee Trophy. At 11.30am Mayor Christine Bateson will lead a noisy procession of criers from the Guildhall to the lawn beneath the Salisbury Tower on…
After a long long absence it is great to be back on duty. I will be attending this weekend’s Remembrance Event on Sunday (14th November) in Windsor High Street. Hope to see lots of familiar faces. The outdoor service will be held at the war memorial outside the Parish Church of St John the Baptist. …
On Saturday the 4th August 2018 The Town Crier Championships of the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers was held in Windsor. After a year of planning the day had finally arrived. I was worried that the heatwave would cause problems for the 40 or so criers from across the UK (and a couple from…