Town Crier Trevor Heeks receives BEM honour in hospital

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 15:38 · Archive

Wiltshire Town Crier Trevor Heeks has been presented with his BEM by Dame Sarah Rose Troughton whilst receiving medical treatment in hospital.

Trevor Heeks, Wiltshire's Town Crier, was presented with his BEM by Dame Sarah Rose Troughton during a visit to the hospital where he is receiving medical treatment. The honour recognises his nearly four decades of service as Town Crier of Trowbridge, a role in which he delivered important public announcements with what the outlets describe as enthusiasm, dignity and professionalism. In 2011 he was awarded the Freedom of the Town of Trowbridge, a rare honour reserved for those who have given exceptional service.

Mr Heeks' accomplishments extended well beyond his local role. He was crowned champion of the Wales and the Marches Championship in 2008, 2009 and 2010, and won the European Town Crier Championship for three consecutive years. He also served as Honorary Herald for the town of Leer in Germany, where he opened that town's traditional market festival, Gallimarki, for 27 consecutive years, strengthening links between the twin towns.

Beyond his work as Town Crier, Mr Heeks devoted more than 25 years to humanitarian work with the Trowbridge branch of Lions International, for which he was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship in 2024. He performed at major occasions including jubilee celebrations, the announcement of Queen Elizabeth II's death, the Proclamation of King Charles III, and Coronation celebrations.

How it is being reported

• One of town's 'finest' receives prestigious honour in hospitalWiltshire Town Crier Trevor Heeks has been presented with his BEM by Dame Sarah Rose Troughton.Wiltshire Times · 21 Oct, 14:40
• One of town's 'finest' receives prestigious honour in hospitalWiltshire Town Crier Trevor Heeks has been presented with his BEM by Dame Sarah Rose Troughton.Gazette & Herald · 21 Oct, 14:40

In this story: Trevor Heeks · Dame Sarah Rose Troughton · Trowbridge · Wiltshire · Lions International · Leer

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