Information for Competing Town Criers
Our second Town Crier Competition will be hosted by Clare Town Crier Andrew Parkhurst in the Clare Castle Country Park on Saturday 19th June 2027. The competition will be held under the rules of the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers. Our forecast timetable (subject to change) is:
- Friday 18th June, 19:00 – Welcome dinner and draw for running order at The Swan in the High Street Clare
- Saturday 19th June, From 09:30 – Coffee and changing facilities at The Old Goods Shed (Postcode: CO10 8NW) in the Country Park for:
- 10:15 Parade up Malting Lane, The High Street, Pashler’s Alley, Market Hill, Station Road and through the Country Park
- 10:45 Photographs and Media
- 11:00 Round One – Hometown Cries
- 13:00 Round Two – Themed Cries. The theme will be announced when entries open in January 2027.
- 14:30 (latest) – Results and prize presentation
- 15:00 Afternoon Tea at The Swan in the High Street Clare
In case of very inclement weather, the competition will take place in the Town Hall to an adjusted timetable
Trophies will be awarded for:
- Overall winner, Second and Third Place
- Best Dressed Crier
- Best Dressed Couple
- Loudest Cry
- Spirit of the competiton
There will be a veritable myriad of other events and attractions and no shortage of refreshments / ice cream in the Country Park as the competition progresses. Changing and toilet facilities will be available in The Old Goods Shed adjacent to the competition area.