Civic tradition
The Town Crier is a ceremonial civic role, helping to mark important occasions, welcome visitors and share public announcements in a traditional and memorable way.
The role supports the civic life of Narberth and may be requested for suitable Council, community and local events, subject to availability and proper approval.
What the Town Crier does
The Town Crier may make ceremonial announcements, support civic occasions, welcome guests and add a traditional public voice to suitable local events.
How requests are considered
Requests are checked for availability, suitability, location, timings and whether the event has a clear civic, community or local purpose.
Who manages arrangements
The Clerk coordinates requests on behalf of the Council. The Town Crier should not be treated as privately booked until arrangements are confirmed.
Suitable requests
When the Town Crier may be appropriate
- Civic events and Council occasions
- Community celebrations and public gatherings
- Charitable, heritage or local cultural events
- Welcomes for visitors, delegations or dignitaries
- Public announcements with a clear community purpose
Request details
What to include in your request
- Event name, date, time and location
- Who is organising the event
- Why the Town Crier is being requested
- Any proposed announcement or wording
- Arrival time, parking, access and contact on the day
How it works
Requesting the Town Crier
Please give as much notice as possible. Requests are not confirmed until the Clerk has responded and arrangements have been agreed.
Send the request
Email the Clerk with the event details, purpose of the request and any proposed wording.
Suitability is checked
The request is considered against availability, civic appropriateness, location and practical arrangements.
Arrangements are confirmed
If suitable and available, the Clerk confirms timings, arrival details and any agreed wording.
The announcement takes place
The Town Crier attends in a civic capacity and delivers the agreed cry or announcement.
Important
Requests are subject to availability and civic suitability
The Town Crier represents the civic traditions of Narberth. The role is not intended for party-political campaigning, private promotion without a clear local or community purpose, or activity that could bring the Council into disrepute.
Any use of civic regalia or formal attendance must be agreed through the Council’s arrangements and managed through the Clerk.
Make a request
Ask about Town Crier availability
For Town Crier requests, event invitations or questions about civic attendance, please contact the Clerk with the event details.