A WOKINGHAM village came together to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III at a screening and fun day.
Barkham Village Residents Association’s free event saw youngsters enjoy a craft table and children’s entertainer, while adults took part in an evening barn dance to celebrate the landmark occasion.
Gill Powell, chair of BVRA social, said: “The daytime event was really well received by the local residents. One commented how nice it was to have an event for the adults – the giant TV, plus tea and cake – as well as something to entertain the children children’s, with entertainers in the marquee and a craft table in the small hall.
“A lot of residents came along. It was a good way to foster a community spirit around a great national occasion.
“The evening Barn Dance was also well attended, over 120 people came, some of them residents who had come along to the daytime event and decided to bring their children to the Barn Dance as well.
Ms Powell added that some came from further afield, with one couple travelling from Southampton after seeing a preview for the event on Wokingham Today’s website.
Another couple brought their Ukrainian guest family along to experience the festivities.
She added: “We have had many messages of thanks and I suspect will have many residents asking when the next Barn Dance will be held.”
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