Coronation activities galore are being planned to mark the occasion – and create some fun.
There’s a screening of King Charles III’s coronation in Stanlake Meadow, Twyford on the big day, Saturday, May 6. A children’s movie will also be shown. Entry is free.
Billed as the Coronation Picnic in the Park, there will also be a bar, food and music from local band Box Set. Times are to be confirmed. Updates will be on the Twyford Parish Council Facebook page.
The parish council, Twyford Beer Festival and Twyford Together are organising the event.
At the Wheelwright’s Arms pub in Davis Way, Hurst the coronation will be screened on the television in the public bar area. There will be a barbecue from 5pm-9pm and live music, in the garden if the weather is good, from 5pm to 10.30pm. Entry is free. It’s advisable to book a table as more than 50 people have already booked.
St Nicholas Church at Hurst is inviting everyone to join them for afternoon tea on Monday, May 8, 2pm-4pm. Scones, jam, cream and unlimited hot drinks will be on sale for £5 per person. There will be ice creams and also children’s craft activities in the parish room.
Also on May 8 there is a Coronation Colour Run being organised by Twyford Youth Centre at the King George recreation ground, Twyford.
The run is part of the centre’s Big Help Out giving their young people a volunteering opportunity to raise funds for the centre.
Those signing up in advance at https://www.tdyc.co.uk/colour-runwill receive a medal though they cannot guarantee medals for everyone signing up on the day. Tickets are £7.50 for all ages.
The idea is to run one, two or three laps of the recreation field, ie up to three km.
The powder paint may stain clothes, so they suggest wearing a cheap white T-shirt for maximum effect.
Arrive for 10am to register. The race starts at 10.30am.
