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The King's Coronation Celebrations

King Charles III Coronation 6th May 2023 logo

Celebrate the King's Coronation in your community. Below are the organisations that Telford & Wrekin Council have offered a grant to as part of the King's Coronation Celebration Fund. Find an event near you and pop along to get involved in this historic occasion.

Please note: these awards are subject to acceptance.

Information about events funded by the grant and projects or the or the legacy’s that will be created with this grant funding are below.

 

Event name: Wombridge Kings Coronation Celebration
Event organiser: Wombridge Primary School
Location of event: Wombridge Primary School, Hartshill, Oakengates, TF2 6AN
Event date and time: 28 April 2023 at 1.30pm
Further details: Planting activity
Contact details: Class Dojo


Event name: Coronation of King Charles Celebration, Sambrook Centre
Event organiser: Stirchley and Brookside Parish Council
Location of event: Sambrook Centre, Grange Avenue, Stirchley, TF3 1FL
Event date and time: 29 April 2023 at 12noon - 3pm
Further details: Live classical music, banquet and unveiling of a portrait of King Charles III
Contact details: 


Event name: King's Coronation Tea Party
Event organiser: Brookside Big Local
Location of event: Brookside Community Centre, Bembridge, Brookside, TF3 1LP
Event date and time: 3 May 2023 at 2.30pm - 3pm, 3pm - 3.30pm and 3.30pm - 4pm
Further details: King's Coronation tea party and crafts. Sessions are available throughout the day, the afternoon tea is free but a place must be booked. Pop into the centre or message via Facebook to book your ticket.
Contact details: Visit the Brookside Big Local Facebook page


Event name: Kings Coronation Celebration
Event organiser: Park Lane Centre
Location of event: Park Lane Centre,Park Lane, Woodside, Telford, TF7 5QZ
Event date and time: 4 May 2023 (Slots bookable throughout the day)
Further details: A Community Tea Party with a Commonwealth twist. The event is free, however tickets are required. Please contact Park Lane Centre reception to get yours.
Contact details: 


Event name: Woodlands Coronation Fair
Event organiser: Friends of Woodlands
Location of event: Woodlands Primary And Nursery School, Ironbridge Road, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5HX
Event date and time: 5 May 2023 at 2pm
Further details: A Community Fair
Contact details: 


Event name: Coronation Tea Dance
Event organiser: The Ironbridge and Coalbrookdale Civic Society
Location of event: Coalport Village Hall, 34 Coalport High Street, Telford, TF8 7HT
Event date and time: 5 May 2023 between 2pm and 4pm
Further details: Afternoon Tea for Senior Citizens
Contact details: 

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Event name: Longdon Coronation Lunch, village decorations, walk and quiz
Event organiser: Longdon-upon-Tern Coronation Group (part of Longdon-upon-Tern Village Hall Committee)
Location of event: Longdon-upon-Tern Village Hall, B5063, Longdon-upon-Tern, TF6 6LE
Event date and time: Decorations displayed for three days

  • 5 May 2023
  • Lunch - 7 May 2023 at 12.30pm
  • Walk and quiz on 8 May 2023 at 10am - 2pm

Further details: Family Fun day and fun trail around the village. Application forms for the lunch will be delivered around the village, quiz sheets are available at the lunch or from event organisers.
Contact details: 


Event name: Shop Front Display and competition
Event organiser: The Ironbridge and Coalbrookdale Civic Society
Location of event: Ironbridge Square
Event date and time: 6 May 2023, 2pm
Further details: Coronation Shop Front Display Competition
Contact details: 

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Event name: The King's Coronation Street Party
Event organiser: Madeley Town Council and The Anstice Community Trust
Location of event: The Anstice, Park Avenue, Madeley, TF7 5BB
Event date and time: 6 May 2023 between 10am and 2pm
Further details: Street Party in the Square and live screening of the Coronation and cream teas in the Anstice Ballroom. Book your ticket to reserve a free children's picnic lunch or an afternoon tea for adults
Contact details: 


