A round-up of Coronation events in Louth

From flower festivals to watch parties and craft competitions, there’s something for everyone to celebrate this monumentous Royal event.

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Starting on Friday (May 5) there will be a Vigil of Prayer at St James Church in Louth, starting at 6.30pm.

There will be a local, live performance of Zadok the Priest, and music that will feature in the coronation service from Westminster Abbey the following day.

The Community Blossoms event will take place in St James’ Church from Friday May 5 to Monday May 8, organised by the Flower Ladies based in the church and will see many community organisations, businesses, schools, support bodies and volunteers displaying a flower arrangement representing their groups in the church. Arrangements can be made with either artificial or real flowers.There will also be a range of activities going on during the Blossoms event, including childrens’ wreath making on Saturday and Monday from 1pm to 4pm. This will cost £2 to cover materials, and children under seven must be accompanied by an adult.

A plant sale and raffle, with cream teas under the tower will also be held. There will be no charge for displaying an arrangement, but donations or sponsorship would always be welcome. Entry will be free.To request entry forms and further details, contact Samm Kettle by calling 07771 948835 or email [email protected] at the NTKO Gallery, the Lincolnshire Artists Showcase will run for two weeks beginning on May 6 and will showcase solely the works of artists from the county.

The 55+ Club will be hosting a Coronation watch party at the Park Avenue Community centre on Saturday 6, starting at 10am.

People to bring their own lunch, but refreshments will be available, as well as games, crown decorating, and a raffle will run.

Millions of people across the UK will be taking part in a Coronation Big Lunch celebration over the Coronation weekend, which will bring neighbours and communities together to share friendship, food and fun.

Alford Silver Band will be putting on a free concert in the Alford Corn Exchange, Market Place, Alford on Saturday evening (May 6), starting at 7.30 pm.

Musical Director Josh Wilkinson has put together a varied and challenging programme to commemorate this once in a lifetime Royal occasion.

This promises to be an entertaining evening, not only through a varied programme of music performed to a high standard, but also through the light hearted banter that is shared with the audience, and there will be free refreshments available.

Further information is available from the band secretary, Jane Taylor on 01507 466330, or from the band’s website at www.alfordsilverband.co.uk

Here in Louth, a Big Lunch will be held at St Michaels Vicarage on Sunday May 7, and donations of Cheese, Fruit, Salad or Fairy Cakes are required.

Distributors also required to assist in distributing the invitations and posters. For more information please contact Mother Karen on 07715 442207 or [email protected]

The Big Help Out is also a national call-out for people to do their bit for their local communities or charities on Monday 8 May, and Coronation weekend volunteers are urgently needed over the weekend at St James’ Church.

To find out how you can help, contact either Sam Kettle on [email protected], Jane Fletcher on [email protected] or Sue Smith on [email protected].