LOUD men and women from across the globe will descend on Sandiway for the World Town Crier Championships.

Chester town crier David Mitchell, and his wife Julie, will be hosting and compèring the event at Blakemere Craft Centre on Monday.

Town criers from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, Holland and Belgium will compete at the centre, located off the A49 in Sandiway.

Manager Ginny Brooks-White said: “We are looking forward to welcoming them, but might need earplugs once they get going.”

The 40 competitors are also expected to perform at various businesses along the A49.