Coronation Street Party

What a wonderful weekend, and what a great day was held on Sunday 7th when we closed off Church Street and enjoyed a right royal knees up, with families and their friends celebrating in style. I won’t go on too long but we were blessed with the weather, cloudy to start and then full sunshine later on.
For those that were there (thought to number some 200 with some comings and goings), you know how good the day was, but for those who could not attend due to illness or other commitments, please see and share in the photos and one brief video via the following links

Photos:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1heJibklzU6Xc-pV1qDabC_p_rQJ4Lnh_?usp=sharing

Three Video:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mx4eW9RsdvGr0lxpwMCz41jJhSNSkgEz/view?usp=share_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OZuX9JVAqw1dWB58tt7DQCvBs_5b5mAn/view?usp=share_link

https://photos.app.goo.gl/zTtsboYMSEupwovS9

The Hog Roast provided by Fergie was one of the best and larger than we had expected, so he managed to serve up 160 baps. The 50 veggie burgers were also given a green tick by a number of people. Thanks to those who volunteered to cook the burgers and of course to Fergie, the man to go to for your next hog roast.

Thanks also to all the helpers who turned up first thing in the morning and made the task of getting everything ready so easy and enjoyable. Incidentally some of you may have seen bikers going through whilst we were assembling things and I have a received a written apology for a biker group in Bicester for any nuisance caused and for not bothering to take the diversion route!

Angie’s Coronation Cake was an incredibly light sponge on the inside with delicious icing and a detailed King Charles work of art on top. Thank you also to Mrs Gosling who paid for the ingredients.

Perhaps the stars of the day were the children who paraded up and down as Kings & Queens, made their bows and curtsies and later joined in the dancing. Well done Maggie for thinking of it and Sophie who executed it. In the background Sophie organised children’s activities in the annexe to the pub which was much appreciated by families with small children.

King Charles commemorative coins were given out to all children under 15 who were present and these were a gift organised by the Parish Council. If your child did not get one please let me or Anthony know ( flack.wine_train@btinternet.com ). Equally for those of you who weren’t present and would like a coin for your child, please get in touch as we will order a few more.

As usual Mike Gore’s band of merry men were a great hit, this time attending as the Monarchs and with guest singers Simeon Goss and Marcelle Walker, they set the place alight.

Finally there were the teas and numerous cakes that were provided by Maggie and other ladies in the village, all beautifully laid out in the road outside the church. This was followed by a brief Coronation Service in the church which was well attended.

Thanks again to all the helpers who cleared up. During the afternoon many people came up to me and said how much they appreciate events of this type and committed to be part of them in the future. It is heartening for those who have organised activities in the village over the years, to know that there are many more ready to step in and keep the spirit of community alive through social gatherings

For the record the whole event cost the Parish Council the following:

Road closure  Nil ( normally £90) waived by CDC and paid for by Central Government;
Hog Roast, burgers, band, equipment hire, commemorative coins, prizes and various other small misc items £1200. We also obtained a grant from Government of £400 (thank you Kathryn Walker) so our net expenditure when it appears in the accounts will show a cost of circa £800.