Loud voice needed as council searches for new town crier
A town crier is being recruited for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
People living in a Hampshire town are being asked if they have what it takes to become a town crier for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Havant Borough Council is asking for the help of a town crier to share, in a traditional way, what will be happening in the borough over the Queen’s Jubilee bank holiday weekend.
A town crier is a position that dates back to the middle ages when a trusted person with a loud voice would keep citizens informed of local and national news.
Councillor Gwen Robinson said: "The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is one that we should all celebrate and enjoy.
"We have never had anything like it before, and I’m not sure that we will again – this is history in the making.
"There will be lots of events, street parties and celebrations planned throughout the jubilee weekend and of course, there will be all the modern ways of finding out where and when they will be happening – websites, social media etc, but I’d also like to add a more traditional way to share the news – by using a town crier."
If you or anyone you know is interested email: eventshbc@havant.gov.uk