Event name: Coronation Large Screen Showing
Event organiser: Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre (CICCA)
Location of event: Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre, 2 Wellington Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, TF8 7DX
Event date and time: 6 May 2023, 10am until mid afternoon
Further details: Live screening of the Coronation
Contact details: 


Event name/organiser: Bournville Village Trust
Location of event: Lightmoor Village Square, Lightmoor, TF4 3TX
Event date and time: 6 May 2023 at 10.30am
Further details: Creation of a King's Community Garden, a creative art project, planting of a tree and a community celebration featuring the live screening of the Coronation, a Big Lunch party and fancy dress competition
Contact details: 


Event name: Coronation Tea Party
Event organiser: Telford Minster
Location of event: Southwater Square, Telford, TF3 4HS
Event date and time: 6 May 2023 at 11am
Further details: Live screening of the Coronation, cream tea and games
Contact details: 


Event name: King Charles III Coronation 2023
Event organiser: Wellington Town Council
Location of event: Wellington Market Square
Event date and time: 6 May 2023 at 11am
Further details: Wellington Brass Band concert and family entertainment in Market Square
Contact details: 


Event name: Coronation Street Party
Event organiser: Great Dawley Town Council
Location of event: Dawley High Street, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2EX
Event date and time: 6 May 2023 between 11am and 3pm
Further details: A Street Party in Dawley High Street
Contact details: 


Event name/organiser: Telford & Wrekin Deaf Community Group
Location of event: Leegomery Community Centre, Leegate Avenue, Leegomery, TF1 6NA
Event date and time: 6 May 2023 between 1pm and 6pm
Further details: Coronation celebration for the Deaf community
Contact details: 


Event name: Coronation Film Screening and Exhibition
Event organiser: Gorge Film Club
Location of event: 

  • Film Screening
    Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge Community Centre, 2 Wellington Road, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7DX
  • Exhibition
    The Little Gallery in the Coke Hearth Bus Shelter, Wellington Road, TF8 7DY
  • Community Litter Pick
    The Cokehearth, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7DY

Event date and time: 

  • Film Screening
    6 May 2023 at 7.30pm
  • Exhibition
    30 April 2023, 2pm until 8 May 2023, 2pm
  • Community Litter Pick
    8 May 2023, 10.30am

Further details: Film screening of The Lost King, Royal photographic display and litter pick
Contact details: 


Event name: Coronation Celebration
Event organiser: Church & Chetwynd Aston Village Hall
Location of event: Church & Chetwynd Aston Village Hall, Wallshead Way, Church Aston, Newport, TF10 9JG
Event date and time: 6 May 2023 at 7.30pm
Further details: An evening of music and singing
Contact details: 


Event name: King's Coronation Family Fun Day
Event organiser: Arleston Residents Group
Location of event: Arleston Community Centre, St Giles Close, Arleston, Wellington, TF1 2AB
Event date and time: 7 May 2023 between 11am and 3pm
Further details: Family fun day
Contact details: 


Event name: Coronation Party
Event organiser: Hollinswood and Randlay Parish Council
Location of event: Randlay Village Green, Access from Randlay Local Centre (rear of pub by MUGA & outdoor gym) TF3 2LH
Event date and time: 7 May 2023 between 12noon and 4pm
Further details: Family fun day
Contact details: 


Event name: Sambrook Village - The Big Lunch to celebrate The King's Coronation
Event organiser: Sambrook Village Hall
Location of event: Sambrook Village Hall, Sambrook, Newport, TF10 8AL
Event date and time: 
Further details: Big Lunch event with family entertainment. Tickets are required for this free event, telephone or complete the online form to book your tickets
Contact details: 


Event name: Lawley Village Coronation Carnival
Event organiser: Lawley Partnership Board
Location of event: 

  • Lawley Village Green, Telford TF4 2PY
  • Lawley Primary School, Arleston Lane, TF4 2PR

