Galas and parties celebrating King’s coronation boosted by Rotherham Council grants

The Rotherham Council payments of £500 will go towards galas and parties marking the historic occasion next weekend.

Cllr David Sheppard, cabinet member for social inclusion, said: “This will help to support events and activities that are being delivered in our neighbourhoods.

“A free, family-friendly event will also be taking place in Rotherham town centre.”

Wickersley Parish Council is holding a gala at Wickersley Park as an opportunity for the community to get together.

Chairman Cllr John Barber said: “We have planned an exciting day of entertainment and we are very grateful for the financial support we have received from Rotherham Council towards the costs of the gala, which will help ensure its success.”

Friends of Greasbrough Parks will host a community event on May 7, featuring music, a giant helter skelter, sack races, egg and spoon races, raffles, fancy dress and a tug of war.

Organiser Dawn Brunt said: “The grant will help us fund the activities we have in store for the day.

“The community will celebrate by bringing their own picnic.

“This event will bring people from all backgrounds in our community together to form new friendships and it will give everyone the chance to enjoy a free day out.

“We are proud of our community and Rotherham Council for allowing us to make this happen.”

Manvers Residents Association is planning a free afternoon for families and children, with circus skills, balloon modelling and a fire engine visit from Manvers station.

Organiser Sarah Nowell said: “The grant funding we gratefully received has enabled us to develop the plans we had.

“We have many local crafts people setting up stalls and are excited to have some small funfair rides and attractions.

“We are welcoming people to join us from Wath and surrounding areas and hope it will be an enjoyable day for everyone.”

Diane Oxley, organiser at Thurcroft Events, added: “Receiving this grant for £500 will make such a difference for the community events we are staging.

“Thanks to the funding, the award winning Thurcroft Welfare Brass Band are going to play inside the church during the service and then outside in the church grounds. The funding will also help towards the food for the afternoon tea as well as flags and bunting.

"Over the weekend there will be three days of events for all ages. As a community we are all working together to make His Majesty’s coronation one that Thurcroft residents will not forget.”

The Rotherham town centre event will be on Saturday, May 6, from 11am to 3pm, with live entertainment, workshops, games and more.