Celebrate the King's Coronation in Gainsborough

The team at Marshall’s Yard in Gainsborough is hosting a royally good warm up event on Friday, May 5, ensuring shoppers and families are fully in the spirit.

The royal warm up event will begin at midday and last until 5pm allowing visitors of all ages to take part in the fun and games that are planned.

Melissa Cutforth, assistant centre manager for Marshall’s Yard, said: “The Union Jack flags are flying, the bunting is hung and we are all really looking forward to celebrating this occasion on the Yard, starting with a very special warm up event this Friday.”

The Yard will be hosting live music throughout the day in the centre’s piazza area. There will be performances from talented violinist, Alexandra, the energetic Rock Choir and local vocalist, Ellie James.

Free family activities will be running from 2pm with a coronation themed crown making station and traditional lawn games, including croquet and Quoits.

Children can also enjoy free face painting and a tasty after school sweet treat from Flippin’ Crepes who will be dishing up delicious pancakes with both sweet and savoury fillings.

Melissa said: “Youngsters can join us after school and create their special royal crowns to take home for the main event the following day.

“And our Friday shoppers will not be disappointed when their trip is made extra special with all of the lovely live music we have planned.”

Many of the Yard’s stores are selling coronation themed party staples getting the local community ready for their celebrations.

The centre remains open on Saturday and on the bank holiday Monday, but with some adjustments to opening times.

For more information visit www.marshallsyard.co.uk.

And there is a Party in the Park on Saturday, May 6, at the Marshall’s Sports Field on Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, from 11am.

There will be a 21 gun salute by the deputy Lord Lieutenant at midday as well as rides, bouncy castles, alpaca’s, a bungee run, a live streaming of the Coronation, refreshments, live tribute acts, ending with a firework display at 9pm.