Royal town centre celebrations

Atown centre party is set to take place in Stone this May as part of the nation’s celebrations of HM The King’s Coronation.

Stone Town Council is planning a Coronation Party in the High Street on Sunday, May 7, the day after the King Charles III’s official Coronation.

Everyone is invited to this free to access family fun day. Entertainment will be headlined by top Abba tribute band Bjorn UK, supported by local bands Head Over Heels, Vinyl Overdrive and Murphy’s Marbles, with the Stone Choral Society opening the event.

including fairground rides, is also being planned. There will also be a prize for the best Coronation-themed cake submitted by 2pm on the day. The party will start at 12.30pm and continue until 5pm.

A spokesman for the council said: “Come to Stone High Street on May 7 for the biggest party in town. With music, refreshments, and children’s entertainment it will be a fun afternoon for all the family.”

King Charles III

Food and drink will be available from High Street pubs and restaurants and specialist traders. Children’s entertainment,

Further event information will be made available nearer the day, and details will be on the council’s website at www.stonetowncouncil.gov.uk.

Contact the council on 01785 619740, or email to clerk@stonetowncouncil.gov.uk, if you would like further information or would like to have a stall at the event.