Community occasions
From the regatta to a library fundraiser: a traditional proclamation can help bring a community occasion to everyone’s attention.
A VOICE FOR OUR TWO TOWNS
Oyez, oyez,
oyez!
Welcome to the home of the
Lynton & Lynmouth Town Crier.
Tradition, a ringing bell and a warm North Devon welcome.
Meet Dan Day-Robinson, your Town Crier.
LYNTON & LYNMOUTH
The Town Crier’s
coat of arms.
Our two towns, proudly represented. The distinctive Town Crier emblem brings together the landscape, the harbour tower and an Exmoor stag.
View the coat of arms in full ↗LYNTONLYNMOUTHEXMOOR & THE NORTH DEVON COAST
MEET YOUR TOWN CRIER
A familiar face.
A carrying voice.
Dan Day-Robinson is Lynton and Lynmouth’s official Town Crier, a Lynmouth resident and local raconteur.
Appointed by Lynton and Lynmouth Town Council, Dan makes public proclamations and announcements for the local community. It is an unpaid, voluntary role, bringing a traditional welcome and a carrying voice to local life.
The role is independent of political or partisan causes: the Town Crier does not offer opinions on public or private matters, make political announcements or act as a lobbyist.
Read the council’s appointment announcement ↗Say hello to DanMAKE AN OCCASION OF IT
Something to
shout about?
A wedding, party, new business, product launch or community celebration? Tell Dan what you have in mind and check his availability.
A shout-out that gives something back. There is no charge for private individuals. Businesses are asked to make a small donation directly to North Devon Hospice and send Dan a copy of the receipt.
Announcements & openings
Opening a shop, launching a product or introducing a new service? Ask Dan to make a little noise about it.
Special celebrations
A wedding, a party or a special welcome: get in touch to discuss a personal announcement for your day.
FROM THE FACEBOOK PAGE
Around
our two towns.
A few photographs shared on the official Town Crier page.
Choose a photograph to view the original on Facebook.
Dan in his Town Crier finery.
A scene shared on the Town Crier’s Facebook page.
At the heart of our local community.
OUT & ABOUT
Life with
the bell.
A few occasions from the Town Crier’s Facebook page.
Follow the official Facebook page ↗
MAY 2026 · COMMUNITY
Thirty years of the Lyn Line Dancers
A big shout-out for the Lyn Line Dancers as they celebrated their 30th year, with dancing outside the Ancient Mariner in Lynmouth.
MAY 2026 · LOCAL LIFE
A little noise for the library
Dan helped spread the word about Lynton Library’s plant sale on 23 May, bringing a proclamation to a morning of books and plants.
MAY 2026 · OPENINGS
A new home for the sailing club
A Town Crier’s welcome for the opening of Lynmouth Sailing Club’s new boathouse, celebrating a new addition for the community.
MAY 2026 · LOCAL BUSINESS
Every dog has his day
The bell came out for the grand opening of The Lyn Valley Dog House in Lynton—a new local business with plenty to shout about.
Where it began. Dan’s original Town Crier page announced his first public proclamation for the opening of the Lynmouth Regatta and Harbour Festival on 12 July 2025.
These are past occasions. For current news and announcements, visit the Town Crier’s Facebook page.
STORIES BEYOND THE PROCLAMATION
Take a walk
with the Town Crier.
Discover Lynmouth’s history and folklore with Dan’s Lyn Valley Tours.
Smugglers, shipwrecks, poets and the characters who helped shape the village. Visit the tours website for the walks, current dates and booking information.
Explore the walking toursLET’S TALK
Have a date
in mind?
Tell Dan a little about your occasion, the date and the location.
He’ll be happy to discuss the details and availability.