ULVERSTON MAKES HISTORY WITH FIRST FEMALE TOWN CRIER
Fri 1 Jul 2005

Dentist lands town crier role
Published on 30/06/2005


FUN TIME: The carnival in Ulverston has been enjoyed for years OYEZ! Oyez! Ulverston’s new town crier is set to make her debut leading Saturday’s carnival parade spectacular.

Yvonne Smith, a 34-year-old dentist from Ulverston, created history when she was appointed during the Dickensian Festival to become the first woman to hold the post.

She will be stepping out at the head of the carnival wearing a brand new uniform specially created for her.