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…
At the weekend I had the honour of leading the Old Windsor Carnival through the village. It was pretty hot when I arrived, but compared to the brilliant (and slightly insane) Wood family who had dressed up as if they were about to conquer the South Pole, my town crier livery seemed perfect for the…
This coming Saturday I will be in Windsor Peascod Street at 10.00am, Maidenhead High street at 1.00pm and then Holyport Village Green at 2.00pm. The Windsor appearance is to help let shoppers know about the fun day event on Bachelor’s Acre. Then it is off to Maidenhead to let people know about the afternoon’s fun…