Stratton Audley ‘Picnic-in-the Street’ Party – Sunday 7th May
The Parish Council is working closely with the Red Lion, Maggie, Sophie and others and is delighted to report that everything is coming together to make the street party on Sunday the 7th May a celebration to remember.
A number of people have already volunteered to help on the day but more are welcome on the morning. We will be setting up from 9am outside the Red Lion, collecting and putting up the marquee, tables, chairs and bunting. So if you want to help and have not already done so, please do get in-touch.
The Hog Roast is free for all to share and a vegetarian burger alternative will also be available on a separate barbecue. Everyone is encouraged to bring whatever food and drink just like you would to a picnic. The pub will be open for drinks including offering pitchers of Pimms for just £13, down from the usual £17.00!
As with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee last year, if you want to bring your own gazebo chairs and tables there will be room for you to set up in the street. Decorating your table and dressing-up yourself is to be encouraged.
A big shout-out for all the children in the community to dress up as Kings & Queen’s and enter the pageant parade where there will be prizes!
Sophie Nelson is organising some great children’s activities in the function room of the Red Lion form 12.30 onwards.
Angie Miles has very generously baked a Coronation cake fit for a king and this will be available for all to share after the first live music session.
There will be piped music from the start and joining the Monarchs live band for a couple of songs during the afternoon will be a guest appearance from Simeon Goss!
Teas and cake organised by Maggie Woodward will be on offer at the church for those wishing to take it easier later in the day, all made by your neighbours.
And to end the day there will be a short celebratory Coronation service with some popular hymns for all to sing.
Here is the planned running order for the day:
09.00
Helpers to assemble outside the Red Lion. Collect marquee/tables/chairs.
10.00
Street closure with diversion signage put out on roads plus assemble everything and put-up bunting. Sound system set up in street. Hay bales delivery circa 11.30.
12.00
Set up for those bringing their own gazebos, tables chairs and those who want to bag a place on the communal tables in the marquee
12.30
Event kicks-off. Bring whatever you want in the way of food and drink and any friends that are visiting. Feel free to dress-up royally. The pub will be open for bar drinks but not food
12.30
Various children’s activities commence in the function room of the Red Lion and run for a couple of hours up to 2.45pm
13:00
Free hog roast ready to serve, as well as vegetarian burgers from the barbeque
13:30
Children’s pageant/parade (Kings & Queen’s) and bowing/curtsying competition
14:00
Mike Gore’s 60’s Revival Band “The Monarchs” live music set#1 (45 mins)
14:45
Announcements / presentations / Coronation Cake cutting / National Anthem
15:15
Mike Gore’s 60’s Revival Band “The Monarchs” Live music set#1 (45 mins)
16:00
Free Tea/cakes at the church from 4pm
18:00
A short ‘Coronation Celebration’ service in the Church with well-known hymns
Please come & join the fun.
The Red Lion on the day of the The Kings Coronation
As reported in the general newsletter circulated earlier everyone is invited to watch the actual Coronation ceremony on a giant screening the pub garden, from just before 11am.