Event date and time: 7 May 2023, 12.30pm - 4pm
Further details: Coronation Parade at Lawley Village Green at 12:30pm, followed by the Coronation Carnival at Lawley Primary School from 1 - 4pm.
Contact details: 


Event name: Coronation Celebration and Legacy
Event organiser: Donnington Partnership CIO
Location of event: Liz Clare Community Orchard, Off Barclay Gardens, Donnington, TF2 8AN
Event date and time: 7 May 2023 at 1pm
Further details: Celebration event and community food project
Contact details: 


Event name: Eyton's Big Lunch Event
Event organiser: Eyton on the Weald Moors Parish Meeting
Location of event: Eyton Village Hall, Eyton, TF6 6ET
Event date and time: 7 May 2023 at 1pm
Further details: Big Lunch Party and entertainment
Contact details: 


Event name: Afternoon tea party at Hanover Court
Event organiser: The Late Bloomers
Location of event: Hanover Court, Madeley Telford, TF7 5HT
Event date and time: 7 May 2023, 1pm - 5pm
Further details: Afternoon Tea Party
Contact details: 


Event name: Kings Coronation
Event organiser: Kushdil
Location of event: Telford Cultural & Leisure Centre Hadley, 40 High Street, Hadley, TF1 5NG
Event date and time: 7 May 2023, 2pm - 5pm
Further details: Community Fun Day
Contact details: 

  • Telephone: 07761673305

Event name: Tibberton King's Coronation Fun Day
Event organiser: Tibberton & Cherrington Parish Council
Location of event: Tibberton Playing Field, Off Maslan Crescent, Tibberton, TF10 8PB
Event date and time: 7 May 2023, 2pm - 9pm
Further details: Community Fun Day
Contact details: 


Event name: Coronation Tea Party
Event organiser: Little Wenlock Village Hall
Location of event: Little Wenlock Village Hall, Malthouse Bank, Little Wenlock, Telford, TF6 5BN
Event date and time: 7 May 2023, 3pm - 5pm
Further details: Street Tea Party
Contact details: 


Event name: King Charles III Community Orchard Planting Day
Event organiser: Newport Town Council
Location of event: Victoria Park, Off Water Lane, Newport
Event date and time: 8 May 2023, 10am - 12pm
Further details: Planting of a Coronation Community Orchard
Contact details: 


Event name: Telford Coronation Walks
Event organiser: Friends of the Telford T50 50 Mile Trail
Location of event: Launch event Starting at The Hub on the Hill, Sutton Hill Local Centre, 104-106 Southgate, TF4 4HG
Event date and time: Launch event, 8 May 2023, 10.30am
Further details: 

  • Launch event
    A walk of about 4.5 miles. A scenic route following public rights of way including part of the Monarch's Way, passing the barn in Madeley where King Charles II hid after fleeing from the Battle of Worcester.
  • The Project
    Will see the creation of 23 new 1-5 mile self-guided circular "Telford Coronation Walks" waymarked with the special coronation logo exploring interesting green and historic places. Each walk will be supported by free leaflets and gpx files downloadable from the Telford T50 50 Mile Trail website. A not for profit guidebook, will also be available for purchase once the last walk is completed and a celebration walk will be held, details to be confirmed.

Contact details: 


Event name: Ironbridge Coracle Trust Flotilla of Crowns and Ironbridge Coracle Coronation Regatta
Event organiser: Ironbridge Coracle Trust
Location of event: Dale End Park/Ironbridge Rowing Club, Ironbridge, TF8 7BJ
Event date and time: 

  • Flotilla
    8 May 2023
    11 am

  • Regatta
    28 August 2023
    11am - 4pm

Further details: Community project with an artist to create a number of orbs, culminating in a Flotilla of Crowns event and the display of the flying orbs at the Regatta. Both the Flotilla and Regatta will drift down the River Severn from Ironbridge Rowing Club to the Old Coracle Shed. To get involved with the creation of the Orbs contact Ironbridge Coracle Trust.
Contact details: 


