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

06/09/2026

Huge Thanks and Humble respect for the legends of the 2nd Echelon, who always seem to keep the machine going.
Thank you to the legends that do not march, or stand in front of the camera, but are the backbone of everything we do. Ems, Mandy, Carol, Anne, Trish and Claire. And personally, General Janey.

Yesday the 5th of September following the The Staffordhsire Regiment Association AGM held at the Regimental Museum Whitt...
06/09/2026

Yesday the 5th of September following the The Staffordhsire Regiment Association AGM held at the Regimental Museum Whittington.
The old and bold paraded at Yesterday, the 5th of September, following the Staffordshire Regiment Association AGM at the Regimental Museum, Whittington, the "old and bold" paraded at Whittington Barracks.The annual claiming of the Square honours all those who have trained, been stationed, and marched out from here to fight in distant lands over the centuries.Held under countless antecedent Standards and surrounded by such distinguished history, the Service at the Garrison Church of St George was deeply emotional. It filled everyone attending with immense pride and a profound connection to our Regimental home.If you couldn't make it this year, we missed you—please do consider joining us next year to stand alongside your fellow veterans and keep this proud tradition alive.
Ich Dien.
With thanks To Lt Col Moorhouse for taking the salute, and Maj Rollins for keeping the Association on point.
And photo-guru's Ems, Mandy 👑👑
#1705


A Great day to be had on Saturday the 5th of September. Rugeley Towns annual Connect Event at the newly refurbished Rose...
02/09/2026

A Great day to be had on Saturday the 5th of September.
Rugeley Towns annual Connect Event at the newly refurbished Rose Theatre. Lots on throughout the day. Opening with local Legend James Lewis for Questions and Chat. And proceeding with Entertainment, Information and Stall's highlighting Rugeleys finest. And the chance to discuss your wishes, needs, gripes and maybe even joys with the Councillors.
A Great Day for Family, Business, Socialising, Planning and Opportunities.
I will be availabubble for noise and nuisance in the afternoon.
See you there folks.
🔔🔔🔔

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.



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