Hear ye! Hear ye! The town of Bluff is in need of a new Town Crier!

The need has arisen after the town's previous one, Justine Haenni, moved away from the town recently.

Justine was a valuable addition at many events, performing her role on various occasions both in Bluff and further afield, enhancing events and adding a sense of occasion to proceedings.

As Justine has done in the past anyone considering taking up the role would attend events in the Bluff Town Crier regalia and welcome guests, read short scripts that you prepare for the occasion, make announcements during events - anything that requires speaking in public clearly and loudly.

Justine was fluent in English, German and French so was ideally placed to communicate with a wide range of audiences but rest easy, that was a bonus not a pre-requisite, of anyone thinking of taking up the role.

The historical role of a Town Crier was to make public pronouncements in the streets normally by ringing a bell to gain attention for the message they were about to deliver.

Many towns around the world still have someone performing the role, these days as a unique feature at events and occasions.

If you want a little bit of ceremony with your event or require someone to make announcements or pronouncements - that is what the Town Crier provides and if you are the person to provide that, then contact Bluff Promotions via Lindsay Beer - 021 351 499 / [email protected] to discuss the opportunity.