WHITEHAVEN'S newest town crier, Marc Goodwin, has a packed schedule ahead of him in his new role - and he has shared his diary of what he has been up to recently.
As you can imagine, the last few weeks have been busy for Marc Goodwin. Marc was out and about throughout the Jubilee weekend and his activities on behalf of the town have only ramped up since then.
Coming hot on the heels of the Jubilee was a visit to the Cleator Moor first Rainbows and third Brownies.
The group meet with Marc on Thursdays and offer a range of activities including crafts, games, songs and adventures while working hard towards their badges.
On Friday July 1, the Crier was called on by Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners to help with the unveiling of the newly-restored North Pier Lighthouse which was funded by Sellafield and carried out by CRS Management.
The following day, he was back on duty again at the first ever HarbourFest organised by Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners and Rosehill Theatre and part sponsored by Whitehaven Town Council.
Louise Savage from Richardson’s of Whitehaven who is one of the town crier coordinators said: "Marc has been fabulous over the last few weeks.
"It was always going to be difficult following on from Rob Romano but he has stepped right up and is thoroughly enjoying every minute of it and that’s plain for all to see."
The town crier is an independent civic official. The committee is comprised of Marc, Rob Romano, the previous crier, Marlene Jewell who is also the clerk to Whitehaven Town Council and Louise Savage.
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