With the King’s Coronation set to take place this weekend, here’s a list of the events you should be aware of if you want to join in with the celebrations.
The historical event will bring together many Sussex residents as they celebrate the Coronation of the new King.
From Coronation Big Lunches and street parties to volunteering your time to take part in the Big Help Out, there are lots of ways to mark and celebrate the Coronation weekend.
Take a look below to see the celebratory events taking place in Hastings, Bexhill and Rye.
Full information on the events happening across the country can be found on the official government website: https://coronation.gov.uk/.
Take a look below to see the celebratory events taking place in Hastings, Bexhill and Rye.
5. Fairlight Friday Lunch Club Coronation Lunch - Friday, May 5
The Fairlight Friday Lunch Club, previously known as the Marsham Older Peoples’ Project, was set up to support elderly people in the Marsham Ward of Rother District Council, and the surrounding area, who may be lonely or isolated. To celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the group will be holding a coronation lunch open to all, with lunch and entertainment. The event will be held at Fairlight Village Hall, Broadway, Fairlight, East Sussex, TN35 4AD. Photo: Google Street View
6. Christ Church Coronation Big Lunch - Sunday, May 7
The people of Christ Church, St Leonards invite you to join them for a Coronation Big Lunch. They will be celebrating the Coronation with food and drink in the courtyard (or in the hall, if it rains) from 12.30pm. Christ Church Courtyard is located off London Road in St Leonards. Photo: Google Street View
7. Bexhill Senior Citizens Club party - Friday, May 5
Bexhill Senior Citizens Club is a registered charity, volunteer run social club providing a safe, comfortable environment for our senior citizens to meet, socialise and exercise. The club is hosting a coronation party for the local senior citizens. The drama group will present a one hour show featuring pieces representing the four home nations, as well as the expected anthem and toast to the King. A fish and chip supper will be supplied and thereafter games with prizes. As elderly people may not like to go out to street events and big social gatherings this offers them the chance to participate in this national event in an environment they are used to. Photo: Google Street View
8. Brede Coronation Celebrations - Monday, May 8
There are a range of events happening in Brede which are free to enter. There will be children’s Coronation crafts, games, story and play time, from 10.30am to 11.30am at St Georges Church; a Coronation Afternoon Tea Party, 2.30pm to 4pm in the Village Hall, Brede (please notify the organisers if you are attending); a Kings and Queens Coronation disco from 7pm to 10pm in the Village Hall. Photo: Google Street View