Adrian J Basford Rugeley Town Crier

Adrian J Basford Rugeley Town Crier Rugeley Town Crier Page. Current Crier is Adrian J Basford, Officially elected to the role in 2024.

Adrian is a Rugeley Resident, Local Business Owner, Veteran of HM Forces & NHS Ambulance Service, Psychotherapist, Trainer, Public Speaker & ToastMaster

Proud to have been gifted the Ceremonial Shoes of this Legend. Rugeley Town and Staffordshire Regiment Crier shall wear ...
31/08/2026

Proud to have been gifted the Ceremonial Shoes of this Legend. Rugeley Town and Staffordshire Regiment Crier shall wear with pride my Brother.
Ich Dien

A blessed weekend for the Town Crier.On Saturday Morning I attended the last Armed Forces Breakfast Club to be held at T...
31/08/2026

A blessed weekend for the Town Crier.
On Saturday Morning I attended the last Armed Forces Breakfast Club to be held at The Staffordshire Coffee Lounge in Rugeley.
Just under 50 Breakfasteers present, so not the busiest we've seen, but a very healthy number indeed.
The announcement given included the welcoming of family and friends, particularly the Aunties of Pete (Winker) Watson who passed this year. A very popular character of the Regiment.
As a representative of The Staffordshire Regiment in a public role, I was blessed to receive a sponsorship check of £100 from the Stafford Branch of the Association and it gave a picture opportunity for the branch members and Chair.
If that wasnt enough I was gifted a pair of shoes. This was an honour indeed. Mr Pete Oliver RVM, had carried these shoes for many years. He was wearing them when he stood as a guard in state for HRH Queen Elizabeth. He was wearing them when he was a Guard of Honour at HRH King Charles Coronation, and he was wearing them on his last duty before retirement from The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard which is the oldest military corps and royal bodyguard, established in 1485 by King Henry VII after the Battle of Bosworth Field.
But not least because he is a friend and great heart that I had the pleasure to serve in the Staffordshire Regiment founded 1705 at The Kings Head in Lichfield.
I give thanks, for being accepted by the Regimental Community as the Regiments Crier, and I take great pride in being in this unique role.
Ich Dien

Today I will be attending the last Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club to be held at The Staffordshire Coffee Loung...
29/08/2026

Today I will be attending the last Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club to be held at The Staffordshire Coffee Lounge formerly Brewery Street Cafe, on Market Square, Rugeley. From 0900 to 1100. This group has been coming together for over 3 years on the last Saturday of the Month in Rugeley.
It has proven to be the most successful gathering of Veterans, from across the County and beyond, bringing friends, family and former colleagues of the Armed Forces together for a shared healthy experience.
I am sad to see it come to an end with the impending closure of the Cafe, but proud to have been a part of something so very special.
I look forward to finding a suitable venue for relocation and the clubs continued success.
GSTK.

Well, after much deliberation, consultation and a smidgeon of planet alignment. The good folk of Biddulph elected to awa...
22/08/2026

Well, after much deliberation, consultation and a smidgeon of planet alignment.
The good folk of Biddulph elected to award yours truly with the People's Champion Winner of the 2026 Loyal Company of Town Criers, British Championship!
I am truly humbled and in equal dance happy mode, not least as being the newest member of the LCTC and attending my first event with them has produced the highest award to date for the Town Crier of Rugeley and Staffordshire Regiment Crier.
Love Biddulph and looking forward to this evenings dinner.
Ich Dien.

Just had a chat with Spudman. I thanked him for resetting his diary and coming to Rugeley. Wished him every success morr...
21/08/2026

Just had a chat with Spudman. I thanked him for resetting his diary and coming to Rugeley. Wished him every success morro and had a pic.
Apologies for not being in Livery, as I am about to head up to the British Town Crier Competition in Biddulph morro. And missing a cracking Spud whilst at it.
Good luck The Spud and Ava Bostin Weekend Rugeley.

ADMIN HAS BEEN DONE!PROCLAMATIONS HAVE BEEN PRINTED! BOOTS HAVE BEEN POLISHED!UNDER GARMENTS HAVE BEEN IRONED!FOR TOMORO...
20/08/2026

ADMIN HAS BEEN DONE!
PROCLAMATIONS HAVE BEEN PRINTED!
BOOTS HAVE BEEN POLISHED!
UNDER GARMENTS HAVE BEEN IRONED!
FOR TOMOROW< I WILL BE HEADING TO BIDDULPH< TO REPRESENT TOWN AND REGIMENT< WHILST COMPETING IN THE LOYAL COMPANY OF TOWN CRIERS BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP!
WISH ME LUCK< OR COME AND AVA BOSTIN FREE DAY OUT IN THE GARDEN TOWN OF STAFFORDSHIRE< BIRTHPLACE OF THE GREAT RIVER TRENT AND HOME TO SOME OF THE FINEST GARDENS IN THE LAND>
The Loyal Company of Town Criers (LCTC) British Championship takes place on August 22, 2026, hosted in Biddulph, Staffordshire, with a public parade beginning at 10:20 am. Professional town criers in full livery compete by delivering a traditional "home cry" and a themed proclamation.



Saturday was Tittrnsors village hall. Lichfield Guildhall with Royal Navy Association and the a dance, sing and good tim...
16/08/2026

Saturday was Tittrnsors village hall. Lichfield Guildhall with Royal Navy Association and the a dance, sing and good times at Horse Fair Care Home.
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16/08/2026

🔔OYEZ 🔔OYEZ. 🔔OYEZ.
At The Regimental Museum between Lichfield and Tamworth today.
Come down, bring the family, Shoot on the Range, chat with the Soldiers of Old. Attempt the kids Assault Course, Food, Frolics and Fun!!
Come and say hello to the Regimental Crier, and compete for the loudest OYEZ of the day. Prize for louder than me 🤔
Get Ya Sen Down.
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09/08/2026

🔔OYEZ. OYEZ🔔. OYEZ🔔.
On this the 9th day of August in the year 2026. The Town Crier, stood alongside Civic Dignitaries, Champions of Community Spirit, Friends and Family of a local Legend. His name is Mihai and his strength, motivation and heart is evident. Mihai set himself a challenge of Swimming the equivalent of the English Channel at our local leisure centre. Not once tho. At a 50mile challenge, that equates to 2 and a half crossings. This was done as a mile a day for 50 days. At 65 lengths a day, it is truly an epic challenge to attempt. His motivation for this humongous feat? To raise funds for the welfare of his little brother and Top support crew member, 11-year-old, Andrei, who lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). It was humbling to attend today and congratulate Mihai on achieving his 49 mile landmark. His final Mile will be at 0730 Rugeley Leisure Centre in the morning. Please drop by to congratulate this Rugeley Legend, follow the Link or just congratulate online on being the perfect Brother and an absolute Star of our amazing Town of Rugeley. 🔔🔔🔔GSTK

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