Bolton will be dressed to impress to host a weekend of festivities in support of the historic Coronation Ceremony for His Majesty King Charles III.
The ceremony takes place on Saturday, May 6 at Westminster Abbey.
In Bolton, everyone is invited to join in the celebrations which will bring communities together and raise the profile of the important work that volunteers play in our society.
To mark this momentous occasion, the town will be dressed in bunting and the Town Hall will be lit up in full colour.
Bolton’s Library and Museum Service will also be providing arts and crafts, and family fun throughout the weekend and other services will be on hand to add extra activities for all residents including children and young people.
Saturday, May 6: Coronation
The Coronation is a centrepiece of British history, and everyone will have the opportunity to watch the televised event and celebrate the unique moment with family, friends and neighbours.
The Coronation is also being screened live in Bolton’s Library and Museum Lecture Theatre and there will also be special themed Coronation arts, crafts and activities plus a silent disco.
Sunday, May 7: The Big Lunch
Community celebrations and street parties are synonymous with Coronations, and will be remembered for years to come.
This year’s Big Lunch is no different, and it is designed to promote food and friendship with neighbours.
Tips, ideas and guidance about how to host an event are available online at www.edenprojectcommunities.com.
Many Bolton residents have already planned street parties and have applied for road closures.
To help out, Bolton Council waived the usual administration fees and have signposted organisers to shared resources that are available to help plan events.
There have been 28 road closure applications for street parties accepted and, although applications have now been closed, people can still arrange tea and garden parties to celebrate with friends and family.
To check if there is a street party planned in your neighbourhood visit: www.edenprojectcommunities.com
Monday, May 8: Bolton’s Big Help Out
Monday is Volunteer Day and Victoria Square will be hosting a unique Bolton’s Big Help Out event, showcasing the vast range of volunteering opportunities in the borough.
As a national day, the Big Help Out aims to raise awareness of the work voluntary services provides and captures the goodwill of locals willing to support the good causes.
More information is available at https://thebighelpout.org.uk/.
On Victoria Square, from 11am to 2pm, Bolton CVS will be hosting the first ever ‘Volunteers Market’ where voluntary organisations and charities will profile their work and highlight opportunities for people to contribute to the local community.
There will also be live music, street performers and family entertainment as well activities keep young people entertained.
Sue Johnson, Chief Executive of Bolton Council said:
“The Coronation will be a unique piece of British history and I urge everyone to take part and celebrate with their local community.
“We are also looking forward to our Volunteer Market on Monday May 8, Bolton is lucky to have many outstanding charities and this will be the ideal opportunity to find out more and get involved with the work they do.”
Lauren McKechnie, Deputy Chief Executive at Bolton CVS says:
“Bolton CVS is delighted to be working in partnership with Bolton Council. The event is an exciting opportunity for Boltons incredible voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations to promote and celebrate their work and the enormous impact they have on the people and place of our amazing borough!”
For details on national celebratory events for the coronation with information, resources and details of how to get involved in the celebrations visit https://coronation.gov.uk
Bolton hosts fantastic free events throughout the year, and everyone is invited to join the Coronation celebrations over the weekend and for the IRONMAN weekend at the end of June, as well as the award winning Bolton Food and Drink Festival in August.