Any person with lusty lung power who likes dressing up in a cloak, tri-corn hat and walking around ringing a bell, please step forward and present yourself to the worshipful Mayor of Abingdon. Training will be given.

Roleplay: Tony LeggeAbingdon Mayor Lesley Legge wants to strengthen the town's heritage by initiating an Abingdon Guild of Honorary Town Criers.

There are already five volunteers and the inaugural meeting is being held next Tuesday at 7.30 in the Old Abbey House.

"Everyone is welcome, " she said.