Bognor’s town crier voted ‘best dressed’ in UK

By Connor Gormley
Published 21st Oct 2021, 12:11 BST
Updated 21st Oct 2021, 12:12 BST
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Bognor’s Town crier took home the prize for ‘best dressed’ at a competition in Hastings over the weekend.

Bognor’s town crier took home the prize for best dressed at the 68th annual town crier’s competition in Hastings over the weekend.

Taking place at Butler’s Gap in Hastings Old town, and hosted by Hastings town crier Jon Bartholomew, it saw criers across the country vying for the top spot in a number of categories.

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Competing four years after her first win in the event, Bognor Regis town crier Mrs Jane Smith was delighted with Saturday’s result, not least because she personally designed and created her own town crier regalia.

Bognor Regis town crier Jane Smith with other criers from across Sussex. Photo: Bognor Regis Town CouncilBognor Regis town crier Jane Smith with other criers from across Sussex. Photo: Bognor Regis Town Council
Bognor Regis town crier Jane Smith with other criers from across Sussex. Photo: Bognor Regis Town Council

“It was such an honour to be there, representing Bognor Regis,” she said.

“And to have been joined by lots of familiar faces from four years ago, as well as other Sussex criers, was lovely.

“I had the honour of taking part in the American Cry, which is performed before the parade of the Bonfire Association starts.

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