On Saturday 28^th January at 12 o’clock midday, Petersfield Town Councli ran its first official Town Cry Pageant in Rams Walk.

This rare civic event of a ‘Public Cry’ for the position of Petersfield’s first Town Crier was organised by Cllr Paul Milner.

Keen candidates performed a short standard proclamation, and were judged in their performance by Town Councillors and special guests;

Chair of the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers – Mr Christian Ashdown

Haslemere Town Crier, along with the secretary of the Guild, Mrs Jane Smith – Bognor Regis Town Crier

Public were invited to witness this enjoyable pageant and applauded the candidates on their performances.