The Chairman introduced the Vice-Chairman to
provide a verbal update on utilising Spalding Special Expense
reserves towards a King Charles III Coronation event.
- That Spalding Town Forum would
organise an event on the 6 May 2023, the day of King Charles III
Coronation, with a subsequent event held at Ayscoughfee on the 7
May organised by the Community’s team. Working together this
would give the public two days of events which families could
participate in and enjoy commemorating the historic occasion.
- That Spalding Town Forum are
engaging local businesses and shops in the events.
- Ten thousand pounds had been secured
from the Spalding Special Expenses reserves, to fund the
proceedings.
The Vice-Chairman shared his ideas and details
of the equipment/entertainment he had secured for the occasion and
requested feedback from the group.
- The Vice-Chairman’s idea would
be to provide lots of colour in Spalding town centre with bunting
and banners and had arranged for seasonal flowers to be planted in
the planters and hanging baskets to provide vibrant spring
colour.
- The Vice-Chairman has been
negotiating hiring a lorry sporting a tv screen on the side to
broadcast the Coronation live in the marketplace area of the town
centre. This would be an ideal spot for the public to view the
Coronation whilst enjoying the activities.
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- The Vice-Chairman showed the group
pictures of themed thrones available to order, along with a red
carpet and back drop.
- The group agreed this was an
excellent choice of activity as the children would be able to sit
on the throne wearing a crown and have a picture taken, it was
suggested to have this activity under a marquee, weather
permitting.
- At the previous STF meeting the idea
of a keepsake had been recommended, the Vice-Chairman, showed the
group a Coronation pin that could be customized with a
phrase/wording to commemorate this historic event, these would be
suitable for children and adults alike and a reasonable cost price
when placing an order of 1000 or more units.
- A royal snow globe to be secured
with stilt walkers dressed as union flags, this should be great fun
for the children and a good photo opportunity, alongside balloon
blowing street entertainment. The Vice-Chairman explained that the
market traders had been approached to be included in the
celebration, and events would be co-ordinated to accommodate the
market traders alongside the entertainment in the town centre.
The Chairman acknowledged that the traders
needed to be on board and may need to adjust their normal pitch
place in order to accommodate the street entertainment. It was
important to communicate and announce the upcoming events in
advance in order to attract as many visitors as possible into the
town centre, to engage with shops and businesses to become involved
in creating window displays linking to the Coronation.
The Chairman also suggested that some music
and staging may be required for the event. The Chairman informed
the group that Communities had arranged a
‘Hunt-The-Crown’ competition with market traders
participating. Communities had offered guidance to the forum
regarding risk assessments and insurance.
The group was united that the event should be
special and memorable.
It was suggested that children be involved
with singing in certain areas of the town.
- The Chairman responded that due to
costs attached, roads would not be closed, therefore safeguarding
children would be a health and safety risk. The Chairman asked the
Vice-Chairman to circulate an update itemising the planned schedule
of events to the forum.
The Forum was happy with the selection of
activities and in agreement for the Vice-Chairman to move forward
with securing these items.