King's Coronation celebration plans take shape in Sleaford

Current plans include a large event at Boston Road Recreation Ground with a large screen on the grass to televise the Coronation.

There will be a fancy dress charity fun run, live music and entertainment with a headline act, stalls, food and drink, bouncy castles and inflatables and face painting.

Residents and visitors will be invited to take part in a walking procession, a Farmers’ Market in the Market Place, a showing of the Coronation in the Town Hall and events on Eastgate Green, including a charity duck race.

Southgate will be adorned with Union flags and there will be a special Best Dressed Coronation Window competition for shops and businesses.

If you wish to have a trade or food and drink pitch at the event, contact the Town Council. Also if you are a performer, singer or musician and would like to take part in this historic day. Details at: www.sleaford.gov.uk

There will also be a fruit, vegetable and flower competition and planting of a special tree in the recreation ground.

Residents wishing to hold a street party during the Coronation weekend are advised to make applications for street closures as soon as possible. Go to: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/traffic-management/register-event-affecting-highway

Banners and signage will appear in the coming months.