Town Crier Activities

For the City (so far):

· introduction of Lieutenant-Governors The Honourable Hilary M. Weston and David   C. Onley
· over 30 Official Heritage Designations
· Canada Day festivities and other festivals
· fundraising activities
· Welland Canal Opening Days
· twinning ceremonies with Lockport, NY (in both places)
· opening of new City Hall
· grounded breaking & opening for community centre
· Thorold Mural Committee unveiling
· Mel Swart/Lake Gibson Conservation Area rededication
· opening of Niagara Regional Circle Route
· events at Lock 7 Tourist Centre
· representation at Town Crier competitions local, Provincial and North American
· duties at festivals in numerous other communities
· leading Thorold Santa Claus Parade, Merritton Labour Day Parade, Oktoberfest Parade, Grape & Wine  Parade

Crier Trivia Although basically they seem to be the same, there is a difference between a "meet and greet" and a competition, although you might not readily see it if you are there as an observer. The first is a demonstration of Town Crying, whereas the second is a scored event, with judges determining the recipients of awards for the best job overall. And the best Town Crier is not the one that shouts the loudest. There are a number of aspects that are rated, such as comportment, cry content, delivery, and use of the attention-getting device. Points are deducted for going over the word count (or under) and adding or subtracting from the cry as it is being read.

For Organizations & Individuals
    (prices available upon request):

· conferences & conventions
· board meetings
· retirement parties
· birthdays
· weddings
· parties
· reunions, etc.


Where You'll Find Me

Events Scheduled to Date:

June 6, 2010 - Dedication of "Thorold, Our Home Town" Mural
June 12, 2010 - Dunnville Mudcat Festival Parade & Meet'N'Greet
June 13, 2010 - Welland Rose Festival Parade
June 22, 2010 - Battle of Beaverdams Commemoration
June 25, 2010 - Official Opening of Thorold Community Aquatics Centre
June 26, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. - Thorold Secondary School Reunion Opening Ceremony
June 26, 2010 - 1:00 p.m. - Heritage Designation, Griffiths House
June 26, 2010 - 3:00 p.m. - Heritage Designation, Decew/Young House
July 1, 2010 - Mayor's Canada Day Picnic in the Park
July 4, 2010 - Fort Erie Celtic Festival & Hands Across the Border
July 9 & 10, 2010 - Oshawa - Ont. Guild of Town Criers Provincial Town Crier Competition
July 11, 2010 - Bracebridge Town Crier Competition
November 27, 2010 - 20th Annual Thorold Santa Claus Parade

Tentative:
July 31, 2010 - Canal Days Meet'N'Greet, Port Colborne
September 25, 2010 - Wine Festival Grande Parade, St. Catharines
October 11, 2010 - Oktoberfest Parade, Kitchener/Waterloo
November 28, 2010 - St. Catharines Santa Claus Parade


Events Notes:

Thanks for the great hospitality shown by Crier Hugh Smith and the people of Powassan at their Maple Syrup Festival April 24th!!