LIZ Woolnough could really have something to shout about this weekend.

Not only is she celebrating her 30th birthday, but she's also about to become the youngest competitor in the first ever Warburtons World Ladies Town Criers Tournament.

Liz, who lives in Earby, is thought to be Lancashire's first female town crier and will be ringing her bell and shouting declarations in a bid to beat off criers from across the globe.

The event takes place on Saturday in Chester and is expected to see women from the UK, USA, Canada and New Zealand battling for the accolade.

And Liz hopes that with a bit of fine tuning she will become one of England's finest town criers.

To add another string to her bow, she will join 43 other criers from around the world to take part in a world record breaking unison cry before the competition, which is also raising money for the Hope House Children's Hospice in Manchester, starts.

She added: "We were asked to write non-traditional declarations on the subject of Men and A Woman's Place. I am proud of them and hope the judges will enjoy them. It's an honour to be invited to compete in this tournament.

"As soon as I have finished I will have to rush home for my birthday party which will round off the day just nicely."

As an actress and singer, Liz is no stranger to performing, as she has teamed up with her husband, Mark, 31, to write and produce music.

The talented duo have recently secured a publishing deal with Gulp Music and are have been sending out demos to other companies.

Liz added: "I have been singing all my life so I know how to use and project my voice properly, without straining my voice."

She hopes that after a couple of years in the job she'll be ready to face the big guns in the European Championships.

"This year's event is being held in Belgium. I am not quite ready for that yet, although Kevin Griffiths, my predecessor has taught me an awful lot."