West Hill Celebrates the Coronation of King Charles III
On Friday 5th May, events began with the West Hill Pre-school Coronation picnic. The children had great fun making and wearing their crowns (and expecting the King to arrive!)
Meanwhile preparations were completed for the official opening of the Storytelling Throne and bench installed by the Parish Council to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. The playpark was very colourful with bunting and balloons fluttering the breeze. Thankfully the rain stayed away.
At 2.30pm children, parents and staff from the Pre-school and Primary School joined Councillors for a short ceremony to unveil the throne. Special guest local author read several short stories to the children (who were still wearing their crowns).
A BBC Spotlight team joined in the fun and filmed an item for their evening broadcast.
Still to come.....
On Sunday 7th May
- A Coronation Street Party will be hosted by West Hill's Royal British Legion (RBL) Club a with support from various village groups: tables and chairs from West Hill Village Hall, fun and games organised by the PTFA, barbecue plus music from the popular band Spin2. Open to all West Hill residents.
On Monday 8th May
- For those unable to join the Street Party, West Hill's Womens Group will be delivering Coronation Cream Teas to housebound residents in the village.
- The local Arboretum Group will be leading a 90 minute guided walk around West Hill's tree-lined lanes and public footpaths. Starting at 11.00am at the RBL car park.
The Parish Council were able to provide small grants to support some of these events.