Event name: Kings Coronation Fete
Event organiser: Edgmond Parish Council
Location of event: Edgmond Village Hall, Shrewsbury Road, Edgmond, Newport, TF10 8HU
Event date and time: 8 May 2023, 11am - 3pm
Further details: Family Fete
Contact details: 


Event name: Kings Coronation Event
Event organiser: Ketley Parish Council
Location of event: Ketley Community Centre, Holyhead Road, Ketley, TF1 5AN
Event date and time: 8 May 2023, 12noon - 3pm
Further details: Street party and creation of a piece of art
Contact details: 


Event name: Coronation Event
Event organiser: Waters Upton Parish Council
Location of event: Waters Upton Village Green, Parish Room Croft, Waters Upton, TF6 6NP
Event date and time: 8 May 2023, 12noon - 4pm
Further details: Family fun day
Contact details: Visit the Waters Upton Facebook page


Event name: Kings Coronation Tea Party
Event organiser: PODS (Parents Opening Doors)
Location of event: Enginuity, Wellington Road, Coalbrookedale, TF8 7DX
Event date and time: 8 May 2023, 1pm - 4pm
Further details: Afternoon tea at Enginuity. Event for disabled children and young adults. Ticketed event at £5 per person, book through Ticket Source or in person.
Contact details: 


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Event name: King's Coronation Celebration Picnic
Event organiser: Oakengates Town Council
Location of event: Hartshill Park, Hadley Road, Oakengates, TF2 6AJ
Event date and time: 8 May 2023, 1pm - 4pm
Further details: Family Fun day
Contact details: 


Event name: A Family Fun Day
Event organiser: Rodington Village Hall Charity
Location of event: Rodington Village Hall, Rodington, SY4 4QS
Event date and time: 8 May 2023, 2.30pm - 4pm
Further details: Afternoon Tea Party and entertainment. Starts at The Bull Ring with a parade of vintage tractors
Contact details: 


Event name: King Charles III Coronation Event
Event organiser: St Georges & Priorslee Parish Council
Location of event: Priorslee Primary Academy, Priorslee Avenue, Telford, TF2 9RS
Event date and time: 8 May 2023, 2pm - 5pm
Further details: Traditional Fete
Contact details: 


Event name: Kings Coronation Celebration
Event organiser: The Silver Threads Hall
Location of event: The Silver Threads Hall, Next to Lawndale, Wellington Road, Telford, TF2 8AD
Event date and time: 12 May 2023, 9am - 11am
Further details: Intergenerational community event
Contact details: 


Event name: King's Coronation Celebration
Event organiser: Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council
Location of event: Interfaith Community Hub, 19 New Street, Wellington, TF1 1LU
Event date and time: 13 May 2023, 12noon - 4pm
Further details: Entertainment and food
Contact details: 


Event name: The Kings Coronations Celebrations
Event organiser: The Leegomery Community Centre
Location of event: Leegomery Community Centre, Leegate Avenue, Leegomery. Telford TF1 6NA
Event date and time: 13 May 2023, 2pm - 5pm
Further details: Coronation Gathering, entertainment and food.The event is free, however tickets are required and are available through Eventrbite, please visit Leegomery Community Centre Facebook page for more information.
Contact details: 


Event name: Stay's Coronation Courtyard Party Event for King Charles III
Location of event: Stay Supported Accommodation, CHEC Centre, 31 High Street, Madeley, TF7 5AR
Event date and time: 15 May 2023, 12noon - 5pm
Further details: Craft sessions creating decorations culminating in a Coronation Fun Day and the planting of a tree in Jubilee Rose Garden
Contact details: 


