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f recently you saw a parade of splendidly-dressed Town Criers, processing from Bayard’s Cove to Royal Avenue Gardens, behind a crier playing the bagpipes, you might have thought you were suffering from a touch of the sun. Never mind: it was real. Town crying in Dartmouth is believed to date back to the 1600s, and taking his place in a long list of illustrious criers is the present incumbent, Les Ellis. Les is sponsored by a number of local organisations, among them Dartmouth Town Council. In August, Les organised this year’s


Town Criers’ competition in Dartmouth. Fifteen criers took part, although as he is the organiser, Les himself is not allowed to participate. The competition in Dartmouth is the third and final leg of a larger event. The first two legs are held – one in the morning, the other in the afternoon - in Kingsbridge at the end of Kingsbridge Fair Week.


There are three major awards. First is the Kingsbridge Cup, presented to the crier


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who had the best cry during the morning of Fair Week. Then there is the Peter Randall Memorial Cup, presented by Les as a tribute to his illustrious predecessor – that goes to the crier with the best cry at Dartmouth. Finally there is the Sir Francis Drake Armada Cup, which goes to the crier with the three best cries. This year the same three criers won first, second and third in all three categories: first was Ken Knowles from Lichfield, second Mark Wylie from Calne in Wiltshire, and third Roy Goodwin from Ilfracombe.


Criers pride themselves in being well turned-out, and it is appropriate that a cup is also presented to the best-dressed crier. This year the joint winners were David Frith and Ed Christopher, both all the way from Bermuda. (David is also a piper and led the procession from Bayard’s Cove). According to Les, they hope to reciprocate, and there may be a crier’s competition in Bermuda in 2015.


Another splendid event in what has proved to be a rather splendid summer. Well done Les!


Food Bank report


Dartmouth and District Food Bank is now well into its second year, and August saw the first anniversary of the move to the Guildhall. It is now ensconced on the first floor, immediately above the Town Council office. It opens every Wednesday from 12.00 noon until 2.00pm, and each week hands out a large number of bags of basic groceries to individuals or families in need. Customers can also be referred to other local agencies that can help solve their problems. Donations are always welcome, especially of basic foodstuffs (tinned or in packets – e.g. pasta, rice, breakfast cereals, etc.). There is a box in the Town Council office, and other collection points include St Saviour’s and St Clement’s churches


and the Village Stores in Kingswear. Volunteers who can spare a couple of hours every few weeks are always welcome. Drop in one Wednesday, or ring the Chairman Cllr David Gent on 01803 835464. At the AGM earlier this year, it was agreed that the Food Bank would move into other associated areas. One of these is the provision of basic cookery lessons, and the project leader is currently assessing the start- up costs.


In view of the rapid rise of payday loan companies, such as Wonga, the Food Bank organisers also hope to bring a credit union back to Dartmouth. Some of the volunteers will be undergoing training towards the end of October.


Newsletter of Dartmouth Town Council Issue 21 - October 2013


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