PORLOCK TOWN CRIER
PORLOCK TOWN CRIER
Serving the ancient village of Porlock and the surrounding Porlock Vale, in the Exmoor National Park.
(Even though Porlock is a village, a Crier is generally referred to as 'The Town Crier')
Porlock Town Crier is also frequently called upon to perform at other nearby towns and villages without their own Town Crier...
it seems he has become more commonly known as 'Porlock and Exmoor Town Crier' in the last few years!
It is great that this old tradition is carried on, and appreciated, wherever the duties are needed.
Events
Porlock Town Crier can be seen leading the annual Porlock Carnival procession, and at other events such as Country Fairs, Festivals, announcing Special Events and Christmas celebrations.
Bookings for private events can also be made, such as weddings, birthdays and dinner parties etc. A wonderfully unique way to enhance your special event!
(Commercial and private events are generally subject to an appearance fee. Such fees received are not for private gain, instead they are donated to local charitable or other worthy good causes)
Please make your enquiry using the details on the contact page.
Proclamations
Locally and Nationally significant occasions announced in the traditional way.
The audience are gathered-in by the ringing of a bell and the Cry 'Oyez!, oyez!, oyez!'
Next Events
Confirmed dates when Porlock & Exmoor Town Crier can be seen performing.
(Keep checking back regularly for new dates as they are added & confirmed)
VE Day 80th Anniversary Commemorations - Thursday 8th May 2025 High Street, St.Dubricius Church
Immediately after the VE 80 Service at St.Dubricius Church - around 3.00pm
Porlock Village Hall 100th Anniversary - 2.00pm Friday 27th June 2025
Porlock Village Hall
Porlock Carnival - 5.30pm onwards Saturday 6th September 2025
Carnival Route - Porlock
ABOUT PORLOCK TOWN CRIER
Appointed to this Honorary Crown Office in October 2016, Grant Dennis is the present incumbent.
Porlock had a long history of Town Criers, but sadly in the several decades prior to 2016
the post was vacant following the passing of the previously appointed Town Crier, Arthur Cooksley.
In order to keep the carnival leading tradition going, for most years it was filled on an ad-hoc basis for the carnival day each year.
This was generally performed by an unsuspecting villager who was given a bell from the general store and told to go and shout loudly!
In late 2014 Porlock Parish Council resolved to formally bring back the Office of Town Crier.
It was in 2016 that the Clerk to the Council proposed that Grant be appointed after seeing his performances at
Porlock Apple Press & Rural Crafts Festival, narrating the event and entertaining the crowds with some hearty singing!
