A VERY special ceremonial role is up for grabs in Shaftesbury.
Auditions will soon be held for a new town crier – a role and tradition that stretched back to medieval times.
The successful candidate will act as the public voice and herald for the town, with the winner announcing significant local events, news, and important proclamations to the public in a lively, engaging, and traditional manner.
They will be expected to take part in civic celebrations, openings, parades and town meeting.
A modest honorarium of £300 a year will help the town crier cover expenses and travel, and they will be expected to work sometimes unsociable hours – no matter the weather.
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A Shaftesbury Town Council spokesperson said: “The traditional, honorary role of the Shaftesbury Town Crier is a respected position, with a long history embedded in the civic life of our town.
“Historically, town criers were officers of a royal court or public authority who made public announcements by ‘crying’ in the streets.”
The new town crier will be provided with traditional town crier livery and will report to the town clerk.
The deadline for applications is July 23. Interviews and a public audition will take place on July 30.
For full details and information on how to apply, click here.
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