Event name: Senior Residents Kings Coronation Party
Event organiser: Dawley Hamlets Parish Council
Location of event: Horsehay Village Hall, 3 Bridge Road, Horsehay, TF4 2NF
Event date and time: 19 May 2023, 12noon
Further details: A Coronation party for the older residents of Dawley Hamlets Parish.An event for senior residents in the community. The event it free of charge, however tickets will be required, contact the Parish Council for more information.
Contact details: 


Event name: Tree Planting
Event organiser: The Ironbridge and Coalbrookdale Civic Society
Location of event: Ironbridge - to be confirmed
Event date and time: 6 October 2023, 10am
Further details: Tree planting event
Contact details: 

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Project name: Improving quality of all life in Longdon-upon-Tern
Project organiser: Longdon-upon-Tern Coronation Group (part of Longdon-upon-Tern Village Hall Committee)
Location of project: 

  • Longdon-upon-Tern Village Hall TF6 6LE 
  • St Bartholomew's Churchyard TF6 6LE

Project date: April - May
Further details: Creating a wildlife haven - wild flower seed scattering, bird boxes and bug hotels and two new benches.
Contact details: 


Project name: King Charles Coronation Garden
Project organiser: Friends of St Peters
Location of project: St Peters Bratton Academy, Squirrel Meadow, Bratton, TF5 0NT
Project date and time: Development of garden April - May
Unveiling event
22 May 2023 to be confirmed
Further details: Community Garden development. Work on the garden begins in April.
Contact details: 


Project name and organiser: Hollinswood Primary School and Nursery
Location of project: Hollinswood Primary School and Nursery, Dale Acre Way, Hollinswood, Telford, TF3 2EP
Project date and time: Project throughout April to plant the garden. Grand opening 5 May 2023, 12pm
Further details: Creation of a fruit and vegetable garden. Children and volunteers will be creating planting areas. Competition in April for the community to name the area. 5 May - community invited to a picnic and grand opening of the gardens.
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Project name: Community Coronation Orchard
Project organiser: Eyton on the Weald Moors Parish Meeting
Location of project: Eyton Village Hall, Eyton, TF6 6ET
Project date and time: 23 April 2023
Further details: Creation of Community Orchard Ground clearing and planting
Contact details: 

  • Telephone: 07462579216

Project name: Restoration of King Charles I Bell
Project organiser: St Bartholomew's PCC
Location of project: St Bartholomew's Church TF6 6LE and Longdon-Upon-Tern Village Hall, TF6 6LE
Project date and time: 7 May 2023 at 10.30am
Further details: Restoration of a bell cast in 1647 during the reign of King Charles I. Special Coronation Church Service at St Bartholomew’s to unveil restored bell at 10.30am on 7 May. The Bell will then be displayed at the Village Hall for the Coronation Lunch.
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Project name: Coronation Way nature footpath/walk
Project organiser: Telford Horsehay Steam Trust
Location of project: Between the Barrow Crossing and Doseley Halt. 
Project date and time: The date of the opening of this new walkway is to be confirmed
Further details: Creation of the Coronation Way between the Barrow Crossing and Doseley Halt. 
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Project name: Opening Ceremony for the Friends of Telford Town Park Coronation Garden
Project organiser: Friends of Telford Town Park
Location of project: Telford Town Park, Chelsea Gardens, Telford Town Park, TF3 4EP
Project date and time: Wednesday mornings from 9am - 12pm weather permitting, each week until Wednesday 17 May 2023. Opening Ceremony - 24 May 2023 at 11am
Further details: Permanent floral Coronation display in the Chelsea Gardens. The garden area will be cleared, created and planted on Wednesday mornings from 9am - 12pm weather permitting, each week until Wednesday 17 May 2023.
Contact details: 


Project name: Eco Project launch for the Community Orchard and Churchyard
Project organiser: Rodington Village Hall Charity
Location of project: Rodington Village Hall, Rodington, SY4 4QS
Project date and time: 8 May 2023, 2pm - 4.30pm
Further details: Creating a wildlife haven at Rodington Village Hall Community Orchard and in the church grounds. Sessions with volunteers will take place to plant wildflowers and heritage trees in both locations, schedule to be agreed
Contact details: 


