THE Mayor of Whitchurch has hailed the town's community spirit as residents celebrated the coronation of King Charles over the weekend.

The town had plenty of events for people to attend including a screening of the coronation in the Civic Centre in High Street on Saturday, May 6 and then the town's 'Party in the Park' on Sunday, May 7.

Councillor Andy Hall spoke about it being a busy day.

Whitchurch Herald: A live screening of the coronation was shown in the Civic CentreA live screening of the coronation was shown in the Civic Centre (Image: Whitchurch Town Council)

He said: "It has been an amazing bank holiday weekend.

"There have been loads of events on particularly 'Party in the Park.' That was absolutely packed.

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"There was lots going on for families and the whole community.

"It was a very busy day."

Whitchurch Herald: Cllr Jayne De-Wyrall, Cllr Andy Hall and Cllr Angie HotchkissCllr Jayne De-Wyrall, Cllr Andy Hall and Cllr Angie Hotchkiss (Image: Whitchurch Town Council)

People in the town were able to enjoy live music from the group, Mr Wilson's Second Liners on Sunday.

Cllr Hall said: "We had Mr Wilson's Second Liners revisit Whitchurch.

"The group returned and it did not disappoint.

Whitchurch Herald: Families enjoyed the warm weather.Families enjoyed the warm weather. (Image: Whitchurch Town Council)

"It did two sets for us, one in the park and they marched round the park with the instruments and entertained the crowd.

"It was fantastic."

Whitchurch Herald: It was one of the largest gatherings the town had in recent months.It was one of the largest gatherings the town had in recent months. (Image: Whitchurch Town Council)

The Whitchurch mayor spoke about how the event provided an opportunity for young talent in the town to perform.

Cllr Hall said: "The other good thing was that we had all the young talent that Whitchurch had to offer.

Whitchurch Herald: The police popped up in Jubilee ParkThe police popped up in Jubilee Park (Image: Whitchurch Town Council)

"For example, we had all the young people from Whitchurch Amateur Dramatic Society.

"We had the two bands from Sir John Talbot's school.

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"It was very much a case of showcasing the talent we have got in Whitchurch."

It had been one of the biggest get-togethers the town had had in a while.

Cllr Hall said: "There have not been that many people out in Whitchurch town centre since pre-Covid-19.

Whitchurch Herald: A fire engine popped up in the park.A fire engine popped up in the park. (Image: Whitchurch Town Council)

"That was something which was so pleasing to see, so many people out enjoying themselves."

Cllr Hall was pleased to see many people volunteer to help in the coronation.

Whitchurch Herald: There was live entertainmentThere was live entertainment (Image: Whitchurch Town Council)

He said: "We talk about volunteering which is one of the biggest things King Charles wanted to portray.

Whitchurch Herald: Plenty of local groups set up stalls.Plenty of local groups set up stalls. (Image: Whitchurch Town Council)

"So many volunteers helped and stepped up on the day.

"We had all the people from Blackberry Fair and fellow councillors.

"Everyone was chipping in.


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"It was great to see the community coming together."

Whitchurch Herald: People enjoyed the fine weatherPeople enjoyed the fine weather (Image: Whitchurch Town Council)

Cllr Hall added: "We have been planning it over the last couple of months.

"It was very much a joint community effort which went really well."