Coronation Fun!

As they did 70 years ago for Queen Elizabeth II, Henfield celebrated the coronation of King Charles III in style!

In the run up to the coronation itself the Dove Nursery had a special day where the children came dressed as kings, queens, princesses, knights and soldiers. They all made crowns, took part in royal races, waved flags and received a very special keepsake medal and certificate. The celebrations finished with a picnic lunch and the children all agreed it had been a happy and exciting day!

The Henfield Ladybirds also got together at the Henfield Hall for a special Coronation event where they too made their own coronation crowns.

Whilst the weather was a bit miserable for the actual coronation itself on Saturday 6 May, the sun came out in force for community celebrations on Sunday 7 May! Henfield Parish Council organised a successful family fun day on the Rothery Field in conjunction with the BP Guild. With free sports and craft activities during the day and a BBQ, bar and music in the evening, it all finished off with the lighting of the Henfield Beacon. Residents at both Beechings and Wantley also got together locally to organise fantastic street parties, and Corpus Christi Church organised a shared brunch for their congregation.

Along with the volunteering at the Community Orchard on the bank holiday Monday, many happy memories were made over the Coronation weekend which will be treasured for years to come.

Sarah Butler