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Dorset Criers' Competition

All are invited to watch the competition as part of the Mayor of Blandford Forum's Civic Day.

Blandford Forum's Town Crier, Liz Rawlings, won the Dorset Criers' Competition and the Stanley Mansbridge Perpetual Trophy in 2024, hence Blandford Forum Town Council hosting this year. The event coincides with the Mayor's Civic Day.

Saturday 13 September 2025 - 10:45am - 12:30pm

  • 10:45am - Come and hear the Blandford Ukulele Group play.
  • 11:30am - The First Cry! Hear criers from across the county who will be judged by local judges on content/delivery, diction/clarity and best dressed.
  • Civic procession of Dorset Mayors, Town Criers and Clerks through the town led by Piper, Lyndon Wall.

Woodhouse Gardens & Pavilion
The Tabernacle
Blandford Forum
DT11 7GQ

For more information view the event page on Facebook USING THIS LINK.

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Contact

Telephone: 01305 224460

Member Advice: advice@dorset-aptc.gov.uk

Member Training: training@dorset-aptc.gov.uk

General Enquiries: info@dorset-aptc.gov.uk

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm

 

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