If you’re parish/town council or local community is holding a celebratory event in Berkshire for your neighbourhood we would LOVE to hear about it so we can help spread the word.

Below are some fantastic community celebratory events that we’re aware of but we’re sure there’s more out there. If you’d like to add yours to the list do get in touch with us at Gemma.Pearce@ccberks.org.uk

West Berkshire

West Ilsley Sunday 7th May – There will be a special service in church to celebrate the accession of King Charles III,
followed by refreshments.
Coronation Village Picnic
Sunday 7th May from 12.30pm
West Ilsley recreation ground
All villagers and guests are invited to attend a BYO picnic on the recreation ground (cricket pitch), from 12.30pm on Sunday 7th May. To encourage a prompt start, a glass of meaningful Pimm’s will be offered to those arriving on time. A long banquet table and chairs will be laid out and a marquee, in case of inclement weather (guaranteed).
An exhibition village cricket game will follow lunch, with the cricket pavilion open throughout, providing further entertainment and merriment into the afternoon.

Aldermaston; The Coronation of King Charles III Aldermaston’s Big Picnic
Everyone is invited to come and celebrate. Come and be part of this special day
Venue: The field at Meadow Brook, Frouds Lane.Date & Time: Sunday 7 May 2023 12 noon – 5pm
Dress like royalty. Bring your picnic, rug, table, chairs and gazebo
Celebration Cake for all to share. Games and Activities

Thatcham

Celebratory tea party at Thatcham Town Cricket Ground on the 7^th of May.

Mortimer Celebrates King Charles III Coronation. The residents of Mortimer, and the surrounding villages, are invited to come together, to watch and celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.

Location And Opening Times; Saturday 06 May, Mortimer Fairground, 10.30am – 11pm
Please note: opening times and running orders are subject to change without warning. All changes will be shown at the Information Tent onsite.

FREE Family Fun Day
Hosted by Mortimer Village Partnership (MVP) and Mortimer Music Live (MML), entrance to the event will be free of charge to all.Family Picnic
Coronation Live Streamed on Big Screens
Children’s Activities including Crown Making
Fun Fair
Street Market
Children’s Fancy Dress Parade
Coronation Cake Decorating Competition
Food Concessions and a Licenced Bar
Evening Live Music and Firework Display

Our Green Pledge
BYOG – Bring Your Own (Plastic) Glasses

This year’s event will have a licenced bar selling wine, beer, cider and prosecco. One of the ways to help keep this celebration a free to attend event, was the decision not to invest in new plastic glasses. Therefore, we need everyone who attends to bring their own (plastic) glasses – BYOG!

Whether you dig out your old pink picnic wear, reuse a plastic glass purchased from a previous event, such as Burghfest, last year’s Jubilee event or even further afield from a festival such as Latitude. Anything goes!

We will have a small supply of unused plastic glasses left over from previous local events which anyone who doesn’t bring their own plastic glasses may be able to use. However, you will be charged slightly more for your drink if we have to use on of our “new” plastic glasses.

Please refrain from bringing any glass containers onto the Fairground for safety reasons.

Purley on Thames

Yattendon: Yattendon Big Coronation LunchJoin them in the village to celebrate the new King! Prizes for the best dressed table or astonishing headgear… you’ve got to be in it to win it! Please see Eugene in the shop for more details

Burghfield; Sunday 7th May from 12pm onwards:

We are celebrating the King’s Coronation with a PICNIC IN THE PARK 

With the King’s Coronation approaching, Burghfield Parish Council are pleased to announce their participation in the ‘Coronation Big Lunch’.

Come along to the Common Rec on Sunday 7th May with your picnic baskets, blankets and wonderful faces to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles with friends, families and neighbours!

Kingsclere: Kingsclere Coronation Party, The Fieldgate Centre, Newbury, 6th May 2023, 3pm – 11pm. Find out more:https://www.kingsclere-pc.org.uk/community/kingsclere-parish-council-5041/coronation/

Big Coronation Party at the Fieldgate Centre, Saturday from 3pm till late
Jubilee Lamp Switch-on, Friday at sunset
Coronation Congas to the Fieldgate Centre party
Downs walk and Big Lunch Picnic, Sunday
St Mary’s Service of Celebration for all, Sunday

Shaw cum Donnington;

Shaw-cum-Donnington Parish Council are organising a community event on Monday 8 May at the Donnington Recreation Ground from noon to 4pm.  Local people are encouraged to bring food to share for a picnic, and there will be a plant stall, vintage cars, Kennet Radio, activities for children, a bouncy castle, the WI cake stall and free tea and coffee.  There is also a children’s competition to draw the king, and the winners will be announced after the National Anthem at 3pm.

Wokingham Borough

Twyford:

Twyford Youth Centre invites you to walk, jog or run and get blasted with colour along your choice of 1km, 2km or 3km (1, 2 or 3 laps of the King George Recreation Ground) on Monday 8th May 2023 to celebrate the Coronation. 

Their Coronation Colour Run is part of ‘The Big Help Out’ providing our young people with a volunteering opportunity to help raise funds for Twyford Youth Centre.

Tickets are £7.50. Register online at tdyc.co.uk

Woodley; Coronation Picnic In The Park. Sunday 7th May – 2.00-5.00pm – Free event. Woodford Park Memorial Ground

Come along and celebrate the Coronation of King Charles 111.  Bring your family, friends, and picnic and join Woodley Council for a free afternoon of fun!  Live Band, Circus Skills, Entertainers.  300 Free Ice Creams – first come first served.

Hurst; Monday 8th May. Coronation Cream Tea. 2:00pm – 4:00pm. St.Nicholas Church
To celebrate the King’s Coronation St Nicholas will be holding a cream tea afternoon in a marquee in the Church grounds. Cream teas, cakes, prosecco and icecreams will be served from 2pm to 4pm. Kids crafts also available to entertain the children whilst you enjoy your tea, scones and fizz! Each cream tea comes with unlimited hot drinks or why not add a little glass of fizz to celebrate the occasion.
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/stnicholashurst/
https://www.facebook.com/events/569831361951950/

Others

Kings Coronation, Milestone Centre, Caversham, 6th May 2023, 11am. Click here for details,

The King’s Coronation/Newbury Spring Festival, St Nicolas Church, Newbury, 6th May 2023, 10am. FREE Event. Click here for details.

The Golden Festival of Food and Music, South Hill Park, Bracknell, 7th at 12 noon – 8th May 2023 6pm. Click here for details.