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It s a golden celebration for former Chronicle lovebirds Heather and Barry Date published: 26 April 2021
Heather and Barry Dunkerley with their flowers and card from the Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Ginny Alexander
The Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Ginny Alexander, has sent her best wishes and congratulations to an Oldham couple who met at the Chronicle and have just marked their 50th wedding anniversary.
Heather and Barry Dunkerley met at the Oldham Chronicle in 1968 when Heather was 17 and Barry was 19.
Barry worked there for 37 years until he had to retire due to his health.
Heather worked there until 1973 when she had her first child, before returing in 1989, and then worked there until 2009 until she opted for voluntary redundancy.
Town Crier offers resignation over personal Facebook post Date published: 28 January 2021
Shaw and Crompton Town Cryer Marcus Emms has received support on Facebook
The Shaw and Crompton Town Crier has offered his resignation after being criticised over the use of an offensive word on his personal Facebook page.
Marcus Emms, who has been performing duties as the town crier for three years, published a personal post about his son in which he jokingly used the term pikey .
Mr Emms - who also attends events for free as Father Christmas - said the word was a nick name for his son, which is used within his family only.
Oyez, Oyez. kindly bearded town crier Marcus Emms is renowned for announcing joyous events across the community.
But he was caught off guard when Oldham’s Mayor, Councillor Ginny Alexander presented him with a distinguished Mayors Appreciation award on his 50th birthday.
Marcus, who has been Town Crier for Shaw and Crompton for three years, said: The award came as a complete surprise to both me and my wife, Michaela, particularly as it was delivered in time for my birthday and mentioned both my role as Town Crier but Santa-ing role which I have done since 2003.
In her letter to Marcus Mayor Alexander said: Your hard work does not go unoticed. And I would like to thank you for your continued efforts to cheer the people of Oldham up, not only is town crier but I know you have also played your part as Santa Claus recently.