Alan, the town crier for 31 years, was known around the world and was a great ambassador for the town. An MBE and Freeman of the Borough, he attended thousands of events, from opening shops and starting the Pancake Day or New Year's Day festivities to ceremonial duties and (whisper it !) as Santa in Boyes! He was one of the most photographed people by our team over the years ... always with a trademark smile on his face. Enjoy this pictorial lookback - our own tribute to a lovely man.
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Alan holds the Maundy money pouches, presented to him by the Queen at The Royal Maundy ceremony at York Minster in 2012
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Macmillan Coffee morning at the Grand Hotel, Alan with Ros Rowntree and Joan Forbes, in 2012
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The 2014 Mayoress's Fair, promoting the charity MIND with Sally Sainsbury and Mayor Pat Marsburg
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Opening in 2009 of the Yorkshire Building Society offices on Westborough: left to right are Regional Manager Steve Flower, Lisa Metcalfe, Jenny Smith, Lauren Parker, Alan Booth, Claire Troughton, Branch Manager Maxine Hartley and Area Manager Stuart Martindale