Tag: King Charles III’s Coronation

The King’s Coronation: Community Picnic

You can join in historic celebrations for The King’s Coronation, in our village! Ruddington’s Community Picnic is part of ‘The Big Lunch’  – it ‘brings neighbours and communities together to share friendship, food and fun.’ On Sunday 7th May residents can get together on the Village Green; starting with the St Peter’s Church morning service, then from 12-noon is ‘The Big Lunch’ community picnic. Throughout the afternoon, expect entertainment by the Nottingham Concert Band and musicians. There’ll also be  children’s games. Note: Weather permitting all this will be on The Green, otherwise this event…

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Celebrate! Coronation of King Charles III

You’re invited to a classical occasion to remember on Saturday 13th May at 7.30pm in St Peter’s Church. ‘Long Live The King, Long Live The Choir!’ says the Ruddington & District Choral Society and the Ruddington Chamber Ensemble as they celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III – in the Choir’s 60th Anniversary year. Pat Beale says: “An evening of England’s musical heritage by the two great composers of royal music and pageantry: Purcell & Handel.  Enjoy Purcell’s glorious “Come Ye Sons of Art” (the Birthday Ode for Queen Mary) and his sublime “Funeral Music for Queen…

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The King’s Coronation Public Meeting

If you’ve ideas about how we can best celebrate King Charles III’s Coronation in our village, then the Events Committee at Ruddington Parish Council (RPC) would love to hear from you. The meeting will be a good opportunity for anyone to discuss the sort of Ruddington events they have in mind to commemorate the Coronation (taking place on Saturday 6 May 2023) and help the Parish Council Events Committee in its planning – both for this historic occasion, and also to showcase usual events that make up life in our village. The Committee explains: “We’re very…

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