As you have probably heard, Buckingham Palace has announced the exciting plans for the the ceremonial, celebratory and community events taking place over the Coronation Weekend between Saturday 6th and Monday 8th May 2023. With the added bonus of another Bank Holiday in May, we cannot wait to celebrate this once-ina-generation, historic occasion with friends and family! Any excuse for a party, hey?! The Coronation itself is taking place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May, followed by a special Coronation Concert on Sunday 7th May that will be staged and broadcast Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III live at Windsor Castle. This is when communities are also being encouraged to host Big Coronation Lunches to celebrate the occasion. Finally, the weekend of celebrating is rounded off on Monday 8th May, by members of the public being invited to take part in ‘The Big Help Out’, which will encourage people to try volunteering for themselves in their local communities. Here is our round up of local events that have been announced at the time of going to print. Unfortunately it’s a short round up as not many local events have been announced yet but please do check our website which will be updated as and when more events are announced! May 6th A Coronation Celebration, Godalming Godalming Town Council is putting on a massive open-air concert on the Burys Field on Saturday May 6th, featuring the famed Pink Floyd tribute act Endless Floyd, a huge light and laser show, as well as a host of other brilliant bands including The Godalming Rock Choir! There will be a variety of food available on the day from some of Godalming’s favourite street food traders, and a fully stocked bar! Early bird tickets available online now. May 8th Lightwater Coronation Musical Festival With entertainment for the while family, this promises to be a brilliant day of celebration. There is live music all day, food stalls, craft stalls, face painting, inflatables, plus a gin and prosecco bar! May 8th Lion Green, Haslemere Haslemere are planning to decorate the Town with Flags and a Coronation Arch, and on Bank Holiday Monday 8th May, with a Carnival Procession to Lion Green with an old fashoned Tea Party on the Green. More details to be announced soon! May 21st A Coronation Concert, by The Surrey Police Band at Normandy Village Hall This promises to be a varied evening of music to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III brought to you by The Surrey Police Band. In aid of the Chief Constable’s charity. 15 Raring2go! THE KING’S CORONATION 14 WHAT’S ON Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk Tickets from £25 | Under 18s Go Free Fine Dining from £149 + VAT | Free car parking Book now at ascot.com SPR ING FAMI LY RACEDAY SUNDAY ND APR I L AND THEY ’ RE OFF KIDS’ MEALS FROM
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