Mid and East Antrim coronation programme to include big screen broadcasts

The coronation of King Charles lll will be broadcast live on large screens in Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne in May.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Mar 2023, 13:43 BST
Updated 7th Mar 2023, 13:52 BST
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The broadcasts are part of a wide-range of family-friendly events and initiatives being organised by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council to celebrate the historic occasion.

At a meeting on Monday night, councillors agreed to a comprehensive plan to mark the coronation of the King and the Queen Consort Camilla, which takes place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6.

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Outlining what is proposed, the Mayor, Alderman Noel Williams, said: "The coronation ceremony will be broadcast live on big screens in Larne, Carrickfergus and Ballymena, with a range of activities and free entertainment taking place at the same venues.

The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, with chair of council’s Coronation Working Group, Cllr Cheryl Brownlee.The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, with chair of council’s Coronation Working Group, Cllr Cheryl Brownlee.
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, with chair of council’s Coronation Working Group, Cllr Cheryl Brownlee.

"In the coming days, council will be inviting local community groups to apply for grants of up to £500 towards hosting their own events and celebrations within the borough. This may include those groups wishing to take part in the ‘Coronation Big Lunch’ on Sunday 7 May, for street parties on Monday 8 May, or other celebrations. Interested groups should follow council's social media channels for the very latest information.

"Members of the public are also invited to take part in ‘The Big Help Out’ on the bank holiday Monday, which will encourage people to try volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas."

Working Group

The council’s programme is being led by the Coronation Working Group, which includes Cllr Cheryl Brownlee (chair), Cllr Keith Turner, Cllr Matthew Armstrong, Cllr William McCaughey, Cllr Gregg McKeen and Cllr Lauren Gray.

Cllr Keith Turner and Cllr Matthew Armstrong from Council’s Coronation Working Group.Cllr Keith Turner and Cllr Matthew Armstrong from Council’s Coronation Working Group.
Cllr Keith Turner and Cllr Matthew Armstrong from Council’s Coronation Working Group.
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Other activities planned include the lighting up of key buildings in the area, the planting of coronation-themed floral displays, the rollout of commemorative coins and special colouring books, tree-planting, jewellery-making workshops, certificates for newborns, exhibitions and talks.

Cllr Brownlee, said: "We're delighted to be celebrating the coronation in Mid and East Antrim, and look forward to delivering a programme of events and activities designed to be enjoyed by all our residents.

"Our borough has strong links with the royal family and we look forward to promoting and indeed building on those ties in the weeks, months and years ahead."

Further details will be made available in due course, with updates posted at midandeastantrim.gov.uk/coronation

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