This year’s Melksham Town Criers Championships will take place in the Market Place next month.
The event, on April 25, runs from 11am and is an invitational competition run under the rules of the ancient and honourable Guild of Town Criers.
A total of 32 town criers will be competing for the Kings Arms Trophy as well as other cups.
The event is being run in partnership with Melksham Town Council and Melksham Tourist Information Centre.
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