King Charles III Coronation: Fratton will be hosting a big community picnic over the May bank holiday to celebrate the Coronation

By Sophie Lewis
Published 28th Apr 2023, 06:00 BST
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St Mary’s churchyard will be kitted out for the Coronation festivities as it hosts a big community event.

Families are invited to Fratton’s community Coronation event on May 7 between midday and 3pm – and it is set to be a day of fun.

The event will welcome a brass band and Pompey Pluckers as well as a performance from Black Hat Theatricals, all of which will be celebrating this historical event.

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There will be refreshments on sale, but people are being encouraged to bring their own picnic and the free event will be followed by a special service of thanksgiving at the church where there will be music and readings.

St Mary's Church, Fratton. Picture: Malcolm WellsSt Mary's Church, Fratton. Picture: Malcolm Wells
St Mary's Church, Fratton. Picture: Malcolm Wells

SEE ALSO: King Charles III Coronation: What’s happening over the May bank holiday in Portsmouth, Gosport, Emsworth, Fareham, Waterlooville, and Fratton

Fratton is not the only area that will be hosting a Big Coronation Lunch – Portsmouth, Lee-on-the-Solent and Gosport are just some other places that will be holding Coronation events.

For more information on where community events are being held, click the link.

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