GalleryIsn’t this a great photo of me as Uncle Fester? I was in Newport the other day and Naomi Bateman took this photo. She tells me she did a little editing work on it before sending it to me […]
GalleryHappy Anniversary, Hawkins of Hitchin!
I was both delighted and honoured to be invited to take part in the 150th anniversary of Hawkins of Hitchin. I’ve been with the company for 22 years now and, last year, they appointed me official Town Crier for […]
GalleryAt the Broadwalk Centre, Edgware
Despite appearances, I was not in trouble with the law – I was simply asking these nice officers the time! 😉
I spent a lovely day last week at the Broadwalk Centre, Edgware, as Humpty Dumpty. This character always attracts […]
GalleryGloucester Tall Ships Festival
I’ve just had a busy three days working at the wonderful Gloucester Tall Ships Festival. And, to those of you who are wondering, no, I didn’t end up as a model for the stonemasons!
However, I found that I just […]
Get Involved in Gloucester Day
This year’s historic event takes place on Saturday 7th September and will include a colourful parade through the Gate streets led by the Mayor and Sheriff of Gloucester in full civic regalia. As usual, the day will also include […]
Long Service Award
I was privileged to receive a long service award from the City of Gloucester’s Mayor, David Brown, earlier this month. The award marks my 25th anniversary as a town crier. The Mayor commented: ‘Mayors and sheriffs come and go […]
GallerySt. George’s Day
I attended a lovely St. George’s Day service at Gloucester Cathedral on the 23rd. Accompanied by the criers of Bristol, Nailsworth and Cheltenham, I was called upon to act as Toastmaster afterwards at a reception in the Chapter House. […]
GalleryQuit Smoking Campaign
Another busy fortnight spent working with William Hill as part of Cheltenham Race Week and at two of my usual patches at Camden Lock and Hitchin in Hertfordshire. I also took part in a Quit Smoking campaign – Swap […]
A Busy Spring So Far
I’m just back from spending a week in Venice with the family, seeing the sights and chilling out by the Rialto Bridge. We had a great time – the carnival was on while we were there so there were […]
Carry On Regardless
They say that there’s no business like snow business, at least I think that’s how it goes!
Well, it’s been a freezing start to the new year but I’m determined not to let the cold weather beat me. Despite the […]
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