Project name: The Coalport Coronation Celebration
Project organiser: Severn Gorge Countryside Trust
Location of project: Coalport Community Orchard, Coalport High Street, Telford, TF8 7HT
Project date and time: 

  • Volunteer session 1:
    30 March 2023
    10am - 3pm
  • Celebration event:
    7 May 2023
    11am - 1pm
  • Volunteer session 2:
    17 October 2023
    10am - 1pm
  • Volunteer session 3:
    23 November (To be confirmed)
    10am - 3pm
  • Volunteer session 4:
    30 November 2023
    10am - 3pm

Further details: Installation of a unique carved bench, new area of wildflowers and planting of fruit trees.

Volunteer session 1: Preparing Orchard site for wildflower area and plant new berry bushes.
Volunteer session 2: Planting wild flower bulbs
Volunteer session 3: Planting of over 400 trees
Volunteer session 4: Carrying out orchard maintenance and additional tree planting if needed.
To take part in either the celebration event in May or volunteer sessions book your free tickets via eventbrite.
Contact details: 


Project name: Wellington H2A
Location of project: All Saints Church, Wellington, TF1 1DG
Project date and time: To be confirmed
Further details: Creation of Community Orchard. Ground works and planting will take place in the Autumn, dates to be confirmed
Contact details: 


Project name: King Charles III Coronation Garden - Garden Party
Project organiser: Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase
Location of project: Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase, Crescent Road, Hadley, Telford, TF1 5NU
Project date and time: 5 May 2023, 9am - 3.30pm
Further details: Creating a Community Garden. Dates for the development of the Community Garden are to be confirmed.
Contact details: 


Project name: Wrockwardine Wood Junior School Fruit and Vegetable Garden
Project organiser: Wrockwardine Wood and Trench Parish Council
Location of project: Wrockwardine Wood Junior School, Church Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, TF2 7HG
Project date and time: Community Action Day - 22 April 2023. Official Opening - 25 May 2023
Further details: Creation of a fruit and vegetable garden. The Project starts with a community action day on 22 April to develop the garden. The first official session will start on 24 April and will continue several times a week throughout the summer. Dates and times to be confirmed. Official opening will take place on 25 May.
Contact details: 


Project name: Willow Crown and Community Orchard
Project organiser: Lawley Partnership Board
Location of project: Lawley Village Green, Telford, TF4 2PY
Project date and time: 

  • Willow planting
    12 and 15 March 2023
    April 2023
  • School workshops
    7 May 2023
    Willow Crown making (at the Coronation event)

Further details: Project to create a Kings crown and seating in the shape of a throne made from willow and the planting of a Community Orchard. The community orchard will be planted in October (TBC), involving residents of Lawley.
Contact details: 


Project name: Monarchs Mini Kingdom
Project organiser: CH@MS
Location of project: Maws Craft Centre, Ferry Road, Jackfield, TF8 7LS
Project date and time: Monarchs Mini Kingdom Opening event, 2 July 2023, 12noon - 3pm
Further details: Creating a wildlife corridor through the hard landscaping of the Victorian courtyard. Sessions will take place prior to the unveiling event in order to develop the Kingdom. As sessions are volunteer led, weekly sessions will take place to match availability.
Contact details: 


Project name: The King Charles Sensory Garden
Project organiser: Brookside Big Local
Location of project: Brookside Central, Bembridge, Brookside, TF3 1LP
Project date and time: Dates to be confirmed for volunteer planting days once groundworks have been completed. Unveiling event to be confirmed
Further details: Creation of a sensory garden
Contact details: 


Project name: 2nd Wellington Scout Group
Project date and time: To be confirmed
Further details: Planting of a Community Garden and installation of a new bench

Last updated: 05/05/2023 13:22