Isle of Sheppey Town Crier
Bruce Horton - the official Town Crier of the Isle of Sheppey since 2026
The audition
The audition for the inaugural Isle of Sheppey Town Crier was held at The Criterion Blue Town on February 14th 2026
On March 8th 2026 I was hosted by the Queenborough Guildhall Museum and the Eastchurch Aviation Museum
Museum Trip
Getting measured for my livery
On March 31st 2026 I went up to Leicestershire to be measured for my formal livery at Michael's Civic Robes and Regalia Ltd.
A visit to Elmley Dray School in Minster
On May 5th 2026 I had a lovely morning at the Elmley Dray School in Minster-on-Sea, explaining what a Town Crier is to the wonderful pupils and staff and giving them an opportunity to make their own proclamations.
Final Livery Fitting
On May 21st 2026 I went up to Leicestershire again for the final fitting of my formal livery at Michael's Civic Robes and Regalia Ltd.
Launch event of the inaugural Festival of Sheppey - 1st June 2026
Launch of the Sheppey Prize arts competition - 3rd July 2026
Minster Village Fayre - Saturday 11th June 2026
Loyal Company of Town Criers UK National Championships
Biddulph - Saturday 22nd August 2026
The Rotary Summer Spectacular
Barton's Point Coastal Park Sunday, August 30, 2026
SOS Whitstable “Stop the Sewage” Protest
Leysdown-on-Sea - Sunday, September 20, 2026
73rd National Town Criers' Competition
Rye - Saturday, October 3, 2026
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